Study, Support, Succeed

Welcome to ‘Study, Support, Succeed’ - the section of Postgrad Post for you to keep in the loop with all things Student Wellbeing, Careers and Library.

STUDY

LIBRARY AND LEARNING SERVICES

The Library is here to help and support you in your studies. We recognise that, as postgraduate students, you will need to engage more deeply with the academic literature in your subject. You can find everything you need to know, including our latest service updates, on our website.

We have gathered together a few things which will be of particular interest to you as postgraduate students.

WRITING AND LEARNING CENTRE

Our purpose is to support you in your academic work at any stage of your academic career.

All appointments (including Maths and Stats) are delivered online. Book an appointment slot with an advisor to discuss and find ways to improve your work. Find a time that suits you from our available appointments.

Our workshop programme will restart in the new academic year; we deliver a wide range of academic skills workshops so watch out for notifications which will also have instructions on how to book. If you have any queries about your work then please email us at: library@bathspa.ac.uk

YOUR SUBJECT LIBRARIANS

Each Academic School has a dedicated Subject Librarian who can support you in your research.

• Bath School of Art - Helen Rayner

• Bath Business School - Melissa Collier-Baker

• School of Creative Industries - Melissa Collier-Baker

• Bath School of Design - Helen Rayner

• School of Education - Lis Wallace

• School of Humanities (and Corsham Court based postgraduates) - Katie Rickard

• Bath School of Music and Performing Arts - Lis Wallace

• School of Sciences - Melissa Newall

If you would like to contact them, or book an online appointment, you will find their details on the Library’s subject pages.

INTER-LIBRARY LOANS

Did you know that if we don’t hold the book or article you need, that we will endeavour to obtain it for you through our extensive network of major academic and research libraries in the UK including the British Library.

Read the full article in the latest issue to find out how to access inter-library loans.

SUPPORT

Our Student Wellbeing Services team understands how it is equally important to look after yourself, as well as your academic studies. That’s why we wanted to make you aware of all the ways we can help support you:

• Money Advice

• Support to Study

• Medical Service

• Mental Health

• The Chaplaincy

• Young Adult Carers

• Care Leavers

• Estranged Students

• Accessibility and Disability

Alongside this, we also offer a range of out of hours services and you can access our 24/7 digital services through the latest issue.

We are always here to help you, to offer professional advice and guidance, so that you can make the most of your student experience as a postgraduate at Bath Spa.

Please email us on studentwellbeing@bathspa.ac.uk, if you need to get in touch about anything relating to your wellbeing.

STUDENT WELLBEING SERVICES (SWS) AND BATH SPA’S CARE DOGS

Did you know we have furry friends that you can cuddle? These accredited care dogs have adopted members of Bath Spa University staff and when they are able, come to campus to hang out with students.

You can book 15 minute slots to meet the Care Dogs outdoors on the Newton Park Campus. One person needs to book for their household and you can choose a slot that suits you from the link.

Once you’ve booked you will see an event in your calendar - at the time of your booking you should wait outside The Stables on the Newton Park campus and we’ll meet you there.

UNIWELLBEING APP

UniWellbeing - using the Five Ways to Wellbeing, the app enables you to track your mood, thoughts and habits, to make positive changes.

The app contains short self-help courses and signposting to useful University services. The app is downloadable by searching ‘Bath Spa UniWellbeing’ in the Apple or Google Play stores.

Two of our friendly Bath Spa Care Dogs

SUCCEED

Are you from the South West? Looking for local graduate opportunities? Then check out the GradTalent Development Agency and see how they can help you.

The GradTalent Development Agency offers a personalised employment service designed to assist graduates from the South West to secure local graduate opportunities. If you’re from the South West originally and looking for a graduate job in the region, register on our dedicated recruitment portal, that can be accessed in the latest issue of Postgrad Post.

Read more about how Bath Spa can help you succeed in your career by reading the full article in this issue.