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Overview

Support and information for Student Support Teams, Personal Tutors, Senior Tutors, Postgraduate Programme Directors, and all who offer academic and personal support to students.

Resources and networks

Includes: guidance and resources for group and one-to-one meetings with tutees; guidance on dealing with students’ personal issues; providing study advice and guidance; Senior Tutors Network; Student Support Team Network; supporting and developing Graduate Attributes.

Resources and networks

Courses and events

Find out about and book events to support you in your role offering academic or pastoral advice.

Courses and events

Roles and responsibilities (PDF)

Outline of roles and responsibilities for Personal Tutors, students as personal tutees, Senior Tutors, Deans of Students and Student Support Officers as part of the student support team.

Roles and responsibilities (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions asked by Personal Tutors and other Student Support Team members. Covers academic & study; personal support; professional & career; and general questions about the system and its practical aspects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Peer support toolkit

Toolkit with resources and materials to help staff implement Peer Support initiatives (e.g. Academic Families, Helpdesks, House Systems, Mentoring, PALS) in their area.

Peer support toolkit


We hope this information is useful. Please let us know if you spot any errors, broken links or gaps, by sending us an email to the address below.

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  • Natalie Poyser
  • Education Officer
  • Work: 0131 651 4515
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