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Exam support and resources

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This toolkit details lots of helpful information and reminders of the support available during the exam and assessment period.

Find out how to apply for an extension or resit, the different study spaces available, when the friendly therapy dogs will be visiting and much more.

Wellbeing Support

Study spaces

Extended library opening hours

Sir Duncan Rice Library 24/7 opening hours for the exam and assessment season

Study spaces

Available study spaces across campus including 24/7 & bookable rooms

Laptop loan service

Borrow Windows laptops from self-service Lapsafe Lockers across campus

Results, reassessment & extensions

Applying for an extension

How to apply to for an extension

Applying for reassessment

How to apply for reassessment if you haven't passed a course

Helpful study resources

Academic integrity

Clear guidance on academic integrity, avoiding plagiarism, collusion and the use of GenAI tools

Referencing guidance

Detailed guidance on referencing and using RefWorks to avoid plagiarism

Academic skills workshops

Workshops and sessions covering academic writing, maths skills and approaches to study

Productivity tools

Tools to help with focus, spell-checking, getting organised, time management & more

Assistive software

Software to help with writing, note taking and organisation

Digital skills

Easy tips to make your revision simpler

Wellbeing activities

Woofie Wednesdays

Visit the friendly therapy dogs in the library for a mood boost

Wellbeing café

Weekly café event with free toasties and hot drinks

Cruickshank Botanic Garden

Take a break in the botanic garden on campus