This page describes various sources of help available at the university, with a particular focus on help available from the Academic Engagement and Learning Development (AELD) team. There is also information for academic staff.
Upcoming workshops and courses - library/learning development (select 'events' and then 'ALL EVENTS')
See the DRDP section of the Doctoral Researchers Development Guide
Live Chat is available if you need help
Face-to-face help is available on the ground floor of the library
See the Referencing guide or the study skills section of this guide.
Librarians can help with finding sources and referencing
James Thickins - librarian for fashion design, photography, film, fine art, CMP, and MRes Creative Practice
Learning Developers can help with:
You can send your coursework and get feedback on it at the appointment.
Blackboard Ultra is a learning management system (LMS) that supports teaching and learning at the university. It is where you find information about your modules, and it is where you will need to submit most assignments.
Find Key information about Blackboard and online learning for new students on the Blackboard Ultra help from LIDE. This includes the following video and two more showing you how to navigate around Blackboard.
The sheds are heated and have wifi. There is an entrance on either side of the garden on the library's first floor.
Multi-function devices are on every floor - print, photocopy, and scan
Emerging Media Space (EMS) |
EMS Link Hub - Comprising the latest facilities to be used and equipment to be borrowed, the EMS is home to the newest technology in 3D printing, mixed reality, electronics and more. Workshops and inductions, both in person and online, are offered to all students. |
Free software |
Adobe software (for eligible courses) - IT Service Desk Managing your money (student discounts and free software) |
The Student Centre (aka 'Student hub') |
www.westminster.ac.uk/current-students Includes:
You can also email the student Centre (studentcentre@westminster.ac.uk), use the chat service, or speak to someone at library counters. |
Disability Learning Support | Disability Learning Support |
Adobe Certified Training and Microsoft Certified Training |
www.westminster.ac.uk/current-students/studies/study-skills-and-training/digital-skills See also the official Adobe Digital Edge Awards - enter your coursework using Adobe software for a chance at a £9k prize |
Online reading lists | readinglist.westminster.ac.uk |
Printer credit / Wireless printing |
www.westminster.ac.uk/printing - the university will credit f/t students £15 and p/t students £7.50 per year |
Blackboard VLE | learning.westminster.ac.uk | Blackboard Ultra help from LIDE |
IT Support |
service.desk.westminster.ac.uk or telephone 020 7915 5488 |
Laptop lending | Borrow a laptop |
SCONUL Access scheme | SCONUL Access
- apply to access other university libraries |
Handbook of Academic Regulations |
www.westminster.ac.uk/current-students/guides-and-policies/academic-matters/academic-regulations - section 10.38-9 and the appendix deal with plagiarism |
Generative AI - guidance for students |
Guidance for students on using Generative AI - Official advice from the university on the use of Generative AI, including advice about accessing online courses via Blackboard. Please email ai-help@westminster.ac.uk if you have any general AI-related queries. |
Libraries, Bookshops, Galleries | Google Map showing libraries, bookshops and galleries in London |
Careers & Employability (Westminster) |
https://engage-employability.westminster.ac.uk/unauth See also the Graduate Success events & Westminster Employability Award |
Academic English Modules (Westminster) | Academic English Modules - These can be taken as a 20-credit option module or (if your course does not have option modules) as a non-credit-bearing additional module. |
PhD students | Doctoral Researchers Development Guide |
Wellbeing collection | Wellbeing collection - useful contacts |
At Harrow, there are two Academic Engagement Librarians:
James Thickins (3 days per week) - fashion design, photography, fine art, Contemporary Media Practice, and MRes
Sara Hafeez- courses in media, fashion business, and music, as well as TV Production, Animation, Games Art, Graphic Design and Illustration.
The Academic Engagement Librarians:
Joseph Nicholson is the learning developer for Harrow and the rest of the DCDI college.
The Learning Development team:
Items can be requested to be added to the collection by:
Use the embedded workshop form to book workshops with either Learning Developers or Librarians.
We can offer a maximum of two embedded workshops per module per term.