Tomorrow sees the start of Adult Learners' Week,
which seeks to celebrate lifelong learning in all its forms. Since all of you lovely people are
adult learners, we’re a big fan of lifelong learning at UWTSD Swansea Libraries! We also
know that it can be tough if you’re returning to education after a bit of a
break, or even if you’re going from one course to another. We hope you’ve all
survived this year ok, but do take a look back at our study tips series
from earlier in the year when members of library staff, and Study Support Tutor
Mary Davies Turner, used their personal experience to offer some advice on
academic success.
We’re not the only ones with advice to share. Learning
Skills Wales have got some top tips
on using lifelong learning to support your career, as well as some useful websites where you can find more help.
If you’re
a mature student, we have some study skills books especially for you, as well as lots of books with more general study skills advice. For the time being , though, with exams behind you, try to
enjoy the summer break!
Adult Learners’ Week runs from the 18th to the 24th
May this year, so it’s already well underway. The event is a celebration of
lifelong learning and aims to highlight some of the benefits it can bring. You
can find out more from the official website which
includes Learners’ Stories of their
achievements. Inspiring stuff!
As a university library, adult learning is really important
to us and we try to offer you plenty of resources to help with your studies.
You’re all adult learners, but some of you might also be teachers of adults, or
perhaps have a particular interest in the value of lifelong learning. You can
find out more about adult learning by searching our Catalogue
or Digital Library.
If you’d rather browse our shelves, you’ll find plenty of books at 374 on the
first floor of Townhill Library.
If Adult Learners’ Week has inspired you to think about
taking another course, why not have a look at the BBC’s Adult Learners page
for inspiration. You could improve your spelling and grammar, learn to cook, learn
another language, brush up on your IT skills… All for free!
