Your Personal Development Tutor is a member of academic staff who is here to guide you through your university journey.
They're your main point of contact to talk to on a one-to-one basis about your course and your aspirations for the future.
You could discuss your academic progress, personal development, general wellbeing, and any concerns you have that may affect your studies.
"Your PDT can really help you get the most from your academic experience, and ensure you start making connections and steps on your career ladder before you leave university."
At ARU you'll also be part of a Personal Development Community – a group of fellow students you can call on for support.
They're here to support you socially, as a peer-to-peer network. You can talk about your work or your assessments, but also any worries or concerns you might have.
Working together you'll develop strong academic skills and skills that employers are looking for, including self-management, resilience, communication and team work.
Personal Development Tutors are just one aspect of the support we offer at ARU.
If you want to develop your academic skills, our Study Skills Plus programme can help. It offers workshops, one-to-one appointments and online resources and is open to all students.