There are a range of academic supports available in IADT. These include in-person services, online study resources, self-paced downloadable workshops, and study skills material in the Library.
IADT has a maths tutor, called Brian McNamara, who can help you with maths and research methods:
To make an appointment please email learningdevelopment@iadt.ie or text 0871023215.
Our friendly staff are located on Level 1 of the Library in the Atrium building and are always happy to help.
We understand that starting higher education in a new country can be daunting. Please feel free to contact the Library and our staff will be happy to meet you individually (or as a small group) to help you with the Library. Individual sessions allow us to take things at a slower pace if needed, and answer questions specific to your situation so you feel comfortable and confident using the Library.
You can come in to the Library to talk to us in person, you can email us infolib@iadt.ie, or call us +353 1 239 4637.
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The Student Experience team continuously creates and gathers downloadable student resources that will help you achieve academic success. Click here to access a page with a huge range of resources from academic writing, mental wellbeing, exam help, and more: https://iadt.ie/workshops/
As an international student, you might be more at risk when using AI tools for your research. This is because academic standards and expectations may be different from what you're used to, and it can be harder to recognise the risks that come with relying on AI.
Language barriers might also lead you to use AI for help with writing or translating, which could cause accidental plagiarism or issues with citing sources correctly.
You might also feel pressure to keep up with your coursework and complete it quickly. AI might seem like an easy way to help, but if you don’t check the information carefully or give credit to the sources, you could run into problems. Understanding these risks will help you use AI correctly and avoid any issues.
This article highlights the ways Artificial Intelligence could harm your academic career if not used responsibly: 4 ways AI will betray international students – and how to protect yourself
We have guides which ego in to more detail about these topics:
These are some books that are in IADT Library about study skills and academic success.
Some books are eBooks, and you can click the title link to read the book.
Some are print books and have a call number (which is a physical location on the bookshelves) and can be found on Level 2 of the Library. Please ask Library staff if you would like help finding the book you need. More info about finding books in the Library can be found here: https://iadt.libguides.com/101/printbooks
The International Student's Guide: studying in English at university
The Study Skills Handbook
Managing Your Own Learning at University
International Students: Stories and Strategies for Academic Success in Postsecondary Education
Dyslexia in Higher Education
Essential Study Skills
Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates
Dyslexia: surviving and succeeding at college
Writing up Your University Assignments and Research Projects
