Academic Advice in Science & Engineering
Students in Science & Engineering can make an appointment or come to a class with the Effective Learning Adviser for the College (or one of her Graduate Teaching Assistants) to talk about anything related to their academic work. Common topics include:
- academic writing (essays, lab reports, research proposals)
- critical analysis
- scientific presentations
- time and project management
- effective, evidence-based study and revision methods
2021-22 Semester 2 Class Timetable - CoSE and MVLS
Book a meeting to speak with an adviser online
We can advise you on current unmarked work, including helping you in how you:
- interpret the question
- think about your argument
- plan your essay
- research and use your sources
- write and edit your work
We can advise you within the context of your subject, but are unable to advise on specific content. Similarly, we encourage your ability to edit and assess your work and, therefore, cannot offer proof reading.
We can also advise you on past assignments, and their feedback, to help you to use that feedback to improve your writing.
Dr Jessica Bownes
Effective Learning Adviser (College of Science & Engineering)

Appointments
Undergraduate and PGT students can make an appointment with one of the advising team (GUID required). The booking diary shows appointments available in the next 21 days only.
All appointments will take place online.
LEADS Videos for S&E
- More videos on the UofGlasgow LEADS for Students channel
Dr Jessica Bownes
Jessica came to Glasgow from Durham University in 2013, when she started her PhD research in stable isotope analysis and radiocarbon dating. She has taught classes and published research in student academic development in STEM subjects.
Teaching Requests
Jessica currently lectures on several degrees across Science & Engineering. To find out what teaching she can offer on your course, email her.
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