Writing Advice for International UG and PGT Students
International students from any College can make an appointment or come to a class with us to talk about anything related to their academic writing.
2022-23 Summer PGT Class Timetable - International
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 we're unable to advise on specific content. Similarly, we will 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.
International postgraduate research students should see Dr Jennifer Boyle.
Dr Sally Gales, Dr Mona O'Brien, and Amber Hinde
Effective Learning Advisers for International Students
Classes
We offer a range of open classes throughout the academic year. These begin shortly after the first full week of semester 1. Full details and timetables will be posted here in the next few days.
- 2022-23 Summer PGT Class Timetable - International
- See Moodle (with class slides, videos, and extra information)
Amber Hinde
Amber is currently finalising her PhD in English Language & Linguistics, with a focus on rhetoric and genre. She has previously supported international students in roles with the International Summer School, International Student Support, and English for Academic Study.
Prior to working with SLD, Amber was a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the School of Critical Studies. She now coordinates the ‘Power of Language’ module on T2G, the transition course for incoming undergraduate students at the University of Glasgow.
Room 317
McMillan Reading Room
University Avenue
University of Glasgow
G12 8QQ
0141 330 6700
Dr Mona O'Brien
Mona works with international students from all subject areas in classes, workshops, and individually, supporting their development of effective learning, reading, research and writing practices. Additionally, she works to create and expand SLD's online resources.
Before joining SLD, Mona was a postdoctoral researcher at the Herzog August Bibliothek, Wolfenbüttel (2021) and a Graduate Teaching Assistant in History, Information Studies, Comparative Literature and German Culture at the University of Glasgow (2018-2021). She has a PhD in History from the University of Glasgow (2019).
Teaching requests
To find out what teaching she can offer on your course, email or call Mona.
Room 317
McMillan Reading Room
University Avenue
University of Glasgow
G12 8QQ
0141 330 3357
Dr Sally Gales
Sally has a Doctorate in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow, and has worked with SLD for over four years. She has taught creative writing at various universities in the UK and works with The Guardian’s Masterclass program to deliver writing workshops. Sally’s work has appeared in a variety of publications such as, New Writing Scotland 39 and Scotland After the Virus.
Room 317
McMillan Reading Room
University Avenue
University of Glasgow
G12 8QQ