Learning Support

For help with all learning difficulties - specialist help for disabled students and dyslexic students.

Lecture

A lecture is usually a formal presentation of ideas and information by a member of the academic staff to a fairly large number of students. Many lectures are accompanied with student handouts, although you will generally be encouraged to make your own notes too. In recent times lectures have become less formal in many universities, with lecturers encouraging active participation from students.

Lecturer or Tutor

Lecturers and tutors are members of university staff who are responsible for the teaching of university courses and in helping students to learn. Traditionally lecturers delivered lectures, and tutors held tutorials for smaller groups. Nowadays, the same person often does the two types of teaching.

LEA

The Local Education Authority - mainly responsible for education for those up to 18 years old. They have a Student Awards Section which deals with requests for funding from people living in that area who wish to go to university.

Llb

Master of Law

Log On

To start to use a computer or program.