Undergraduate students have a Director of Studies (DoS). Your DoS is the key point-of-contact for approaching your academic work and developing effective academic skills and learning strategies. Postgraduate students have a Supervisor through their department. See the education page for more detail.

• Academic Skills: If you would benefit from extra support in areas like academic writing, maths, writing in English as a second language, research & referencing, etc, get in touch with your DoS or tutor – they will be able to refer you to helpful services and resources.

• Robinson Wings: Robinson Wings is a new programme offering workshops, events, and resources to support all Robinson students in pursuing their unique version of a successful and fulfilling university experience. Check out the programme page and upcoming events to see what’s on.

• General Support: If you find yourself experiencing more challenges with things like struggling to complete work, focusing, balancing work and life, navigating big projects, establishing study skills and habits, or anything else is having an impact on your ability to fully engage with student life the way you want to, you can get in touch with a member of the Wellbeing Team. They’ll be able to help explore the challenges, consider any wider circumstance, and identify strategies, resources, or additional support that fit with your goals.

  • If you are experiencing difficulties with a DoS or supervisor (undergraduates) or your department supervisor (postgraduates), you should get in touch with your tutor or a member of the Wellbeing Team to discuss the issues and receive support if needed.

• Accessibility & Disability: The College works closely with the Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) to implement reasonable accommodations and provide support for disabled students so that they can thrive at university and fulfil their academic potential.

  • We encourage all students to get in touch with the ADRC and the College as early as possible to discuss any existing or suspected disability, learning difference, neurodiversity, or health concern before arriving in Cambridge or if they arise during your time at university. 

  • See the College accessibility & disability page and ADRC website for information on the resources and support available. You can also get in touch with the Wellbeing team for support generally and/or assistance with navigating University & external services.

Academic Resources

There is a wealth of resources available to you across the university to support your learning & studies.

• Cambridge LibGuides: Resources and information for different subjects, accessing library collections, databases, accessing resources, study skill guides, and essential for studying at Cambridge.
• Robinson Library: Check out the helpful guide created by our very own Robinson librarians on Finding Resources. We also have the Be Well and Study Well collections with resources to support your wellbeing and help you study smart.
• University Library (UL) Support: the UL is right on our door stop! In addition to study spaces and their extensive collection, the UL also offers tours and orientations; buddy sessions with the Reader Services team; and skills training sessions.
• West Hub Library: another great resource close to Robinson. Their Open Programme and 1-2-1 support is available to all students and covers revision skills, designing conference posters, presentation skills, finding academic literature, and referencing. They also have subject librarians and libguides for engineering, veterinary medicine, and computer science. At West Hub you can also access the café, canteen, study spaces, wellbeing workshops, and free fitness classes.
• Wolfson Academic Skills LibGuide: This helpful LibGuide has been put together by the Wolfson College Library team to help you get the most from information resources and develop your academic skills.
• Academic Development and Training for International Students: a programme delivered by the Language Centre with resources, individual coaching, courses, and workshop on all things academic and career skill development from communication skills and proofreading to CVs and research proposals.
• The Language Centre: in addition to language courses, the Language Centre has many resources, speaking practice opportunities, and 1-2-1 advising.