Academic Advice in Social Sciences
Undergraduate and postgraduate taught students in Social Sciences can make an appointment or come to a class with the Effective Learning Adviser for the College (or his Graduate Teaching Assistants) to talk about anything related to their academic work. Common topics include:
- academic writing (essays, dissertations, research proposals)
- argumentation
- engagement with literature, referencing and using/critiquing sources
- time and project management
- effective, evidence-based study and revision methods
Dr Aleix Tura Vecino
Effective Learning Adviser (College of Social Sciences)
Classes and Resources
Pre-recorded Classes and Online Materials
These classes offer a mix of online materials and resources you can work through at your own pace. Some are classes held in the previous semester. All contain useful resources, including some recordings of past live classes. Check back regularly for updates.
Mastering Academic Writing & Research
Advanced Criticality
Essay Writing
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.
Dr Aleix Tura Vecino
Aleix Tura Vecino is the Effective Learning Adviser for the College of Social Sciences. He works with students from all five Schools in the College in classes, workshops, individual appointments and creating online resources to develop academic literacies, including critical reading and writing, independent and active learning, and good academic practice, among others. He is also a member of the organising committee for Let's Talk About [X], the University of Glasgow's annual undergraduate research conference.
Aleix has a PhD in English Literature from the University of Stirling (2020) and, prior to working in SLD, taught in the English Departments of the Universities of Stirling and Glasgow (2018-2022). Aleix's research looks at short fiction and discourses of identity, exploring the ways in which we construct who we and others are through stories. He has published book chapters and critical articles on this topic in various academic journals.
Teaching Requests
Aleix currently lectures on undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across the College of Social Sciences.
To find out what teaching he can offer on your course, get in touch via email.
