Specialist Academic Support
Fionn O’Sullivan provides Specialist Academic Support through the Trinity disAbility Service. Support is available through one-to-one appointments and group sessions.
One-to-one support can include:
- Creating personalised study and examination timetables
- Developing academic skills, including essay structure, revision, referencing and thesis writing
- Finding effective ways to read academic texts and journal articles
- Using online tools to support planning and writing
- Organising Blackboard calendars and keeping track of assignment deadlines
To access one-to-one support, please speak with your Disability Officer, who can make a referral.
Academic Support Groups
The following groups are open to students registered with the disAbility Service, as well as TAP and mature students.
Adjusting to Learning at University
For students new to university, returning after time away from study or off-books, or looking to refresh their academic skills in a supportive group setting.
Topics include academic writing, building a study routine, managing workload and preparing for exams.
Undergraduate Thesis, Capstone, Dissertation and Final-Year Project Group
Tuesdays, 4–5pm
For final-year undergraduate students completing a thesis, capstone, dissertation or final-year project.
Topics include developing a research question, managing self-directed research, establishing a writing routine, planning the project and drafting the final submission.
Postgraduate Thesis Group
Tuesdays, 12–1pm
For postgraduate students working on a substantial research thesis, including PhD, research master’s and MLitt students.
Topics include refining research questions, structuring chapters, maintaining regular writing, building sustainable work routines and editing longer manuscripts.
How to join
To express interest in a group, email askds@tcd.ie or contact your Disability Officer.