Your Personal Tutor at BNU: Here to Support You
At Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), has made exciting changes to your personal tutoring journey with a simple aim: to ensure every student is supported, connected, and set up for success throughout their time at university, and beyond!
Whether you're just starting or already partway through your course, your Personal Tutor is here to help you every step of the way.
So, what is a Personal Tutor?
Every student at BNU is assigned a Personal Tutor, a friendly and approachable member of academic staff who supports both your studies and your overall wellbeing.
Think of them as your go-to person at university. Someone who knows your journey, checks in with you, and helps you figure things out when you’re unsure.
You’ll usually meet them during induction and then regularly throughout the year.
How can your Personal Tutor help you?
With your studies
- Understanding feedback
- Improving how you study
- Helping your plan progress
- helping you set smart goals
With settling in and wellbeing
- Checking how you’re getting on
- Giving you a safe space to talk
- Helping you feel part of the BNU community
Finding the right support
- Pointing you to services like wellbeing, finance, disability & inclusion, careers, and study skills
- Helping you understand things like extenuating circumstances
Navigating uni life
- Knowing who to contact and when
- Understanding key academic processes
- Finding opportunities to support your success
Why it’s worth engaging.
Connecting with your Personal Tutor can really make a difference. It can help you:
- Feel more confident
- Stay on track with your studies
- Get help early if something isn’t right
- Make the most of your time at university
- Work towards your future goals with clarity
What you can do to make the most of it
- Know who your Personal Tutor is
- be proactive and contact your tutor for a meeting
- Be honest about how things are going
- Ask for help when you need it
- Follow up on any advice or support shared
Even a quick check-in can go a long way.
What your Personal Tutor will do
- Be your first point of contact
- Arrange to meet with you on a termly basis
- Support your progress and confidence
- Connect you with specialist services
- Provide references when needed
A quick note on support and boundaries
Your Personal Tutor is there to support you, but they may sometimes connect you with other specialist services for things like:
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Medical concerns
- Financial advice
- Legal or immigration support
- Emergencies
This just means you’re getting the best possible help from the right people.
Your privacy matters.
Conversations with your tutor are handled with care and respect. In some situations, such as concerns about your safety, information may need to be shared so you can get the right support.
Top tips for your meetings
- Come with a few questions or things you want to talk about
- Be open, your tutor is there to help, not judge
- Reflect on your progress and feedback
- Take note of any advice or useful contacts
- Stay in touch, even if it’s just a quick check-in
Want to know more?
You can find more information about Personal Tutoring here:
Resources - BNU Personal Tutoring - LibGuides at Buckinghamshire New University
Your Personal Tutor is there for you, to make sure you feel seen, heard and to remind you that you belong and that you matter at BNU. Don’t hesitate to reach out and make the most of the support available.