Academic language advice

Writing an academic text is different from writing in other contexts. It can be a bit difficult to know what the requirements are and whether you are meeting these requirements. At the Unit for Academic Language (ASK) you can use the online resources to develop your writing and speaking in academic contexts, you can ask questions at a drop-in opportunity and you can book a private language advice session.

You can find the Unit for Academic Language and their services here: https://studentportalen.gu.se/english/help-and-guidance/academic-Language-and-writing

You can find very useful information about searching, reading and writing here: https://studentportalen.gu.se/english/help-and-guidance/search-read-write

Cheating and plagiarism

Cheating on examinations is considered a serious offence. Proved or suspected cheating will be reported to the Disciplinary Committee. This procedure is also employed by teachers and advisors in project work, individual papers and theses. It is vital that you are well acquainted with the information about cheating and plagiarism at the University of Gothenburg. Please, send an email to Antoaneta.granberg@sprak.gu.se to confirm that you have read the information about cheating and plagiarism; not later than September 15, 2025.

To learn more about writing references to avoid plagiarism we strongly recommend you to go through the material from the Unit of Academic Writing: https://studentportal.gu.se/en/service-and-support/academic-language-and-study-strategies/the-search-read-and-write-guide/working-with-sources-and-references?i_spl=1

You may also test the course on Academic Honesty, https://academichonesty.gu.se/#/

University library

Assistance with information searches and references:

When you write your assigments and especially your theses during the programme you will need to search for information and to write references to show where you have taken your information from. Students who need help with information searches and writing references can get assistance from a librarian at Gotheburg University Library.

You can find the University library and their services here: https://www.ub.gu.se/en/services-and-support

You can find very useful information about searching, reading and writing here: https://studentportal.gu.se/en/service-and-support/academic-language-and-study-strategies/the-search-read-and-write-guide

Study and career counselling

You can contact your Study Counsellor if you have concrete issues regarding how the university studies works. This could be anything from how to make sure you are eligible for the next course, how to complete a course if you have missed an examination, what you need to be able to get a degree, how to find the information you need or who to contact in a specific matter. We also meet students in longer or several sessions to talk about what they are going to do after their studies. You can book an appointment with a Study Counsellor to sort out your ideas and thoughts about studies, worklife and the future.

You can also contact your Study Counsellor without having a concrete question. It is very common that students who come to us don´t know exactly what they want to ask about. Maybe you have a feeling there is something you don´t understand, maybe something didn´t go the way you planned or maybe you have thoughts about the future that you can´t put into words. We will help you verbalize what you are thinking about.

It is very important to know that a Study Counsellor is hired by the university for the sake of the student. We are neutral, impartial and free from special interests. That means we don´t have any definite opinions about what you should do or what is best for you. It also means that we put your interests first. We also work under professional secrecy which means that no one else will get to know anything you say to us.

You can find the Study Counsellors here: https://studentportal.gu.se/en/service-and-support/study-counselling?i_spl=1

You can reach your programme Study Counsellor here: studievagledning.sik@sprak.gu.se

Influence, support and social activities

If you want to get involved in questions about your education and your situation as a student, get support in study related issues and get access to social activites, you can become a member of the student union. For students in humanities there is a union named Göta. The union is an association for students and managed by students with the purpose to monitor students' interests.

You can find information about student unions and a link to Göta student´s union here: Student unions and associations | Student Portal https://studentportal.gu.se/en/student-life/student-unions-and-associations?f_hn=1&i_spl=1

Student health care and a sustainable student life:

If you are experiencing physical or psycological health issues caused by your study situation, you can receive care and support from Feelgood Göteborg City. For students from countries outside the EU and ESS-countries, Feelgood also functions as a healthcare centre. These students can contact FeelGood for all health issues before they gain access to the healthcare service in Sweden.

You can find information and contacts to the student health care here: Student healthcare | Student Portal

The university also provides courses, webinars, workshops, videos and guides for a sustainable and healthy student life. Example of subjects treated are study technique, stress management, active breaks, tips for remote studies, life style and dealing with crisis.

Study support for students with disabilities

Students with documentation (medical certificate or a certificate from a psychologic) confirming a disability or a mental health problem can gain access to study support. Examples of support include help with note-taking, adjusted course literature, adjusted examinations, support from a mentor or special software that can make reading and writing easier. The support will always be structured according to your particular needs and may comprise several forms of adaptations.

https://studentportal.gu.se/english/help-and-guidance/disability/?languageId=100001