Dr Kathleen McMillan is Academic Skills Advisor and senior lecturer at the University of Dundee, Scotland. She has published as co-author with Dr Jonathan Weyers (University of Dundee) as well as with Dr Bill Kirton (formerly University of Aberdeen) on a range of books related to studying,learning and writing for university. Her most recent publication co-authored with Jonathan Weyers is 'Study Skills for International Students' which brings together 30 years classroom and research experience in academic skills and second language acquisition (publication date August 2010). Also look out for the 2010-11 edition of 'The Smarter Student Planner' with incorporated tips an hints that keep things on track over the academic year.