Centre for the Development of Academic Skills (CeDAS) Enabling you to achieve your full academic potential Please note: CeDAS has relocated to the Beatrice Shilling Building, Second Floor, Room 217. The Centre for the Development of Academic Skills offers free lectures, workshops, drop-ins and 1:1 tutorials on a range of key academic skills. You can also enrich your learning at your own pace through our pick of online resources as well as build skills employers value through our Study Abroad opportunities.