Take the stress and worry out of your first session and soak up Mikayla’s top tips on how to ace your first assessments!
Let’s be honest, exams aren’t the best thing in the world. It can be a stressful time, especially if you are aiming for a particular result. A lot of late nights up studying, a lot of notes taken and revision, and if you are lucky, the...
If I could send a letter back in time, back to my former first-year self, I would. When I started my uni journey in 2015, I had no idea what to expect. What happens in a lecture? And why is it different to a tutorial? What happens between classes...
Social Work student, mother-of-four, and University leader Rebecca Worner has one important study tip: “Do whatever works for you.” “Don’t compare yourself too much to other people, and think what you’re doing is...
The start of a session can be a tricky time. The holidays have come and gone and it’s tough to get out of the ‘lying around and doing absolutely nothing’ mindset. Trust me, classes, assessments and generally getting out of bed at an...
As a student, it’s likely you will be studying a lot, especially heading towards exams. But have you ever thought about how you study? Research has shown that students perform better on exams if they study in a way that is best suited to their own...
Take control of your degree! Map your path to graduation with the newly upgraded Graduation Planning System (GPS)
In our Credit to High Distinction series, organisation is the next most important step to getting better marks. A small notebook to carry around at all times is a great tool to keep you organised. This could also include having an app on your phone...
We are facing uncertain times right now. Every day new guidelines are coming out on what will be happening in society in response to social isolation and infection control. As these guidelines are continually changing, I won’t rehash them here...
Podcasts have become a very useful platform for influencers and the news alike, however it can also be a tool for university students. Being audio, podcasts can be listened to pretty much anywhere, whether that be on your daily commute, in the...
