Image of a student balancing on two stones and a pile of books, next to text that reads Study Happy week 1st to 5th November.

Join us for Study Happy Week from 1st-5th November 2021, for help finding a study-life balance that works for you.

Whether you’re in the full swing of your studies, returning to learning after a lengthy break, or simply looking for strategies to help manage your workload, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

So, diaries at the ready – here’s what the Student Engagement Team (who you may know as the UniSkills team) have in store…

*NEW* Study Happy With UniSkills Webinar

Online | Every day from 12:30pm – 1pm

This jam-packed webinar is run by our Student Advisors, who are back and ready to share their experience and expertise on studying happy! Discover the benefits of getting organised and planning ahead, the importance of cultivating a study-life balance, and some great study tips and techniques to take away.

Student Led Catalyst Tours

Catalyst ground floor | daily between 2pm-4pm | 30 minutes

From knowing where to take books out and using the printers, to the different “noise levels” of each floor, our Student Advisors will guide you round Catalyst while sharing their tips to get the most out of your Library and Learning Services. No need to book – just show up at the signposted meeting area on the ground floor (by 53.3 Degrees North Coffee) ready for the next tour.

The Big Book Giveaway

Catalyst Ground floor | 4th November

Back by popular demand, The Big Book Giveaway is your chance to get your hands on a range of pre-loved textbooks, completely free! We are recycling titles from a range of subjects, so come along to the ground floor of Catalyst and see what you can find.

Stationery Vending Machine

We want to hear from you! Has our vending machine ever saved you in a stationery crisis? What else would you like it to stock?

Take 3 minutes to let us know via the following survey link, and while we can’t guarantee we’ll add all your suggestions, you will be in the chance of winning a stationery goody bag and a £10 Amazon voucher.

GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK (Survey closes Friday 5th November at 5pm).

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Bullet Journaling Demonstration

online | 2nd November | 10am-11am

Learning Support Co-ordinator Ellie will be going LIVE on Instagram to show you how to put your creativity into bullet journaling. Stay on top of your to do lists, make inspiring vision boards and set monthly goals using as much or as little stationery as you like! Can’t join us live? The session will be saved to our grid for you to catch up in your own time.

Meet Your Student Advisors

online | on the blog | 3rd november

Keep your eyes peeled on Wednesday 3rd November for our Meet Your Student Advisors blog! If you’ve not had a chance to meet them yet, this is the perfect opportunity to find out who they are, what they’re studying, and their wisdom for being study happy – even in exam time!

As the days get darker, we all need a little boost to keep us motivated and our studies on track. Why not let us know how you ‘Study Happy’ by using the #EHUStudyHappy on Instagram @EHULibrary or Twitter @EHULearnService?

We look forward to seeing you (virtually and in-person!) at all our Study Happy events, and hearing how you ensure a happy study-life balance ?