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Sleigh your studies with UniSkills this December!
With the festive season creeping up faster than a reindeer can fly, you may find your motivation for drafts and deadlines is on a bit of a downhill slope. But never fear! In true UniSkills spirit we’re here to sprinkle your end of term sprint with a little more sparkle, and a little less stress.
From the 1st December, keep your eyes peeled for:
?Daily tree-mendous tips from your Student Advisors
?A wintery selection of UniSkills webinars
?Virtual 1-2-1 appointments with our Academic Skills ElvesNo need to freeze your studies just yet, here’s what we’ve got in store until the end of term:
❄️Develop Your Academic Writing – Monday 7th December 12-1
❄️Finding Academic Information – Tuesday 8th December 12-1
❄️Using Harvard Referencing – Wednesday 9th December 12-12.45
❄️Being Critical – Thursday 10th December 1-2
❄️Harnessing Digital Accessibility – Friday 11th December 10-11
❄️Develop Your Academic Writing – Monday 14th December 1-2
❄️Returning to Learning – Wednesday 16th December 2-4
While you may not be rockin’ around the library, we still look forward to seeing you in our webinars, 1-2-1s and keeping in touch on our social media channels over the winter break. After all, you didn’t think we were going to leave you out in the cold, did you?!
The happiest of holidays from your Student Advisors and Student Engagement Team! ?
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You’re our Study Happy Winner ?
Thank you so much to those who have participated in this year’s #StudyHappyWeek competition, it’s been fascinating to see your creative home study setups and even a few furry friends (we’re looking at you Hank, Rocky and Rio)!
Having gathered all of your brilliant entries across Twitter and Instagram, we’re pleased to announce the following winners:
?1st Place: @MissBolton8 winning a £30 Amazon eVoucher
?2nd Place: @MissDundon winning a £10 Amazon eVoucher
?3rd Place: @MissShakeshaft winning a £10 Amazon eVoucher
And for those still in need of some study space inspiration, we’ve collated a few more of your submissions…
Sim
Sim told us that ‘…regarding students having to transition to blended learning is that it might be daunting and troublesome initially but it is important to adapt to the situation we are in and make the most of the experience using available resources since we are already in this scenario and if need be, do not be hesitant in asking for help if they need it!“
Elizabeth
Elizabeth’s new desk has really helped her productivity and I think it’s fair to say we are all missing campus cat! ?
“blended learning [is] definitely a big adjustment but luckily I’ve a support network of great friends and really approachable tutors who are all happy to help me. I do miss face to face teaching though (and the campus cat!)”
View this on Twitter. 
Laura
Laura says sweets are essential study companions for student nurses! ??
View this on Twitter. 
Miss Bolton
“Blending learning has been hard, but taking time to come to the library gets me motivated to keep working!”
Again, thank you all for taking part in #StudyHappyWeek, and for sharing your inspiring #MyEHUStudyHappySpace’s. Keep your eyes on our social media for your next campaign coming in December, as we prepare to keep you motivated right through to New Year ?
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#MyEHUStudyHappySpace
In a continuation of our Study Happy campaign we decided to extend the #MyEHUStudyHappySpace competition until Monday 16th November…so you still have time to enter and a chance to win up to £30 Amazon eVoucher!
Study Happy is all about finding the perfect study-life balance for you. Part of that process is your study environment. We know this year has been a challenge for many, so it has been super inspiring to see your #StudyHappySpace’s on social media: Twitter and Instagram.
Hannah (and Hank!)
“At first I struggled with online learning during the end of last semester. However this year I am much more engaged in the blended learning approach. I am thoroughly enjoying the present in person sessions and I am engaging well with the online sessions too. My little puppy Hank certainly helps to motivate me, when he isn’t trying to get my attention! I am enjoying being at home and engaging with the sessions in a secure and safe environment.”
Em
“I think blended learning is good, I like having lectures pre-recorded so I can watch them at my own pace and around other responsibilities. I also like having my seminars in person as it allows me to share my ideas properly and have a good discussion with peers and tutors. I have 1 online seminar though, and I find that good as my teacher makes everyone feel really comfortable and really helps us get our ideas out and discuss using the text feature ?”
Eleanor
Eleanor claims the benefits of surrounding her study space with plants helps her feel “…calm before I attempt to study, it helps me get in the right mind set ??”
We are all fond of that greenery! Georgia
Georgia is proving size doesn’t matter when it comes to your favourite study space as she “…love[s] to work in the study rooms in the Catalyst ?”
Jodi (and Rocky!)
“I feel Edge Hill have gone above and beyond in supporting the transition to online learning, I could not be prouder to be a part of the University. All of the teachers have showed amazing resilience and motivated me to do the same, I now feel ready for whatever teaching throws at me! ?”
If you have been inspired by these entries, get snapping and share your #MyEHUStudyHappySpace with us on Twitter or Instagram. Remember to tag us (so we see it!) and use the #MyEHUStudyHappySpace to spread the important message of Study Happy!
