• Study and Revision Central – Where to find support

    Examination and deadline periods can be a very demanding time of the year. You’re putting in a lot of study hours to stay on top of your revision whilst trying to maintain a good work-life balance. We know it can feel intense at times so let us remove some of the pressure by outlining some…

  • Shut Up & Work

    Do you struggle to sit down and get on with your academic work? If so you may want to come to one of our Shut Up and Work sessions. These are based on the Pomodoro Technique which involves working for 25 minutes, then taking a 5 minute break, working for another 25 minutes, etc. We will…

  • UniSkills Workshops: Semester 2

    After a successful Semester 1, we’re delighted to announce the new UniSkills workshop line-up for Semester 2! Now you’ve handed in your assignments and had some feedback from your tutor, the next step is to make use of that feedback! Reviewing your feedback helps you to identify where you can make improvements in your assignment,…

  • Merry Christmas from Learning Services!

    As much as we are all looking forward to the festive feasts (and post-feast naps) ahead I am sure many of you are not looking as forward to the approaching deadlines and revision…but fear not as the University Library will be open during the Christmas period so you can access all you need to succeed!…

  • Keep Calm and Submit

    Christmas comes around quick doesn’t it!? One minute you’re moving in to halls or student houses for the start of term, the next you’re back off for a fortnight! It’s hard work being a student but before you pack your Christmas hat, PlayStation 4 and elf onesie don’t forget your end of term submissions! Our experienced team…

  • Introducing the new UniSkills workshop programme…

    Introducing the new UniSkills workshop programme for Semester 1! This series of 1-hour workshops will cover a range of essential topics such as finding the right sources for your assignment, academic writing, Harvard referencing and dissertations. Our dedicated team of skills advisors will help you to learn and develop a suite of academic skills you…

  • Student to student support – meet the Student Advisor Team!

    We’d like to give a warm welcome to our new team of Student Advisors: David, Hannah, Rachel, Declan and Sophie. The Student Advisors are based at the Ask Desk on the first floor of the University Library, and they are here to support you! The team provide flexible support to new and current students around…

  • Access thousands of helpful video tutorials for free!

    All Edge Hill students have access to Lynda.com, a library full of useful and easy to follow video tutorials! We have made a revision playlist which includes videos on skills such as note-taking, improving your memory, managing your time and overcoming procrastination! Take a look – www.tinyurl.com/lyndarevision There are also tutorials on using various software…

  • Creative Expression: Art at Edge Hill 1900-2016

    Art in all forms has always been a part of Edge Hill – whether in the curriculum, for personal pursuit or to reflect identity… Therefore we’re delighted to reveal our brand new library exhibition, showing off the colourful artistic contributions of Edge Hill students and staff alongside a variety of professional art spanning the 20th…

  • Box of Broadcasts : Valentines Playlist – You had me at Hello…!

    Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! Shops are full of roses and pink and red gifts, Krispy Kreme have released their heart shaped doughnuts and the TV is full of adverts for romantic compilation albums. This means it is the perfect time to get in the romantic spirit with our Valentines Playlist on BoB! Laugh along with…