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Soundtrack Your Studies with your Student Advisors: How to Create the Ultimate Revision Playlist
Creating music playlists can be a fun task, collating all your favourite songs into one place where it is easily accessible. Having multiple playlists is perfect way to tailor your music depending on your mood or environment. In the lead up to exams or coursework, I always create a new playlist full of songs that…
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Student Advisor recommended study breaks for every situation.
As students, it’s easy to get caught up in the never-ending cycle of studying, finishing assignments, and preparing for exams. However, it’s essential to remember that taking breaks is just as important as the studying itself. In fact, research has shown that taking regular breaks can actually improve our overall productivity and retention of information.…
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Student Advisor Time Management Mastery: How to Organise Your Schedule for Exam Success
The run-up to exams can be a stressful time and your usual organisation strategies can easily slip. But don’t worry, as I have a few suggestions to combat that stress, make your exam preparation easier and get you back on track.
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Revision Tips From Your Student Advisors
We hope you have enjoyed all our Ready, Set, Revise activities so far. Preparing for exams and assessments can be stressful and one of the most important parts of exam preparation is revision. Revision is the process of reviewing and re-learning information that you have already covered during your studies. But don’t worry because your…
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Using the New Search Tool in Blackboard Ultra
Have you ever struggled to find something in Blackboard? Perhaps you’ve read a document once but can’t remember where it is stored. The new Search feature could help you and it will be available in Ultra courses from Friday 7 April 2023. The Search tool can help you to search for: And over the next…
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From 17th-28th April, it’s time to Ready, Set, Revise!
With all the upcoming exams and assessment deadlines, it’s likely you’ll have revision and preparation for assignment success towards the top of your priorities. As part of our Ready, Set, Revise campaign, we’ll be on hand to support and signpost you so you can make the most of your study time and achieve your academic…
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UniSkills Focus On: Newspapers
This month’s UniSkills Focus On… blog is looking at newspapers and the excellent newspaper collections you have free access to explore!
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Library and Learning Services Are Recruiting!
In Library and Learning Services we really value our student employees and we’re dedicated to supporting your personal and professional growth. In addition to gaining valuable experience, developing new skills and knowledge, and boosting your employability, student employees also have the opportunity to: We are currently recruiting to two roles, and we’d love you to…
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New times, new dates: Research Writing Group
Maybe it’s the focused writing time, maybe it’s the free cake, but our sessions are starting to get popular! Here’s when you can join us next.
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Did you know…?
Catalyst has a range of initiatives to contribute to a greener, more sustainable campus. Read on to learn about some of the ways Library and Learning Services teams are working together to make our building more sustainable.
