The title does sound a little self-contradictory, but it really isn’t! Our general understanding of procrastination is probably lazing around, chatting to friends, scrolling through Facebook or binge watching a Netflix series. Actually...
Do you ever find yourself just staring at the title of your report for ten minutes, not knowing where to start? Or you’re half-way through the first paragraph of an essay and your mind completely blanks, leaving you with nothing logical to...
New year, new study method! Contrary to popular belief, studying in complete silence isn’t actually the best way to focus and memorise study content. However, it does depend on the music and the student. There are certain sounds and genres of...
Living in a digital world, it is crucial to develop your digital skills to ensure your career success. Most job roles now and in the future will involve technology. So, here are seven FREE, short courses available just for you on Lynda.com to...
Study can easily get squeezed out of your day as a parent or carer. You constantly have different demands on your time and someone always needing your attention. Tying to fit study in to the changeable needs of your family can be a challenge...
If you’ve always dreamed of becoming a journalist, absolutely love story-telling and feel that writing comes naturally to you, read on! In this day and age, everyone is a publisher – whether sharing posts on Instagram, tweeting or updating a...
Do you ever catch yourself mid-sentence only to realise that you have been reading the same paragraph over and over, yet nothing seems to have stuck? Exams are just around the corner and the pressure definitely feels real. Subjects with heavy...
Once the initial shine and glamour of being at Uni wears off, we are often left feeling unmotivated and uninspired to study. Towards the end of session the coffee mugs get stained, the morning alarms get louder and the headaches start setting in...
Winter is quickly approaching and in some of our campus towns the drop in temperature can be quite a shock. Here are some tips how to stay healthy and warm during the colder months. Stay connected Socialising helps strengthen your immune system by...
By Saskia-Jayne Handley Have a temporary condition or disability affecting your studies? A temporary condition, such as a broken limb, injury, pregnancy, or short-term disability, can impact assignments, practical tasks, workplace learning, and...
