Studying well doesn’t mean studying for a lot of time. Back in my first year, I thought that the assignment I spent eight hours on should get a higher mark than the assignment that I spent four hours on. This is not the case at all; it’s a...
Sometimes it’s nice to know why we got the result we did in an assessment, what we did right and what we did wrong. Aside from the mark that is on the assessment when handed back to us, the real purpose of assessment feedback is to help us...
We know, sometimes finding something in the Student Portal feels a lot harder than it should. We’ve listened to your frustrations so we’re giving it an upgrade on Monday 9 December 2019. We sat down with the user experience team for the...
Setting up your workspace properly can have a huge impact on your productivity. Luckily, there has been lots of research into how we can make the most of our workspace and set ourselves up for study-success! Banish clutter! As the clutter queen...
Scholarships are now open for 2020, don’t rule yourself out! There are loads of scholarships available with different eligibility criteria, so have a look and find the right one/s for you. You have to be in it to win it, so there is no harm in...
Session 3 is fast approaching and starting new subjects or a new course can be daunting. It doesn’t have to be! Check out our top 5 tips to make sure you’re ready to succeed in Session 3. Tip #1 – Enrol early You might have to pick a...
Do you wake up late and have to rush to class? Are you always finding yourself getting to bed completely exhausted and much later than you’d planned? Is a large part of your day taken up with procrastination? If your answer yes to one or more of...
It’s that time of year when it’s normal for you to be under a lot of mental and sometimes physical strain. It can be difficult to stay focused and you may be questioning whether you can finish your degree. There are a few handy strategies to...
For most students, their days at university are filled with making new friends, discovering a community and experiencing the world of education. Studying a degree online need be no different. Here are just some of the ways you can get involved in...
You’re back from the holidays and you’re starting to feel a little stressed by all the study that needs to be done around you. Luckily, we’ve got a simple guide to get you back on track and acing your studies! Get a good night’s sleep. Everyone...
