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7 Lynda courses to become social media savvy

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...

Books all uni students should read

Here is my list of the top books every university student should get their eyes on: 1. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen This novel revolves around the concept of being in love with your best friend but not wanting to compromise that friendship. 2. This...

6 ways to cure Mondayitis

  Monday – the inevitable day we dread every Sunday, counting down the hours, minutes and seconds in hope of preventing its arrival. Unfortunately, it’ll never go away! So, implementing small changes into your daily routine is essential...

The countdown to exams

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...

Winter survival 101

The wind is getting icy, the chance of snow is becoming more frequent and it’s the perfect time for gloves and scarves. It is important to keep yourself safe from the cold, so here are four things to keep in mind during the winter months: The...

5 study hacks for exam success

Exams are coming up so give yourself the best chance at success by following these study hacks: 1. Find what works for you Everyone is different in the way that they best learn. Some may need to write lots of notes with colour coding, while others...

My study experience with a temporary condition

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...

Know your library!

With millions of resources available through Primo Search, the library databases and Google Scholar, the task of locating reliable, scholarly information can be confronting.​ Your Library and Librarians are here to help you hone your research skills...

Job hunting hacks

Charlie understands how tough the job market can be, it can be harder than resisting the urge to dig into that can of Milo with a teaspoon when you get the midnight munchies! Here are some job hunting hacks to get you through the minefield of cover...

6 tips for online learning

Online learning is great for flexibility and self-paced studying but it also requires staying disciplined, on track and focused. Here are six of our best tips to help you get the most out of online study, and succeed! 1. Make a study schedule: To...

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