How to adjust to online learning
This blog was contributed to the University’s ‘Student Stories’ blog by Carl, a postgraduate online learner. Many thanks to Student Stories for allowing us to republish here. Moving to online …
Your Semester One Starter Pack: Top Blogs from Study Hub
Welcome to the new academic year! Stepping into university life can feel exciting, overwhelming… and everything in between. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Whether …
3 Tips for your Dissertation
This post provides general tips and considerations for your dissertation, as well as some insights from Adrienne who recently completed their dissertation in MSc Clinical Education successfully. 1. Time management …
Structuring a dissertation
Our post in Semester 1 ‘What makes a good dissertation?’ made it clear that markers believed structure and organisation was central to performing well in a dissertation. Below you will …
Exam anxiety: experiences and techniques
I recall meeting my friend at Waverley on the morning of a second-year Politics exam. He said: “Fraser, are you feeling alright? You look like a ghost.” He was right. …
Memory techniques for exams
Lots of information is presented to you by your teachers during the semester and some of it will need to be memorised. However simply re-reading notes, over and over again, …
