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Assignments, Study Skills

Literature review: the process

2nd March 2021 1st March 2021  Reading, Research

You may have to write a literature review as part of a research project or as a standalone assignment. There is a lot involved in writing a literature review. So here are some general tips …

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What is wrong with cramming?
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What is wrong with cramming?

23rd February 2021 23rd February 2021  Getting Organised, Revising, Studying

Students often report that they cram before exams. But a review of the literature indicates that this is ineffective. So, what can be done instead? Research by the Chartered Institute …

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Reading and researching for assignments: managing the sources
Assignments, Study Skills

Reading and researching for assignments: managing the sources

9th February 2021 7th August 2020  Getting Organised, Reading, Research

The reading and research effort involved in an assignment can be significant. And there is nothing more frustrating than when it comes to writing the assignment, knowing you have read something useful but cannot …

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Why should students learn about sustainability? It is not only because “our house is on fire” [1]
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Why should students learn about sustainability? It is not only because “our house is on fire” [1]

5th February 2021 15th February 2021  Creativity

The 20th century had its challenges: nuclear weapons, world wars… And the 21st century has a clear one: Sustainable Development, even if there is no clear agreement on what that …

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Insights: Employ.ed Internships (Part 2)

2nd February 2021 2nd February 2021  Jobs and Employability

In the run up to the opening of the 2021 Employ.ed internship programme (for current 2nd, 3rd and penultimate year undergraduate students), we have asked a couple of previous interns to share their …

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Study Skills, Working with others

Managing group projects

19th January 2021 7th December 2020  Getting Organised, Soft Skills, Teamwork

Groupwork is a popular form of university assessment. However, it can be stressful: not everyone works in the same way or at the same pace, and you may need to discuss …

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