Do you struggle to keep focused?
As Academic Skills Consultants, we see a lot of students struggling to keep focused on academic reading and writing. In a world of constant distraction, this is an issue that …
Category: Motivation
How to get started with exam revision
This blog was contributed to the University’s ‘Student Stories’ blog by Shirley, studying History and Politics MA (Hons) Many thanks to Shirley and to Student Stories for allowing us to …
Staying on Track: Study Hub Blogs to Keep You Going
As the semester settles in, it’s natural for energy to dip, especially when assignments pile up, group work gets busy, and nerves about presentations may start stirring. You’re not alone, …
Procrastination – no you aren’t being lazy
Research has shown that as many as 40% of students face problems due to procrastination, with 50% systematically procrastinating. But contrary to popular belief, the reason is not laziness. Not …
What if I’m not good enough – perfectionism and what you can do about it
Research has shown that perfectionism is connected to poor mental health, relationship issues, and health problems. And yet perfectionism levels among students have skyrocketed compared to a couple decades ago. …
Staying engaged with your studies
Welcome back to our “Conversations with Experts” series. In this post, Professor Velda McCune, Head of the Learning and Teaching Team in the Institute for Academic Development, discusses how to …
