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 …
Category: Revision & exams
Finishing Strong: Study Hub Guide to Wrap Up Semester 1
As the semester draws to a close, you might be caught between deadlines, essays, exam revision, and feeling the pressure to perform well. This is a time when well-being matters …
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, …
What’s wrong with cramming?
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 …
Revision tips for STEM exams
We asked some of our students studying various STEM subjects, from Mathematics to Engineering, to share their best tips on how to revise for STEM exams and how to manage …
