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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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Be kind to yourself
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Be kind to yourself

16th February 2021 16th February 2021

Who would have thought that almost 11 months on from the first lockdown and the pivot to remote teaching, we would still be in hybrid teaching and learning? Initially we …

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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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Is your revision game up to date?
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Is your revision game up to date?

20th November 2020 19th November 2020  Getting Organised, Revising, Studying

Students repeatedly report that some of their most preferred methods to revise are re-reading and highlighting. But a recent review of the research on effective learning shows that the strongest …

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Is your time management effective?
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Is your time management effective?

3rd November 2020 30th October 2020  Getting Organised, Student Life

Many students struggle with time management and is one of their key concerns. Research has shown that poor time management can lead to academic failure and stress. What can we …

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What if I am exposed as a fraud?
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What if I am exposed as a fraud?

13th October 2020 19th October 2020  Soft Skills, Student Life

Research has shown that many students suffer from impostor syndrome during their time at university. This can make them feel anxious, depressed and isolated. What can be done about this?  …

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