University reading – making it efficient
Reading is an essential part of university study. But when you look through the reading lists for your courses, they can seem daunting. You might be asking yourself how you …
What makes a good dissertation?
In this post, we share some thoughts from academics on what makes a good dissertation. We surveyed academic staff across the University of Edinburgh to find out what qualities that …
Is your time-management effective?
It is not difficult to see why students struggle with time management. There is a lot to do – reading all of the books and papers assigned by lecturers, meeting …
Study Skills Consultation: Upgrade your study game
Welcome back to our “Conversations with Experts” series. In this post, Lesley, Aaron, Jenna, and Callum, the IAD’s Study Development Advisors, share how a Study Skills Consultation (SSC) can help …
Making the most of PALS
What is PALS about? In PALS, students in the later years of their degrees facilitate sessions for students transitioning to university-level learning. PALS is not a space for teaching, but …
What is motivation anyway and why do we need it?
Motivation is a common issue for students. Even students who love their subject can find themselves lacking motivation at one time or another during their studies. Loss of motivation was …
