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 …
Writing policy briefs: some tips
Policy briefs are an essential part of many university degrees and they are also used in e.g. government and business settings. Therefore, writing policy briefs may be a core skill …
Imposter syndrome. What can be done about this?
(Photo:Unsplash) 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 …
Tips for lab reports
We asked a few STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students at our University for top tips on writing a good lab report. This post highlights what they have told …
Structuring essays: the answer is in the question
Structuring an essay is one of the things most students are likely to struggle with. A lifesaver in this case is analysing the essay’s question: coming up with a solid …
Being an undergraduate at 25 years old
Fergus is an undergraduate student in his mid-twenties. This post is about why he entered university later than usual, how it’s gone so far, and what he expects for the …
