Finding datasets for your research
If you’re embarking on a research project you may be thinking about using an existing set of data. This is data that may have previously been used for research and is available for anyone...
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Study Skills support online
Studying at home is a new world for most people, but don’t worry, Study Skills support is still here for you. It looks a little different, so you might be wondering how it works...
APA updates on Cite them right
Cite them right is an excellent comprehensive guide to referencing a wide variety of sources, one that is frequently recommended to students. It is available online and as a printed book, so it’s a...
Have you ever thought about listening to Psychology Podcasts?
Do you listen to podcasts? Do you listen to Psychology Podcasts? Have you ever listened to The British Psychological Society’s Research Digest podcast: PsychCrunch? This great resources offers an opportunity to listen to findings...
Ready to get started with Academic Reading?
Getting ready to come to University? Preparing to come back for another year of study? Academic Reading is a really important skill, as important as your writing and referencing skills. Reading for your higher...
Your Psychology & Counselling book requests
During the past year we’ve been talking to students and asking We are currently buying a lot of books. What topics would you like us to buy books about? Below are a list of...
Being Human Festival: 1918: The End of the First World War and New Beginnings for Women
Academics from the School of Culture will be delivering discussions on what 1918 meant to Sunderland. History students, and those with an interest in local history may wish to attend the event at Sunderland...
School of Culture Research Seminars
The first of this year’s School of Culture Research Seminars which will be held this week on 14th November, 4pm. The seminar, hosted by The Faculty of Education and Society Research Institute, will take place at Reg Vardy room 111 and is...
WRITE Festival 2018
“Be inspired by words” – Find Something to Suit Your Needs at WRITE Festival 2018 WRITE Festival is returning to South Tyneside again this year, between 12th & 25th May. There are more events...
Local and Community History Month
Did you know that May is Local and Community History Month? 1st-31st May, every year, is Local and Community History Month – when local history is promoted, aiming to encourage the local community to...
Study Skills Support – Exam Stress
In a previous exam blog, we looked at practical tips and techniques that can help you at exam time. This time we will look at how to do deal with exam stress. Firstly, it...
Study Skills: Motivation
Motivation Motivation is something you can’t buy and repackage. It can ebb and flow at crucial times. Sometimes you may feel like you’re on a perpetual treadmill. You may feel that you’re going through...
Study Skills: Help preparing for Numeracy Tests
Many employers now ask candidates to undergo a series of tests as part of the selection process. Often even if you already have your GCSE or level 2 equivalent in Maths you will still...
Study Skills Support – Exams
Exams. Even the sound of the word has many people palpitating. Imagine, however, if preparing for, and completing, exams wasn’t so stressful. What would they feel like then? Maybe you would feel a little...
24/7 at the Library
Library opening hours will be extended over the Winter Exam period. Both the Murray Library and St Peter’s Library will be open 24/7 from Friday 5th January until Friday 26th January. Remember if you...