National School Sport Week
From the 25th to the 29th of June 2018 is National School Sport Week. From the Youth Sport Trust (YST), this is a series of events that encourage pupils to be more active. For...
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Study Skills Support: One-to-one appointments, tailored to you.
Our online form is the quick and easy way to request one-to-one support with a study skills adviser or librarian. Just follow the tips below to complete the form and we’ll arrange an appointment...
Festival of Learning
The Festival of Learning (previously known as ‘Adult Learners Week’) celebrates achievements of adult learners in England. Throughout the month of June, organisations and learning providers are encouraged to host free taster sessions...
Six academic writing habits that will boost productivity
What’s the secret of a productive spell of writing? How do you get down to writing a report, journal article, research paper, your thesis…? Chris Smith shares insights gleaned from interviews with a diverse...
Write an essay, get a kitten!
Originally compiled to assist students with dyslexia and special needs, AbilityNet’s great blog posting has tips on apps for motivation and focus when studying which will help everyone. If you’re busy revising or finishing...
New Resource: Education Research Complete
Education Research Complete is a new database available via Discover containing full text journal articles, conference papers and books. It contains the full text of: over 1,300 journals over 2,500 education related conference papers access to over...
Study Skills Support; Pick a topic, any topic…
Did you know that we offer study skills expertise on a wide range of topics to help you with all your learning needs? Not everyone needs support with the same study skills,...
Learning Outdoors
If you missed it it’s not too late to catch up with the BBC Radio 4 episode of Four Thought broadcast on Wednesday 18 April which discusses the benefits of children learning outdoors from...
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...
Teach History with Art UK
With over 200,000 artworks available to look at and learn about, Art UK can be a valuable learning resource. This video will take you through how to get the most out of the site...
Study Skills: Self-efficacy
Self-efficacy and Study Skills What is Self-Efficacy and why is it important? Bandura (1977) suggests that self-efficacy is a belief in one’s abilities or capabilities. But don’t mistake self-confidence for self-efficacy! You...
Free online course – Filmmaking and animation in the classroom
Check out this free online course where you will learn how to use simple filmmaking and animation to bring learning to life, and aid cross-curricular attainment and assessment. It will help anyone working with young people...
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...
Dissertation Drop-ins
We know that it’s easy to put off and avoid writing your dissertation – getting all the ironing done and washing all those dirty dishes suddenly seem very interesting things to do! That’s why...
Prospect Transformation 23rd March to August 2018; St Peter’s Library services will continue throughout this exciting redevelopment.
The transformation of the Prospect building will begin this week on 23 March. Please see UOS online for further information and updates on this exciting project which will create a new student gateway enquiry desk, additional...