Preparing for exams: hints and tips.
Let’s face it, exams are tough. But fear not, there are lots of ways you can prepare for your exams; there’s also plenty of advice and guidance available. Start planning your revision early. It...
Let’s face it, exams are tough. But fear not, there are lots of ways you can prepare for your exams; there’s also plenty of advice and guidance available. Start planning your revision early. It...
With weekly Study Skills drop-in sessions taking place at both the Murray Library and St Peter’s Library, there are now more opportunities than ever before to get advice on your academic skills! Drop-ins are...
After months of hard work, it can feel like a relief to finally put the finishing touches on your dissertation and get it ready for hand-in. However, it’s important to make sure you leave...
This week beginning the 8 April is Researcher Development Week at the University of Sunderland. You’ll find the University is running a number of sessions to support researchers in writing grant bids, mentoring and...
It’s that time of year again when exams are on the horizon and you need to do some revision. This can be extremely daunting, especially as it can seem like there is so much...
In case you missed it BBC Radio 3’s annual Free Thinking Festival took place at Sage Gateshead from 29-31 March. This year’s theme was emotions and the programmes featured will appeal to those of...
As deadlines rapidly approach you may feel that time is slipping away. But fear not! This blog will give you some hints and tips to help you manage your time effectively. Organisation is key!...
University deadlines are fast approaching. Over the coming weeks you are likely to complete multiple assignments, and perhaps sit several exams. While this may seem daunting, there are lots of ways you can make...
In a previous blog, your dissertation-we can help!, we looked at how you can access advice and guidance on your dissertation from our Study Skills Advisers. This time we will offer some useful hints...
A one-to-one appointment with one of our Study Skills Advisers can be a great way to get some in-depth advice and guidance on developing your academic skills. Here are some tips to help you...
If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student writing a dissertation or any final year project, this is for you. Chances are you have succeeded in many aspects of your studies already and made good...
March 8 is International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter raising awareness about bias and promoting a more gender-balanced world. In keeping with the day’s theme for those of you studying English...
Interested in poetry and performance? Then listen or download the latest episodes of BBC Radio 3’s The Verb at 2200 on Friday nights. Tonight’s programme Between Two Countries focuses on writers who spend their...
Have you ever thought about podcasting your PhD? Welcome to the Passionate PhDs podcast. PhDs are much more than researchers. Let’s explore how PhDs have found their passion, career and themselves! Elizabeth Lam’s research interests focus...