Today, 10th October, is World Mental Health Day. The focus this year is on Suicide prevention. The World Health Organisation (WHO) gathers statistics and information on mental health and suicide, as well as many...
Starting university can be both an exciting and daunting time. There are lots of new things to get to grips with and you will most likely be introduced to a new way of learning....
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...
The Study Skills Room in Murray Library has now moved to the ground floor (previously Syndicate Room 2). If you wish to attend a drop in, held every Tuesday afternoon between 1pm and 4pm...
Welcome to the University of Sunderland! You are probably experiencing a mix of emotions as you embark upon your new course, on the one hand its exciting, but on the other it can be...
Our new Library access gates will go live on Monday 23 September 2019. All students and staff will need their campus card to enter and exit our Libraries. Please remember to swipe in...
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...
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...
The Library has many resources to help you at doctoral level, whether you’re doing a PhD, Professional Doctorate, MPhil or other doctoral level work. We have pulled together a list of books and online...
Not everything you read has to be for an assignment … you could just read for pleasure! Psychology & Counselling is an incredibly rich and interesting subject so why not spend the summer reading...
So you finally made it, assignments handed in, summer is just around the corner, all you need to do is sit that exam, easy right? Exams can be extremely daunting, but fear not, this...
In a previous blog, we looked at how you can prepare for your exams. This time we will offer some useful hints and tips on how to avoid stress and be prepared on the...
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...