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...
Tagged: Psychology
Mental health data available from the WHO #WMHD
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...
Getting the most out of lectures.
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....
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...
Study Skills has moved!
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!
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...
New Library access gates
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...
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...
Writing at doctoral level
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...
Psychology – reading for pleasure
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...
Resources to support LGBT Pride Month
June is LGBT Pride Month, and in solidarity with our LGBT friends, family, students and staff the library has curated some examples resources which we encourage all to check out. We've selected a few...
Answering exam questions- hints and tips
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...
Surviving the exam- useful hints and tips.
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...
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...