Do you want to explore resources beyond Sunderland University Library? Explore ‘Access to Research‘ which gives free, walk-in access to over 15 million academic journal articles in participating libraries across the UK – many...
Are you a student who has been happily using books in the library when writing your assignments? Have you heard of journals? Would you like to use them? They contain up-to-date research in your...
This February and March, Assignment Drop-ins are all about feedback. Being able to understand and apply assignment feedback is an essential skill that we can help you develop – it’s a vital skill that...
Spotlight on Hospitality 2018 is the latest market report from the Institute of Hospitality. It includes information about hotels, tourism, food service and human resources. You can download this report as long as...
Did you know that using academic journals helps you get higher assignment marks? And that books don’t always offer the most up to date research? Watch our short video that shares what you need...
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...
You might know Professor Donna Chambers from postgraduate programmes in tourism, hospitality and events, where she teaches ‘Critical theories and methods for tourism, hospitality and events’ and ‘Current practices in tourism, hospitality and events’. ...
Watch the video below. It is 2 hours long. UNWTO / WTM (World Travel Market) Ministers’ Summit – Overtourism: growth is not the enemy, it is how we manage it
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...
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...
Enjoy some relaxation time over Christmas, knowing that you have a plan for tackling your thesis reading/writing in the new year! Queen Mary, University of London, have several retreats coming up in January and...
Are you on a course with a maths element and find you are struggling to keep up? The Study Skills Service offers one-to-one and group support to help you. Don’t leave it until exam...
Planning your writing is one of the early stages within a process of constructing written pieces of work at university. Stella Cottrell (2008, p.183) asserts that there are four steps students can take to...
Criticality is a key component of academic study. It shows how you have been able to not only understand a subject, but also analyse and evaluate arguments presented. A critical approach is also a...