Not coping? Thinking of dropping out?
Around this time of year, we meet a lot of students who are feeling a little overwhelmed and anxious about the university experience. They might […]
Academic skills
Student Learning Centre
Here at Health, Counselling and Disability services, we commonly talk about the impact that health, wellbeing and disability can have on an individual’s studies. We […]
Group assessment at university - tips for success
The old Health, Counselling and Disability website had some great articles written by counsellors that were removed when the site was simplified. But those articles are […]
Boost memory with periods of rest
An interesting article over at BBC.com suggests memory can be improved with regular periods of rest/quiet contemplation. The author David Robson cites research stretching back to […]
Creating a disclosure script
When I did my degree, it was hard work. I can’t imagine what it would have been like to try and do that degree if […]
Grammarly - learning you to write good
So I just signed up to Grammarly. If you don’t know what Grammarly is, it is an advanced spelling and grammar checking service that you can […]
Exam preparation - a link fest
Exams are almost upon us. First up my best wishes to all of you who are about to start exams. It is a stressful period, but […]
Preparing for Exams - Part 6 - Memory
The Preparing for Exams series was first posted in 2017. Each year now we update the posts and repost them as exams approach. Let’s face […]
Preparing for Exams - Part 5 - Embracing failure
The Preparing for Exams series was first posted in 2017. Each year now we update the posts and repost them as exams approach. Let’s face […]
Preparing for Exams - Part 4 - Tame your brain
The Preparing for Exams series was first posted in 2017. Each year now we update the posts and repost them as exams approach. Let’s face […]
Preparing for Exams - Part 2 - Evidence-based study tips
The Preparing for Exams series was first posted in 2017. Each year now we update the posts and repost them as exams approach. Let’s face […]