Preparing for Exams - the Series
Each semester when exams are imminent, I remind students of this series. It is an ever-growing array of articles and references relating to how better to […]
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Being reminded of exams is like getting a message from your dentist that you are due an appointment. As we careen into the end of the […]
The study and exam preparation strategies that successful students use
All of us working at university (staff and students) want to feel competent, namely that we are good at what we do. As a student, competence […]
Life Hacks Drop-in Sessions 2025
Practical tools, techniques and strategies will be discussed with your fellow students to improve both your wellbeing and academic performance! When: Weekly every Wednesday 2:00pm – […]
Best wishes from HCDS and Oasis as we enter the exam period!
With the .05% of brain space you have left, that isn’t full of the content from this year, please accept my best wishes during the exams […]
Wishing all students a productive and successful exam period
Overview: A quick note from the teams at HCDS and Oasis wishing all students a productive and successful end of the year. Reading time ~ 1.5 […]
Sending good vibes to all students as exams approach
Overview: A quick note from the teams at HCDS and Oasis wishing all students a productive and successful end of Semester 1. Reading time ~ 1.5 […]
Good luck with exams everyone, from the teams at HCD and Oasis
A quick note from me, on behalf of the teams at HCD and Oasis, to wish all students good luck and focus during the exam […]
Tips for staying well so you can study well - Medibank Seminar
Medibank have been cranking out their student focused seminars recently! I’ve mentioned a couple previously (e.g. here). But you won’t hear any complaints from me […]
Last day for alternate exam arrangements (1st Oct)
Just got notification from the Disability Team about the last day for alternate exam arrangements. Friday 1st October is the last day for students to […]
Study habits and their link to exam performance
Every year I update my ‘Preparing for Exams – the Series” by adding new content, updating old posts and examining new research. This year, I […]
What is an exam wrapper and how might it improve your performance?
Each year when I repost the ‘Preparing for Exam Series’ I like to do a quick search of the literature to find new psychological concepts […]
Exam Information for Semester 2 2020
Friday 2nd October is the last day to request alternative exam arrangements. If your health condition, disability or learning disability impacts on exams and you would […]
Important messages from Colin Stirling and Clare Pollock
Part of sustaining your wellbeing during these somewhat crazy times is staying well informed about critical matters. For students, this includes staying up-to-date about things […]
Dogs + exams = stress reduction
Whilst I think you should actually try to embrace your exam stress, sometimes you just want to smoosh your face into a dog. If that […]