Tips to help you focus on your studiesAs exam season comes closer, here are some tips to help you focus on your studies and get the best marksMay 12 2026
Ten tips to ace exam seasonHow do you study to pass exams? What’s the best way to study for an exam? How do you deal with stress over exams? We’ve compiled these tips to help you ace those exams and become the most organised version of yourselfApril 27 2026
How to succeed in a joint degreeA joint degree is a great way to learn about two subjects in-depth, however it can be a challenge to manage deadlines and essays for both subjects. This guide provides 10 tips on how to manage your time and deadlines successfully while doing a joint degree. November 14 2025
Preparing to return to university after the festive breakIt can be tricky to get back into a routine and studying after a long festive break. Here are some tips to help you get started again and prepare for university life and examsJanuary 6 2025
How to balance relaxation and revision this festive seasonHow to balance studying over the festive period? If you have assignments and exams due in January but still want to keep the festive spirit, these seven tips will help you balance your timeDecember 17 2025
What is GPA? Understanding its calculation, importance and scalesGPA is a measure of a student's academic record or achievement. It is calculated through averaging out a student's grades over the courses of a semester or academic year. Find out how to calculate your GPA, the GPA scale and how you use your GPA for university applications here November 10 2025
Eight steps to academic successThe transition from school to university life can be a challenge. Here are eight steps you can follow to help you make the most of your time at universityJune 6 2024
How to write a scientific report at universityDavid Foster, professor in science and engineering at the University of Manchester, explains the best way to write a successful scientific reportMay 30 2024
The best way to take notes at universityWhich note-taking method is the best? Do you prefer handwritten notes or a digital application? Let’s find out the best way to take notes for youMay 24 2024
Five common mistakes to avoid when writing your doctoral dissertation Business student Farn Sritrairatana shares five common slip-ups to avoid when writing your doctoral dissertationMay 7 2024
Unlocking productivity: how to avoid multitasking and get things doneTrying to do three or four things at once can mean that your mind is distracted and you might never finish anything. Instead try the “hot 30 technique”, where you focus on one task only for 30 minutesApril 25 2024
Nine ways to prepare for exams throughout the semesterPrepping for exams continously throughout the semester is a good way to ensure that you stay on top of your studying and aren’t cramming in the revision the night before an examApril 12 2024
9 tips to improve your academic writingThese are nine easy tips that can help any student overcome their writer’s block and develop their academic writingApril 3 2024
Five resources to help students with academic writingIf you’re struggling to write essays or assignments while at university, these resources might helpMarch 8 2024
How to write an undergraduate university dissertationWriting a dissertation is a daunting task, but these tips will help you prepare for all the common challenges students face before deadline dayFebruary 9 2024
How to use digital advisers to improve academic writingInternational students might feel anxious and nervous about academic writing, particularly if they don’t feel confident with their written English. Digital advisers are resources that students can turn to, to boost their confidence with academic writingJanuary 26 2024
January university exams: four essential study tipsLooking for helpful tips to survive January exam stress? These tips can help you organise your study sessions and feel prepared for your January examsJanuary 3 2024
How to write a successful research piece at universityMaggie Tighe, BA music and classics graduate from University College Cork and previous winner of the Global Undergraduate Awards and judge on the panel this year, shares her top tips on how to write a successful research piece November 27 2023
How to study to get the best results in examsAs an Indian student studying management and marketing with a minor in entrepreneurship at a Hong Kong university, Naman Tekriwal shares his top study tipsFebruary 9 2023
How to create a vision board for universityIt’s National Vision Board Day – so we’ve put together a guide on how you can create one to help you achieve your goalsJanuary 11 2023
11 tips to stay safe onlineAs students, you’ll regularly be sending emails, searching for information on the internet and completing assignments online. Here are some tips on how to keep your data and your work safe while working onlineJanuary 9 2023
How to reference at university levelWhat is referencing? Here we explain everything you’ll need to know about how to correctly reference your work at university December 7 2022
The best phone apps for studentsUniversity students have lots to focus on: studying, schedules, finances, travel and more. These apps can help you stay on top of everythingNovember 25 2022
Tips to help you understand self-regulated learningDr Tiffani Apps and Professor Shirley Agostinho from the University of Wollongong share their top tips to set you up for success at university when it comes to studying, October 18 2022
Universities with interesting exam superstitionsUniversity life comes with some stress, exams, tests, coursework, deadlines, you name it. However, some universities also have superstitions that students learn of when they arrive that may help or hinder their exams.May 5 2022
Seven ways to study and retain information as a university studentStudying and retaining information is a necessary skill for a university student to be able to take exams and complete assignments. Here are seven tips to help you maximise your study sessionsMarch 18 2022
Flexibility is the biggest benefit of online learning, students sayWith many students embarking on a new university semester, THE Student surveyed more than 2,000 of them for their views on the benefits of online learning versus classroom learningSeptember 8 2021
Writing a dissertation during the pandemicPolish student Weronika Denes shares some tips for other students studying remotely on how she wrote her dissertation during the pandemicMarch 16 2021
Tips for studying online and at home for university studentsMany universities across the world are halting face-to-face teaching amid the coronavirus outbreak. Here are some tips to ensure that you can learn successfully from online lectures March 17 2020
How to stop procrastinating – from a procrastination psychologist We’ve all been there – trading study time for Netflix or chores. Procrastination has a knack of getting in our way, but fear not, you can beat it. In this article, with insights from procrastination psychologist Nick Wignall, we’ll uncover why we procrastinate and how it impacts us. September 18 2023
What is it really like to take an online exam?A new development as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic is online exams. Student Anna Rees talks through how she did hers and why she thinks they may be better than the traditional exam hall model June 10 2020
How to deal with exam stressExam season can bring on levels of stress and burnout that can hinder your studies. Here are some handy tips on how to manage your anxiety May 23 2017
5 revision techniques to help you ace exam season (plus 7 more unusual approaches)Here are some handy tips that can help make your revision more bearable May 23 2017
How to choose a topic for your dissertationPicking a topic for your dissertation can seem scary, so here are some tips to help you narrow it down November 26 2018
How to manage your time as a university studentTime management is an elusive skill the evades even the best of us; here are some tips that university students can use to help them keep on schedule March 25 2020
Five essential studying tips for students If you ever struggle with distractions, check out these five essential study tips that any university student can use January 31 2019
