Studying

Techniques and strategies to help you succeed academically at university. Articles focus on revision, research, writing, time management and productive study habits.

Advice on Giving and Receiving Tutoring
Advice on Giving and Receiving Tutoring
Get practical tips on finding the right tutor and offering tutoring help beyond the stereotypes of last resort or charity work.
Avoiding Procrastination as a Student
Avoiding Procrastination as a Student
Stop putting off your schoolwork by clearing distractions and tackling assignments head-on instead of letting them pile up.
Basic Skills to Use at Your University Library
Basic Skills to Use at Your University Library
Most students don't know how to use their university library properly, missing out on free resources that could save them hours of research and stress.
Conducting Online Research
Conducting Online Research
Get reliable answers online by planning your search terms, checking source credibility and keeping track of citations.
Creating a Quiet Study Space
Creating a Quiet Study Space
Set up a dedicated study space at home, in a café or library to help you focus better and stick to a consistent routine.
Easy Exam Preparation
Easy Exam Preparation
Cut exam stress by studying the right topics, creating good conditions to focus, and practising past papers regularly.
Essay Writing
Essay Writing
Get the basics of essay writing right and you'll improve your grades, whether you're explaining concepts, building arguments, or proving your research skills.
Extra Curricular Activities That Can Boost Your Career
Extra Curricular Activities That Can Boost Your Career
Joining clubs, sports teams and student organisations helps you develop skills that employers actually want to see on your CV.
Finding Time to Study
Finding Time to Study
Practical time management tips to balance university social life with studying using a time diary and planning techniques.
Get the Most Out of University Life
Get the Most Out of University Life
Make the most of your university years by staying on campus, joining clubs, and balancing your social life with your studies.
How to Manage Your Time as a Student
How to Manage Your Time as a Student
Stop letting busy days derail your priorities—practical time management tips that actually work for students.
How to Perfect Your Research Skills
How to Perfect Your Research Skills
Get through research papers faster by breaking the process into manageable steps with the PLUM plan.
How to Take Notes in Class That Work
How to Take Notes in Class That Work
Take better class notes by finding a style that matches how you actually learn and study.
Organising a Study Group at College
Organising a Study Group at College
Set up a successful study group at college by picking the right mix of motivated students to work through problems together.
Study Skills
Study Skills
Quick study habits and a distraction-free workspace can help you catch up even if you've fallen behind on schoolwork.
Techniques for Concentrating and Focusing
Techniques for Concentrating and Focusing
Stop your mind from wandering and get more done by using practical techniques that work with how your brain actually functions.
Ten Steps for Better Research at University
Ten Steps for Better Research at University
Learn 10 practical steps to navigate your university library and find sources more efficiently for your research projects.
Time Management Tips and Techniques
Time Management Tips and Techniques
Get a grip on your packed schedule by learning what went wrong before and planning your time around realistic goals and deadlines.