Are you tackling a systematic review but not sure where to start? Struggling to define your review question or come up with a clear search strategy? The Library now subscribes […]
A Christmas tale (library-style)
Three wise librarians came bearing gifts. They offered the students gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh…
Skills for Study is changing – download your entries now
Skills for Study has undergone a fantastic new update, which will make it easier for you to access modules, downloadable resources, handy videos and your journal submissions. For more details […]
Make the most of Academic Development Week with your Learning Skills Team
Congratulations! You’ve survived the start of the academic year. Considering the impact that the current situation has had on our lives, this is a major achievement, and you should be proud of yourself. As we head towards Academic Development Week and […]
This screen is driving me crazy
Yesterday, Dean Irwin, a postgraduate reseacher at CCCU, asked me if I had any tips for students who struggle to read on computers (even with assistive technology) and who don’t […]
I have finished for this year so what is happening next?
This blog will cover the top 3 tips to help you get ready for next year. I am sure you are excited to have completed your assessments and can now […]
How a growth mindset can help you succeed academically, even in lockdown.
These are difficult times for students. Studying in isolation can be hard. Not having regular face to face contact with your tutors and other students, having no-one help you develop […]
Balancing and juggling: How are your circus skills? Managing your time as a student
Have you got a to-do list? Is it on paper, on your phone or perhaps you keep it in your head. We are all very busy these days and this is certainly the case when studying. As the semester gets into […]
Getting going with Collaborate Ultra
In this blog post, Gaynor Williams, Learning Developer for Arts and Humanities explains how you can use Blackboard Collaborate, the university’s online collaboration tool. You can download a PDF version […]