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Tips to reduce stress in the hours leading up to an exam

Exams can be a very stressful time, even if you’ve spent the whole semester planning and revising. We’ve put together a few tips to help control your stress levels in the hours leading up to an exam.

Doing the maths - does a degree add up financially?

It’s no secret that a university degree is a considerable investment. Aside from the course cost, your income could also take a hit if you need to cut down on your working hours.

Financial Support for Study: What Help Can I Get?

How to Save Money Every Day

How Much Does Uni Cost?

Budgeting For Study

Connecting with Fellow Students Online

9 Study Apps to help you through University

There’s an app for that! Going back to study doesn’t have to be as tedious as the last time you sat in a classroom. Apps for computers, tablets and mobile phones now make study much more efficient, effective and fun! These are some of our favourites.

Improve your Typing Skills For Uni

What Technology Do I Need For Study?

Technology has made studying online a viable option for many adults, so find out what you need to get started. Most of your studies will involve the computer and the internet to access library resources, your study material and subject forums, contact with lecturers and other students, as well as accessing and using email.

How much time do I need to study?

Figuring out where your time goes is the beginning of learning how to manage your time. One way of doing this is to make a log of the times that are fixed to specific activities (including lectures and tutorials). That is, write down all of your activities that you must do for every hour of the day for a week.

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How to #GetOrganised for Study

You’ve just started the new semester, textbooks in tow. It’s now time to #getorganised to prep yourself for a productive few months!

Preparing For Your Studies: Creating Your Study Space

There are many challenges you may face when starting or returning to University. One of these is finding the best place to study.

5 Life Skills to Help You Focus on Success

When you first set a goal it’s pretty easy to stay on track. You’ve got a plan, you’re working the plan and your motivation is strong.

Myths about returning to study

Feel like you’ll be the “old woman” in the class? Alison debunks the myths about returning to study as a mature age student.

Six Tips For Returning to Study

The ride of my Life: Kerry’s Story

6 tips for Mum’s returning to study

Balancing Work and Study: How Kat Did It

Want to study and continue working but want to know if it’s possible? Kat Ferguson-Acompora gives her tips on how she went from completing a diploma to starting a degree and working fulltime.