The library might be open 24 hours a day but that doesn’t mean you’d want to spend all your time there. But what else can you do in 24 hours around Coventry and Warwickshire? The University of Warwick is nestled on the boundary between the counties of Warwickshire and the West Midlands. These are counties […]
What’s in a phrase? With these 5, just possibly better grades…
Stephen has found 5 more quotes that all apply to academic writing. Find out which ones apply to you…By Stephen Soanes Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler (attrib. Albert Einstein, c.1933) E=mc² Einstein’s equation for mass-energy equivalence was as simply formulated as possible, yet the physics behind the idea has complex […]
Feeling like a Masters monster? The Library can help.
As a Masters student you can feel a bit like a twenty-first century Frankenstein’s monster. Still suffering from the sheer knowledge of how much debt you’re in and how much debt you’re going further into, in the limbo land of old and young, questioning “can I go to the Undergrad events even when I’m 21?”…by […]
Our experienced writers share their revision wisdom
In the words of Jimi Hendix: Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. So here are some top exam tips from our extremely wise, incredibly experienced and downright gorgeous writers: Could you explain the subject to a monkey? Ondrej Bajgar If you truly understand a subject, you should be able to clearly explain it […]
BREAK-ing news: you need 5 minute rests to recharge for effective study
You might think you’ve got too much to write, read or revise to take a break, but you’ve never been more wrong, and we’re ready to help…By Karina Beck. Break for an activity Bake a cake, ride a bike, draw a picture of yourself in a spaceship. Research proves that switching tasks will keep you focused. Psychologists […]
Student X: The top 5 activities your fellow students are doing to get ahead
Today I want to talk about a distinctly ‘Warwick’ phenomenon, something that I really struggled to get over in first year and still have to deal with even today. It’s something that can be easily illustrated by looking at a Facebook conversation I would typically have with ‘Student X’ on Sunday nights in first year:… …. by […]
5 surprising services to make your long-distance Library relationship thrive
On those occasions when you’re not at Warwick, take advantage of what the Library has to offer and watch your long distance relationship blossom (no sexting or late night selfies required)…by Francesca Green Maintaining a long distance relationship can be difficult and studying at a distance is no different. You have to contend with the […]
How do you change a starter on a Honda Accord?
How do you change a starter on a Honda Accord? Step 1 – Disconnect the battery. Unplug the negative terminals from the battery to ensure no incidental sparking happens in the process. Step 2 – Remove the air intake. Remove the air intake tubing; this gives you enough elbow room to work with. Step 3 […]
What is the towing capacity of a 97 F150?
What is the towing capacity of a 97 F150? 1,700 to 2,300 lbs How much can a 97 Ranger tow? 1,300 to 2,300 lbs What does a towing package include? In most cases, a factory-installed towing package will include a hitch platform, engine and transmission cooling, trailer towing wiring harness, and a strong frame for mounting the […]