Yet another hipster fad? We beg to differ. Read more on how mindfulness practice can improve wellbeing and academic performance… What’s all the hype about? Mindfulness has recently gained popularity, but it existed long before magazines and colouring books. The mindfulness was initially grounded in Buddhism, but its secular form was embraced by clinical psychology […]
Library 101: Things I wish I had known…
SCONULDuring your first weeks at University, it feels like everyone is competing to fill your brain with information. It is all crucially important and gradually your head feels like it might implode. Here’s what our current users wish that they had known when they first started… A sense of panic sets in as you realise […]
The 6 stages of dissertation submission
It might feel a bit unbelievable but you’re nearly done. After twelve months of work, stress, essays, reports, all nighters in the library and more cups of coffee than are strictly healthy you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. But the fun isn’t over quite yet – post dissertation hand-in can […]
Struggling to study: causes and solutions
You’ve got your books, your laptop, pens, paper and highlighters. You’ve got your imminent deadline, and steadily growing worry to hone it. But you just can’t seem to get in the zone and start working. What is the missing piece of this productivity puzzle? … By Laura Primiceri We’ve all been there. Sitting down at […]
Here’s how not to do your dissertation
Retrospect can be great for self-improvement but for me it is only an unkind reminder of all the things I did wrong whilst writing my dissertation. So someone may as well benefit from my mistakes and that someone may as well be you…By Nuala Clarke Here’s how not to do your dissertation: Don’t just do […]
How is the University Library different to my sixth form one?
A library really is just a library, right? Words are words, books are books, librarians are… librarians? It is completely logical, however, to find yourself at least a bit shocked when moving from your old, probably smaller library, to the good old five floor library at Warwick. Fear not, the changes are things to embrace…By […]
A year in the Learning Grid Rootes
At the end of Week 9, Learning Grid Rootes closed its doors for the summer. I’ve spent one year working there as a Student Adviser (that’s us in the blue shirts), and I’ve seen some things – including ukuleles. Here’s a look back at Learning Grid Rootes’ first year in service! …By Charlotte Salter What’s […]
Who started the Hellfire Club?
Who started the Hellfire Club? Who Founded the Original Hellfire Club? Sir Francis Dashwood is often credited with starting the first Hellfire, although there were other similar clubs that came before it. He was born into greatness. As the only son of his namesake father, the 1st Baronet, he was handed the title 11th Baron […]
What role did Prince Henry of Portugal play in the age of exploration?
What role did Prince Henry of Portugal play in the age of exploration? Prince Henry the Navigator was one of the first big players in Portugal during this period. He funded and was in charge of the first voyages to Africa, and was the driving force behind the country’s first colonies on the African continent. […]
What is Michael Kors best known for?
What is Michael Kors best known for? Michael Kors is a renowned American fashion designer best known for designing women’s fashion wear and sportswear. Kors became famous after serving as a judge on the popular TV show, ‘Project Runway. Is Michael Kors a high end brand? Entry-level luxury versus high fashion Michael Kors can be […]