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 […]
How do you make thick Italian dressing?
How do you make thick Italian dressing? How to thicken salad dressing by adding some common vinaigrette ingredients Add honey, fresh/ toasted garlic or prepared mustard, or tahini, sesame paste,… You can also add some bits of vegetable such as tomato or cucumber to add some thickness and stickiness. What is the difference between Italian […]
What are Zildjian cymbals made out of?
What are Zildjian cymbals made out of? Zildjian cast cymbals are made from the Zildjian secret alloy, which is comprised of 80% copper, 20% tin, and traces of silver. Bronze cymbals begin as pre-formed disks cut from metal with uniform thickness. What are most cymbals made of? Cymbals are all composed of some sort of […]
What did Edgar Allan Poe believe about the importance of a single effect in a prose tale?
What did Edgar Allan Poe believe about the importance of a single effect in a prose tale? For Poe, the short story best exemplifies Aristotle’s unities in the following ways: The short story cannot require more than an hour or two from the reader. If the reader has take a break from reading the story, […]