The Library can seem like an overwhelmingly large, complicated collection of books, journals and online resources (and occasionally, dogs), especially in Term 1 when the building is full of new people. Perhaps that’s why so many people ask questions about how many visitors or books the Library has… At the Library, we try to keep […]
Lone studier? Find out how to revise effectively in a group
This blog post will help you with practical techniques you and your friends can use to help you stay focused and revise as a group… Term 3: when your laptop becomes a natural extension of your body; when time appears to be constantly against you; and you spend more time reading lecture notes than you […]
11 inspiring quotes from remarkable women to help with your study
Today is International Women’s Day so we’ve gathered together 11 inspiring quotes, all from extraordinary women to help you with your study (and life in general)… Where would we be without the insight and advice of others? Take note of this advice from some remarkable and experienced women: 1. “Make the most of yourself by […]
Let’s do coffee: How to enjoy that cup of joe without the jitters
It’s International Coffee Day! Coffee is a favourite beverage of students scrabbling to make that urgent deadline, but could it be doing more harm than good?… Coffee and I have had a rocky relationship, and I know I’m not the only one. Going into my ninth year of university with yet another PhD deadline on the […]
So many essays, so little time: Mastering your written exam
It’s safe to say that we’ve all been faced with the terrifyingly threatening exam paper that just looks unmanageable. It is more than normal to feel pressured when staring at an exam paper for the first time, knowing that the time is ticking, and that this exam counts…By Lillie Almond. Take a look through these […]
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What is the density of each layer of the sun?
What is the density of each layer of the sun? Age At least 4.5 billion years, in present state. Mean density of entire Sun 1.41 g/cm^3 Interior (center of the Sun) 160 g/cm^3 Surface (photosphere) 10^{-9} g/cm^3 Chromosphere 10^{-12} g/cm^3 What is the chromosphere composed of? Observations made during eclipses show that the chromosphere is […]
Do child beauty pageants still exist?
Do child beauty pageants still exist? Originally, it was for young people from 13 to 17 years old, but by 1964 there were over 35,000 participants, which prompted an age division. The modern child beauty pageant emerged in the early 1960s, held in Miami, Florida. Since then, the industry has grown to include about 250,000 […]
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What are the heavenly bodies moving around a planet called?
What are the heavenly bodies moving around a planet called? A planetary satellite is any one of the celestial bodies in orbit around a planet, which is known as the primary body. Are heavenly bodies moving around the sun? A heavenly body rotating on its own axis and revolving around the sun along a fixed […]