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 author does gray refer to by name in Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard?
What author does gray refer to by name in Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard? Thomas Gray Where was Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard written? Thomas Gray began work on the “Elegy” in 1742. The setting may be in Stoke Poges, where Gray’s mother was buried, and where his own remains would eventually lie. […]
Why are pukka fish dangerous?
Why are pukka fish dangerous? May 16, 2012— — The tiny toothless carp that nibble away dead, callused skin from the feet of salon customers undergoing fish pedicures may carry bacteria responsible for a variety of dangerous skin and soft tissue infections, British scientists reported today. What kind of fish do they use for pedicures? […]