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 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 […]
How do we call a girl in Swahili?
How do we call a girl in Swahili? girl English Swahili 1. girl Synonym: lady msichana 2. girl Synonyms: maiden, virgin, bride, daughter mwali How do you say pretty girl in Swahili? A handsome man is known as jamil or jameel while a beautiful woman is jamila or jameela. Another word for ‘beautiful’ is mrembo, […]
What is a Tudor guitar called?
What is a Tudor guitar called? The lute, a type of stringed instrument, was the most popular Tudor musical instrument. It was similar to a modern guitar, and some of them measured 2 metres long. What instrument has 15 strings? dulcimer What instruments were used in Tudor times? The lute, a kind of stringed instrument […]