‘So, what do you study?’ You’ve been asked it a thousand and one times, but you’ve somehow never managed to find the perfect answer. Say your degree title and you risk being stereotyped into the box that people associate that subject with. Go into too much detail and you’re bound to lose them. Make it […]
Talk to the Library – Thursday 4 March 2021 is #UniMentalHealthDay
The Library is an intrinsic part of University life. In supporting all members of the University community (students, staff and alumni), the Library understands the challenges and stresses of the academic environment and how they can impact on mental health and wellbeing. As such, the Library not only provides support through resources, information and facilities, but also through connection and community too. Whilst Libraries are stereotypically known for ‘shushing,’ our Library really likes to talk! So on #UniMentalHealthDay, we’d like to remind you of all […]
How to bring mindfulness into term time
As second term draws to a close and deadlines are fast approaching, it can feel extremely overwhelming. The library has so many unique ways to help you feel more like yourself and balance your time. Here are some of the great ways you can use the library to create a more mindful experience as life […]
Meet your Academic Support Librarian
Do you have an essay or project to write and don’t know where or how to begin your research? You know you had a Library Induction back in Welcome Week but can’t quite remember what you were advised… Don’t worry – your Academic Support Librarian can help you!… Using the Library independently for the first […]
Making the transition from school to university
Congratulations! If you’ve reached the stage of preparing for university, you, first of all, should be very proud of yourself. You are about to embark on what is probably the biggest change in your life so far. The transition may be unfamiliar, but fun and exciting nonetheless… get ready for Warwick! 1. Welcome Week When […]
Writing is rewriting, right?
Creative writers know better than anyone the pain and necessity for editing work and they often spend months perfecting draft after draft. Katie shares tips and ideas from the writing toolbox that can shortcut some of the most common pitfalls and help refine your dissertation into a masterpiece… Every Masters course will have distinct dissertation […]
Staying Organised – choosing how to take notes
Nowadays, there are almost too many ways to take notes. That can add yet another dimension of stress to your studying, in wondering just how to record your work. But, the notes that you do take during your hours of studying will be crucial to how you ultimately perform in your exams and assignments. So, […]
Use Your Voice and Celebrate University Mental Health Day!
Every year in the Library, we celebrate University Mental Health Day and World Book Day. Read on to learn about the events we’ll be running and how you can get involved… What is University Mental Health Day? University Mental Health Day is a national campaign run by Student Minds and UMHAN, with the aim of raising awareness and promoting mental health […]
International Student? Find out how the Library can support you
Welcome to Warwick! Studying in the UK as an international student can be a very exciting and rewarding experience, and equip you for working and living in a multicultural society. We realise, however, that it can also at times be challenging and stressful as you adjust to the UK academic environment and develop your study […]
24-hour Library: 5 foods and drinks to keep you going through a late night study session
Studying late at the Library? Tummy grumbling? Energy-levels dwindling? Here are our food and drink suggestions to keep you going… **WARNING** This is not a fun post. Unfortunately Monster and Haribo are not the best thing to keep your focus when you are working through the night, so if that is what you want to […]