Leading a seminar can be a scary prospect at the best of times, but dealing with the difficulties of online learning can make it even harder. Whether your session is graded or not, piloting an hour or two of learning is an intimidating task, but there are preparations you can make to ensure success. This […]
Throwback Post: How to kick-start your dissertation
If you haven’t yet started your dissertation, or are struggling to find your feet, don’t panic. If you’re an undergraduate perhaps you’re battling with how to actually start writing – if you’re a postgraduate maybe you’re just struggling to get the ball rolling. You’re probably thinking “where do I start?” originally posted on 18/03/2018. Please […]
Exploring the heart of campus: An insider’s look on study spaces at Warwick!
He is black, elegant and curious. Sometimes he has a question mark in his tail which demonstrates his eternal quest for knowledge. You can easily spot him roaming among the scholars at Warwick University campus wearing his high-visibility jacket. His daily adventures begin at the heart of our campus, between the Economics department where his […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer
How to maximise your revision
Are you in a relationship… with the Library?
I don’t need to tell you that today is Valentine’s Day. The countless Facebook posts and Instagram photos make this knowledge unavoidable. But for many, the day isn’t spent being bombarded with roses or attempting to cook calzone for paramours. It is spent with your truest love: the Library. Now you may be fully aware of […]
Aesop’s study blog
Fables for the studying student; take a look at some Aesop inspired advice on how to tackle library life… by Laura Primiceri Evil tendencies are shown in early life Once (many times), a student realised that their tutor wouldn’t pressure them to speak during seminars, and that even if they did, there was another student […]
Buzzfeed Walk Music: Maintaining your library Zen
I need quiet! 2 simple ways to get quiet in the Library
Picture the scene. Your deadline’s coming faster than ever. You’re buried between piles of books and bottles of water. You’re stressed. You need to concentrate. Quiet is all you need. And a few feet away somebody’s whispering to their friend. Or you have somebody chowing down on a packet of Walker’s crisps. Concentration? Quiet? They […]