University – exams, assignments, lectures and socialising. Quite often this is the life of a typical undergrad student. However, what about the staff who set the work? What do they do? Well, they research! Read on to see how you can get a taste of their work for yourselves… By Kayvon Taee Preparation I decided […]
Save Time without Cutting Corners
Balancing various different assignments can be tricky for any student. Give yourself the best chance of doing all your pieces of work to the best of your ability by using these time-saving tips… Use the tools available to you One of the biggest time-drainers in pieces of written work is referencing. Many students (and even […]
No such thing as a silly question
The Library can be a confusing place, and it can sometimes feel like everyone except you knows what they’re doing. That’s why we’ve been running our ‘Just Ask’ pop up events, where we answer your burning Library questions and add them to our display board. Whether you’re new to Warwick or have been here for […]
How the Library gets its (reading list) books, and how to use them…
Your first weeks at the university can feel quite daunting. Welcome Week was a dizzying round of activities and social events, and now you are trying to get to grips with seminars and lectures… Hopefully, by now, you have familiarised yourself with the Library and are finding the books and journals you need for your […]
What is a Library Associate, and how you can become one?
Your one-stop-shop to studying success is just a click away…
Your Library Online is a collection of online courses designed to help you through the different stages of studying at university and much more. We have designed these courses to help you tackle some of the common concerns and reoccurring issues that many students face while studying. Take a look at these 6 common problems […]
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 […]
Back to school
Katie shares her story about returning to study following a long break while she worked. From the initial anticipation of choosing a course and applying, through to the differences of then and now, Katie looks at the value of the mature student experience… Just over two years ago I started to attend postgraduate open days, […]
Get Started at the Library – become a seasoned pro in no time!
The start of your degree can be both exhilarating and daunting. With so much information to learn, you’ll inevitably need to read textbooks in your degree to consolidate your knowledge. The Library is the perfect place for that, but how do you use it effectively? There’s no need to worry, read on to find out […]
A note from the editor: Welcome to Warwick
Greetings to all Warwick students, especially those who are joining us this year. We hope you are enjoying your first days on campus. Welcome Week is specially designed to help you integrate into university life and to lay the foundations for your new adventure. Apart from fun, Warwick has so much more to offer, including […]