Whether you’re stressing about revision and your exams or struggling to get your dissertation on the right track, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and forget to care of the most important person – yourself! Today we’re sharing a beautiful poem by our blogger, Jenny Mak, to remind you how strong you are, and that it’s […]
Don’t plagiarise, be PlagiarWISe!
Plagiarism. Passing someone else’s work off as your own. It’s forbidden by the University Regulations but do you know what is and isn’t plagiarism, and how to avoid it? Understanding this is the first step on the road to success at the university level, and here’s how the Library’s PlagiarWISe tutorial can help… Why should […]
Fun Tips to Spend Orthodox Easter Away from Home
For many international students, traditional holidays are an opportunity for them to travel back home and spend time with their families. Being away from home and the people they love can have a dire toll on their wellbeing especially when they must skip a religious occasion. Easter is the most important event in the Christian […]
Am I a Researcher?
Unsure whether a final year research project or dissertation is for you? Interested in creative ways to build your skills and confidence for employers? Want more than just to be told what knowledge is important? To see how students can drive and shape their own learning experience at Warwick, Katie explores the possibilities and opportunities […]
World Autism Awareness Week: How the Library can support you
The Library can be an overwhelming place; bright lights, book alarms and the buzz from the group study area. We understand people learn differently and need different spaces, so I’m going to run through some of the different spaces and support we provide at the Library. Better still, we have a student tell us about […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer
5 ways to make the most out of the big library whiteboards
Exam period is creeping closer, and revision is looming. Bored of scribbling notes on paper, or endlessly typing on the computer? It’s time to shake up your revision using a whiteboard in the library or anywhere else you can find one… 1. Brainstorming There’s nothing quite like a giant brainstorm on a whiteboard. Make it […]
Thefts in the Library: the story so far…
How to make your day a little ‘appier
Whether you are preparing for exams or in the midst of writing your dissertation, it is comforting to know that there are lots of apps out there that can help you to relax. From guided meditation to peaceful games, these apps could help you to unwind… While apps aren’t the answer to any of life’s […]