You might think you’ve got too much to write, read or revise to take a break, but you’ve never been more wrong, and we’re ready to help…By Karina Beck. Break for an activity Bake a cake, ride a bike, draw a picture of yourself in a spaceship. Research proves that switching tasks will keep you focused. Psychologists […]
9 Necessities for surviving a library all-nighter
An all-nighter can feel like you are a preparing for a dystopian, post-zombie apocalypse night. But, these top tips will help you to feel less like the walking dead! …By Rachel Bell 1. The Pre-emptive strike The best defence for a zombie apocalypse? Get the vaccine to those infected BEFORE it turns into an […]
The best ways to superfuel your study
The eternal question: what to eat while studying? It’s not as easy as it sounds. From spilling tea all over your laptop to stirring the volcanic anger of the girl opposite with your super-crunchy apple, eating while studying – and fuelling your brain at the same time – is a minefield…By Charlotte Salter. In the […]
Four essential reasons why the e-book is w-onderful
The humble e-book is a valuable tool for any student: read on for an irreverent introduction to this wonderful resource. Article may contain polar bears…By Thomas Bray. Magic: it can only be magic. That was my response when I first encountered the e-book. For years, I had floundered around in some informational Dark Age, where […]
Size isn’t everything… but these Library figures are guaranteed to impress
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3 Tips for Dealing with your Dissertation
Dissertations: the mere thought of all those words is enough to give you a headache – following these tips will last longer than the Paracetamol…by Nuala Clarke. Dissertations are not nice things. They take up all your time, give your fingers cramp (can fingers even get cramps!?) and turn your brain to scrambled eggs. Sure, […]
The Eurosceptic meets the European Documentation Centre
It’s got more than just prohibitions on eating your own horse. Ask your Librarian to get the most out of the European Documentation Centre.…by Stephen Soanes The European Documentation Centre at Warwick can help you get involved in the great debates of our time. Studying climate change? Interested in how we farm our food? Want […]