This section looks at how to manage exams. This includes information about what to expect, how to prepare for an exam and practical tips to help you perform well.
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2 What does it mean to be an independent learner?
Studying at university involves a lot more independent (self) study than in secondary school. Dr Marc Fabri, project lead for Autism&Uni, shares his expectations of students working as independent learners at university.
Full article3 What are lectures really like?
Lectures at university can be quite different from lessons at school and college, particularly when you are taught in a big group. This article is designed to explore this and help you get the most out of lectures.
Full article4 What is group work really like?
Working in a group with other students is part and parcel of university study. Quite a few people worry about it, and some have real problems with it. This activity looks at the main issues people have with group work and gives you some practical tips for your own study.
Full article5 What are seminars really like?
Seminars provide an opportunity to explore topics by discussion, and to identify and resolve any questions that may arise after lectures. This section will look at how to prepare for a seminar, and what to expect from one.
Full article6 What are computer lab sessions really like?
On technical courses such as Computing, Forensics, Games Development or Creative Technology you will spend a lot of tutorial time in a computer lab. Whilst you’ll often focus on what you’re coding or designing, you may also take part in discussions and group tasks, like in a traditional seminar. Read this article to learn more about the nature of lab sessions.
Full article7 What are assessments like at University?
This section will look at different forms of assessment. It will give you some practical ideas on how to prepare for them, and how to get the most out of them.
Full article8 How can the Library help you?
The Library isn’t just somewhere you can get books. It’s somewhere you can do your work on your own or with others, escape sensory overload and get some help with studying. This section of the toolkit will introduce our library and the services it can offer you.
Full article9 Academic Skills Service
Academic Skills Service runs an in-person, drop-in service to advise students on all aspects of academic skills.
The Service supports students in their transition to higher education and throughout their time at University to develop the academic skills needed to succeed, helping students develop their writing proficiency, build mathematical & statistical knowledge and improve their study skills.
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