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Student Spaces on Campus

Spending a bit of time at uni but your accommodation is a little far away to go home for a quick relaxation session? Well, we’ve got some brilliant spaces on our campuses to help you chill out, study or socialise. No need to go all the way back home! Study Areas If you’re on campus […]

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Campus quiet spaces and where to find them

Student life can be very hectic especially when you’re going to lectures through a very active and loud campus. The busy student life isn’t for everyone. Some of us want to be in a quieter area between lectures and when we hang out with friends. Luckily there are calmer spots on campus. Keep reading to […]

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Week in the Life of an Acoustics student – Alex’s story

Meet Alexander Lehman, final year BEng Acoustical and Audio Engineering student. How would you start your morning when you come to university? I drive into university normally. On the days it’s sunny, I try to walk as it only takes 25 minutes. How are your lectures during the week? I have three lectures per week […]

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Easy Steps To Tackle Your Assignment

Let’s face it, writing assignments is nobody’s favourite thing about university life, but it’s still a key part for many students. If you’re looking for some advice on how to ace your next assignment, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll show you how to tackle your work with the Library’s support. Read your assignment […]

Addressing your top study challenges

Attending lectures, asking questions and taking notes are all important parts of going to university. But knowing how and when to study can be the key to your success. Studying effectively will improve your grades and ensures you can still enjoy the fun things in life.  However, studying isn’t always easy. There are many barriers […]

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Keeping on top of your workload at university

Hey everyone? I’m coming to the end of my final semester at university and keeping on top of my workload is something I’d like to think I’ve been pretty good at for the past three years. I thought I’d share some of the things that have made my life easier when it comes to managing […]

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Motivational Songs to Get You Through Your Assignments

With the end of semester one done and dusted, and a new batch of modules ready to launch next month, many of us will be looking to power through our final few assignments and pieces of exam preparation over the Christmas break. But what do you do when your motivation is fading, and the thought […]

Is writing a dissertation really that terrifying?

A word you might hear pop up a lot during both your time applying to universities and whilst you’re actually there, is ‘dissertation.’ A dissertation can be defined as ‘an extended scholarly essay submitted for a degree or other academic qualification’ (OED, 1896) – yeah that’s right I just made a citation. You’re going to […]

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BLOG: Self-discipline will improve your life…

“All success begins with self-discipline. It starts with you” – Dwayne Johnson. Self discipline has started to become a big part of my life! Before, I was lazy and always tired but not anymore! Allow me to explain… Motivation is garbage. Up until last week I relied on motivation to make my dreams come true. […]

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VLOG: How I manage my workload…

Hello everybody! My latest vlog has just gone live. On today’s video I talk about how university has been going since I last spoke to you as well as telling you my secret to successfully managing your university workload! I hope you enjoy!

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Five quirky revision break ideas

I am a procrastination professional, without a doubt. Revision? You know I must clean my shoes. Essay deadline? I’ll FaceTime my old boss and see how he’s getting on. Bibliography? I think I’ll learn Chinese Mandarin this afternoon. I say this, but for me, I’m actually not that bad at getting going, but I do […]

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Creating the perfect study environment

Your bedroom desk will be the place you spend (or should spend) most of your time as an undergraduate. I have made the extra effort every year to make my study environment the kind of space I want to be in, and not only does it need to be visually pleasing but practical too. Here […]

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8 things I wish I’d known before I started university

1. You’ll spend so much more in Freshers’ Week than you think Freshers’ Week is essentially the first week where you move into university. You’ll move into your halls and meet your flatmates, and probably say hi to every other person you pass by! Freshers’ is a very social time, a lull between moving away […]

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8 tips to make revision more fun

Revising for exams can be hard and stressful and no-one wants to do it, but unfortunately it’s likely you will have to sit at least one exam throughout your time in education. So check out my top revision tips, that could help you maximize marks and actually make revision a little fun.   Tip 1: Write things down […]

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Change up your study routine with these 7 quirky tips

Exam and deadline season can be a stressful time no matter what period of your life you’re at – whether it’s GCSEs, A-Levels or during your degree. It’s completely normal to feel a bit overwhelmed and unsure of where to start in terms of your revision or research. However, getting your head in the books […]

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Cute GIFs to make studying less stressful

We’ve all been through that really stressful week before your final exams when all you do is study. So what do you do when the stress gets too much? Look at photos of adorable baby animals of course! Let’s start with this group who are even more confused than you. Because let’s be honest, you’ve […]

10 quirky study spaces in Manchester and Salford

If the library spaces and other communal areas around university are getting a bit too crowded or you’re just sick of the sight of your bedroom walls, grab your laptop and study notes and head to somewhere new. From cafes to libraries, you can enjoy cake, tea and peace and quiet. Also, there isn’t a […]

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Top tips for organising your study schedule

Organisation is the key to success. If you want to get your university journey off to a good start and go on to leave with the results that you deserve, it’s important to develop a study schedule from the beginning and stick with it throughout. Making enough time for your studies alongside other commitments, such […]