Everyday skills
Information on how to improve your skills for studying.
Time management
Time management is perhaps the single most important and challenging skill to develop as a student.
Reading techniques
In order to get the most out of any text or set of texts, you need to be ready to adopt a range of different reading strategies.
Note taking
People find different note-taking strategies work best for them, so it is important to experiment and develop a systematic approach that works for you.
Critical thinking and writing
Whatever you're studying, it's likely that you'll be asked to use and demonstrate critical thinking.
Mind mapping
Mind mapping can be a great way of engaging all of your senses in your university work.
Reflective practice
Throughout your time at university, you will be asked to think and write reflectively.