It’s been a busy year for the Library’s outreach work with sixth formers and schools across the region. We have welcomed over 1,500 young people as part of a 2 year project funded by The Science Park Trust… Students have taken part in Research Detective workshops, learning skills such as how to begin a research […]
After Talk Must Come Action: Racial Resistance and Remaking
This term saw a collaboration between the Modern Records Centre and Warwick SU to produce an open series of educational events, including exhibitions, seminars and panel talks. Our first series is ‘After Talk Must Come Action: Racial Resistance and Remaking’ and has already seen 4 events this term… The idea for the Open Education Series stemmed […]
Blues and Burnout: How to keep happy and energised this exam season
Managing Rejection and Disappointment: The Student Experience
It’s surprising how common rejection and disappointment can be to student life. This can happen with jobs, grades, extracurricular activities, or even taking into account the effects of the pandemic. Read this post for practical tips for combating rejection in student life. Recently, my applications for summer internships have been met with a constant stream […]
Eat happy, sleep happy, study happy: how to maintain a healthy lifestyle this exam season
Exam season. It’s a two-word phrase that calls to mind so many negative thoughts. Cramming, all-nighters, caffeine overdoses and stress-eating are common habits of students in the lead-up to exams. However, these patterns of stress can put our bodies and minds under a lot of pressure, leading to burnouts, depressive states and even illness. Maintaining […]
D/deaf Awareness Week 2021- Software to support your studies
This week is Deaf Awareness Week (3rd– 9th May), and to mark the week we are bringing together some of the freely available software and apps available to staff and students at Warwick which can support anyone who is D/deaf or hard of hearing. You can find out more about D/deaf awareness by reading the […]
Rethinking Creative Career Planning
Considering a career in the creative industries can be a scary thought for undergrads, particularly after the pandemic. But how do you begin to plan a career which people often consider ‘risky’? This post can offer you some reassurance and tips for thinking about your creative career. I recently met with one of Warwick’s careers […]
Year Abroad Advice to Keep in Mind Before Departure
The university experience is full of change, with every new academic year requiring students to mediate a transition into the next stage of their degree. The year abroad, however, often presents a unique challenge for students, which can seem daunting in the beginning. While preparing to embark on the year abroad, students frequently find themselves […]
How to explain your degree to someone who has never studied it
‘So, what do you study?’ You’ve been asked it a thousand and one times, but you’ve somehow never managed to find the perfect answer. Say your degree title and you risk being stereotyped into the box that people associate that subject with. Go into too much detail and you’re bound to lose them. Make it […]
‘Am I Bothered?’: Lockdown Learning in Challenging Circumstances
While the UK may be beginning to ease out of lockdown restrictions, the current ‘work from home’ message can feel like the world is as shut down as ever. This experience is made even worse when your home isn’t particularly work-friendly. Read these three tips for making the best out of a distracting studying environment. […]