Many people come to university and realise that the way they used to learn new information in school just does not seem to be efficient at university. It can be a difficult transition and it can seem like you’re starting from square one again. However, knowing the different types of learner you may be can […]
Software and study… at home
The Library may not be open physically, but we are certainly here digitally to support you all. Working from home can be challenging, but there is lots of support and software available to ease the transition. A ‘hold’ on print books. Whilst we can’t access the physical library, we need to be maximising the use […]
Inside the Library’s Labyrinth #2: Give me the money or open the box?
In the second instalment of Inside the Library’s Labyrinth, Stephen opens the box of Box of Broadcasts Database, available through the library catalogue, and explains its many offers. Back in the 1990s Thames Television re-introduced everyone to an old TV quiz series from the 1950s called ‘Take Your Pick’. In it, the studio audience were […]
Keeping a routine during quarantine – ways to volunteer from home
In these unusual times, one of the things we might struggle with is continuing to do hobbies we love. Even though we have to adapt, there are so many ways to still volunteer virtually. Even if you have never volunteered before, now is the time to help the local community, whilst also helping you maintain […]
Reflections on Term 2 – Keeping it together
The Importance of Downtime
Inside the Library’s Labyrinth #1: Making a Drama out of a Crisis
The uses we make of the Library catalogue and other online resources have changed dramatically during the Covid19 crisis. One new addition to our catalogue that certainly qualifies for consideration in this category of alternative usage is Drama Online. It will be appealing, useful and thought-provoking for those with an interest in the […]
Study sounds: ambient music and the rise of productivity playlists
“Background music” has a bad reputation – but the right kind of noise can improve cognition, increase focus, and block out distraction… by Dr David Richardson (with headphones in) Several years of postgraduate research study revealed a lot of things to me about myself, but one of them remains pervasive in regard to how […]
How to create the perfect home working environment
As the library can be one of the most productive places to write essays, conduct research and get university work done, some of you might be worried about how you will work effectively from home. To help you overcome any intimidation about working from home, here are some tips on how to maximise the most […]