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Skills for Study Advent Calendar 2024

Get festive whilst you study!

Featuring an exclusive book giveaway, find out study tips in the lead up to Christmas, on areas such as goal setting, self-care and making time for all that matters over the holidays.

Presenting from the audience's perspective

Giving a presentation in front of a group of people can feel intimidating and scary.

With the help of presentation skills trainer Ken Rea, we will be sharing some tips that will help you feel confident and prepared before any presentation. 

Find out more now!

Introduction to AI terminology

Heard of artificial intelligence, but not sure what it is?

Read through some key definitions used in AI, to help you understand more about what is involved within the field.

Two ways to stay motivated when studying

Are you managing your study time carefully, or carelessly? 

Don’t let your routine slip around important deadlines. Use these tips from a recent graduate to stay focused and on track with your work.  

Your sleep habits

Do you have a morning and bedtime routine?

If you're looking to have more productive mornings, have you thought about the way you wind down before bed?

Take a read of how your evening habits may be impacting your sleep, and one of things you can do to gain more control over your sleep and wake times.

Assignment due next week: what do I do now?

Have you got an upcoming assignment, and feel as though you can't complete it in time? Don't let your worries linger. We've got questions to help you assess the situation, and what you can do to navigate yourself through it.

What is a habit?

What does a habit mean to you?

Take a look at this Skills for Study Shorts graphic to see how you can approach thinking about a habit.

Just one minute to plan

Being clear about what you want to achieve in the time available to you will help focus your mind, and ensure you complete tasks in an orderly manner and on time. Get started by taking a look at this example of a one-minute plan.