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Exam and revision support hub

Getting through exam season might feel like having a mountain to climb, but exams are really the culmination of lots of smaller steps you’ve taken throughout the year – lectures, reading and coursework. Revision is just a small part of your preparation. It can be an intense time nevertheless, so we've spoken to our academic experts and current students to collate their top tips to get you through.

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Our top five tips

Kate Wood, Project Manager in mental health, shares her top five behaviours to adopt when tackling exams and assessments.

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Revision techniques

Alexander Wood, Academic Librarian, explores different revision methods.

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Brain health

Dr Katia Vione delves into the world of neuroscience and brain health to understand how a healthy lifestyle can support you.

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Troubleshoot your revision

Hit the wall? Current student Kira shares her advice to get you back on track.

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Could you be stressed?

Have a read through the symptoms and how you can tackle it.

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Revise like a forensic scientist

Exam season is almost upon us, and with it can bring feelings of fear and dread. But fear not! Did you know that you can train your brain to cope with exam stress?

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Tips for parents and guardians

Read our advice and guidance to support your loved one.

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Student Support

We offer a range of services to support you during your application and when you start studying with us.

Nail your A-levels

Studying for your A-levels this summer? Our lecturers guide you through their top tips that will help you prepare for your essays, exams and revision. Watch and then apply their advice to your own writing.

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Top tips for English Poetry

Senior Lecturer Dr. Paul Whickman and second-year student Meg help you improve poetry analysis with this technique that turns your impressions into model answers.

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How to succeed at History

Programme Leader Dr. Ruth Larsen shares key concepts for essay writing, what pitfalls to avoid, and suggestions for your free time between study.

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Lecturer and Programme Leader in Biology and Zoology, Dr. Elle Atkins

How to succeed in Biology

Lecturer and Programme Leader in Biology and Zoology, Dr. Elle Atkins shares her top tips for essay writing in your Biology A-Level exam.

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Lecturer in Psychology, Michael Waldron

How to succeed in Psychology

Lecturer in Psychology, Michael Waldron, is here to help you pass by bringing to life key concepts from your Psychology A-Level.

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How to deal with exam and revision stress

Skills Librarian Josh Webb is here to help with your the best techniques to manage stress ahead of your exams.

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Preparing for university mythbusting

Skills Librarian Alexander Wood helps correct 5 myths about studying at university to help you know what to expect.

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We're here to support you

Life as a university student is exciting and fun, but it can also feel daunting at times. We offer a range of services to support you during your application and when you start studying with us.

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