Study skills
Studying can be daunting. These free courses will refresh your study skills and prepare you for success.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study
Balancing the demands of studying with family or employment responsibilities can be difficult. This interactive explores different challenges, including lack of understanding and support from family members and employers, time pressures, and dealing with the emotional side of navigating work, family and study. Based on the real-life experiences ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Time management and study
Whether you’re a full or part-time student, studying is likely to mean adding another commitment to your life. Having a lot to balance can sometimes affect our wellbeing and leave us feeling overwhelmed.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Maths skills for Science
Want to study science but worried you don't have the maths skills required for higher education? Fret not! We have a handy interactive guide to get you on track...
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Society, Politics & Law
Who needs research ethics? Take the challenge!
Take our short interactive experience to learn why research ethics is really a researcher's best friend. You'll be taken through a case to look at where and when you think the ethics committee might step in and why this would be necessary. Meet a fictional committee and become a member!
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Education & Development
Critical thinking – A skill and a process
To be successful at learning we need to do more than just remember information - critical thinking is essential. Anne Wesemann explains the benefits...
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Education & Development
Am I ready to be a distance learner?
Distance learning can open up opportunities for study. You might have not studied for a while, you might be returning to education, or you might not have had the chance to study at a higher level before. This free course, Am I ready to be a distance learner?, will help to boost your confidence. You'll explore useful skills so you can discover ...
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Education & Development
5 tried-and-tested study tips for dyslexic students
Studying with dyslexia can sometimes feel overwhelming – but the fact you’ve made it this far shows you have what it takes to succeed. From planning ahead to harnessing your creativity, here are five practical strategies to make studying more effective, less stressful, and more suited to the way you work best.
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Education & Development
My unique path to university: more real stories
Hear from Simon and Hannah, Wrexham students who share their stories of studying later in life and being the first in their family to go to University.
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Education & Development
My unique path to university: real stories
Hear from USW students who are sharing their varied experiences, including young carers, those with autism, and those who have joined university later in life.
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Education & Development
What is it like returning to education while working?
Ffion shares how her work as a support carer inspired her to return to university to study Learning Disability Nursing at Bangor University.
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Education & Development
Applying to university - your step-by-step guide
The university application process may feel complex and overwhelming - follow this guide to get started and stay on track.
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Education & Development
Are you making the most of your student budget?
The cost-of-living crisis has made everything more expensive. Now it is more important than ever to manage your money effectively whilst at university.
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