Student Toolkit

By Library Student Partner, Sophie Morris

Maintaining productivity is easier said than done. We all have our productive and unproductive days. But how do we survive University with all of it’s deadlines when we’re just not in the right mood to get anything done? Here are some of Sophie’s hacks to help weather the unproductive days.

By Library Student Partner, Sophie Morris

Accessible study rooms are a brilliant feature of the Library and a personal lifesaver in maintaining productivity and relaxation in the sometimes-hectic university environment. Within this toolkit guide Sophie will share some of her favourite features and some helpful ways to use the rooms.

By Library Student Partner, Shuangting Chen

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re either thinking about taking on a part-time job during university or you’ve already jumped in and are now juggling timetables and timesheets. First of all – go you. Managing both is no small feat, and from one student to another, I can tell you: it’s absolutely doable with the right mindset, a bit of planning, and a good sense of humour. Shuangting is here to share her tips on how to manage it all.

By Library Student Partner, Juanmo Xu

University life is, and yet isn’t, just about study. It’s also about societies, socials, SU events, invited lectures that sound just interesting enough to say yes to, and a dozen other “this might look good on my CV” commitments. It’s exciting. It’s chaotic. And, if you’re not careful, it can pile up fast. Before it all becomes too much, Juanmo Xu is here with some tips on how to avoid burnout.

By Library Student Partner, Juanmo Xu

Let’s face it - summer is strange as a postgrad. The undergrads have packed up and left, campus events have slowed down, and the pace around you might feel more like a Sunday afternoon than a working week. But for postgraduates, it’s not a break. Whether you’re a PGT wrestling with your dissertation or a PGR continuing your research (unless you’re on well-earned annual leave!), the work doesn’t stop - though the structure might. Here’s Juanmo Xu’s tips for keeping up the momentum in the summer.

By Library Student Partner, Juanmo Xu

Summer at Warwick can surprise you. One week it’s pouring. The next, you’re melting over your laptop, trying to revise or write while your brain slowly turns to soup. Whether you’re based on campus or studying back home, here are some tips Juanmo has found helpful for actually getting work done in hot weather—without wilting in the process.

By a previous Warwick student

The Library is 24/7 but you don’t need to be. Sometimes it’s inevitable that we end up leaving things to the last minute, but it’s better if that doesn’t happen all the time. So here’s one students’ best advice on how to avoid too many all-nighters and beat the procrastination bug!

By previous Warwick student, Andra Drasovean

Did you know the Library has its own collection of online courses? These were designed to equip students with key study skills, such as researching for their assignments, creating engaging presentations or knowing how to reference properly. For this reason, they can be a valuable resource when planning your essays and assignments. Andra is here to tell you all about how valuable they really are!

By previous Warwick student, Kumail Jaffer

If you’re a finalist next academic year there’s a good chance, you’ll have the option to take a dissertation module. Some of you might not have the choice at all! Either way, if a dissertation is something you’ll be working on next year, it’s never too early to make a start. Get ahead of the game and start preparing now using these tips from Kumail Jaffer.

By Library Student Partner, Angel Sun

Doing a dissertation sounds daunting, but most of us do not feel stressed until the deadline to start is coming. Yet, we can always start the preparation a bit earlier to ease the pressure in future. Library Student Partner, Angel, shares her dissertation journey and outlines how you can prepare for your dissertation before the deadline looms.