Preparing for assessments
Academic skills
- Academic skills pages have tips and advice on revision including resources and workshops.
Library events and resources
- The Library's Digital resources and services - explore a range of services, as well as tips and guidance on how to make the most of the Library when studying online.
- Study Happy - take part in online group study sessions and mindfulness classes.
- Library online courses - a suite of online study skills courses that may help you when completing essays and assignments. There are also productivity tools available to help improve your productivity.
- Reading list guidance - The Library provides advice and support on the use of Talis Aspire to deliver reading lists.
- Academic Support Librarian - tailored advice on how to locate online information or how to effectively search online databases.
Students’ Union resources
The Students' Union shares advice on exams including tips on looking after yourself over the exam period and on how to prepare.
Throughout May, the Students' Union will be hosting a number of events to help ease the pressures of exams season. Join an exercise session or come along to a study session at Curiositea and enjoy a free hot drink whilst you revise! Find out more.
Student blogs

How to study for an exam in two weeks
Feeling like it's a race against the clock to prepare for your exams? Umair shares his tried and tested tips on preparing for your exams when you're short of time.

Hey, calm down, don't freak out, but it's almost exam season!
Hear from Shreya as she shares her tips on preparing for exams, staying focused and relieving stress during the upcoming exam season.

Five apps to help you survive the upcoming exam season!
Kleidi shares her favourite apps to help you feel organised and healthy this exam season.

What to expect from In-Person exams
Whether the COVID-19 pandemic has you feeling out of practice with In-Person exams, or you could simply do with a refresher, Yousuf shares how they work and his suggestions to help you through them.