Things to know this week
Things to know this week - 13 May 2024: How to study and revise effectively
Posted on 13 May 2024
UoY community update
Campus wifi upgrade
We will be applying updates to our campus wifi service tomorrow (14 May) between 7am and midnight. Wifi will still be available across campus during the upgrade process, however there may be a brief interruption in some areas.
1. How to study and revise effectively
Finding it hard to know where to begin when it comes to preparing for exams? Take a look at our new online practical guide to study and revision, which is designed to optimise your learning, help you retain knowledge and boost academic performance. Find out about:
- different strategies to test memory, including active recall and spaced repetition
- techniques to simplify complex information
- methods to enhance comprehension and retention
Find the approach that best suits your study habits and academic goals and learn how to study smarter, not harder.
2. How to take an exam
Being prepared will help settle your nerves as you take your exam. Make sure you read the Student Guide to Examinations 2023/24 and find out what to bring (and what not to bring). Our general information about taking an exam includes room layouts so you know what to expect.
3. How we support you to study
The Library is open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week during the assessment period. Use the MyUoY app to book Library study spaces. There are also lots of study spaces across campus and the Academic Skills Community has online resources, workshops and one-to-one appointments to help guide you. IT Support is available via phone between 9am-12pm and 2-4pm Monday to Friday but use the enquiry form at other times and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Sometimes things happen that can seriously impair your performance in an assessment or prevent you undertaking it at the scheduled time. We offer options if this happens to you. See information about exceptional circumstances affecting assessment.
4. How you can help yourself during exams
It’s normal to feel stressed in the lead up to or during an exam but developing good study habits will ensure you perform to the best of your ability. Read our 7 tips for study and exam success to find out how to revise more effectively and feel less anxious about your studies. If it starts to feel too much, see our advice on exam stress for tips on how to calm yourself during an exam. Don’t forget - there are always people here to help and support you.
Revision Week coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week, which focuses on moving more for our mental health. It’s important to take a break when revising - find all the ways you can add movement to your day.
5. What’s in a Masters?
Come speak with current Masters students and ask any questions you may have about postgraduate study at our next Postgraduate Cafe on Wednesday (15 May). Drop in between 4-6pm to discuss funding, applying and postgraduate life and enjoy tea or coffee and a slice of cake, too. Book your place at the next Postgraduate Cafe.
Offers, competitions and paid opportunities
- Complete our student Check-In survey for the chance to enter our £20 voucher prize draw
- Complete the 2024 Active Lives survey and you could be in with a chance of winning an iPad
- Design the new EDI Research Centre’s graphic and win a cash prize
Log on to Handshake, our careers platform, for jobs and opportunities.
Things to know this week is produced and distributed by the University's Internal Communications Team. Please email any feedback to university-internal-comms@york.ac.uk.