Reconstructing the story of humanity's past
Have you ever played the mental game of should you, or should you not get a college degree? If so, you’re not alone. Every year around this time, many young and not-so-young adults wallow though the list of pros and cons of obtaining a four-year degree. And, while education is a wonderful thing in and […]
Having written hundreds of essays, I can’t tell you how important referring to reliable sources is. To tell you more, sometimes writing the paper is super easy while looking for relevant sources turns out to be a heck of a challenge. It doesn’t take much time to figure out that sources are integral in academic […]
The Library recently packed its shelves with your personal requests for the “More Books – Your Books!” scheme. Which departments placed the most requests? Which books were most popular? Read to find out… by Chris Bradford For the last few years the library has been quietly running patron driven e-book selection schemes, whereby large collections […]
If you haven’t yet started your dissertation, or are struggling to feet your feet, don’t panic. If you’re an undergraduate perhaps you’re battling with how to actually start writing – if you’re a postgraduate maybe you’re just struggling to get the ball rolling. You’re probably thinking “where do I start?” … by Amy Preston I’m […]
Once again, Warwick defeated Coventry in the annual Varsity games. For many, sport is the highlight of university, but balancing a sport with a degree has never been the easiest. Here’s some advice for how to best succeed in both your studies and your sporting commitments… by Kumail Jaffer Across the pond in the U.S., being […]
As motivated as we might be to study, get good grades, and earn important qualifications, it can be hard work to stay focused. Difficult concepts can be frustrating, requiring us to take time to relax and destress, while topics that are easy can cause us to seek stimulation from elsewhere. Mental burnout is a common […]
Most of the guides on financial management are usually directed to young people who are just starting their careers or those who are retired or about to retire. Those in the middle, especially people in their 40’s are not given much attention. Consequently, here are some guidelines on how to manage your finances when you […]
An Instagram feature named “Activity” was very beneficial for the people who were looking to know what others liked on their Instagram profiles. Well, this feature was removed in 2910, and since then, many people have been looking for different ways to see what someone likes on Instagram. Image 1. Snoopreport Instagram activity tracker The […]
Spring cleaning shouldn’t only mean daring to look on the top shelf of your cupboard or revamping your wardrobe – your study habits could also use a refresh at this time of year. Read on for a few key pointers to keep your year on track…By Rachael Davies Despite winter trying to cling on for […]
As librarians, we spend a lot of time (particularly in week 1!) telling you things we feel you need to know about the Library. So here instead we have asked this year’s lovely Library Associates what they think you should know. Here are their Top 5 Tips, with some very valuable advice… by Kate Courage Tip […]