Study Problems
Key Support Services within Hallam
Skills Centre
The Skills Centre have lots of resources to help with specific aspects of studying, including guidance on assignment planning, structure, referencing and proofreading. You can look at self-help guides, attend groups sessions or meet with advisers to get one-to-one support.
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Learning Contracts
1 in 7 students at Hallam are classed as having a disability. If you have anxiety/depression, dyslexia or a range of mental health or medical conditions you are eligible for a range of helpful support with your study.
Browse Disabled Student SupportPomodoro Technique
Learn a short simple technique to make the best use of your time.
Academic Skills sessions
Interactive, one-hour webinars on core academic skills topics, including critical and reflective writing, presentation skills and dissertation planning. Attend live, online sessions or watch recordings on-demand
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Self compassion tips for Productivity
An interactive online session with tips to encourage self-management involving a more self-compassionate approach. We’ll discuss effective time management, ways to develop healthy study habits and tips for managing stress
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Success in your studies
Get the most out of each year of your course by recognising what the key expectations are, and how to achieve these in your academic writing and assignments.
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Time management
Learn how to plan and organise your time effectively, with techniques and strategies that will benefit your studies and beyond.
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Motivation and Me
Exploring motivation and looking at some practical steps to improve it.
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Apps
Mindview
Mind mapping software to help you visually organise your essays, presentations or projects
Find out morePodcasts and audio resources
Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
Tim Urban knows that procrastination doesn't make sense, but he's never been able to shake his habit of waiting until the last minute to get things done. In this hilarious and insightful talk, Urban takes us on a journey through YouTube binges, Wikipedia rabbit holes and bouts of staring out the window -- and encourages us to think harder about what we're really procrastinating on, before we run out of time.
Listen to the TED talk
The psychology of motivation and procrastination
Claudia explores the psychology of motivation and procrastination with an audience at the Cheltenham Science Festival. Does will power work? And how to stop procrastinating.
Listen to the podcastArticles
Goal setting
Having something to aim for gives us a sense of purpose and helps us feel more in control of our lives. But it's easy to feel overwhelmed and give up if you set your goals too high. Here are some ways to get moving and stay motivated.
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Take the pressure off
Feel like you’re constantly firefighting or sinking under a mound of unfinished tasks? Modern life can be stressful, but how much of it is pressure we put on ourselves?
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Assignment calculator
A web tool to help you calculate how long you will need to complete your assignments.
dowload the calculatorManaging your studies and time
A guide from student wellbeing about how to study effectively.
Download the guide (PDF, 3.4MB)What to do when you have no motivation
A guide written by the SHU Inclusive Support team to help you to manage your studies. This includes specific advice about studying remotely.
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