Ten effective time management strategies for successful studying

Procrastination getting in the way of your studies? We’re here to help. Time management is essential for students hoping to get top grades. Balancing classes, essays, exams, and personal life can be tough, but these 10 time management strategies will help you make the most of your study time and avoid procrastination! Set clear goals

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How Kortext transformed my learning experience as a Psychology student

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The idea of doing a resit for an exam was my second worst nightmare, with the first one being the possibility of failing the whole course.   When I found out I had failed an exam and I had to redo it in order to proceed into my third year of studies, I panicked. However,

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Kortext Annual Librarian Survey 2023 – the results!

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We received a fantastic response to this year’s survey. 68 library staff took part, with roles including Director of Student and Library Services, Acquisitions and Reading List Coordinator, and Faculty Librarian. Over a third of respondents (35.29%) weren’t existing Kortext customers. Our survey this year was in two parts. Section 1 asked about the last

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Getting ready for January exams!

Look, we know it’s not even something you want to think about until you’ve stuffed yourself silly with Quality Street and festive feasts, but the sad news is… the longer you ignore your January exams, the worse they’ll be. So let’s tackle them head-on. Calm down, it’s not that bad, we’ve got a step-by-step guide

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How to study with Kortext – The Feynman Technique

Exam season is approaching faster than the end of the DFS sale, meaning you really need to get a move on with revising before exams begin.  Dependent on your course, exams may not even be your only worry. You may have coursework due too, which really emphasises the need for you to get studying sooner

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5 Tips to Overcome Procrastination 

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By Vasile Boico – University of Birmingham student and Kortext Student Ambassador. Your room is tidy, your bookshelf is sorted by genre, your wardrobe is organised by colour and season, but you have not started working on your assignments yet.  Does this sound like you?  Procrastination means putting off tasks until the last minute. You know

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