Encouraging Student-Staff Collaboration at Uni
August 7, 2023
Sometimes at university, it can feel like ‘us’ and ‘them’ when it comes to student-staff collaboration, but that is definitely not the case. Staff are very open to hearing student ideas and facilitating the implementation of these. However, it can feel daunting approaching staff and faculty with your ideas for change, so this blog post …
Dealing with and Overcoming Burnout
July 18, 2023
Burnout is something that many students experience at some point in their university career (as well as into the working world). Burnout is defined as “a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress”. There are many things that can contribute to a feeling of burnout: a build-up of academic …
Attending Conferences and Networking
July 6, 2023
I’ve had the privilege of attending numerous conferences over the past year to present the work that I have done as a part of my dissertation. Before this, I didn’t know much about what a conference was, what it meant to attend one, or even how to dress! So hopefully this blog post will give …
Balancing a Job Whilst at University
May 30, 2023
When you’re at university, you may be faced with an extremely busy course. You may have heard people say that having a job at university just isn’t possible – it’s too hard, there’s no time, you just can’t do it. I’m here to tell you that isn’t true. These misconceptions are damaging to hear, especially …
Living Away from Nottingham While on Placement
May 18, 2023
Hello all! I’m Aisia, a third-year medical student. This blog post will serve to detail what to expect if you’re placed somewhere with hospital accommodation on your healthcare placements. Once you’ve finished your dissertation, you’ll start foundations for practice (FFP) which is formed of five six-week placement blocks: specialty skills (dermatology, ENT, and ophthalmology), surgery, …
My experience with an assessment centre at Warner Bros. Discovery
May 15, 2023
It’s around that time of the year that many students have either secured an internship or waiting to hear back. I’m here today to talk about an assessment centre day that I attended yesterday, at the Warner Bros. Discovery office in London. Assessment centres are organised by companies as a part of the final rounds …
How to Balance School and Work as a Student
April 14, 2023
As a university student, managing both school and work can be a challenging task. Juggling deadlines, exams, and shifts at work can be overwhelming and stressful, leading to burnout and poor academic performance. However, with the right approach and mindset, it is possible to strike a balance between the two. Here are five tips for …
5 Essential Tips for a Successful Group Project
April 11, 2023
As university students, you’ve probably encountered a group project or two throughout your academic journey. Group projects can be challenging and stressful, but they are also an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and collaborate with your peers. Whether it’s a presentation, research paper, or group assignment, here are five essential tips to help you …
Embracing the Quietness of Easter Break on Campus
It’s the Easter break, and you’re probably feeling a little bit of cabin fever. The silence that comes with it can be overwhelming–and if you’re anything like me, it makes even the most mundane tasks feel like an ordeal. The Easter break is often a time when students leave the University of Nottingham to go …
Random University Student Life Hacks
February 18, 2023
If there is one thing that I gathered living the student life, it’s that you can never have enough life hacks to make your life easier at university. So here are some of the most random life-hacks that seemed to work really well for me so far: 1. Be selfish and use free university resources …
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