Want to get ready for your exams without the stress?
We’ve brought together all our resources and support to help you get prepared for your exams while taking care of your wellbeing.
Book a space on campus to take online exams
Students who wish to take their online exams on campus can book study space via . We also ask other students who are using campus spaces to be aware that exams are taking place during this time. You can check when exam weeks are by viewing the academic calendar.
Wellbeing
We offer a range of resources to support you through university life, including sessions on motivation, anxiety and managing stress. See what's on.
Our Bitesize Wellbeing videos on and demonstrate some quick techniques you can use while revising or during an assessment to help you stay calm and focused.
Use your SHU email address to sign up for Togetherall, and access a range of online courses to work through at your own pace.
If you are struggling to get started with your revision and keep putting it off, the course could help.
Our Study Problems webpage also contains lots of useful resources. You can take an online course on , or look at some apps we recommend to help you plan your revision and your time.
is an app based on the Pomodoro Technique, where you commit to focusing for 25-minute blocks, with breaks in between.
is a project management tool can be used to help you plan your revision, track your progress and collaborate with others.
Our guide to managing your studies and time also offers advice on setting up your workspace and creating a routine to help you balance your studies with other activities.
Technology
Mindview is mind mapping software which is great for revision. Students have access to the software via AppsAnywhere on campus. We also have a limited number of subscriptions for you to use at home.
During the session we'll create a revision plan using Mindview and use it to create revision slides.
Skills webinars
Our online group sessions cover a range of skills related to successful exam preparation and technique.
- Exam and Revision Strategy - Develop effective techniques and discuss strategies to help you succeed in exams.
- Planning and Structuring Assignments – How to understand assignment brief, plan your answer and write a well-structured essay – skills that can be adapted for long-answer exam formats.
Online resources
If you can’t attend a live online session, we have a range of online resources that you can access 24/7:
- , including advice on limiting stress.
- recorded webinars (20 mins) on and .
- .
You can also access an interactive e-module on exams and revision from for free.
Good luck with your revision! If you have any questions about how the Skills Centre can support you, please don't hesitate to email skillscentre@shu.ac.uk.
