17Sep/21

Settling in: Adjusting to a new environment

September 17, 2021Settling inManaging transitionsUniversity of Reading

Welcome to all new students, and welcome back to all of you who are returning to continue your studies. We are all looking forward to being on campus and connect with others.Read More…

07Jul/21

Finishing university – keeping well while looking for a job

July 7, 2021Preparing for work, Resilience, UncategorizedManaging transitionsUniversity of Reading

Most of you will know your results by now or will soon hear about them.  Congratulations to all on your efforts and perseverance during your time at university. And for those ofRead More…

03Mar/21

Be well and do well: Benefits of self-care

March 3, 2021Resilience, Self-managementUniversity of Reading

At this time of term most are busy managing a demanding workload. It is a good time to remind ourselves of the benefit of looking after ourselves so that we can doRead More…

17Feb/21

Feeling unsure? Build confidence step by step

February 17, 2021Confidence, Managing uncertaintyManaging transitionsUniversity of Reading

Living through the pandemic has been a difficult time for everyone. We have had to adjust to living with uncertainty, and this requires effort and the ability to tolerate not knowing howRead More…

03Feb/21

Unmotivated? Find out how to renew your enthusiasm

February 3, 2021Motivation, Resilience, Self-managementProductivityUniversity of Reading

Are you noticing that you do not feel motivated to sit down and start or continue your studies? Are your assignments accumulating? Are you feeling frustrated and concerned about deadlines? It isRead More…

11Jan/21

10 Tips to make a good start to the year

January 11, 2021Managing uncertaintyProductivityUniversity of Reading

`Dear all I hope you all had the opportunity to take a break and that you could connect with your family and friends. I am looking forward to discussing topics with youRead More…

17Nov/20

How to build confidence in an uncertain world

November 17, 2020Confidence, Self-managementUniversity of Reading

As our world continues to be affected  by Covid-19, we are experiencing ongoing uncertainty. It is changing the way we live and how we work. We now need to take care ofRead More…

15Oct/20

Being resilient in an uncertain world

October 15, 2020Managing uncertainty, ResilienceUniversity of Reading

At this time of coronavirus, when there are so many changes and uncertainty, we may notice that we can quickly feel irritated or frustrated. For example, when we make plans and thingsRead More…

21Sep/20

Welcome to the academic year 2020-2021

September 21, 2020Settling in, social connections, UncategorizedManaging transitionsUniversity of Reading

Dear all We want to welcome you back for the start of the new term. Well done for your efforts to make progress with your studies during lockdown due to Covid-19. ThoseRead More…

23Jul/20

Preparing for resist this summer

July 23, 2020Preparing for examsUniversity of Reading

Are you planning to take resits? Are you wondering how best to study to prepare well? If you have questions about resits, you can check the guidance available on Essentials. Also, check the StudyRead More…