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Tag: study

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Blackboard – your online learning platform

Posted on 19 October, 202221 December, 2022 by UoR Student Life

Blackboard is your VLE (virtual learning environment) and a core resource in your learning experience at Reading. Blackboard offers you… Read more Blackboard – your online learning platform

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Wondering how you can get the most out of your lectures? Follow our quick tips.

Posted on 13 October, 202221 December, 2022 by UoR Student Life

So, we’re now a few weeks into the term and students have been asking us how to ensure they get… Read more Wondering how you can get the most out of your lectures? Follow our quick tips.

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New student? Take our Study Smart course and get a head start

Posted on 27 September, 202216 September, 2022 by UoR Student Life

Are you a new undergraduate or foundation year student? Then make sure you take our Study Smart online course, which… Read more New student? Take our Study Smart course and get a head start

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Common Buildings on Whiteknights Campus – Florencia Botta

Posted on 16 September, 202221 December, 2022 by UoR Student Life

The University of Reading has lots of faculties where students can mingle with students following the same or similar degree or career paths.… Read more Common Buildings on Whiteknights Campus – Florencia Botta

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Student Services closing times over Summer

Posted on 7 June, 2022 by UoR Student Life

Summer is nearly here! During this time, some of our Student Services will be closing or reducing their hours. However,… Read more Student Services closing times over Summer

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Starting your dissertation? Follow our top 5 study tips

Posted on 23 May, 202224 May, 2022 by UoR Student Life

So, you may have just finished your exams but now you have to turn your attention to your dissertation. Where… Read more Starting your dissertation? Follow our top 5 study tips

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Getting ready for the exam season! Top tips from the Study Advice team.

Posted on 19 April, 202221 December, 2022 by UoR Student Life

Have you started thinking about exams yet? This year, some exams will continue with the take-home format, while, in some… Read more Getting ready for the exam season! Top tips from the Study Advice team.

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What is the Student Progress Dashboard and how to use it effectively? By Eloise Barnes

Posted on 19 January, 2022 by UoR Student Life

The Student Progress Dashboard is an important tool on RISIS for students to use throughout their time at the University… Read more What is the Student Progress Dashboard and how to use it effectively? By Eloise Barnes

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Postgraduate studies: Navigating university as a doctoral student by Florencia Botta

Posted on 23 November, 202110 February, 2022 by UoR Student Life

Student Engagement Ambassador, Florencia, discusses her journey as a Postgraduate student at the University of Reading and offers advice on… Read more Postgraduate studies: Navigating university as a doctoral student by Florencia Botta

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New student? Take our Study Smart course and get a head start

Posted on 21 October, 202114 October, 2021 by UoR Student Life

Are you a new student? Have you enrolled on our free Study Smart course? If not, keep reading to find… Read more New student? Take our Study Smart course and get a head start

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