Preparing for exams or assessments? Find support, resources, and events to ease your stress.

Exams & Assessment Support

WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK

Preparing for exams? Head down completing assessments?

We've put together a load of support, information and events to help ease your stress.

WHAT'S ON

These events have been curated to encourage you to step away from revision, meet others and have a break.

Mass on Campus: Retreat Day with Fr. Bernard
7th December 12:30pm - 2pm
Room 5300
Join us for mass on 7th of December at 12:30 in room 5300 which will be followed by a retreat day that will include a faith talk with Fr. Bernard. Confessions will also be available in this time period.
Anatomy and Physiology Revision Session
8th December 6pm - 8pm
NTC 1.02
Join our revision session dedicated to anatomy and physiology design specifically for 1st year students.
Girls Movie Night - Grinch
8th December 8pm - 10:30pm
The Atrium
Girls Xmas Movie Night!
Writing Workshop: The business of fringe
10th December 2pm - 4pm
Lakeside Theatre
Join us for a Writing Workshop Series led by the talented Alice K Stephens

SEND A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT

This is a time to be shoulder to shoulder. You'll be able to send another student a confidence boosting message, funny joke, cute photo or GIF - whatever you fancy.

We'll make sure it reaches them. 

DROP YOUR MESSAGE HERE

SU ANGELS

SU Angels are here to support and encourage you to perform your best 💛

Find us across campus giving out free hot drinks and snacks to keep you energised when studying.

SUPPORT

Whether you’re struggling with deadlines, need help understanding University policies, or want advice on extenuating circumstances, we’re here for you.

Follow the link for information on late submissions, extenuating circumstances, academic offences and exam board appeals. If you need more guidance, contact SU Advice to book an appointment.

more info on academic advice

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Understanding Academic Offences

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Creating a Study Timetable That Actually Works

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How to read your Exam Timetable

Locations, timings, type of exam...

 
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