Study Well Guide 2017

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Taking care of yourself can be challenging. Study Well is here throughout the year to remind you to treat your body and mind with the respect and appreciation it deserves!

StudyWell Heya I’m Adam your Vice President Welfare. As we’re approaching exam season your Students’ Union have been preparing Study Well. We want to make sure that while you are preparing that you are studying well and being kind to your mind. We want to remind you that if you don’t look after yourself you might not able to perform at your best when producing your work, or in your exams.

It is so important to take care of your mind and body. Stress is a common feeling during the exam period and it is so important that you take care of not just your body but your mind too.

There are different services you can use here at QMUL and the local area. I am happy to have a chat about any concerns you have. Please don’t hesitate to contact me: @WelfareQMSU Adam Sparkes QMSU

Su-vpwelfare@qmul.ac.uk

Look out for Discounts!

Union venues (Ground, Learning café and Infusion) will be offering discounts and meal deals on healthy living options for Study Well, just look out for the stickers.

Check out our ‘Be kind to your mind’ campaign for ideas on how to boost your mental wellbeing. www.qmsu.org/welfare

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StudyTips Are you in a study slump? Taking care of yourself can be difficult. Study Well is here throughout the year to remind you to treat your body and mind with the respect and appreciation it deserves!

• Are you still in pyjamas?

• Change your study style.

Get out of bed and put some clothes on!

There are YouTube videos and podcasts that cover most subjects.

• Have you showered today...

Create post-it notes, mind maps, or this week... this month? It’s time. your own voice recordings to listen to when travelling.

• Feeling demotivated?

Carry out small tasks, set achievable • Switch off and sleep! goals, and reward yourself You can’t do your best work if your • Are you bored of the same space?

Shake up your study environment • Get Active… literally. (www.qmsu.org/getactive/) • Make sure to eat and drink properly (not that kind of drink, cheeky) • Are you revising with others?

Partner up to thrash out your ideas

brain is fried.

• More on your mind than exams?

Try talking to a friend or one of the Support Services we have on campus.

• Are you pushing yourself too much?

It’s important to take time for yourself.

Come along to some of our Study Well sessions!

• Find music that helps you to concentrate...

Even if it’s Peter Andre

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Postgrads

StudySpaces

Don’t forget that the new ntre Graduate ce es ac sp y ud st s ha lly ca ifi ec sp for you

Seek out the perfect study location using our timetable and map.

BLSA

Head to th e Library, the Garrod Bui ldin the Study R g or oo upstairs in m, th BLSA Build e ing

Where can I study?

Hey! I am Sumeera your VP Education this year, and following on from the Students’ Union campaign for more study spaces last year, this page now has an updated list of rooms you can use in addition to the library. Isn’t that great! During exam semester, we will also make the Blomeley room 1 in the Students’ Union Hub a space for quiet study. Best of luck with exams, and feel free to get in touch with me: su-vpeducation@qmul.ac.uk

Study map 1 - Mile End Library 2 - The Hive 3 - Students’ Union Hub 4 - Canalside 5 - Francis Bancroft Building 6 - Queens Building 7 - Engineering Building 9 - ArtsOne 10 - ArtsTwo 11 - Bancroft Road

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Canal

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Mile End Road

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Location

Room

Approx PCs

Open Study Spaces

Availability

Mile End Library (1)

Gnd Flr

87

Yes & 6 Rooms

See QMUL Library website

1st Flr comp room

96

369

1st Flr training room

21

0

2nd Flr

0

261

Hive East

65

Yes

Hive West

71

Yes & 4 Rooms

The SU Hub (3)

Blomeley Room 1

0

Yes

Mon-Fri 9am-9:30pm

Canalside (4)

Canalside France House Gnd Flr

27

Yes

Mon-Sun 8am-mid

Francis Bancroft Building (5)

Gnd Flr: G.13

0

Yes

Mon-Fri

1st Flr: 1.01 1.01.2 1.02.2-6 1.02.6A 1.03 1.06-09

0

Yes

8am-9:30pm

1.15a & 1.23

100 & 72

0

2rd Flr: 2.41

0

Yes

3rd Flr: 3.15-18 3.20 3.21-24 3.26 3.27

0

Yes

4th Flr: 4.24 4.26

0

Yes

The Hive (2)

Queens Building (6)

EB1 EB2 EB4 EB4A

Mon-Sun 8am-10pm

Yes

Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm

W206

0

Yes

EB7 & W207

53 & 41

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Engineering (7)

W129 (Enter via Bancroft Road for access)

49 & 31

0

Arts One (9)

G.03 1.25 1.31 2.17

0

Yes

Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm

Arts Two (10)

2.17 2.18 3.16 3.17 3.20

0

Yes

Mon-Fri

Bancroft Rd Teaching Rooms (11)

B.R.3.01 B.R.3.02 B.R.4.01 B.R.4.02

0

Yes

8am-5:30pm

*When not in use for teaching. For availability, go to: https://timetables.qmul.ac.uk/ click on “Rooms” and select relevant criteria (or check the QMUL App). The availability may change.

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StudyEvents We’ll be running stress-free, relaxing sessions with puppies, graffiti and blanket forts. Check out www.qmsu.org/studywell for a full list of events throughout the exam period.

There are over 40 events on offer here are a few of our highlights below. All are free unless otherwise stated:

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Breakfast

Kickboxing

Make a Bath bomb

Mon 24 April Students’ Union Hub 9am - 10.30am

Every Wednesday Qmotion 3pm - 5pm (£2.30)

Fri 28 April Drapers 3pm - 4pm

Table Tennis

Swimming (women only)

Puppy Room

Every Friday Students’ Union Hub 11am - 1pm

Every Thursday Mile End Leisure Centre 7pm - 9pm (£1)

Thu 4 May Students’ Union Hub 12pm - 3pm

Make a stressball crafternoon

Dream Catcher crafternoon

Tue 9 May Drapers 1pm - 2pm

Mon 22 May Drapers 2pm - 3pm

Friendship Bracelet crafternoon Tue 6 June Drapers 5pm - 6pm

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StudyBreak It’s really important to have a break once in a while.

Here’s some ideas of where to spend your study breaks. You can also find out about the nights out, day trips and other things that the Union has to offer on www.qmsu.org/events Brick Lane market

Theatre

Pop to Brick Lane at the weekend for an around the world food market. There are plenty of stalls in the area selling original art and clothing, and it’s the perfect scene for vintage lovers.

The Students’ Union offer discounted tickets for some of the most popular shows on the West End. Boogie along to a musical for the perfect stress release!

Cinemas

Enjoy an afternoon free from study in Victoria Park, the perfect destination for a picnic. Spend the day playing sports, spotting adorable dogs, or – if you’re feeling daring – hire a pedalo and go out on the lake.

Take time out from reality and head to Mile End Road’s Genesis on Mondays and Wednesdays for discounted tickets. Watching a blockbuster? Use your student discount and head to the BFI Imax; the screen is taller than four double decker buses! If you want something quirkier, look out for rooftop cinema screenings and pillow cinemas.

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Local parks

Go for a walk Grab a friend and go for a walk. Getting some fresh air away from your books will help give your mind a break and a chance to have a good chat with a friend.

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StudyServices QMSU Academic Advice Service If you encounter any academic problems while studying, the Unions’ Academic Advice Service is here to help. The service can offer you confidential advice and representation on a range of academic issues. www.qmsu.org/advice/academic

General Info

Faith

Information about exams at QMUL.

A Multi-Faith Centre, contemplation rooms, a prayer room and chaplaincy which offers events and is open to all students, regardless of their religion and beliefs.

www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/students/exams/

Advice and Counselling Confidential, professional support and advice for emotional, psychological, financial and student welfare issues. www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk

Career & Enterprise 1-2-1 careers appointments, advice and employer events, with resources and vacancy information listed online www.careers.qmul.ac.uk

Disability and Dyslexia Service

www.faith.qmul.ac.uk

Learning Development Offers one-to-one tutorials and targeted workshops on aspects of writing skills, presentation skills, effective reading and exam skills. www.learningdevelopment.qmul.ac.uk

Library 2366 Study spaces across 3 libraries, 116,257,362 journal articles and 663,554 book & ebooks.

2000 students offered access to reasonable adjustments, e.g. exam arrangements, dyslexia screenings and specialist one to one support.

www.library.qmul.ac.uk

www.dds.qmul.ac.uk

www.qmul.ac.uk/studentlife/support/ contacts/index.html

Extenuating Circumstances Guidance document for any student on a taught programme. www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/documents/ leaflets/extcircs/151311.pdf

Student Support Contacts

Student Health Service An on-campus, weekday NHS medical service for students living in QMUL halls of residences or within Tower Hamlets.

They offer repeat prescriptions, sexual health advice and blood tests. www.studenthealth.qmul.ac.uk