Two of Swinburne’s brainiest experts are here to safeguard your mental health and your grades – with science on your side, of course. You’ll learn evidence-based strategies to maximise your memory by building a ‘network of knowledge’; trick your brain and body into relaxing when the exam panic sets in; and make stress your secret weapon.

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(00:00) Intro & guests

(01:00) Brain & habits

(02:00) Memory explained

(04:30) Cross-subject links

(05:30) Study techniques

(07:00) Cramming myth

(09:00) Burnout balance

(10:00) Stress curve

(12:00) Exam calm tips

(13:00) Catherine Q&A

(16:00) Meet Kelvin

(17:30) Active recall

(19:30) Spot burnout

(20:30) Mental health

(21:30) Get support

(22:30) Kelvin Q&A

(24:00) Final pathways

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