Academic Diamond

The 10th of August is Results Day. Hundreds of Thousands of young people in the UK get their grades and learn whether they've made it to their first choice. But what happens if you don't get those results? Or better results? How do you choose a University and what is it that you should look out for?

In todays episode we follow up talking about wellbeing by addressing one of the biggest anxiety inducing activities students undertake: Assessment. What is it and why is it important? How should you cope with feedback? Join Tim and Sandra for a lighthearted discussion. 

Looking after yourself is important to be successful at University, join Tim and Sandra as they discuss things you can do to look after your wellbeing and what Universities do to help you. 

Distractions are all around us, but can you do anything to manage distractions? In this episode Tim and Sandra discuss distractions in all their different forms, some you can control, others you can't... but how do you control them? 

Yet another contentious topic with lots of different angles. Is a learning environment just the space you study in? Or do other factors come into play... Tim uses his 'Librarian's hat' to discuss what goes into space design at Universities, whilst Sandra uses her Educational knowledge to discuss additional factors that are easily overlooked. 

Motivation is crucial to studying, join Tim and Sandra as they draw on real life examples whilst exploring the theory of motivation in education some more. AcademicDiamond.org is a Social Enterprise aimed at developing your skills to succeed at University. Follow us on social media by searching for Academic Diamond. 

Sandra and Tim dive into the contentious world of learning styles, will we agree? AcademicDiamond.org is a social enterprise, looking to give students the confidence to learn. If you would like to know more and keep informed, visit our website or follow us on social media @academicdiamond

Tim and Sandra introduce themselves to the world, Academic Diamond is our social enterprise, aiming to inspire confidence in those looking to study, or already studying, at Higher Education Level in the United Kingdom. This series will address a wide range of topics, from skills required to succeed at University to developments in the sector.