Drink plenty of tap water and/or bottled water – still or sparkling. Avoid sugary drinks.    

Get some exercise – anything from a gym session or a group sport to a quiet stroll Edinburgh campus students could : work out at Oriam take part in a team sport with Heriot-Watt Sports Union Enjoy the Spring Herb Walk with Floramedica Or just take a stroll around the campus Other students, please check out your […]

You might try: salmon or other oily fish, beans, whole grains, nuts, seeds, blueberries, bananas, dark chocolate Check out these videos for ideas.

You might like to organize some study sessions with friends. You could work: as a group answering questions together individually while sitting together and then compare your answers.  If your answers don’t agree ask your class mate to explain how they reached their answer. As a group, work out who has used the correct method and has reached […]

Explain your answer to friends, brothers, sisters, parents and/or relations.  Pets count too!

Find out where you can get past papers or sample questions for your course. Using past papers and sample questions will help you get used to the format of the paper.  Perhaps answer questions against the clock to get used to writing for an extended period and to get your timing right. Do you need more than […]

You could simplify your course notes and highlight key concepts and terms to help you remember key points. Mind mapping software can be useful when summerising, with the added advantage of giving a visual representation that many people find helpful when trying to remember things. The key points to remember when creating your mind map are: […]

Find the right environment to revise: Space? Light? Comfortable chair? Silence? Background music? What works for you? Get rid of distractions. Take the time to get it right. You might also find some ideas in Revision tip: Find your space…