Ahead of the upcoming exam period, we’ve pulled together some great sources of help and advice to support you in doing your best.
Drop-in study skills sessions
The Centre for Academic Development offers drop-in study skills sessions in the Library help zone, Headington Campus between 12 noon and 1.00pm on weekdays, where you can receive advice and support on structuring your time when revising. You can also access the sessions online by submitting an online drop-in request form.
Academic skills workshops
The Centre for Academic Development is hosting a ‘Preparing for Exams’ workshop on Tuesday 25 April from 12 noon to 1.30pm. This session will help you understand how to use active approaches to make your revision effective, overcome exam nerves and use your exam time well.
Group study spaces on campus
Revising in a group can be a fun and motivating way to prepare for exams. If you and a group of friends or coursemates want to study together, you can book a group study space in our libraries.
Self-help resources
If you’re worrying about exams, you can access a range of self-help resources on our Wellbeing webpage, including exam anxiety and time management guides.
Events and activities to help you de-stress
Meditation for relaxation - Practising meditation can help you regulate feelings of stress or anxiety. The Multifaith Chaplaincy runs a weekly guided breathing meditation to help you to take time out of your busy week to unwind. There’s no need to book, just show up at:
- the Garden Room, Buckley Building, Headington Campus
- on Wednesdays at 12 noon.
Walk and Talk - Exercise and being outdoors can have a positive impact on our mental health. Join the Multifaith Chaplaincy and other students and staff to explore walking routes near Headington Campus and unwind with a conversation. To take part, meet at:
- the Garden Room, Buckley Building, Headington Campus
- on Tuesdays at 12 noon.
Student Wellness Yoga - Practising yoga can have a wide range of physical and mental health benefits, including reduced levels of stress. Brookes Sport run a weekly free yoga class for students in:
- JHB207, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
- every Tuesday at 5.00pm.
Online support from Togetherall
As a Brookes student, you can access online, 24/7 support from our partner Togetherall. A range of online courses which may help you before and during exams is available on the Togetherall website, including:
- Managing Stress and Worry
- Improve Your Sleep
- Stop Procrastinating
Togetherall also offers a goal setter tool, which can help to increase your motivation and focus, and measure your revision progress.
Creating an account with Togetherall is free, quick and easy to do. Find out more and register today.
Additional support
Visit the dedicated exam support webpages to find out more about the teams and services available across the University to help you before and during your exams.