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Exam Ready

We’re here for you

Exam time can be like rough seas. To help you sail through, the Library has partnered with Student Life, batyr, USU and Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF) to help you keep healthy, study effectively, connect with others and ace your exams.

In-person study session

Quiet study with Pomodoros 

Peer Learning Advisor-led workshop for maximising study and productivity. Learn about different study methods, including active recall, flash cards and the Pomodoro technique.

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Exam preparation

Library and University staff are here to help you prepare and feel ready for your exams.

Online resources

Resources to help you sit exams, whether  on campus or online. Familiarise yourself with the instructions and processes.

University guide to exams
Taking online exams

Assignment Support

Prepare for your written assignments! From understanding your assignment question, to searching for evidence, to referencing, we've got you covered.

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Preparing for exams

Led by the Learning Hub, these sessions will help you learn how and when to revise for exams based on the best research on memory and study skills.

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Online session

Wellbeing tips with batyr

Join us for a positive chat about looking after yourself, staying focused and relieving stress in the lead up to exams.

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Library wellbeing initiatives

Fruit handouts

29 May - 9 June
Free fruit for a healthy recharge!

Kindness drops

29 May - 15 June
A reminder to be kind to yourself.

Chill out zones

22 May - 17 June
Relax and get your 'gram on.

On campus event

Coffee & Croissants

Hang out with the Library's Peer Learning Advisors and meet other students at this tea and coffee social event.

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Look after yourself

Student Counselling Services staff are here to help you to manage exam stress and anxiety while caring for your wellbeing.

Mindful movements

An interactive, clinician-led workshop featuring different mindfulness-based practices. Press pause and rest, while gaining strategies to manage your stress.

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Mindful eating

One mealtime skill that can fit with any healthy eating style, and a way to reduce stress eating. Apply simple mindfulness techniques to the process of eating.

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On campus exhibition

BioQuest exhibition @ ThinkSpace

Take a break from your studies and check out the photo celebration of biodiversity – flora, fauna and fungi – captured by our own University community.

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On campus event

Brain Gains with Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness

Take a short study break to refresh your body and mind. Pause, breathe and stretch out your knots and kinks with a relaxing session to get you moving. Everyone is welcome!

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On campus

Student Life Wellbeing @ Fisher Services Hub

Student Life (Peer Support Advisors and Wellbeing Services) will co-locate at the Fisher Services Hub. Drop in to see Student Life representatives and get support for your wellbeing.

22 May - 2 June (Mon - Fri),  10am-4pm

On campus

USU outside Fisher Library

Come and grab a healthy nutritious meal at the USUeats Food Truck, and get a free massage!

  • 30 May - 1 June (Tue – Thu)
  • 11am-2pm free 5 minute massage

  • 29 May - 15 June (Mon – Thu)
  • Free food for all USU Members (until sold out)
    9-10:30am breakfast
    12pm lunch
    2:30-3:30pm soft serve

  • 29 May - 16 June (Mon - Fri)
  • 5-8pm Fisher Cafe special $2 regular coffee for USU Rewards members

    Find USU outlets on campus

    Wishing you the best of luck in your exams

    From the Library, Student Life, batyr, USU and Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF).

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