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Don’t work harder, work smarter: how to study effectively and get the grades of your dreams with winning review strategies, killer memory techniques and exam preparation tips you won’t hear anywhere else. Join Cambridge educated psychologist, study techniques researcher, coach and tutor William Wadsworth as we dive into the secrets of academic success.Looking for the grades of your dreams? Want to know the real secrets to preparing for and taking exams? Through a powerful combination of rich ...
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Welcome to Aiden Criticizing and Co, where we gladly nitpick anything of your choice. Go ahead-pick a card, any card, and I'll be sure to point out every imperfection. If I get it correct you get that knockoff oversized minion toy. Cover art photo provided by Marius Masalar on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@marius
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In this week's episode we're tackling the world of time management with expert and coach David Buck. We'll delve into: Finding focus Overcoming distractions Avoiding procrastination The importance of self-care And how to schedule your calendar for a healthy balance Mentioned in this episode: >> Episode 162: Stop Procrastinating & Start Studying Now…
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Today's episode is all about taking core principles from other domains, and using them to help us study smarter and ace our exams. We'll be asking paramedics and emergency responders to help us respond to answers better. Musicians will teach us valuable lessons about preparing for the performance (or exam) not just being able to succeed well in the…
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Today, we feature a listener who dreamed of earning a place at a top law school in Finland. Only 10% of candidates are accepted. It all comes down to a highly competitive exam, with a pile of learning material released just 30 days before exam day. She had failed before—would she make the cut this time? (Spoiler alert: yes, she did—tune in to find …
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A good planning process is the foundation for success in any long-form written assignments like essays, dissertations and theses - and even your first novel! Discover the process I use for both non-exam and in-exam scenarios, helping you overcome procrastination, and write better, in less time! * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, in…
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Join us today for a look at tools and tactics you can use to speed up research and writing projects in your academic studies, featuring: My 3 top pick AI tools for students of all kinds. Featured interview with the founder of SciSpace Saikiran Chandha, an innovative suite of tools to shortcut much of the manual processes in academic research, such …
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What is interleaving? Why is it so powerful for helping you learn faster and remember more? How can you use it? Listen in today, and all will be revealed with the help of Dr Veronica Yan. Veronica will also be talking us through her insights on barriers to actually adopting effective learning strategies, including interleaving, but also many of the…
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Discover the power of note making to extend your brain, with today's guest, information architect and author of "Duly Noted", Jorge Arango. * Featured in this episode: 155. Cognitive Load Theory "Brain Hacks" For Students - Ollie Lovell: https://examstudyexpert.com/ollie-lovell/ David Allen, Getting Things Done Dr Fiona McPherson, Effective Note-ta…
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In today's episode we're back with giant of the "science of effective study" world, Professor John Dunlosky. We're discussing note-taking: effective note-taking in class on paper or your laptop, and how to make the most of your classes, lectures and instructors' resources. Featured today: John's book "Study Like A Champ": https://geni.us/dunlosky E…
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24 of my favourite tips, tricks and strategies to level up your study game instantly. They're quick to absorb, quick to apply, and quick to start giving you big results! From finding full focus to magical memory methods, there's something in here for everyone. Which will YOU try first? * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent…
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Overcome procrastination when studying with my 3 favourite strategies to get moving NOW! Mentioned in this episode: Printable calendar chain template: https://examstudyexpert.com/chain 1-on-1 exam success coaching: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching The Scholars' Way mindset / productivity course: https://examstudyexpert.com/tsw Workshops for sch…
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Today's guest is mindset coach Jennifer Keable, who will be rounding off this mini-series on finding academic calm. Jennifer's story of how she found a healthy balance between success and wellness covers academic anxiety, burnout and imposter syndrome. Plus, she offers plenty of tips on how to find and prioritise that balance yourself. * * * * Disc…
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In the second part of this mini-series on finding calm in your academic journey, we’re exploring anxiety and managing stress for students. Our guest today, Heather Lillico, is a holistic nutritionist and a yoga and meditation instructor. Heather talks about her own very relatable struggles with anxiety during her academic career, as well as offerin…
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Many listeners to the Exam Study Expert podcast are pretty high achievers, and with that, you tend to push yourself hard. Pushing too hard, for too long, with too little recovery can result in us getting run down and burnt out. Today's episode is all about understanding burnout, what it is, steps to avoid it, and steps to get out of it and recover.…
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Today we are joined by two experts on the topic of effective learning, or “wise learning”: educational psychologist Dr Wallace Panlilio and cognitive neuroscientist Dr Artyom Zinchenko. Artyom and Wallace guide us through what it means to be a wise learner, and how you can apply that knowledge when it comes to managing anxiety about tests and exams…
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We’re wrapping up our Memory and Learning series here on the Exam Study Expert podcast by diving into the marvellous, and at times a little magical, world of mnemonic memory techniques. Our guide today is bestselling author and formidable memory enthusiast, Anthony Metivier, who takes us on a fantastic journey full of practical strategies – and a s…
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Like a good workout, the best learning should be a bit of a stretch but not impossible. That's the principle desirable difficulty in action. I consider it a more "advanced" principle for learning effectively, but it's a very powerful idea to understand and be able to use if you're looking to make your learning as efficient as possible. Tune in to l…
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Memory and learning month continues with an introduction to the powerful "cognitive load theory" principle, and how we can use it to supercharge your brain. Learn faster. Understand more. Overcome procrastination. Cognitive Load Theory could help with all of these, and more! ** Get Ollie's "Cognitive Load Theory Mastery" course - highly recommended…
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Our Memory & Learning series continues with giant of the "science of effective study" world, Professor John Dunlosky. In today's must-listen episode, we discover: Why learning should be challenging A taxonomy for thinking about 10 popular study strategies - which work best, and for what? How to master "successive re-learning" Plus an expert's take …
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We're concluding our special "Teaching Learning Skills" mini-series this week with a case study on building a tutor time study skills programme. Packed with highly practical details, with today's special guest Katie Holmes. Follow Katie: @KatieEHolmes_, https://twitter.com/KatieEHolmes_ From your host: Retrieval buy-in lesson resource: >> https://E…
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Today, we're continuing our special educator-focused mini series with a chance to step back and take stock of the rise of evidence-based practice in education. Our headline guest today is founder of the researchED conference series, Tom Bennett OBE, and I'm joined towards the end of the episode by a couple of other recent guests giving their perspe…
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To kick off this week's special "for teachers" series, we're welcoming Dr Haili Hughes to talk about how to be an effective mentor to students in their study skills, and what good pedagogy for "learning to learn" should include. - Mentoring in Schools [book]: https://geni.us/haili* - Follow Haili @HughesHaili: https://twitter.com/HughesHaili * Host…
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Memory & Learning series continues with Amarbeer Singh Gill, author of "Dunlosky's Strengthening The Student Toolbox In Action". We're unpacking some of less-known strategies from John Dunlosky's famous 2013 review of the most effective study strategies. Join us to learn when (and how) to use strategies like: Elaborative interrogation Self-explanat…
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We're kicking off a new series on Memory & Learning with a deep-dive into memory fundamentals. We're guided in this fascinating and illuminating conversation by Peps McCrea award-winning teacher educator and author. Even if you're familiar with some of the basics, Peps has a wonderful way of using analogy to deepen your intuition about what's reall…
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Retrieval practice is the shortcut to learning faster and remembering more, but nearly everyone under-utilises it (at least some of the time), even once you know about it and why it matters. Why? Today I'm breaking down the big 5 barriers to consistent retrieval practice that I most commonly see, and show you how to overcome them. Mentioned in this…
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There’s no such thing as a “visual learner”. The idea that some of us are “visual learners” and learn best through imagery is a myth, and has been widely debunked by psychologists. (See https://examstudyexpert.com/brain-science-quiz/ for this and more myths about learning and the brain!). But in many ways, we are ALL visual learners. Because visual…
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Can you remember what you learned last week? How about last month? Spaced learning is an INCREDIBLY powerful strategy for getting knowledge into memory - and making it stick there. Renowned Dr Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel of the Learning Scientists project and Teaching Innovation & Learning Enhancement network joins us to break down exactly what you nee…
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Today we have a special episode for the parents among our audience: I'm chatting to Dr Tamara Soles, child psychologist and parent herself, all about the most effective ways to support your child on their academic journey. Dr Tamara has plenty of insights for parents: on our connections with our children, raising well-rounded and motivated individu…
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Maximise your productivity with these 7 brilliant list formats, each with a special job to help you get things done and stay on the straight-and-narrow! The Everything List Today's Priorities The Someday Maybe List The Tangents List Checklists Mental Resistance List Red & Green List Enjoy! Mentioned in today's episode: My book Outsmart Your Exams: …
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Tune in today to discovery the secrets to staying organised, keeping on top of things even when things get busy, and saving time on things that don’t matter to spend more time on the things that do. Today's guest is Dr Frank Buck, who has a doctorate in time management in education, who has been ranked #1 in the "time management" category by Global…
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Today, we're diving into the surprisingly powerful choice of where to study - a decision that can boost your motivation, focus, productivity and maybe even your memory recall! Where do YOU do your best work? Mentioned today: Episode 87: Five Fun Memory Effects & How They Can Help Your Studying Episode 140: Gifted & Neurodivergent Scholars Unleashed…
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Unlock the potential of your unique brain with Dr. Matthew Zakreski, a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodiversity and mental health. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of neurodivergent brains, exploring conditions like ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia, and giftedness. Dr. Matt's insights illuminate the strengths and challeng…
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This 5-minute daily planning / journalling habit has had a big impact on what I've achieved in the past few weeks - I think it could help you too! Focus on what matters Get motivated to make rapid progress Approach the day with a clearer, calmer mind Habits to nurture a positive mindset Tune it to today's bitesize episode to find out how. * Hosted …
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Strap in for a transformative journey with Derek Johnson, US Army veteran and personal development maestro. In this episode, Derek unveils his secrets to building resilience, overcoming adversity, and the art of turning life's tests into a triumphant comeback story. For more on Derek's life-changing philosophies and to witness real transformation s…
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In my contribution to the Motivation Series here on the Exam Study Expert podcast, I'm sharing the top 7 reasons you want to get started with your exam prep (or project work) sooner. So many put off starting till later than we intend, and find themselves at best stressed, at worst, underperforming. Let's not let that happen to you :-) Fuel your get…
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Our "Motivation To Study" series continues this week with an inspiring, fascinating and highly practical conversation with Peps McCrea, who has synthesised the motivation research into 5 drivers. Where does motivation come from? And crucially, what can we do to build and nurture it? Tune in to fine out! Discover Peps' work via: - Peps' website: htt…
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To kick off a mini-series on motivation on the Exam Study Expert podcast, we're revisiting a gem from the archives, in this conversation with leading motivation scholar Dr Erika Patall. Today, we're cutting through the endless advice you can find on the Internet and getting right to the heart of the science of motivation Let's discover what really …
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Make your phone work for you with these super-quick steps you can do right now! - REJOICE as you decrease those pesky phone-based distractions - RELISH a lasting little boost to your daily productivity - FEEL GOOD as you nurture positive life habits - REVATALISE your device function, as you free up storage and decrease battery drain - And generally…
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Today, we're looking back on the year we've all had, taking a moment to celebrate the progress we've made, and what we've achieved, as well as looking forward to next year. What's your "word of the year"? A powerful concept to guide and shape your intentions over the year to come, and help you have the year you'd like. * Hosted by William Wadsworth…
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Got a bit of time off school / university / work for the holiday season? Might be a great chance to catch up (/ get ahead..!) on your studies. But it's not always easy to balance rest time, family time, productive time, or to manage expectations around the holiday season (your own expectations, and those of anyone you live with). In this episode, w…
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Today we're looking at how students can use generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's Bard to support their learning and revision. From speeding through your note-making to innovative ways to recruit an AI tool as a free interactive tutor or quizzing partner, there are a wealth of ways students today can put the latest tech to work for them to …
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I asked the Exam Study Expert community what their favourite productivity tips were, either their best overall tip, or one that's a little bit "weird" or unusual / original, perhaps that they came up with for themselves. Thank you to everyone who submitted tips - some really nice ideas, and I hope you enjoy the resulting episode! Questions? Comment…
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Unleash the power of real clarity on what matters (and what doesn't), and what you need to do to get you closer to your destination in your studies, with your version of the powerful "boat go faster" question. Plus, finding flow state more often, for enhanced productivity, creativity, and above all, enjoyment of your studies! Join The Scholar's Way…
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How to organise your time and stay productive - even when you're balancing a full time job and full time degree! In this instalment of the ever-popular student stories series, we also touch on: The importance of keeping an open mind Levelling up by learning how to learn The power of helping others and knowing when to ask for help Specific learning …
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It all starts with your mindset: that's the foundation on which it all rests. And I mean both your final result, and your enjoyment (or otherwise) of the path to success. Today, I'm looking back on my own mindset journey as a scholar, and breaking down the top lessons learned from 3 separate challenges I faced at 3 separate times along my journey a…
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Earlier this year, Ruth Poundwhite (Ep. 97) talked about the "discomfort in resting" that so many high-achievers share. I had a number of messages saying this really struck a chord, I want to pick up on that thread today, with help of special guest Camilla Walker. We'll be exploring why getting real rest can be so challenging, why it's so necessary…
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Join Exam Study Expert's very own Drs Alix Hibble and Kerri Edinburgh for a candid look at the ups and downs of the PhD experience. You'll learn top tips with the benefit of hindsight on mindset, time management, goal-setting and more. Plus, why research is awesome! As mentioned in this episode: The Scholar's Way: our signature mindset programme fo…
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Today, we're diving into our "most often asked questions" list, and tackling the perennial question of how many hours should you be studying for each day. The answer is "it depends" (oh, come on, you knew I'd say that!), but in this episode, I don't duck the question, join me as I break down: The 5 key things that it depends ON, so you can make the…
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Today, I'm diving into four tricks your mind might play on you which cause you to lose time or feel frustrated in your studies, and what you can do about them. There's some of my favourite psychology in here, classic judgement & decision making theory as applied to the world of studying and scholarship - let's dive in! Featured today: The Scholars …
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Today, we're talking to Sowmya, a law student who's facing 12 exams ... in just four weeks time! Join us as we discuss: The impact of anxiety Avoiding procrastination How to find the drive to study by focusing on your goals Effective methods for managing your time in the final lead-up to exams And the best revision methods for covering a LOT of mat…
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Exam Study Expert's very own Dr Alix Hibble was at one of the world's major education research conferences last week. In today's episode, she shares her top 5 trends in education research in 2023, and takeaways for students. Tune in to learn more about: The danger of a bad label or identity at school or in your studies and what to do about it Nurtu…
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