We all know the feeling when someone mentions the word ‘assignment’ and dread sweeps over you. Maybe you put it aside for now. After all, the due date is three whole weeks away. Sound familiar? Don’t sweat, it’s all about how you approach it. Doing an assignment is a process, these tips might help get you started and hopefully avoid last-minute stress and struggles ..read more

Using Studiosity is a great way to get fast, useful feedback on your writing. Submitting your assignment is the first step, but what do you do once you receive that feedback? How can you best reflect on it and implement it to improve your work, and get the most out of it when you’re on deadline ..read more

Professor Cliff Allan, Studiosity UK Academic Advisory Board member and former Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University talks with Professor Ezingeard, Vice-Chancellor, University of Roehampton, London about the experience of working with Studiosity and the benefits that those services bring to the university's students ..read more

When you find yourself googling a maths question, or watching a long-winded explainer video and still not understanding a concept, it's like hitting a concrete wall.  Search engines don't always have the answers - plus, your teachers and lecturers want you to actually learn, not just 'find answers'. Course work is therefore designed to ensure learning happens, so that things can't simply be googled ..read more

Most students find themselves struggling with this question at some point. I, myself, have tried different methods and read a lot of books to understand what exactly is the science behind "getting your studies under control". The last year was especially rewarding, where I applied some different techniques and ended up achieving a 'High Distinction' in most of my classes ..read more

As 'Discovery' makes up the Area of Study for all HSC students studying English this year, we want to share some of our favourite quotes on the topic.  Notions of discovery can vary greatly, and there are a number of different types you could explore; discovering something new, rediscovery, self-discovery, discovery of people, discovery of places and more.  ..read more

Homework can often feel like an overwhelming, never-ending pile of stress. Homework stress can cause frustration and anxiety and ultimately prevent you from achieving your best results. However, this feeling of not being in control can be avoided by simply adjusting your study habits. Homework and study can actually be a rewarding, satisfying experience if done in an organised and efficient way. Here are some tips on how to achieve that.  ..read more

If you watched Foreign Correspondent's recent story about the pressure under which South Korean students suffer when studying for exams, it's hard not to be discouraged. The disenchantment of some parents’ with their education system is particularly distressing ..read more

Is there a plague of cheating in NSW high schools? The SMH would have us think so with its report over the weekend, headlined "Cheating 'endemic' in NSW high schools." Jack Goodman tells you four reasons why last weekend's news story is troubling for education ..read more