Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning
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Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning
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 Wads...
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201. Let It Go: Study Smarter Through Subtraction
Sometimes less just really is more! We're exploring the value knowing when to let things go. We're stopping, dropping, trimming and de-prioritising to...
200. Friendship Expert Dr Kimberly Horn on Social Connection Science for Scholars
Social connections are critical for mental and physical wellbeing, and they significantly impact academic performance. Dr. Kimberly Horne shares evide...
199. Zettelkasten "Super" Notes: with Dr Sönke Ahrens
Enter Zettelkasten: a powerful and sophisticated note-making system for more advanced users.
A secret superpower to help you be more productive,...
198. The Stitch in Time: Small Habits for Academic Success
We explore five essential habits that can transform your academic performance by taking small, consistent actions throughout your studies rather than...
[REWIND] Mastering Effective Study: Insights from John Dunlosky (Ep 154 replay)
First broadcast as Episode 154, we're revisiting this epic interview with giant of the "science of effective study" world, the great Professor John Du...
197. Beyond The Exam: Finding Meaning in Work - and where is Charlie now
Charlie Colenutt shares his journey from disillusioned lawyer to author, exploring what makes work fulfilling based on interviews with 100 people acro...
196. Gratitude Journalling for Students
A simple daily practice to have happier, more productive days: gratitude journalling for students.
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Hosted by William Wadsworth, m...
195. The Happy Student - with Dr Heather Frederick
Happiness isn't just about feeling good – it's about living in alignment with your values and purpose while managing inevitable stress more effectivel...
194. The Motivated Student - Set The Vision With Steve Gamlin + Find Your Purpose with Ian Chamandy
Discover the power of clear purpose and a compelling vision with today's double bill episodes featuring two guests: Ian Chamandy and Steve Gamlin.
193. Five Brain Hacks for Higher Exam Scores
The psychological principle of "Cognitive Load Theory" has considerable power to understand how our brain thinks. There are some fascinating and power...
192. Academic Writing Masterclass: Better, Faster, Clearer - with Dr Alix Hibble
Join the University of Oxford's Lecturer in Study Skills Dr Alix Hibble for a next-level masterclass on the academic writing process.
Discover h...
191. Stop Procrastinating And Finish Your Dissertation/Essay - with Dr Alison Miller
Learn how to overcome procrastination when working on large academic projects with today's guest, Dr Alison Miller.
https://www.theacademicwrite...
190. Brain Bootcamp: Find Focus with Magic Meditation Moments - Ann Swanson
Meditation has some fantastic benefits for scholars, including:
- Wellness benefits: managing stress, nerves, anxiety and more
- Productiv...
189. Maximise Knowledge Retention With Expert Flashcard Training [FMC 4b]
Top tips and tricks to get the most out of your flashcard training (testing) time, to accelerate your learning and maximise your knowledge retention.<...
188. Balancing Making and Testing Your Flashcards [FMC Part 4a]
Part 4a the Flashcard Mastery Course.
Today: the common trap of making a large set of flashcards without testing them, why we commonly get into...
187. Magic Tricks To Make Memorable Flashcards [FMC 3/4]
Part 3 of 4 of the Flashcard Mastery Course.
Today: Part 3: Advanced Tips & Hacks for Flashcard MAKING - how to get more efficient in your flas...
186. Flashcard Fundamentals For Faster Learning [FMC Part 2/4]
Part 2 of 4 of the Flashcard Mastery Course.
Today: Flashcard Fundamentals - why use them, and the basics of good technique
COMING UP:
185. The Science of Learning: Flashcard Mastery Course [Part 1 of 4]
Welcome to the first in a special four-part audio course on how to learn ultra-effectively by mastering the flashcards, not the only effective study s...
184. Why Study Smarter?
I'm in philosophical mood today, exploring the big reasons for the Exam Study Expert mission, and exactly what we hope to help you with!
Whether...
Mini Status Update - What's Happening On The Podcast?
For regular listeners, a brief update after a couple of unannounced weeks off-air, what happened, and when we'll be back in action (spoiler alert: v....
183. High Stakes Exam Success - with Dr Morgan Taylor
This week on the show:
Our guest today is Dr Morgan Taylor, an experienced advisor to nursing students. Today's conversation is mainly quite gen...
182. The Neurodiverse Brain At School - with Christopher Wyatt
Today, we're talking neurodiversity in education. Whether you're a student with a neurodiverse brain, a parent to one or a teacher to one, today's epi...
181. REWIND: Maximum Concentration: "Attention Professor" Stefan Van der Stigchel
How to concentrate on your studies?
I’m going to be talking to one of the world’s leading authorities on how to manage your attention, and focus...
180. Smarter Living for Students: Setting Boundaries and Finding Community
Today, Nkechi L Ifediora joins us to break down her ABCD principles of smarter living:
Nkechi is a doctor, director, Mum, executive coach, write...
179. Finding Balance In The Holidays
Finding the balance on a vacation or in a holiday season can be tricky.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Mentioned today:
178. 10 Questions About Studying - LIVE With William
A year-end special: ask me anything about how to study, I'm answering your questions about learning, study habits and more.
Today's ques...
177. Exam Technique: 3 Mistakes To Avoid
3 mistakes to avoid when taking your next exam.
Featuring Lucy Parsons, from the School Success Formula podcast and lifemoreextraordinary...
176. Mindset Matters: Erika's Student Story & Growth / Resilience Lessons
My guest today is a non-traditional student and aspiring neurologist who shares her story of overcoming set backs and challenges, the power of resilie...
175. The Wise Scholar: Keeping Perspective
#4/4 in our "pep talks" mini series.
Keeping it all in perspective!
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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psyc...
174. The Purposeful Scholar: Finding Drive
#3/4 in our "pep talks" mini series. Today, we're talking about connecting (or deepening your connection) with your sense of purpose in your studies.<...
173. The Realistic Scholar: Relax, It Won’t Be Perfect (And That’s OK!)
#2/4 in our "pep talks" mini series in which I want to talk about releasing you from the overwhelming need to prepare perfectly.
This is not a g...
172. The Humble Scholar - Continual Improvement Pep Talk
Stay hungry; be humble. Keep learning; be outstanding.
An Exam Study Expert pep talk.
Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want t...
171. Five New Exam Tips – Inspired By Pilots, Paramedics & Ancient Chinese Wisdom
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...
170. Where Does The Time Go? – with David Buck
In this week's episode we're tackling the world of time management with expert and coach David Buck. We'll delve into:
Mentioned in this episode...
169. Optimising Study Strategy To Beat An Ultra-Competitive Exam (A Student Story)
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 co...
168. Your Perfect Essay Planning Process
A good planning process is the foundation for success in any long-form written assignments like essays, dissertations and theses - and even your first...
167. Supercharge Your Research & Writing - feat. Saikiran: SciSpace founder + Dr Joel Goodin
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:
We have...
166. REWIND: Better Grades With Interleaving & “Desirable Difficulty” - Dr Veronica Yan
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...
165. Building Your Note-Making System – with Jorge Arango
Discover the power of note making to extend your brain, with today's guest, information architect and author of "Duly Noted", Jorge Arango.
164. The Science of Note Making – with Prof. John Dunlosky
In today's episode we're back with giant of the "science of effective study" world, Professor John Dunlosky.
We're discussing note-taking...