The 10th of August is Results Day. Hundreds of Thousands of young people in the UK get their grades and learn whether they've made it to their first choice. But what happens if you don't get those results? Or better results? How do you choose a

The seventh episode - Understanding assessment and feedback as a student

Jul 20th, 2021 37m 13s

In todays episode we follow up talking about wellbeing by addressing one of the biggest anxiety inducing activities students undertake: Assessment. What is it and why is it important? How should you cope with feedback? Join Tim and Sandra for a

The sixth episode - Wellbeing

Jul 14th, 2021 42m 5s

Looking after yourself is important to be successful at University, join Tim and Sandra as they discuss things you can do to look after your wellbeing and what Universities do to help you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo

The fifth episode - Distractions

Jul 6th, 2021 41m 4s

Distractions are all around us, but can you do anything to manage distractions? In this episode Tim and Sandra discuss distractions in all their different forms, some you can control, others you can't... but how do you control them? --- Sen

The fourth episode - Learning environment

Jun 30th, 2021 39m

Yet another contentious topic with lots of different angles. Is a learning environment just the space you study in? Or do other factors come into play... Tim uses his 'Librarian's hat' to discuss what goes into space design at Universities, whi

The third episode - Motivation

Jun 22nd, 2021 41m 1s

Motivation is crucial to studying, join Tim and Sandra as they draw on real life examples whilst exploring the theory of motivation in education some more. AcademicDiamond.org is a Social Enterprise aimed at developing your skills to succeed at

The second episode - Learning Styles

Jun 15th, 2021 34m 49s

Sandra and Tim dive into the contentious world of learning styles, will we agree? AcademicDiamond.org is a social enterprise, looking to give students the confidence to learn. If you would like to know more and keep informed, visit our website

The first episode - introductions and what to expect

Jun 9th, 2021 10m 3s

Tim and Sandra introduce themselves to the world, Academic Diamond is our social enterprise, aiming to inspire confidence in those looking to study, or already studying, at Higher Education Level in the United Kingdom. This series will address

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