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Welcome to the Library Blog

From reflective writing to digital skills, academic writing to careers and research, our new Library Blog offers insights, tips and news across a wide range of topics.

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Category : Reflective Writing

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Focus, Motivation, and ADHD

Reflective Writing
Oct 04 2024 By : Hazel Bowley

I had already finished most of my studies before I got my ADHD diagnosis. By that point, I had adopted a number of coping mechanisms and also abandoned several along the way.

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Learning Success: Lessons from the Olympics

Reflective Writing
Aug 23 2024 By : Daniel Brown, Academic Skills Tutor

Well, it's adieu to the Paris 2024 Olympics and bonjour to a new teaching block.

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Metaphors of creativity – from suitcases to flowers in bloom

Reflective Writing
Apr 18 2023 By : Dr Pernille Holm

Dr Pernille Holm – Senior lecturer in Graphic Design at Arden University  

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Auld Lang Syne: History, nostalgia, and a million midnights

Reflective Writing
Dec 16 2022 By : Christopher R. Moore

              In just over two weeks, 2023 will inch its way from one

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North and South: The Story So Far

Reflective Writing
Sep 16 2022 By : Lisa Farrant

My roots lie in the Southern coast sands of South Africa, in a village that sees whales return each year to birth their young and to breach into the fresh breeze that whips eastwa

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Change is Situational: Part 1

Reflective Writing
May 20 2022 By : Sam Aylett-Streitburg

“Change is situational. Transition, on the other hand, is psychological.

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Mother and Academic: Reflections on Self-Criticism

Reflective Writing
Apr 01 2022 By : Ya-Chien Huang

Motherhood is an interesting thing. It is not a position one can step down after a few years. Once it begins, it does not end. So far, I am 9 years into it.

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Never Ever Give Up

Reflective Writing
Feb 25 2022 By : Martin Marguerie

If completing a degree was easy, then everyone would have one. It is hard work, but that makes the graduation day all the more enjoyable.

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Bridging the Digital Divide

Reflective Writing
Jan 28 2022 By : Diego Navarra

This brief blog entry reflects on the digital divide in online education and on how to build a bridge across it.

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Academic Integrity and Impostor Syndrome

Reflective Writing
Jan 14 2022 By : Hazel Bowley

Hi, I’m Hazel. She/They is fine with me. I’m 5 foot 1 on a good day - when I remember to stand up straight and I’m wearing shoes.

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Ramadan Mubarak: Ramadan Study Tips
03 Mar 2025
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If at first you don’t succeed then try, try, and try again
19 Nov 2024
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Focus, Motivation, and ADHD
04 Oct 2024
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Definite Definitions: Clarity and Critical Writing
27 Sep 2024
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Learning Success: Lessons from the Olympics
23 Aug 2024
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How to get back into books: Advice from a reformed reader
09 Aug 2024
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Books, books and more books – celebrating our eBook collections this World Book Day!
07 Mar 2024
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