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Your first lectures

Lectures will form a considerable portion of your learning at university. Find out what to expect from lectures and how to make the most of them.

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Effective note-taking

Have you ever thought about why or how you take notes? There are lots of different reasons for note-taking and different techniques depending on the purpose.

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Using Lecture Recordings

A guide on how to make the most out of using lecture recordings. Remember, viewing a recording is not necessarily a substitute for attending a lecture!

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