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Stir-fry is one of the easiest things in the world to make. You can make it as simple or as complicated as you want. It’s also a really great way to get your daily requirement of healthy vegetables. Living in...

In the immortal words of St Augustine, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page” .Who wants to read just one page of the book?  When you’re a student and primed for learning,...

So you’ve graduated? You’ve walked across that stage, with mortar board on head and testamur in hand ( hopefully without tripping or falling off)  and you’ve taken some time out to celebrate your achievement. Congratulations! Now what? For many of...

Procrastination is an inevitable human trait. We all do it at one time or another and approximately 20% of us chronically procrastinate. There has been considerable debate about the the validity of procrastinating, some saying it increases focuses, and helps...

Don’t spend hours and hours focusing on just one subject area. If you have multiple subject areas to get your head around, it’s better to spend a bit of time on each rather than immerse yourself in the learning. You’ll...

Renowned painter Pablo Picasso famously said “There are painters who transform the sun to a yellow spot, but there are others who with the help of their art and their intelligence, transform a yellow spot into sun”. Think about that...

When you’re studying full time, particularly when you might be also juggling work and family commitments, it can be a real challenge to find time to fit everything in. Plus, “ having a life” outside of your study to focus...

The new edition of Communicating at University has arrived at the CDU Bookshop ready for a new year. This book aims to give students the skills for success in any field of higher education and give a good foundation in the academic communication skills required to succeed at university and in professional settings. Read more...