Getting the most out of your brain in exams
This 40 minute webinar covers study skills, learning styles, and how to manage exam anxiety in order to perform your best in an exam.
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Support
Study and wellbeing resources
There are some great online resources that cater to students, as well as some more general support tools.
Support tools
Tip sheets
Mental health and wellbeing
Looking after your mental wellbeing is every bit as important as looking after your physical wellbeing – both for your studies and leading your best life in general! Our tip sheets will help you navigate some of the most common mental wellbeing issues for students.
- Anger (PDF, 364.74 KB)
- Anxiety (PDF, 737.63 KB)
- Depression (PDF, 439.43 KB)
- Grief and loss PDF, 369.24 KB
- Missing home (PDF, 379.58 KB)
- Developing a balanced lifestyle (PDF, 445.82 KB)
- Stress (PDF, 387.02 KB)
- Being assertive (PDF, 385.24 KB)
- Relaxation techniques (PDF, 460.39 KB)
- The calming breath (PDF, 649.04 KB)
- Grounding techniques (PDF, 389.42 KB)
- Traditional meditation (PDF, 377.93 KB)
- Sleep (PDF, 375.16 KB)
- Healthy relationships (PDF, 404.3 KB)
- Perfectionism (PDF, 585.75 KB)
Suicidality and Self-Harm Information
A crisis can happen at any time, to anyone, and when it does it can leave us feeling lost and confused about how to get help. These tip sheets may help you cope and understand with distressing thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is best to reach out for help from a loved one, a professional or help line if you experience this level of distress.
Please note, if you are in immediate danger, or in an emergency situation, call police, ambulance or fire services on 000 (triple zero).
If you are feeling overwhelmed, confused and unsure what to do and the University is closed, please call the After-Hours Support Line.
Academic performance
University can be a time of stress and many students benefit from support to make the most of their study and learning. Our tips sheets will help you build strength to being a successful student. For further assistance, see the range of academic support options on offer.
- Finishing your thesis (PDF, 418.31 KB)
- Exam anxiety (PDF, 408.7 KB)
- Exams and Adverse Circumstances (PDF, 582.97 KB)
- Presentation jitters (PDF, 363.12 KB)
- Procrastination (PDF, 416.48 KB)
- Perfectionism (PDF, 585.75 KB)
- Goal setting (PDF, 417.45 KB)
- Planning for a good semester (PDF, 502.67 KB)
- Weekly planner (PDF, 19.39 KB)
- Assessment semester planner (PDF, 32.83 KB)
- Detailed semester planner example (PDF, 72.4 KB)
- Succeeding placement (PDF, 460.75 KB)
- Memory and study (PDF, 432.14 KB)
Video resources
These webinars discuss common mental health issues that students experience and practical strategies to manage and cope with them.
Online programs
Each online program is a tool to help you with strategies and advice to look after yourself whilst studying at the University of Newcastle and beyond.
Helplines
Along with the range of online resources, there are lots of helplines and services that are just a phone call away.
| Service | Phone |
|---|---|
| University of Newcastle after-hours support line | Call 1300 653 007 Text 0488 884 165 for SMS chat |
13 11 14 | |
1800 250 015 | |
| Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Helpline | 1800 737 732 |
| Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 |
| QLife | 1800 184 527 |
| Mensline Australia | 1300 789 978 |
| 13YARN | 13 92 76 |
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