How do I overcome writer’s block?
If the blank page stares back at you for days or even weeks, it becomes a problem. Here you can find tips on how to overcome writer’s block.
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Procrastination: Why we are postponing tasks.
Read about the most frequent causes of procrastination and get advice on strategies to help you get the ‘I’ll do that tomorrow’ problem under control.
Learning strategies: How to successfully study
Studying successfully and properly is often challenging. Read about different learning strategies and reading techniques!
Preparing for an oral exam
An oral exam is coming up and you are not sure how you can best prepare for it in addition to studying? Here you can get tips to help you succeed in your oral exam!
Working successfully in study groups
Working in groups allows you to improve your learning performance. In this blog entry, you can find six tips on how to make the most of working in study groups.
Preparing for written digital exams
Written digital exams take place in your private homes. Here you can find tips for preparing for your written digital exams.
Digital written exams with permitted materials
Using learning materials is explicitly permitted in certain types of digital exams. The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has compiled tips to support you in preparing for these exam situations.
Tips for writing open book essays for exams
Some (digital) exams include open questions. In this article, you can find tips and suggestions on how to deal with this type of exams.
Preparing for an oral digital exam
Interaction between teachers and students is reduced and limited in oral digital exams. Here you can find helpful tips on how to best prepare for this situation.
Human of #univie Sebastian: Solving chemical riddles
“The question ‘What exactly is chemistry?’ has been on my mind since the first day of my studies, but if someone asks me about it, I still have to ponder it for a moment. Without a doubt, you could spend hours trying to answer this question, because chemistry is very diverse in all its disciplines, … Continued
Approaching the digital transformation with philosophy
“Truth is the invention of a liar!” I believe it was this quote by Heinz von Förster, co-founder of radical constructivism, that prompted me to move my studies of philosophy from the private sphere to university when I was living in Salzburg. When I returned to Vienna at the end of 2018, it was clear … Continued
