Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning

Unlock the potential of your unique brain with Dr. Matthew Zakreski, a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodiversity and mental health. 

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of …

This 5-minute daily planning / journalling habit has had a big impact on what I've achieved in the past few weeks - I think it could help you too!

• Focus on what matters
• Get motivated to make rapid prog…

Strap in for a transformative journey with Derek Johnson, US Army veteran and personal development maestro.

In this episode, Derek unveils his secrets to building resilience, overcoming adversity, and…

In my contribution to the Motivation Series here on the Exam Study Expert podcast, I'm sharing the top 7 reasons you want to get started with your exam prep (or project work) sooner.

So many put off s…

Our "Motivation To Study" series continues this week with an inspiring, fascinating and highly practical conversation with Peps McCrea, who has synthesised the motivation research into 5 drivers.

Wher…

To kick off a mini-series on motivation on the Exam Study Expert podcast, we're revisiting a gem from the archives, in this conversation with leading motivation scholar Dr Erika Patall.

Today, we're c…

Today, we're looking back on the year we've all had, taking a moment to celebrate the progress we've made, and what we've achieved, as well as looking forward to next year.

What's your "word of the ye…

Got a bit of time off school / university / work for the holiday season?

Might be a great chance to catch up (/ get ahead..!) on your studies.

But it's not always easy to balance rest time, family time…

Today we're looking at how students can use generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's Bard to support their learning and revision.

From speeding through your note-making to innovative ways to recr…

I asked the Exam Study Expert community what their favourite productivity tips were, either their best overall tip, or one that's a little bit "weird" or unusual / original, perhaps that they came up…

Unleash the power of real clarity on what matters (and what doesn't), and what you need to do to get you closer to your destination in your studies, with your version of the powerful "boat go faster"…

How to organise your time and stay productive - even when you're balancing a full time job and full time degree!

In this instalment of the ever-popular student stories series, we also touch on:

• The imp…

It all starts with your mindset: that's the foundation on which it all rests.

And I mean both your final result, and your enjoyment (or otherwise) of the path to success.

Today, I'm looking back on my …

Earlier this year, Ruth Poundwhite (Ep. 97) talked about the "discomfort in resting" that so many high-achievers share.

I had a number of messages saying this really struck a chord, I want to pick up …

Join Exam Study Expert's very own Drs Alix Hibble and Kerri Edinburgh for a candid look at the ups and downs of the PhD experience.

You'll learn top tips with the benefit of hindsight on mindset, time…

Today, we're diving into our "most often asked questions" list, and tackling the perennial question of how many hours should you be studying for each day.

The answer is "it depends" (oh, come on, you …

Today, I'm diving into four tricks your mind might play on you which cause you to lose time or feel frustrated in your studies, and what you can do about them.

There's some of my favourite psychology …

Today, we're talking to Sowmya, a law student who's facing 12 exams ... in just four weeks time! 

Join us as we discuss:

• The impact of anxiety
• Avoiding procrastination
• How to find the drive to study by f…

Exam Study Expert's very own Dr Alix Hibble was at one of the world's major education research conferences last week. 

In today's episode, she shares her top 5 trends in education research in 2023, an…