St John's Study Skills Programme
The purpose of the St John's Study Skills Programme is to offer all students an opportunity to ask questions and improve their skills in relation to their core degree activities, such as essay-writing and problem sheets, as well as good working habits, such as time management and preparation for exams.
Our Study Support team are experienced, friendly and always happy to help, so if you have an academic question, get in touch!
2024/25 Programme
These drop-in sessions are designed to give students an opportunity to ask questions in an informal, friendly space. Our Study Skills Advisors come from a range of academic backgrounds and are happy to help with any academic questions you might have.
The drop-in sessions will be held in Kendrew G4 in odd weeks (weeks 1,3,5 and 7), at the following times:
- Mondays 5-6pm
- Wednesdays 9–10am
Workshops are held in the North Quad Lecture Room, 5.15–6pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
Michaelmas Term
- Thursday Week 2 – Transition to university
- Wednesday week 3 - Postgraduate session, getting the most from your Masters, MPhil or DPhil
- Thursday Week 4 – Effective reading & note-taking
- Thursday Week 6 – Essay writing (Separate sessions for sciences vs humanities & social sciences)
- Thursday Week 8 – Winter vacation: revision strategies & exam technique
Hilary Term
- Week 2: Approaching & critiquing primary sources (Separate sessions for sciences vs humanities & social sciences)
- Week 4: Responding to feedback - both tutorial & collections
- Week 6: Time management and finding focus
- Week 8: Planning for the Easter vacation, including. take home exams
Trinity Term
- Week 2: Revision for 2nd & 3rd year exams
- Week 4: Revision for prelims
- Week 6: Time management and finding focus
- Week 8: Using the summer effectively / preparing for your final year
Students and tutors are welcome to contact any member of the team directly for one-on-one appointments.
Study Skills Advisors:
- Dr. Alix Hibble, alexandra.hibble@sjc.ox.ac.uk
- Hannah Pook, DPhil Cancer Science, hannah.pook@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Or use the online form to refer yourself or your student
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