Struggling with time or focus? You're not alone, and you can improve! Start by watching short videos with students' and learning developers' time management tips. Want tailored advice? Take the quiz to find out what to focus on!
Planning your time well is key to staying on top of university life — from managing your classes and assignments to making space for independent study and rest.
Have you drafted a great study plan but still struggle to stay focused? On this page, you'll find practical tips to help you avoid distractions and boost your concentration.
Is it all a bit too much? This page presents strategies to cope with stress, anxiety, and adversity.
Explore videos and digital tools (including some powered by AI) to help you with time management.
Let's Talk about Time Management Video
This short video explains how to create your independent study timetable and provides a few other top time management tips.
Grab a few notes as you watch: they’ll come in handy when you tackle the questions at the end!
What do you need to work on? Time management, attention management, or both?
If you’re finding it hard to manage your study time, several factors could be at play. It might be a time planning issue, an attention challenge, or both!
Of course, there are many other things that can affect your study productivity:
Understanding your study materials
Do you have strategies for making sense of what you're learning? To get the most out of your course, attend lectures and tutorials, ask questions, and use your reading list. You can also try simpler explanations from sources like Google, Wikipedia, videos, or AI tools to complement, not replace, academic sources.
Knowing how to tackle assignments
Are you confident in writing essays, reports, reflections, or dissertations? Do you know how to research effectively and manage your references? If not, check out our Academic Skills Guides and the support available from the AELD team.
Disability-related challenges
If you have, or suspect you have, a disability that affects your time or attention management, you can contact the university’s Disability Learning Support team for additional help and adjustments.
Stress management
If you feel like it's all a bit too much, and you are feeling a little stressed or overwhelmed, please check the stress management tab for some helpful tips and support.
Our services aim to help you improve your academic skills, offering workshops, one-to-one appointments, and other initiatives. The services are open to all students. Book your sessions via Engage.
