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Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning — 224 episodes
226. "Remember, Its Only An Exam": Keeping Your Cool In Exam Season
225. Handling Exam Pressure: High Performance Secrets With Dr Brian Hite
224. "The Easy Button" For Exam Season Success
223. Perfectionism, Self-Compassion and Making Progress - with Dr Tara Cousineau
222. Eating Your Frogs In The Final Weeks Before An Exam
221. Your Emotional Toolkit for Academic Stress - with Dr Jennifer Veilleux
220. Study Motivation and the U Shaped Curve
219. Scoring Top 1% In The State: "Student Story" Case Study with a 300 Day Anki Streak
218. Hare And Tortoise: The Magic In Consistency
217. Why Learning Fails (and What To Do) - with Alex Quigley
216. Transforming Schools with Learning Science: Inside Two High-Performing UK Schools
215. Metacognition Toolkit: Ace Your Learning – with Nathan Burns
214. Respect The Exam
213. Overcome Distraction and Lock In: with Colin Corby
212. A Smarter Study Break For Focus And Flow
Welcome To The Exam Study Expert Podcast (trailer for new listeners)
211. Neuroscience Secrets: Attention, Focus and Memory with Dr Sarah McKay
210. Fresh Start Habits For Smarter Study: Every Day, Every Week
209. Who Are You Really? On Personality and Flourishing with Professor Brian Little
208. Prioritise And Save Time When Studying
207. 6 Tricks to Build Confidence That Sticks - with Scott Hardiman
206. Time Boxing For Faster Studying
205. A Hands-On Guide To Zettelkasten Notes: Practical Advice from Expert Bob Doto
204. Introducing: "S.O.C.K. To Do Lists" - My Perfect Planning Protocol for Faster Studying
203. Beating a High Stakes Test: Flashcards, Grit and Time (A Student Story)
202. Bouncing Forward: From Guyana to Global Pharma, with Perseverance
201. Let It Go: Study Smarter Through Subtraction
200. Friendship Expert Dr Kimberly Horn on Social Connection Science for Scholars
199. Zettelkasten "Super" Notes: with Dr Sönke Ahrens
198. The Stitch in Time: Small Habits for Academic Success
[REWIND] Mastering Effective Study: Insights from John Dunlosky (Ep 154 replay)
197. Beyond The Exam: Finding Meaning in Work - and where is Charlie now
196. Gratitude Journalling for Students
195. The Happy Student - with Dr Heather Frederick
194. The Motivated Student - Set The Vision With Steve Gamlin + Find Your Purpose with Ian Chamandy
193. Five Brain Hacks for Higher Exam Scores
192. Academic Writing Masterclass: Better, Faster, Clearer - with Dr Alix Hibble
191. Stop Procrastinating And Finish Your Dissertation/Essay - with Dr Alison Miller
190. Brain Bootcamp: Find Focus with Magic Meditation Moments - Ann Swanson
189. Maximise Knowledge Retention With Expert Flashcard Training [FMC 4b]
188. Balancing Making and Testing Your Flashcards [FMC Part 4a]
187. Magic Tricks To Make Memorable Flashcards [FMC 3/4]
186. Flashcard Fundamentals For Faster Learning [FMC Part 2/4]
185. The Science of Learning: Flashcard Mastery Course [Part 1 of 4]
184. Why Study Smarter?
Mini Status Update - What's Happening On The Podcast?
183. High Stakes Exam Success - with Dr Morgan Taylor
182. The Neurodiverse Brain At School - with Christopher Wyatt
181. REWIND: Maximum Concentration: "Attention Professor" Stefan Van der Stigchel
180. Smarter Living for Students: Setting Boundaries and Finding Community
179. Finding Balance In The Holidays
178. 10 Questions About Studying - LIVE With William
177. Exam Technique: 3 Mistakes To Avoid
176. Mindset Matters: Erika's Student Story & Growth / Resilience Lessons
175. The Wise Scholar: Keeping Perspective
174. The Purposeful Scholar: Finding Drive
173. The Realistic Scholar: Relax, It Won’t Be Perfect (And That’s OK!)
172. The Humble Scholar - Continual Improvement Pep Talk
171. Five New Exam Tips – Inspired By Pilots, Paramedics & Ancient Chinese Wisdom
170. Where Does The Time Go? – with David Buck
169. Optimising Study Strategy To Beat An Ultra-Competitive Exam (A Student Story)
168. Your Perfect Essay Planning Process
167. Supercharge Your Research & Writing - feat. Saikiran: SciSpace founder + Dr Joel Goodin
166. REWIND: Better Grades With Interleaving & “Desirable Difficulty” - Dr Veronica Yan
165. Building Your Note-Making System – with Jorge Arango
164. The Science of Note Making – with Prof. John Dunlosky
163. My 24 Top Study Tips
162. Stop Procrastinating & Start Studying Now With These 3 Powerful Methods
161. Learning How To Balance Wellness with Academic Success - with Jennifer Keable
160. Managing Stress for Students - with Heather Lillico
159. Avoiding Burnout for Students - with Hannah Tackett
158. Test Taking Anxiety - with Dr Wallace & Dr Artyom
157. On Mnemonics, Memory Palaces and Making Mistakes: With Anthony Metivier [Mem / Learn Month]
156. Desirable Difficulties: The 5 Levers To Optimise Your Learning [Mem / Learn Month]
155. Cognitive Load Theory "Brain Hacks" For Students - Ollie Lovell
154. John Dunlosky: Study Like A Champ [Mem / Learn Month]
153. Building Your School's Study Skills Programme - Katie Holmes [FOR TEACHERS]
152. Tom Bennett on Evidence-Based Education [FOR TEACHERS]
151. Dr Haili Hughes - mentoring scholars & effective study skills teaching [FOR TEACHERS]
150. Dunlosky's Student Toolbox In Action - Amarbeer Singh Gill [Mem / Learn Month]
149. Peps McCrea: Understanding Memory [Mem / Learn Month]
147. Overcoming Retrieval Resistance
146. REWIND: Oliver Caviglioli: Visual Learning Strategies For Students
145. REWIND: Dr Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel (Learning Scientist) on Spaced Learning
144. On Supportive Parenting & Handling Pressure, with Dr Tamara Soles
143. The 3 Types Of Lists Every Student Should Know (+ 4 More You Might Find Handy)
142. Time Management Mastery For Students - with Dr Frank Buck
141. Where To Study: The Surprising Power of Your Environment
140. Gifted & Neurodivergent Scholars Unleashed - Dr Matthew Zakreski
139. Set Each Day Up For Success With This Morning Planning Habit
138. Physical & Mental Strength - The Resilient Scholar with Derick Johnson
137. Motivation To Start Studying Sooner - 7 Compelling Reasons To Get Going Today
136. Peps McCrea: Hacking Study Motivation With Psychology
135. REWIND: Motivation To Study: What Really Works with Dr Erika Patall
134. Smartphone Spring Clean - 10 Quick Tips To Tame The Tech
133. Your Word Of The Year - Setting You Up For Success
132. Holiday Season Study Tips
131. ChatGPT For Studying - Adventures in AI For Scholars
130. Unusual & Original Study Productivity Tips - From Listeners
128. Finding Clarity & Flow In Your Studies
127. Full Time Job / Full Time Degree - Amy's Student Story
126. My Mindset Story - Top 3 Lessons Learned
125. Deep Rest for Scholars - with Camilla Walker
124. PhD Student Stories: Celebrating The Joys & Surviving The Tough Bits
123. How Many Hours Should You Study A Day?
122. Four Tricks Your Mind Plays (+ How To Avoid Them)
121. Managing Your Time At The Final Hurdle - Sowmya's Student Story
120. Trends In Education Research & Takeaways For Students
119. Effective Learning: There Are (Only) THREE Good Methods
118. Personal Development for Scholars - with Alan Donegan
117. Fall in Love With Language Learning - with Kerstin Cable
116. Kindness for Scholars
115. Autism and Studying - with Brian Irvine
114. Rewiring ADHD For Students - with Eric Tivers
113. Dyslexia Study Tips - with Jenn Clark & Dr Gavin Reid
112. REWIND: Changing The Stories We Tell Ourselves - with Professor Tim Wilson
111. Effective Learning For 1st Place in Country with Dyslexia
110. What To Do The Day Before An Exam?
109. Heart of a lion - tips to tackle tough exam questions
108. How To Best Study For Exams With 3 Weeks To Go
107. The best flashcards - digital / apps, or on paper?
106. Shortcut To Levelling Up At ANYTHING
105. Level Up Your Exam Writing / Essays
104. Level Up Your Math(s)
103. Level Up Your Learning System
102. Level Up Your Study Plan
101. Helping You Study Smarter (Bonus Episode)
100. Centenary Celebration: Top 10 So Far, Listener Favourite Guest Returns & More!
99. Why Study: The Power of Purpose
98. Does Music Help You Study?
97. Quiet Ambition for Students - with Ruth Poundwhite
96. You Are Enough
95. How To Set Study Goals That WORK - With David Hyner
93. Never Say Never - An Epic Student Story
92. 3 Magical Mental Models To Help You Plan, Prioritise And Feel Calmer
91. Calm and Productivity - with Chris Bailey
90. Four Handy Brain Health Hacks
89. Friends, Groups & The Social Side of Studying
88. Effective Study Strategy In Action: Flashcards, Anki & Spacing
87. Five Fun Memory Effects & How They Can Help Your Studying
86. Writing A Stand-Out College Essay - Greg Smith
85. Navigating US College Applications - Teri Thompson
84. How To Pass An Exam: 7 Make-Or-Break Moments
83. Magic Time Management Hacks For Students
82. Overcoming Procrastination in Studying
81. Coaching For A New Habit - Chris Loper
80. Level Up Your Study Habits - Chris Loper
REWIND: Jo' Journey: A Truly Incredible Student Story [Orig. Ep 18]
79. How To Study Smarter, Not Harder (H2SE 8/8)
78. A Neat Trick For Mastering Problems In Maths (& More!) (H2SE 7/8)
77. "C To A Grade": Rose Returns, 1 Year On
76. Memory Hacks: Mnemonics & Chunking (H2SE 6/8)
75. Retrieval Practice For Passing TOUGH Exams: Charlie's Student Story
74. Creative Ways To Study With Practice Questions (H2SE 5/8)
73. From Coasting To Flying: Michael's Student Story
72. Make Notes? Do This Instead, It's Way Better (H2SE 4/8)
71. Studying Smarter & Acing Exams: Divine's Student Story
70. Flashcard Masterclass (My Favourite Study Technique!) - H2SE 3/8
69. "Ready For Change": Rose's Student Story (Pt 1)
68. Powerful Learning With The Blank Paper Technique (H2SE 2/8)
67. Giving Up; Growing; Graduating: Katie's Student Story
66. How To Study Effectively: 6 Pillars of Student Success
65. 4 Regrets / 4 Wins: What I Got Right & Wrong At Cambridge
REWIND: Kendra Adachi on “Lazy Genius”-ing Student Life
REWIND: Dr Adam Putnam on Mnemonics & Getting Things Done
REWIND: Lucy Ratcliffe on Success Mindset
64. Best Of Exam Study Expert: 21/22 Highlights Reel
63. Study Hacks: 21 Non-Obvious Tricks To Save Time & Achieve More
62. Group Work: The REAL Secrets of Success with Prof. Mark de Rond
61. Test Taking Mastery: 22 Tips To Maximise Your Mark
60. Maximum Concentration: "Attention Professor" Stefan Van der Stigchel
59. Pomodoro Masterclass: Ultimate Guide To This Student Favourite Technique
58. Why Focus Is Hard & What To Do - With James Lang
57. Got Too Much To Do? Here's What To Do
56. Brain Chemistry of Memory, Stress & Attention
55. My Top Study Motivation Hack
54. Giles Paley-Phillips: Faltering, Failing, And Picking Yourself Up
53. Are You Working Too Hard?
50. My 50 FAVOURITE Study Tips
49. Better Grades With Interleaving & “Desirable Difficulty” - Dr Veronica Yan
48. Oliver Caviglioli: Visual Learning Strategies For Students
47. Unleash The Power Of Spaced Learning: Dr Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel
46. Retrieval Practice: Master This Vital Technique
45. Dr Yana Weinstein-Jones: 6 Strategies To Maximise Memory & Save You Time
44. Imposter Syndrome & How To Beat It
43. Motivation To Study: What Really Works with Dr Erika Patall
42. Redirect: Change Your Story, Change Your Life with Prof. Timothy Wilson
41. 10 Strategies To Help You Change When Change Is Hard (Part 2)
40. New Year New You Part 1: Why Change Is Hard
39. Brian Tracy - Eat That Frog & Excel In School / College
38. Take A Break - You've Earned It...
37. How To Study: 5 FAQs With William (Your Qns Answered!)
36. Chemistry: Formula for Success with Dr Peter Wothers MBE
35. Med School: Applying For Medicine (UK) With Dr Rohan Agarwal
34. Business School & MBAs with Mark de Rond
33. Getting Hired: Supercharge Your (Job) Application With Sonal Bahl
32. University / College Interviews: Advanced Tips To Get The Offer
31. Mindfulness & Meditation For Students, with Claire Kelly
30. Revealed: ULTIMATE Study Routine Secrets
29. Focus & Get Things DONE with Chris Bailey, TED's "Most Productive Man"
28. The 5 Smartest Things I've Read This Year
27. A "Lazy Genius" Guide To Student Life - Kendra Adachi
26. Better Speaker, Better Grade With Florence Bavanandan
24. Save Time With These 3 Powerful Study Productivity Strategies
23. My 5-Minute-A-Day Secret To Supercharge Your Learning
19. Applying for Ivy League & Careers in Science - When I Grow Up Month
18. Coconut Shells To Industry Titan - "When I Grow Up" Month
17. Surviving A PhD: Oxbridge PhD Students Share Their Tips
16. Multiple Choice Papers: 3 Cunning Strategies
15. Exam Nerves: 7 Strategies To Soothe Them
14. Outsmart Your Exams: 14 Test Taking Tips for Top Grades
13. Exam Technique: 3 Golden Principles To Maximise Your Mark
12. The Calm Episode - Managing Stress & Anxiety
11. Mnemonics, Memory Magic & Getting Things Done - Dr Adam Putnam
10. Study Hacks: 10 Practical Tips To Cut Your Study Hours & Boost Your Grades
9. Learning Latin & Studying Languages with Supertutor Joe Hytner
8. Performing Under Pressure & Studying Music - Prof. David Rowland
7. How to Study AND Take Care of You - Dr Yana Weinstein-Jones, Learning Scientist
6. Overcoming Procrastination For Students With Jessica Shields
5. (GCSE) English Revision: "Slightly Awesome" Tips With Mr Salles
4. How To Be Good At Math(s) With Joachim Cassel
3. How To Study: Two SERIOUSLY Powerful Ways To Improve Memory
2. Cultivating Critical Thinking & Creativity With Dr Marie Buda
1. You CAN Do This: Mindset For Exam Success With Lucy Ratcliffe