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Exam Tips: Home

With the Semester 2 Exams rapidly approaching, read our advice and top tips for success!

Find out how you can best prepare in the lead up to the exam period and manage your stress and wellbeing effectively during this time.


Get Prepared

Read our advice and find out how Library and Learning Resources can support you in the lead up to your exams.

 

Check your Exam Timetable

The Semester 2 May 2023 Exam Timetable is now live on MyAccount. Make sure you know the date, time and location of your exams so you can plan ahead and eliminate stress on the day!

PLEASE NOTE: Exam timetables are subject to change at any time, so please check back regularly to ensure that you have seen the latest version.

Exam Timetables


Complete Past Exam Papers

Use the LSBU Exam Paper Finder to access past exam papers set by London South Bank University during the past five years.

You MUST be connected to GlobalProtect VPN to access the database.

Past Exam Papers


Subject Guides

Put together by our Information Skills Librarians, browse your Subject Guide for useful subject specific resources that can aid in your revision.

Subject Guides Home


Access Support from our Support Teams

Our support teams are:

  • Information Skills Librarians - Referencing guidance and support with finding and using resources. Book an appointment on MyAccount.
  • Digital Skills Trainers - Help with Microsoft Office applications, assignment formatting and Moodle navigation. Book an appointment on MyAccount.
  • Skills for Learning - Academic support including critical thinking, reflective writing, statistics and drug dosage calculations. View their Moodle page for further information.

You can also browse our Events Calendar for sessions being run by these teams including drop-in sessions where you can ask any questions you may have. Attend as many or as few as you'd like!


Skills for Learning Online Resources

Read advice from and access online resources created by the Skills For Learning team:

These videos of maths workshops run by Skills for Learning can help you with your revision. They cover a range of topics tested in foundation and first year modules exams.

Workshop Videos


Stay updated

Check you can access your LSBU email address and Moodle sites and check them regularly so you don't miss any important updates! If you have any trouble accessing your accounts contact Student IT Support.

Help and Support

It is extremely important that you take care of your wellbeing during the exam period so you can achieve all you want to achieve. To help you manage your exam stress there are a number of resources available to you.


Managing Exam Stress Appointments

From the week commencing the 8th May, there will be 30 minute appointments available to book with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team specifically focused on offering support with exam stress. These appointments are live on MyAccount for booking now!

Book an Appointment


Wellbeing events

Find a number of events organised by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team that you can attend during the exam period. Events include Breathwork for Exam Stress and Perfectionism, Procrastination and Approaches to Study where you'll focus on fostering a healthier approach to your studies.

Wellbeing Events Calendar


Multi Faith Chaplaincy

LSBU's Multi Faith Chaplaincy provides pastoral care and support for students from all faith backgrounds and none. They offer an open and non-judgemental service to explore questions of faith and spirituality as well as other life issues. 

To get in touch email chaplaincy@lsbu.ac.uk


Take a break

Taking breaks is extremely important for your wellbeing and can even increase your productivity during long study sessions. If you're studying on campus, here are some of our recommendations. 

Eat well and stay hydrated

Grab a drink or something to eat from one of our Food Outlets on campus. There are also Meal Deals available at some outlets. You can find more information, including opening times and what they serve on myLSBU

There are water fountains located outside each of the doors of our Southwark Campus Library 

Eat and Drink on campus


Visit the Relaxation Station

Head to Training Room 3 in the LSBU Hub to visit the Relaxation Station, your space to unwind and take a deep breath during this busy period. There is colouring, crosswords, sudoku, jigsaw puzzles and origami set up to help you relax and overcome exam stress.

The Relaxation Station will be open between 10am and 5pm but there will be activity sheets left out by the sofas for you to access after the room is closed.


Get outside

Getting some fresh air and a change of scenery can help to relieve stress and improve your concentration when you resume studying. 


Spend time with friends

Use the breakout and outdoor spaces on campus to socialise with your friends and coursemates. Take your mind off your studies and check in with each other's wellbeing.  


Take your mind off your stress by completing our puzzle of Rosie the LSBU Library Llama!

Exam FAQs

Browse FAQs about exams including arranging adjustments, managing stress and what to do if you miss an exam.

Opening hours

Make sure you check our opening hours if you're planning on using our library spaces to study. Our Southwark Campus Library is open 24 hours a day Monday to Thursday!

Events Calendar

Resources for Wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing at LSBU Information

Wellbeing Moodle Modules

There are a number of online resources on Moodle to help minimise and aid you in coping with your stress levels.

Modules include:

  • Mindset Matters - develop positive learning and wellbeing skills to become a confident, resilient learner
  • Being Well, Living Well - learn how to maintain a healthy body and mind while at University 

General Wellbeing Tips

  • Look after yourself!  Eat well and stay hydrated. Get enough sleep. Take regular breaks.
  • Get organised! It can help if you plan your revision days – allocate times that you will sit and revise to ensure you have time to cover all the topics.
  • Ensure you keep enough time free on the day - a 24-hour window can allow other events to interrupt your day.
  • Get outside and spend time in nature - a change of scenery and fresh air can be refreshing.