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May Exams - key information and tips

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Due to continuing Covid-19 pandemic exams during the 2020/2021 session will take place online and in a time-constrained manner through Moodle, although some examinations may be conducted as a coursework-style 'seen' paper.

Exam timetables

You can find out your personal exam timetable in the same way as you do for your teaching timetable - by clicking on the 'Timetable' quick link at the top of the portal page, select 'My Timetable' and the weeks commencing 4 to 21 May 2021. You can also access your personal exam timetable via the student mobile app.

If you have difficulty accessing your personal timetable please check your Faculty exam timetable via the links below:

It is advised that you check your exam timetable regularly in the event there are any unavoidable changes. Please carefully check the submission date and time of any Take Home exams.

Please contact your Faculty Exams Office if you have any queries regarding your exam timetable.

Preparing for your exams

Many of you will be taking exams under unusual conditions, with examinations now tailored to digital technology and exam papers to do online or over a longer period of time than normal.

The Academic Support Team have put together some advice for Online Exam Support to help you perform at your best no matter what form your examinations might take. There are also specialised academic skills workshops to help you in preparing for exams.

You can find more information about preparing for and sitting your exams on the Examination and Exam Timetables page.

Sitting your exam during Ramadan

If you are sitting your exam during Ramadan you can find some information to help you prepare for your exams in our Exam preparation advice for students during Ramadan.

Managing stress

We know that exam time can be quite stressful for everyone and, now more than ever, it is important to manage your wellbeing and look after your mental health.

The GSU StressBusters site is a great place to find activities to help you tackle stress and improve your wellbeing while you learn from home, especially during exam and deadline seasons. You will find online mindfulness and meditation workshops, and virtual HIIT and yoga sessions running throughout the exam period.

You can also try some of our Tips for managing exam stress to help you prepare in the lead up to your exams – there are some simple tips for revision and relaxation techniques to give your mind a break.

There are links to our exam resources on the Practical help for the exam period page and you can find answers to your questions in our Examination FAQs.

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