Power your exam success with Academic Skills workshops & more study support

As Assessment Period 2 fast approaches, it’s completely normal to feel a little overwhelmed. We’ve all been there - staring at endless notes, wondering where to even begin. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to navigate revision alone.

King’s offers a range of tailored support sessions designed to help you study smarter, manage stress, and walk into your exams with confidence. Trust me, making the most of these resources can be a game-changer.

Success in exams isn’t just about how much you study - it’s about how you study. You could spend hours rereading textbooks, but without strategy, it might not stick. That’s where these support options come in…

Mastering your technique with Academic Skills workshops

King’s is running two key Academic Skills workshops this assessment period to help sharpen your exam strategy.

These expert-led sessions are all about efficiency as they cover how to structure your revision, master time management, and fine-tune exam techniques.

If you’re prone to last-minute cramming (guilty as charged!), these sessions can help you create a realistic study schedule.

Revision and Exam Strategies

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a blank page, wondering where to start, this session is for you. Learn how to structure your revision, prioritise topics, and build a study timetable that works for you.

Session Dates:
• Weds 23rd April, 14:00 – 15:00 (Online via Teams)
• Mon 28th April, 10:00 – 11:00 (Bush House SE 1.02)
• Mon 5th May, 13:00 – 14:00 (Online via Teams)
• Mon 12th May, 15:30 – 16:30 (Online via Teams)
• Weds 14th May, 11:00 – 12:00 (Online via Teams)

Think Like an Examiner!

Ever wondered what goes on inside an examiner’s head? This workshop flips the script, getting you to create and answer your own exam questions based on your module's learning objectives.

It’s a fantastic way to gain insight into what markers are really looking for, so you can structure top-quality answers with confidence.

Session Dates:
• Thurs 24th April, 13:00 – 14:00 (Online via Teams)
• Tues 29th April, 13:00 – 14:00 (Bush House SE 1.05)
• Fri 9th May, 13:30 – 14:30 (Online via Teams)
• Tues 13th May, 10:30 – 11:30 (Online via Teams)

How to sign up: You can book these sessions directly on Skills Forge.

Study groups: Two (or more) heads are better than one

Let’s be honest: revising alone can feel like an uphill battle. But discussing your ideas with peers? That’s where real learning happens.

Study groups help break down tricky topics, spark fresh insights, and boost motivation. Plus, they make revision feel less isolating - it's a win-win!

How to join: Contact your department or student reps to find out about faculty-led study groups or form your own with classmates.

Your mindset matters: Looking after your wellbeing

Exam stress is real. So, it’s important to know that King’s also offers wellbeing support to help you stay focused, calm, and resilient under pressure.

King’s Student Wellbeing Team is on hand to help you identify your challenges and find the best route through these through 1-2-1 meetings, support groups and specialist services.

Many King’s students find these support sessions transformative, and they can help you maintain a balanced approach to exams.

How to access: Visit the King’s Mental Health & Wellbeing page details on the student support options available.

So, exams might feel daunting, but you don’t have to tackle them alone. These workshops and support options have helped countless King’s students, and they can help you too. Don’t wait until panic mode kicks in - take the next steps today and set yourself up for success in Assessment Period 2!