Study Toolkit

Why your brain won't remember - and what really helps

Discover how learning works in the brain and what conditions promote stable memory pathways: 

  • active repetition
  • linking knowledge
  • breaks and adequate rest

In this video, you will explore three practical learning strategies to help you read, retain, and review material more effectively:

  • The SQ3R Method 
  • The Memory Palace
  • Self-quizzing

AHA: Learn how to effectively organize study material, link it together more effectively, and retain it long-term:

  • Mind maps
  • Study posters
  • Your own examples
  • Self-tests

Watch the video to learn how to make the most of lecture recordings rather than simply listening passively: 

  • active review of content
  • noting down key points
  • catching up on and reviewing lectures

Additional insights

Short videos with tips from Dr. Barbara Studer

You can find more resources on this topic in the YouTube playlist created by learning expert Dr. Barbara Studer. She is a lecturer at the Institute of Psychology at the University of Bern and shares helpful tips for students in short videos.

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