exams News Archive
Students
Study smart and prioritize self-care
April 18, 2022 —
Whether it’s your first time taking exams, or you have many times before, everyone can use some strategies for studying and self-care
Students
Prepare for success when studying for finals
April 11, 2022 —
Some additional aspects to exams that you should consider before beginning your study preparations
Students
Prepping for final exams
April 8, 2022 —
The Academic Learning Centre (ALC) offers a variety of free tutoring services including content and study skills tutoring in more than 120 UM courses
Students
Nervous about upcoming exams?
April 8, 2022 —
While it’s completely normal to feel nervous about an exam, you don’t want nerves to steer you off-track in the weeks leading up to final exams
Faculty of Law
“The Surveillant University”: Law Faculty’s Distinguished Visiting Lecturer to address controversial topic of remote proctoring
March 4, 2022 —
With final exams a little over a month away, the last topic being covered in the Faculty of Law’s Distinguished Visitors Lecture Series could not be more relevant. Speaking on “The Surveillant University: Remote Proctoring, AI and Human Rights,” Dr. Teresa Scassa, Canada Research Chair in Information Law and Policy at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section, joins us at a virtual Robson Hall March 8 at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. This talk is open to all members of the University of Manitoba community interested in human rights and exam surveillance.
Students
Studying tips from a fourth-year student
December 13, 2021 —
Learn about techniques that work for one Healthy U volunteer
Students
New resource will help with navigating online exams
June 21, 2021 —
Exam time is challenging, and it’s even more so when those exams are virtual. A resource has been created to help guide students through the online exam process, from general exam preparation, best practices for online exams, and technical tips for prior to exams, and during.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Mitigating exam stress a high priority for the university
January 29, 2021 —
Exams are a stressful time for students, and the move to online exams adds another unknown to the equation. Ensuring a very smooth online exam experience was of paramount importance for the university. IST and the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning did a lot of planning and preparation to make this happen.
Libraries
You got this!
December 14, 2020 —
UM Libraries can help with last minute term papers and exams right to the end of term. Also, here are the Ask Us online chat and return hours to end of term.
Students
Studying 101: tips from Academic Learning Centre tutors
April 20, 2020 —
Not sure how to study for an online exam? UM Today caught up with six of the Academic Learning Centre’s tutors to talk about various strategies to prepare for an exam. Follow these study tips to make your best grade!