{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6881fce72a38d6f5cb3af0f8/68821ac12a38d6f5cb42c5b7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Learning Smarter","description":"<p>In this episode of Thrive, we’re joined by chartered psychologist Matthew Shaw from InnerDrive, a cognitive science company that helps people learn, perform, and thrive. Matthew shares evidence-based strategies for studying more effectively, managing time, building habits, and preparing for exams—backed by research in psychology and cognitive science.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a first-year student or heading into finals, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed advice to help you study smarter, not harder.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you'll learn</strong></p><ul><li>How to prepare for, engage with, and follow up on university lectures&nbsp;</li><li>The Cornell method of note-taking and why it works&nbsp;</li><li>Why repetition and active recall are essential for long-term memory&nbsp;</li><li>How to use the “production effect” to deepen your understanding&nbsp;</li><li>What the “planning fallacy” is and how to avoid it&nbsp;</li><li>The difference between procrastination, poor time management, and lack of motivation&nbsp;</li><li>How to build and stick to productive habits—even when you’re not feeling motivated&nbsp;</li><li>The truth about common revision myths (like highlighting and music)&nbsp;</li><li>Why sleep is critical for memory and learning&nbsp;</li><li>The importance of asking for help and planning ahead&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<strong>Resources mentioned in this episode</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">InnerDrive</a> – Free resources on study skills, memory, sleep, and performance (check out their <a href=\"https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>)&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://lsc.cornell.edu/how-to-study/taking-notes/cornell-note-taking-system/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cornell Note-Taking Method</a> – A structured approach to effective note-taking.&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.thensf.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">National Sleep Foundation</a> – Guidelines and advice on sleep.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Get in Touch</strong></p><p>To provide feedback on what you’ve heard, recommend ideas you’d like to hear in future episodes, or if you’d like to be interviewed, contact us via the form at <a href=\"https://www.salford.ac.uk/skills/thrive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.salford.ac.uk/skills/thrive</a> .&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Acknowledgements</strong></p><p>This podcast was made with the assistance of Salford Business School.&nbsp;</p><p>Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Salford University Library"}