Thrive
Thrive
Podcast Description
Thrive is a podcast dedicated to helping students flourish at university by uncovering the secrets to academic and personal success. Each episode features candid conversations with students and experts who share their top tips, strategies, and real-life experiences—from mastering time management and study techniques to navigating campus life and building a strong support network. Whether you're a first-year student or nearing graduation, this podcast offers practical advice and inspiring stories to help you make the most of your university journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as academic success, mental health, personal growth, and practical strategies for university life. Episodes delve into specific topics, including effective study techniques, time management, and emotional resilience as highlighted in discussions with professionals like chartered psychologist Matthew Shaw about cognitive science approaches to studying and fictional writer Alex Herod on writing for mental well-being.
Thrive is a podcast dedicated to helping students flourish at university by uncovering the secrets to academic and personal success. Each episode features candid conversations with students and experts who share their top tips, strategies, and real-life experiences—from mastering time management and study techniques to navigating campus life and building a strong support network. Whether you’re a first-year student or nearing graduation, this podcast offers practical advice and inspiring stories to help you make the most of your university journey.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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.
In this episode, you’ll learn
- How to prepare for, engage with, and follow up on university lectures
- The Cornell method of note-taking and why it works
- Why repetition and active recall are essential for long-term memory
- How to use the “production effect” to deepen your understanding
- What the “planning fallacy” is and how to avoid it
- The difference between procrastination, poor time management, and lack of motivation
- How to build and stick to productive habits—even when you’re not feeling motivated
- The truth about common revision myths (like highlighting and music)
- Why sleep is critical for memory and learning
- The importance of asking for help and planning ahead
Resources mentioned in this episode
- InnerDrive – Free resources on study skills, memory, sleep, and performance (check out their blog)
- Cornell Note-Taking Method – A structured approach to effective note-taking.
- National Sleep Foundation – Guidelines and advice on sleep.
Get in Touch
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 www.salford.ac.uk/skills/thrive .
Acknowledgements
This podcast was made with the assistance of Salford Business School.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day
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