Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning

Don’t work harder, work smarter: how to study effectively and get the grades of your dreams with winning review strategies, killer memory techniques and exam preparation tips you won’t hear anywhere else. Join Cambridge educated psychologist, study techniques researcher, coach and tutor William Wadsworth as we dive into the secrets of academic success.Looking for the grades of your dreams? Want to know the real secrets to preparing for and taking exams? Through a powerful combination of rich personal experience and the very latest learning and memory science, William and his expert guests are here to help. Here's to results day smiles!

188. Balancing Making and Testing Your Flashcards [FMC Part 4a]
May 4, 2025 – 17:47
187. Magic Tricks To Make Memorable Flashcards [FMC 3/4]
Apr 27, 2025 – 21:32
186. Flashcard Fundamentals For Faster Learning [FMC Part 2/4]
Apr 20, 2025 – 27:14
185. The Science of Learning: Flashcard Mastery Course [Part 1 of 4]
Apr 13, 2025 – 27:20
184. Why Study Smarter?
Apr 6, 2025 – 21:08
Mini Status Update - What's Happening On The Podcast?
Feb 17, 2025 – 04:44
183. High Stakes Exam Success - with Dr Morgan Taylor
Feb 2, 2025 – 29:39
182. The Neurodiverse Brain At School - with Christopher Wyatt
Jan 26, 2025 – 40:09
181. REWIND: Maximum Concentration: "Attention Professor" Stefan Van der Stigchel
Jan 20, 2025 – 52:19
180. Smarter Living for Students: Setting Boundaries and Finding Community
Jan 12, 2025 – 27:13
179. Finding Balance In The Holidays
Dec 22, 2024 – 12:23
178. 10 Questions About Studying - LIVE With William
Dec 15, 2024 – 27:54
177. Exam Technique: 3 Mistakes To Avoid
Dec 8, 2024 – 22:35
176. Mindset Matters: Erika's Student Story & Growth / Resilience Lessons
Dec 1, 2024 – 28:29
175. The Wise Scholar: Keeping Perspective
Nov 19, 2024 – 11:49
174. The Purposeful Scholar: Finding Drive
Nov 17, 2024 – 12:40
173. The Realistic Scholar: Relax, It Won’t Be Perfect (And That’s OK!)
Nov 11, 2024 – 11:06
172. The Humble Scholar - Continual Improvement Pep Talk
Nov 10, 2024 – 13:35
171. Five New Exam Tips – Inspired By Pilots, Paramedics & Ancient Chinese Wisdom
Oct 27, 2024 – 19:43
170. Where Does The Time Go? – with David Buck
Oct 20, 2024 – 38:51
169. Optimising Study Strategy To Beat An Ultra-Competitive Exam (A Student Story)
Oct 14, 2024 – 34:26
168. Your Perfect Essay Planning Process
Oct 6, 2024 – 16:23
167. Supercharge Your Research & Writing - feat. Saikiran: SciSpace founder + Dr Joel Goodin
Sep 29, 2024 – 36:48
166. REWIND: Better Grades With Interleaving & “Desirable Difficulty” - Dr Veronica Yan
Sep 22, 2024 – 38:42
165. Building Your Note-Making System – with Jorge Arango
Sep 15, 2024 – 44:57
164. The Science of Note Making – with Prof. John Dunlosky
Sep 8, 2024 – 16:44
163. My 24 Top Study Tips
Sep 1, 2024 – 19:05
162. Stop Procrastinating & Start Studying Now With These 3 Powerful Methods
Jul 7, 2024 – 25:33
161. Learning How To Balance Wellness with Academic Success - with Jennifer Keable
Jun 30, 2024 – 19:43
160. Managing Stress for Students - with Heather Lillico
Jun 23, 2024 – 33:42
159. Avoiding Burnout for Students - with Hannah Tackett
Jun 16, 2024 – 44:55
158. Test Taking Anxiety - with Dr Wallace & Dr Artyom
Jun 9, 2024 – 22:05
157. On Mnemonics, Memory Palaces and Making Mistakes: With Anthony Metivier [Mem / Learn Month]
May 26, 2024 – 42:15
156. Desirable Difficulties: The 5 Levers To Optimise Your Learning [Mem / Learn Month]
May 19, 2024 – 28:44
155. Cognitive Load Theory "Brain Hacks" For Students - Ollie Lovell
May 12, 2024 – 49:19
154. John Dunlosky: Study Like A Champ [Mem / Learn Month]
May 5, 2024 – 42:24
153. Building Your School's Study Skills Programme - Katie Holmes [FOR TEACHERS]
May 2, 2024 – 46:21
152. Tom Bennett on Evidence-Based Education [FOR TEACHERS]
May 1, 2024 – 31:35
151. Dr Haili Hughes - mentoring scholars & effective study skills teaching [FOR TEACHERS]
Apr 30, 2024 – 22:51
150. Dunlosky's Student Toolbox In Action - Amarbeer Singh Gill [Mem / Learn Month]
Apr 28, 2024 – 46:03
149. Peps McCrea: Understanding Memory [Mem / Learn Month]
Apr 21, 2024 – 41:21
147. Overcoming Retrieval Resistance
Apr 7, 2024 – 22:10
146. REWIND: Oliver Caviglioli: Visual Learning Strategies For Students
Apr 1, 2024 – 29:43
145. REWIND: Dr Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel (Learning Scientist) on Spaced Learning
Mar 24, 2024 – 32:48
144. On Supportive Parenting & Handling Pressure, with Dr Tamara Soles
Mar 16, 2024 – 35:31
143. The 3 Types Of Lists Every Student Should Know (+ 4 More You Might Find Handy)
Mar 10, 2024 – 21:15
142. Time Management Mastery For Students - with Dr Frank Buck
Mar 3, 2024 – 41:06
141. Where To Study: The Surprising Power of Your Environment
Feb 25, 2024 – 26:41
140. Gifted & Neurodivergent Scholars Unleashed - Dr Matthew Zakreski
Feb 19, 2024 – 45:01
139. Set Each Day Up For Success With This Morning Planning Habit
Feb 11, 2024 – 14:41

Recent Reviews

GastrocRock

Brilliant podcast; practical techniques

If you want to optimize your learning and test taking, this podcast is for you! William is a passionate and brilliant host who directs his expert guests toward practical techniques you can implement immediately. Discover the research backed methods from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, and more. Follow and listen for motivation and tips; share with a classmate or friend in need. These are the skills I wish I had at the beginning of my studies! -Ann Swanson, MS
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