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

by William Wadsworth
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  • Declutter Your Study Life

    September 13, 2026 · 17 min

    A new school year, university term or exam season is a great opportunity for a fresh start — and that doesn’t just mean buying new stationery. In this episode, we’re doing a spring clean for your study world: clearing out the physical and…

  • 226. "Remember, Its Only An Exam": Keeping Your Cool In Exam Season

    May 24, 2026 · 12 min

    Today I'm share five powerful mental reframes that reduce exam stress and help you perform when pressure is high. We zoom out from perfectionism, comparison, and frustration with the system, so you can revise with focus and walk into the…

  • 225. Handling Exam Pressure: High Performance Secrets With Dr Brian Hite

    May 10, 2026 · 45 min

    Today, in the lead-up to exam season, we’re diving right into how to perform well in high-stakes, high-pressure situations with expert Dr Brian Hite.  And who better to ask about high stakes than a stuntman, former army resilience trainer…

  • 224. "The Easy Button" For Exam Season Success

    May 6, 2026 · 12 min

    Got a lot on your plate at the moment? Today we're helping you thrive in a demanding exam season with the help of "the easy button": specific moves you can make to take some of the pressure off in the short-term and free up a little extra…

  • 223. Perfectionism, Self-Compassion and Making Progress - with Dr Tara Cousineau

    April 26, 2026 · 45 min

    Perfectionism can feel like ambition for many students, but it often fuels anxiety, procrastination, and a harsh inner critic that makes studying harder than it needs to be.  We’re joined today by Harvard-trained clinical psychologist…

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  • 222. Eating Your Frogs In The Final Weeks Before An Exam

    April 19, 2026 · 7 min

    Today, I'm sharing one question that cuts through revision stress and helps you decide what to study next: what kind of learning feels most difficult right now?  Tune in to find out why mental resistance is a signal to prioritise that work…

  • 221. Your Emotional Toolkit for Academic Stress - with Dr Jennifer Veilleux

    March 22, 2026 · 52 min

    Many of the students and scholars I speak to struggle with stress, anxiety and overwhelming emotions: about exams, assignments, academic pressure or feeling behind. So today we're chatting with Dr Jennifer Veilleux, clinical therapist and…

  • 220. Study Motivation and the U Shaped Curve

    March 15, 2026 · 14 min

    Everything's a u shaped curve: don't work too hard, but not too little either, for best results. Explore how understanding this "sweet spot" principle can help you find the balance in your study routine, as well as get the right balance…

  • 219. Scoring Top 1% In The State: "Student Story" Case Study with a 300 Day Anki Streak

    March 9, 2026 · 28 min

    Unlock the secrets behind how a top student in Australia crushed his finals and secured a top 1% score in his state — and learn exactly how you can apply his disciplined strategies to your own exams. Harry's journey proves that success…

  • 218. Hare And Tortoise: The Magic In Consistency

    March 1, 2026 · 9 min

    Small can be mighty when it comes to setting the right study goals, especially at first! Learn why consistency is queen, and how a "do-able come rain or shine" study routine is the key to building and maintaining momentum in your learning…

  • 217. Why Learning Fails (and What To Do) - with Alex Quigley

    February 22, 2026 · 47 min

    What if the fastest way to learn better is to understand why and where learning breaks down? In this episode, I’m joined by leading UK educator and author Alex Quigley to unpack his eight predictable failure points that derail studying…

  • 216. Transforming Schools with Learning Science: Inside Two High-Performing UK Schools

    February 15, 2026 · 44 min

    What if improving results across an entire school came down to a handful of simple learning habits, done well, every day?  In this episode we sit down with two headteachers from top-performing UK schools – Andy Green (Copleston High…

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About the show

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!