These are the websites, apps and organisations I’ve found useful on my journey back into education. I’ll keep adding to this list as I discover new favourites, so keep checking back – it’s always a work in progress!
Study and Academic
Google Scholar
Google, but exclusively academic.
A fantastic starting point for finding academic research papers. Use it to explore a topic beyond lecture notes.
🟢 Free
📄 Research
⭐ Essential
Zotero
A reference manager that stores sources and creates citations and bibliographies automatically.
A real time-saver once you get the hang of it. (Persevere! It’s worth it!)
🟢 Free
✍️ Referencing
⭐ Essential
PubMed
The world’s largest database of biomedical and life science research.
One of the best places to find reliable peer-reviewed research in health or biomed.
🟢 Free
🔬 Biomedical
📄 Research
Student Support and Careers
Prospects
Career planning from first year onwards.
Excellent resource for all fields. Expert advice on placements, graduate jobs, CVs, interviews and career planning.
🟢 Free
💼 Careers
⭐ Essential
Student Minds
University can be challenging at any age.
Practical advice and resources to help you look after your mental wellbeing, manage stress and navigate student life.
🟢 Free
🧠 Wellbeing
🤝 Support
Save the Student
Straightforward, practical advice.
Everything from budgeting and accommodation to part-time jobs and student discounts.
🟢 Free
💷 Money Saving
🎓 Student Life
Resources are only half the story…
If you’re interested in the books, stationery, tech and study essentials I actually use, take a look at my Essential Kit page.