At Middlesex we know that our students sometimes have to travel a long way to study with us. Here are some suggestions on how to learn on the go, and how to get involved in Uni life.
Commuter Students: How to stay in touch with Uni life by Natalie Rose
MDXSU Commuter Students Community
London Higher. Commuter students in London.: Overview of project findings. 2019
If you'd find it easier to listen to documents on the move rather than reading them, we have software which can convert docs for you.
SensusAccess
SensusAccess is a self-service, cloud-based system which allows you to convert files, images, webpages or free text, into an alternative, accessible format for personal use. You can convert most types of files into an alternative format, including a PDF image file into an accessible PDF, and also combine several files into a single file.
Listen to RCPsych podcasts.
Did you know you can earn CPD points by completing eLearning after listening to some of our podcasts? Browse through individual podcasts to see which ones link to CPD Online.
PsychCrunch is the podcast from the British Psychological Society’s Research Digest, featuring presenters Ginny Smith, Ella Rhodes, Dr Matthew Warren and Dr Christian Jarrett.
Learn how to use tools from the American Psychological Association's Publishing Office. Find training resources about the APA Databases - PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, PsycTESTS, PsycBOOKS, PsycEXTRA, and PsycTHERAPY - on APA PsycNET, EBSCOhost, ProQuest, and Ovid. You'll also find videos about Academic Writer, a complete environment for teaching, learning & writing professionally in APA Style.
Middlesex pays for you to have free access to Linkedin Learning.
You can download the Linkedin Learning app to your phone for courses on the go or check your app store and download it. For more information on Linkedin Learning see the Linkedin Learning Libguide.
Many courses can be listened to as audio only as well as video.
Sconul Access is a FREE scheme where you can use other university libraries in London to study and (depending on your level of study) borrow books. You can also use Eduroam to use their wifi to access our e-resources.
If you're planning to live at home while you study and commute to university, we'll help you find the right balance between campus and home life, whatever your commitments.
You can download the Kortext app and read your Kortexts on the move. Get the app from your app store and use your MdxUni email and your Kortext password to set it up.
iPhone: https://app.kortext.com/ios/download
Android: https://app.kortext.com/android/download
Anyone can use their local public library. Membership is free.