News | Monday, 9th October 2023

The best time management apps for uni students

Get yourself on track and avoid burning out

Studying at university is all about striking the right balance. You want to enjoy going out with your mates and making the most out of uni life, but learning how to juggle this with your lectures and workload can feel like a challenge and at times, stressful.  

It’s okay, you’re not alone. Everyone who starts university feels like this. It’s a learning curve, but it’s something you can master. When it comes to studying, learning how to manage your time effectively is one of the most valuable skills you will develop as a student.  

Not only will good time management improve how you learn, but it can also help reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also put you in control of your workload, instead of it feeling like it’s controlling you.  

To help get you on the right track, we’ve put together a list of time management apps that will encourage you to be your most productive self and help you avoid feeling burnt out. 

myHomework Student Planner 

We know the reference to homework might take you back to school, but this is the perfect app for all levels, from high school to university. It gives you a calendar so you can track your upcoming assignments, exams, projects, and other important events, as well as a homework widget where you can sync your assignments and receive reminders for when they’re due – ideal for avoiding being caught off guard by a deadline. 

Trello  

Trello is a good option if you have a group assignment. In one glance, you can see what’s being worked on, who’s is working on what and where everyone is up to. It’s in the style of a board so imagine a white board, filled with lists of sticky ‘to do’ notes, with each note as a task for you and your group, plus it's really easy to use.  

Evernote  

Do you have notes everywhere? Well, Evernote is great for you. This app will definitely help you get organised as it allows you to sync checklists and notes across devices. Meaning you can work on an assignment on one device and later switch to another without losing anything. You can take notes in a variety of formats like texts, photos, audio, and videos, and you can attach Microsoft Office documents and PDFs. 

Pomodoro apps  

These are perfect if you need to revise or if you want to split your essay into manageable chunks. The app helps you to break up your work into intervals of 25 minutes, tracks your productivity, and encourages you to take a short break after each interval. This technique is proven to make you less likely to burn out so it’s definitely worth giving it a go.   

Habitica  

Most task management apps feel pretty bland, but not Habitica. If you’re into gaming, then this one will definitely be a firm favourite as it takes the form of a role-playing game to help keep users motivated. Gain rewards as you complete your tasks and unlock things like special armour and mysterious pets.  

Study Skills support

The University also provides extra support to help you get to grips with balancing your workload and getting the most out of your studies.

Check out the range of online Study Skills workshops. These includes tips on time management, managing deadlines and planning your essays. You can also watch screencasts of these workshops to learn at your own pace.