In a world with more technology than ever before, there are an increasing array of apps, gadgets and helpful devices that can improve how you take in information and learn. While there are literally hundreds on the market, there are a few which have caught some headlines and help you with your exams in January and coursework in second semester.

iAnnotate     

 This is a very handy app available in the android and apple app stores. It lets you take any ordinary PDF file and annotate it to your hearts content, including writing your own notes over the top, highlighting key sections and drawing tables and diagrams (although it isn't brilliant at the later). This is a useful tool for going over revision notes for a second time or during lectures in the second semester. 

My Study Life     

 This is a useful calendar that is desgined specifically for students. You put in your subjects at the start but then add assignments and exams as they are set. Although this won't upload your personalised timetables which, after a slight delay, are due to be released later in 2015, it is an inuitive calendar that may help to manage your time at uni. 

RefMe     

  RefMe is a referencing app that allows you to easily build a bibliography while your writing your important essay, allowing you to focus more on what to write next. It's free to download and is easily available for apple and android users. It's fairly intuitive but here's a helpful video no-the-less:

youtube.com/watch?v=Wl4j1s3FxI4

Papyrus     

 This is another handwriting app but instead of annotation, you are able to write on a plain sheet. Whilst it can take a little time to get used to, papyrus is very effective and you can make very easy and clear lecture notes including tables, calculations and diagrams. Again this is free but there are add-ons you can pay for on top of this. 

Panopto     

This university has used Panopto Lecture Capture since 2009 and over the summer Panopto released a new app that let's you watch any of your lectures from your phone or tablet. When you download it you'll be asked to put in the link to the University's account - uniofbath.hosted.panopto.com - at which point you can select Moodle and put in your user details. 

Duolingo     

Maybe a bit basic for those actually studying a language as part of their course, but for those who are persisting with a three- or six-credit additional module might find this a great way to progress with your language in your spare time. 

Alarmy: Sleep if you can     

Did you find yourself sleeping in too much in first semester, partying just that bit too much or possibily not getting out of bed all day. If you need more of an incentive to get up in the morning then there are plenty of apps that can help you do this, but one of them is Alarmy. It works like a standard alarm clock but all of these apps have some different features. SleepCycle is another one of these, although it is a little more sophisticated.

Wisedrinking     

If it isn't really the sleep that is preventing you from working, but in fact its the hangover then maybe try something like the WiseDrinking app. All you do is put in the drinks you've had during a night and it will return your Blood Alcohol Content so you can make an informed decision of when to stop drinking and prevent that awful hangover. 

Disclaimer: The majority of the apps in this blog are free to download and are available in the Apple and Android app stores. However, this may not always be the case and there may be additional payments with-in the app. Whilst you may find these apps helpful whilst studying, they do not guarantee better grades or higher intelligence. Warning intelligence may fluctuate from individual to individual despite who has used one of these apps. Bath SU takes no responsibility for someone using these apps and getting better or worse grades and does not endorse any of these apps over and above their competitors. These are only examples of student friendly apps to aid learning.