NEURO
ELEVATION
Empowering future scientists
LIFESTYLE
This page contains various pieces of advice from around the internet, and personal experiences from our team compiled into one place for easy access,
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Useful Links
These websites are useful in keeping up-to-date and knowledgeable on relevant neuroscience news. If you have any suggestions please complete the 'contact us' form to let us know.
Neuroscience News
www.neurosciencenews.com/
Neuroscience News is an online neuroscience magazine that post free publications and research regarding 'neuroscience, neurology, psychology, artificial intelligence, neurotechnology, robotics, deep learning, neurosurgery, mental health and more.'
Their wide coverage of neuroscience and neuroscience-related content provides interesting content for all specialities and preferences within the field Neuroscience, such as computational or cognitive. Additionally, their articles are digestible and easy to follow for readers beginning their neuroscience journey.
Simply Neuroscience
www.simplyneuroscience.org/
Simply Neuroscience is an organization aiming to raise money for neuroscience and increase awareness. They organise various events in order to assist aspiring neuroscientists the opportunity to learn and network with future and present neuroscientists. Their website also contains study materials and lecture slides for those who wish to learn independently.
They have many initiatives and sub-projects within the organisation, ranging from podcasts and advisory programs to resource creation and undergraduate research fellowship programs. Perfect if you are looking to become more proactive in the neuroscience community!
Featured Public Figures
Our team have compiled a list of public figures that have created content that provided members of our team with helpful tips and tricks for studying and general neuroscience development.
Brain and Life Magazine
www.brainandlife.org/
The Brain and Life magazine is a free online news magazine for neuroscience and neurology related topics and findings.
Subscription is free, and also includes 6 FREE printed magazine to US subscribers (can include a spanish copy) to keep readers updated. They work with the American Academy of Neurology, and powered by Trusted Neurologists, so you can be confident that all you are reading is accurate and reviewed.
The organisation provide wellness & nutrition, financial and caregiving tips, in involving those who are impacted by neurological conditions or know someone who is. The information is easily understood and can be helpful for those who just want to learn more about specific neurological conditions.
Ali Abdaal
Ali graduated Cambridge University in 2018 and became a doctor, he is a popular youtuber and discusses his study tips, student advice and money making tips for students and adults alike.
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On his YouTube channel, among other things, Ali dissects the process of learning and uses research to develop the best methods for learning, memorisation and essay writing.
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Click the button below to visit his channel.
Dr. Andrew Huberman
Dr. Huberman is a professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine.
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He also regularly uploads podcasts called The Huberman Lab, discussing hot topics in neuroscience, and teaching his audience important lifestyle adaptations that can have a huge impact on your quality of life and productiveness.
Click the button below to listen his The Huberman Lab.
Dr. Daniel G. Amen
Dr. Amen is a 12x New York Times best-selling author and is the founder of the Amen Clinics and a brain supplement company called Brain MD Health.
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On his Instagram, he regularly posts discussing important neuroscience topics, such as the effects of COVID, alcohol and drugs on the brain, and useful lifestyle tips to keep your brain healthy.
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Click the button below to visit his Instagram page.
Study Playlists: Our Picks
These are our team's favourite study playlists right now. If you have any suggestions, please send it to us by completing a 'contact us' form.
Study Techniques
We have included some tips to help you find ways to make studying more effective, everyone is different, but these suggestions have been spoken about by various high-achieving graduates and students.
Flashcards/Anki Pro
This is a technique heavily complimented by Ali Abdaal and his cohort at university.
It was originally used to learn new languages, however the technique is useful for all types of memorization topics. For example, Ali used this technique to study for medical school in Cambridge.
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Paired with spaced repetition, using this technique has proven to be the most effective for a high number of students. Apps like 'Anki Pro' are available for free for Android and desktop.
Active Recall
Instead of copying and rewriting notes (passive learning), active recall is a more effective alternative for memorizing information (Price, 2013).
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Active recall ensures that the memory is encoded from short term to long term memory more effectively than passive learning as it requires you to recall, rehearse and retrieve the information from your memory store.
Active Recall can be in the form of practice question/answers, teaching someone about the topic, or testing yourself.
Cornell Note Taking
Maulidia (2021) found that students using the Cornell Note Taking Method improved students' listening skills and comprehension.
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On the left of the margin there is space for annotations, vocabulary and definitions a student may come across during a class.
On the right is space for general note-taking of the class content.
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