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The Politics of Harry Potter: Corrupt Law and Totalitarian Government

About the AuthorSamantha Love read Law at Merton College, Oxford, and is currently following the BCL course. The Wizengamot in Harry Potter and the Order…

May 23, 2020

10 Great British Entrepreneurs and What They Achieved

It’s fair to say that Britain is not usually thought of as a country of entrepreneurs. You might also enjoy… 8 Skills of Successful Entrepreneurs…

May 23, 2020

11 English Clichés and What They Mean: Useful Fun for English Learners

It doesn’t matter how far down the road you are with learning English; it’s a language that has a habit of catching you unawares with…

May 22, 2020

How to Get into the Best Boarding Schools in Britain: A Sharp Guide

Given that Britain boasts some of the world’s most famous schools, it’s little wonder that there are plenty of overseas families who have their sights…

May 20, 2020

The Internet and the Law: a New(ish) Frontier

About the AuthorSamantha Love read Law at Merton College, Oxford, and is currently following the BCL course. “Governments of the Industrial World, you weary giants…

May 16, 2020

7 Ways to Fill a Sparse CV

You might have read advice on writing a CV that tells you, sternly, that it should under no circumstances be longer than two sides of…

May 16, 2020

My grades aren’t up to my favourite university’s typical offer – should I still apply? | Oxford Royale Summer Schools

You have your sights set on going to a particular university, but you’ve just found out that their typical offer is tougher than you were…

May 16, 2020

11 Ways to Make a Great First Impression at University | Oxford Royale Summer Schools

Your first few days and weeks at university are a nerve-wracking time, not least because you’re going to be meeting lots of new people at…

May 16, 2020

Spotlight on 18 British Universities and Their Pros and Cons | Oxford Royale Summer Schools

As any A-level student knows, drawing up a final selection of universities to apply to can be an agonising process. If your choices are between…

May 16, 2020

How to Find the Right Career Path for You: 10 Practical Tips

With A-levels and at least three years at university stretching out before you, the start of your career may seem at the moment to be…

May 13, 2020

The International Pupils’ Guide to English Schools

As with any big decision, sending your child to school in another country is best approached from an informed perspective. You should also read… 6…

May 8, 2020

May Morning: A Great Oxford Tradition

One of the most famous traditions in Oxford is that of May Morning. At the very break of dawn – 6am – both the townspeople…

May 8, 2020

Deflation, Quantitative Easing and Hyperinflation in Japan: How Abenomics will Destroy a Proud and Successful Nation

by Andrew Alexander The views represented in this article are solely those of the author and may not be construed as in any way representative…

May 7, 2020

9 Ways to Construct a Compelling Argument

Whether you’re writing an essay or debating something on social media, knowing how to construct a good argument is a useful skill. You might also…

May 7, 2020

14 Great Ways to Get Cheaper Student Travel Around the UK and Beyond

In a post-recession age when money is tight for all of us, finances are likely to be an ever-present worry when you’re still at school…

May 6, 2020

Life in Sixth Form Compared to Life at University: 13 Key Differences

Although university can be seen in one way as simply a continuation of your education, you’ll encounter many fundamental differences when you take the step…

May 1, 2020

10 Top Tips for Prospective Journalists

Breaking into journalism is remarkably hard. You might also enjoy… How to Write with Evidence in a Time of Fake News 10 Ways to Use Your…

May 1, 2020

Our Society Worries Constantly about Equality, Yet It Disavows the Ultimate Source of that Equality

by Andrew Alexander The views represented in this article are solely those of the author and may not be construed as in any way representative…

April 30, 2020

Legendary University Anecdotes: the Undergraduate Shenanigans of the Rich and Famous

Our university years are some of the most memorable of our lives, and most students fill these relatively care-free years with plenty of fun and…

April 29, 2020

11 Outstanding Works Created by People of Student Age

If you’re anything like me, you may think of famous works of art, stirring pieces of music, impressive architecture or great sculpture and imagine them…

April 28, 2020