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How to Study if You Only Have an Hour, a Day, a Week or a Month

To state the obvious: not all study tips are relevant in all situations. You might also enjoy… 4 Different Ways of Studying Languages 10 Study…

April 4, 2020

The Complete Guide to Success with University Student Societies

Going to university isn’t just about long hours in the library and stressing about exams. You should also read… 6 (fun!) Extra-Curricular Activities that Look…

April 3, 2020

7 Ways to Handle Job Applications – Beyond the Covering Letter and Interview

You might think that once you’ve got a great CV, you’ve written stand-out covering letters and you’ve honed your interview technique, you’ve done everything you’ll…

April 3, 2020

The UK Graduate Unemployment Scourge: Why Today’s Graduates Will Find Themselves in the Toughest Jobs Market in Living Memory

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 2, 2020

Things I Wished I’d Known Before I Went to Oxbridge

Continuing our series on applying to Oxbridge, in this article we highlight the things that journalists from The Times newspaper wish they had known before they studied…

April 2, 2020

The A-Z Guide to University Life

Going to university is an incredibly exciting time, but it’s also a big upheaval; life will be rather different for you once you get there.…

April 1, 2020

Essential Skills for Undergraduate Life: the 13 Things You Should Know How to Do Before You Go to University

Going to university places you in a whole host of new situations, and with them comes a load of new academic and social skills you’ll…

March 31, 2020

A Guide to 10 of Britain’s World Heritage Sites

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are the places around the world that the UN has deemed to be of particular significance or value. You should also…

March 30, 2020

5 Political Debates Happening in the UK Today

It’s a tumultuous time in British politics. You should also read… 4 Things to Expect in British Politics Now the Dust Has Settled 8 Things…

March 30, 2020

Causation and Responsibility in Criminal Law: Excuses that Work and Those that Don’t

About the Author Samantha Love read Law at Merton College, Oxford, and is currently following the BCL course.  Perhaps my favourite phrase to get me…

March 28, 2020

Are We in a Tech Bubble? Yes, and it’s Crazier than 1999. When Will it Crash?

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…

March 27, 2020

7 Assumptions to Stop Making Before You Go to University

We all have assumptions and preconceptions ahead of going to university. You should also read… 10 Ways to Make Student Accommodation Feel Cosy 5 Great…

March 27, 2020

18 Great Obscure Books to Match the Famous Classics You Read and Loved

by Ellen Jones Have you ever fallen in love with a book and wondered where you can get your hands on something similar? Tired of…

March 26, 2020

15 Mistakes That Will Ruin your UCAS Application

One of the most nerve-wracking elements of composing your university application is the dreaded personal statement. You should also read… The Ultimate Guide to Choosing…

March 25, 2020

Are you thinking of studying Veterinary Medicine?

Veterinary Medicine – sometimes called Veterinary Science – is the animal-related version of the standard 5- or 6-year medical degree. Only a small number of…

March 23, 2020

9 Famous Moments in British Protest History

We’re living at a time when the rights, wrongs and impact of protesting is once again a key topic of debate. You should also read……

March 23, 2020

10 Interesting Careers and How You Can Work Towards Them

You’re young, you’re not even at university yet and the world is most definitely your oyster. You should also read… 15 Ways to Improve Your…

March 21, 2020

9 Plants and Animals to Look Out For in Oxfordshire

Britain isn’t known for exciting plant and animal life. You might also enjoy… 7 A Guide to 10 of Britain’s World Heritage Sites 9 Great…

March 21, 2020

10 Ways to Support Your Child in their University Applications: Dos and Don’ts

Being the parent of a teenager who’s going through the process of applying to university is hard work. You should also read… 8 Things Your…

March 20, 2020

University Teaching Quality: the Truth Behind the League Tables

Following the recent rise in tuition fees, UK universities have widely adopted charges at the higher end of the tuition fee spectrum. You should also…

March 19, 2020