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The Twin Cities of Oxford, Cambridge and London

The history of twinning towns dates back to the 9th century, but the practice really took off after the Second World War. With deep divisions…

February 16, 2020

The Defamation Act 2013 – a Study in Policy-Making and Legislative Change

About the Author Samantha Love read Law at Merton College, Oxford, and is currently following the BCL course.  The recent changes to the UK law…

February 14, 2020

Look Inside Oxford Royale Academy’s Summer Schools

Wherever you're studying with Oxford Royale Academy, you'll get to go on fantastic excursions and fascinating coach trips.

February 14, 2020

Have Politicians Become Nothing More Than Media Personalities?

About the author Natalie Kulenicz read History at Magdalen College, Oxford.  There is now a central tension, inherent in the practice of modern politics, between…

February 12, 2020

10 Great Reasons to Study in Cambridge

Cambridge is internationally famous as a centre of education, technology, history and culture, and deservedly so. Every summer, we’re delighted to introduce Oxford Royale Academy…

February 12, 2020

Why is University in the UK So Expensive – And Is It Worth the Cost?

With sweeping changes to tuition fees, the cost of going to university has skyrocketed in recent years. You should also read… 25 Tips for Student…

February 11, 2020

Why Does Britain Lack a Working-Class Political Party?

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…

February 10, 2020

Are you thinking of studying Pharmacy?

Pharmacy is the study of medicine, looking at how drugs are created, their chemistry and interactions, and everything else a qualified pharmacist is required to…

February 9, 2020

8 Reasons Why Oxford, Cambridge and London Have the Best Universities in the World

There’s no question that Oxford, Cambridge and London have produced outstanding universities. In the QS World University Rankings, Cambridge sits at number 4 globally, Oxford…

February 9, 2020

7 Interesting Study Tips You May Find Useful

It’s never too late to try out something new, especially when it comes to improving your studies. You should also read… How to Cope with…

February 8, 2020

An Introduction to the American Supreme Court

About the Author Samantha Love read Law at Merton College, Oxford, and is currently following the BCL course. “It is emphatically the province and duty…

February 7, 2020

Are you thinking of studying Nursing?

Nursing is a subject that has changed a great deal in recent years. While once you could become a nurse as a school leaver, now…

February 2, 2020

10 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Child’s School

The choice of secondary school that you make for your child can completely alter the course of their life. You should also read… 8 Ways…

February 2, 2020

10 Oxford Donors and How They Made Their Money

The University of Oxford has a long and rich history of philanthropic donations. You should also read… 4 Oxford Clothing Traditions and Their History 7…

February 1, 2020

Excursions to Blenheim Palace, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath and Portsmouth are confirmed

We are pleased to announce that the following excursions are confirmed for Oxford Royale Academy’s 2014 summer school: Blenheim Palace Seen by many as the…

February 1, 2020

The Treatment of Parodies in UK Copyright Law: a Case for Reform

About the Author Samantha Love read Law at Merton College, Oxford, and is currently following the BCL course. How many Youtube music video parodies have…

January 31, 2020

6 Games and Puzzles to Improve Your English

If you’re learning English – or indeed, any other language – games and puzzles can be a great way to practise and improve. If you…

January 27, 2020

Are you thinking of studying Music?

Between 2007/8 and 2010/11 the number of students applying to study music rose by almost half, to more than 5,000 – considerably higher than the…

January 26, 2020

The 6 Levels of Educational Complexity and How to Use Them

The abstract concepts of educational psychology can be surprisingly useful for students. You might also enjoy… 8 Ways to Check If You’ve Really Understood Your…

January 26, 2020

4 Oxford Clothing Traditions and Their History

You might have noticed that the students of Oxford don’t quite dress like the students of… well, just about anywhere else. You should also read……

January 22, 2020