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Hello, welcome to our blog where you can read a selection of student guides from our extensive Know-how library.
What is the point of Unifrog, how did it start and where is it going?
4th July 2022
To find out, we sit down with co-founders Coralie and Alex… First of all, let’s hear your elevator pitch for Unifrog! Coralie: Unifrog helps young people find and apply for the best opportunities for them after school... Read more >
City, University of London: What it's really like
22nd June 2022
Want to study in the heart of England’s capital city? City, University of London could be the one for you!.. Read more >
Dyscalculia at a UK university: What it's really like
15th June 2022
Isabella is a third year student at the University of Brighton, who has dyscalculia, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. We asked Isabella about her experiences with dyscalculia in particular, and what the university application process and study experience has been like... Read more >
Robert Gordon University: What it's really like
31st May 2022
Want to study in an idyllic location in Scotland? Robert Gordon University (RGU) could be for you….. Read more >
The history of Pride
31st May 2022
Pride is a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ lives, history and culture. This guide reflects on the origins of the movement, and considers how the history of Pride can help shape how we celebrate in the present... Read more >
Excelia: What it's really like
24th May 2022
Looking for a management school with lots of international connections? Excelia could be for you... Read more >
What you can do with a degree in... linguistics
24th May 2022
Linguistics is a fascinating field, and it’s not as niche as you might think. A degree in linguistics prepares you for a huge range of careers... Read more >
University of Salford: What it's really like
20th May 2022
Want to study at a city-based university with impressive facilities? Salford could be for you!.. Read more >
Choosing a sustainable college or university
17th May 2022
Reducing our carbon footprint has become the norm, but what are universities and colleges doing to help? In this guide, SOS-UK show us how they're holding our educational institutions to account in the race to reach carbon zero... Read more >
Employer profile: EY
13th May 2022
What does it mean to work for an accountancy firm - and is it the place for me? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at EY and how you can apply if you’re keen... Read more >
University of Liverpool: What it's really like
13th May 2022
Want to study at one of the world’s top 200 universities, in a thriving student city? Liverpool could be the place for you!.. Read more >
Unifrog is a winner of The Escape 100: the top purposeful organisations to ‘escape’ to in 2022!
11th May 2022
Unifrog is a winner of The Escape 100: the top purposeful organisations to ‘escape’ to in 2022. This well-known campaign spotlights the top organisations to ‘escape’ to from traditional corporate careers, with great planet, people and mission policies... Read more >
Leeds Trinity University: What it's really like
4th May 2022
Interested in studying at a small university with great employability prospects? Leeds Trinity University could be the one for you!.. Read more >
Bangor University: What it's really like
22nd April 2022
If you want to study at a small university in a scenic location, Bangor University could be the one!.. Read more >
Lancaster University: What it's really like
20th April 2022
Looking for a picturesque university with a community feel? Lancaster could be the place for you!.. Read more >
Employer profile: PwC
12th April 2022
What is a professional services firm, and how can I apply? Find out all about PwC and how you can get started on your career with them!.. Read more >
Citizenship Week: Join in with Unifrog's competition!
10th April 2022
We’re running a competition for all students during our ‘Citizenship’ Themed Week 2022. .. Read more >
University of Guelph: What it's really like
5th April 2022
Want to study on a green campus in Canada, with easy access to Toronto? Guelph could be the one for you!.. Read more >
University of Birmingham: What it's really like
24th March 2022
Want to go to a Russell Group university with one of the biggest student bodies in the UK? Birmingham could be the one for you!.. Read more >
University College Roosevelt: What it's really like
23rd March 2022
Looking for a small university with a big international community? University College Roosevelt could be a great fit!.. Read more >
University College Utrecht: What it's really like
21st March 2022
Looking for a small university with great facilities, and the chance to design your own study pathway? University College Utrecht could be for you!.. Read more >
For teachers: Closing the shortlisting gap
20th March 2022
Already, 4% more advantaged students in Year 12 have made opportunity shortlists on Unifrog compared to disadvantaged students. At Unifrog, our mission is to level the playing field when it comes to post-school destinations, so we want to change this... Read more >
The history of International Women's Day
4th March 2022
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March every year, both to recognise the achievements and contributions of women, and to highlight and challenge the continuing imbalance in gender rights across the world... Read more >
Autism at a UK university: a case study
28th February 2022
Lina, a Financial Analyst and an Economics and Accounting graduate from Brunel University, tells us about her experience of going to university as a person with autism... Read more >
Sustainable degrees: Sciences
25th February 2022
A science degree can lead you in a whole host of directions, but what do you choose to study when you’re equally invested in studying a science subject and fueling a sustainable future? To help you narrow down the options, we’re working with Students Organising for Sustainability so you can combine science and sustainability for a better future... Read more >
Unifrog Placements tool: FAQs
16th February 2022
Our new Placements tool is already one of our most popular tools ever. It's designed to make it easy to administer work experience, VWEX, work shadowing, T-level placements, internships - any time when a student has sustained direct contact with an employer... Read more >
University of Lincoln: What it's really like
9th February 2022
If you’re after a modern university in a beautiful, historic location, the University of Lincoln could be the one for you!.. Read more >
Understanding SAD
6th February 2022
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mental illness which affects people at particular times of year or in particular weathers - even if they feel mentally well at other times of year... Read more >
University of Southampton: What it's really like
4th February 2022
Want to study at a Russell Group university with a modern, city-based campus? The University of Southampton might be the place for you! .. Read more >
Understanding veganism
3rd February 2022
More and more people are reducing their carbon footprint by consuming less animal products. This guide will walk you through what veganism is, some key concerns around being plant-based, and some top tips for reducing or stopping your consumption of animal products... Read more >
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