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Leeds Beckett University: what it's really like
5th May 2021
Want a university that focuses on student satisfaction and your future career prospects, in one of the best student cities in the world? Then Leeds Beckett University might be the perfect place for you... Read more >
Results day and Clearing: advice for teachers
4th May 2021
With over 60,000 students accepting offers through Clearing in 2019/2020, it’s becoming a much more common route into university. We’ve worked with Edinburgh Napier University to go through what you need to know to support your students after they submit their applications and beyond... Read more >
Results day and Clearing: applying to uni for the first time this cycle?
4th May 2021
Opened your results and suddenly decided you want to go to university? That’s ok - you still can! You can use Clearing to apply for university for the first time and achieve all of your HE dreams! We’ve worked with the University of Essex to show you the ropes for first time applications through Clearing... Read more >
Results day and Clearing: are you ready for Clearing?
4th May 2021
You probably won’t know if you need to use Clearing until May or even results day. The best way to tackle this is to prepare for Clearing, Extra, and Adjustment just in case you do need them... Read more >
Results day and Clearing: higher results than expected?
4th May 2021
Knowing your hard work paid off in your exams is one of the best feelings in the world! You did a great job and deserve to celebrate! Did you know that you can actually change your chosen university course to one with higher entry requirements if you want to? We’ve worked with the University of Portsmouth to give you the lowdown on all things Adjustment... Read more >
Results day and Clearing: lower results than expected?
4th May 2021
Results day is a major life event and it can feel like everything that happens for the rest of your life hinges on whatever is written inside that envelope... Read more >
Results day and Clearing: what is Clearing and how does it work?
4th May 2021
Applying for university is exciting and you actually get more than one shot at getting on the course of your dreams! In this guide we’ve worked with the University of Law to take you through Clearing, Extra, and Adjustment to help you find your HE heaven... Read more >
Results day and Clearing: what should you do after you accept a place?
4th May 2021
Congratulations! As frantic as organising your place might have been, the exciting part is still to come: you’re going to university! Your next steps are slightly different to students who didn’t use Clearing or Adjustment - we’ve joined forces with the University of Aberdeen to guide you through what to do next... Read more >
Understanding homelessness in the UK
3rd May 2021
When you think of homelessness, you probably think of the people you see living on the streets. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. For every one person sleeping rough, there are another nine who are homeless and living in homeless hostels or other forms of temporary accommodation... Read more >
The evaluation of the North East of England pilot of the Gatsby Benchmarks
26th April 2021
Over the course of four years, the North East of England pilot of the Gatsby Benchmarks tracked the progress of 16 schools and colleges towards meeting the benchmarks, and the impact this had on students... Read more >
5 ways to practise self-care on a budget
23rd April 2021
Self-care doesn’t have to mean expensive yoga classes or luxury retreats. Genuine self-care should be something you can integrate into your routine without blowing your monthly budget... Read more >
What are some countries doing to prevent climate change?
19th April 2021
According to a 2018 UN report, global CO2 emissions have increased by 50% since 1990. This guide looks at what is being done to combat this on a big scale - from national policies to international agreements... Read more >
What does 'wider reading' mean?
29th March 2021
Some universities request evidence of ‘wider reading’ in Personal Statements without giving much clarity on what they are actually looking for. Use this guide to find out what counts as wider reading, and how to get started... Read more >
Five careers to tackle climate change
19th March 2021
According to a report by Forbes magazine, clean energy employment in America grew by 3.6% in 2018, making up more than 4% of all jobs added nationally in that year... Read more >
Edge Hill University: What it's really like
17th March 2021
Want to become part of a tightly-knit campus community in a quirky town in the North of England? Come learn more about Edge Hill University. .. Read more >
Understanding anti-racism
14th March 2021
American political activist Angela Davis wrote: ‘in a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist’. In the simplest of terms, anti-racism refers to actions which actively oppose racism in any of its forms... Read more >
The University of Law: What it's really like
12th March 2021
Looking for a professional degree that prepares you for the real world? The University of Law may be exactly what you’re looking for. .. Read more >
An anti-racist resource list I
24th February 2021
As American political activist, Angela Davis wrote: "In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist." It’s important that we all educate ourselves on what it means to be actively anti-racist so that we can all play our part in the global fight against racism... Read more >
Location matters: how to decide where in the US to study
14th February 2021
You know you want to study in the USA... but how do you start narrowing down where in that great big country you want to go? This guide breaks things down region by region to work out which areas might be right for you... Read more >
How to decide on a career path: 6 tips
31st January 2021
With hundreds of possible career paths out there, it can be pretty difficult to make a decision on what you want to pursue after you finish school. To help you with this process, we’ve come up with 6 tips for choosing a career that suits you best... Read more >
Becoming a solicitor: the new route to qualification
25th January 2021
The path to becoming a solicitor in England and Wales is a little complicated, though it leads to a rewarding career. This guide breaks the process down and introduces you to the SQE - a set of changes to solicitor qualification that will take place from September 2021... Read more >
Adjusting to change
22nd January 2021
All of us experience big changes at some points in our lives, like going to university, moving away from family and friends, or getting a new job. Sometimes, change can be daunting, and it can be hard to adjust once it’s happened... Read more >
How to get better at being assertive
19th January 2021
Assertiveness can help you confidently express yourself and stand up for your viewpoint, whilst respecting the opinions and feelings of others. Although some people are naturally assertive, many of us have to learn these skills as we navigate our way through life... Read more >
How to stick to a budget
10th January 2021
Budgeting means you make a plan for your spending and take control of your money, rather than letting it trickle away without you realising. Sticking to a budget can be hard, and a budget is no good if you just make it and forget it... Read more >
How to manage your workload
4th January 2021
Working and revising on your own can be tricky, especially if you are juggling multiple things, like homework for several subjects and some personal projects... Read more >
SLU-Madrid: what it's really like
4th January 2021
It's an American university... in Madrid. We investigate some of SLU-Madrid's most important features, what it's like to be a student there, and how to make a successful application... Read more >
Understanding gender: the basics
30th November 2020
The terms 'sex' and 'gender' often become blurred and can be confusing - in this guide we get right down to basics and define what they are... Read more >
Understanding human rights
22nd November 2020
The concept of human rights is something that binds all 7.7 billion of us human beings together, no matter where we’re from or what our background is. Yet it’s an idea that can often be complex and infringed upon... Read more >
Universal basic income
16th November 2020
What if we said you were going to receive no-strings-attached money, every month, for the rest of your life? Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Well it may not be as outlandish as it first sounds... Read more >
Get on the ladder: business and management
3rd November 2020
In 2020, there were a record 6 million businesses registered in the UK, with 99% of them classed as ‘small’ or ‘medium’ sized. The business and management sector is constantly growing so it's an exciting one to join, but you need the right skills and experiences to get your foot in the door... Read more >
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