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Employer profile: Edwards Vacuum, a leading international vacuum technology manufacturer
31st January 2023
Edwards Vacuum manufactures, designs, and produces vacuum parts which are used in everyday items like mobile phones and cars, but what is it like to work for them? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working for Edwards Vacuum, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Psychometric testing at Unifrog: FAQs
27th January 2023
Psychometric testing is one of the ways Unifrog supports your students to find the best post-school destinations for them. Here are some of the most common questions you’ve asked us about how Unifrog’s psychometric testing works, and how you and your students can benefit... Read more >
De Montfort University: What it's really like
27th January 2023
Want to study in a vibrant city at a university with great travel opportunities? DMU could be for you!.. Read more >
How to meet Provider Access Legislation: a guide for teachers
24th January 2023
In this guide we’ll explain what Provider Access Legislation is, why it’s important, and how Unifrog can help you meet its requirements. .. Read more >
For parents and caregivers: what are apprenticeships?
20th January 2023
Traditionally, vocational routes were looked at as the route for non-academic students, but modern apprenticeships are challenging, well-respected, and sometimes the better choice for getting into a particular industry... Read more >
For parents and caregivers: what is university?
20th January 2023
The number of students going to university over the past few years has massively increased, but you may have come across some false information that affects where your child goes, or even if they go at all! In this guide, we show you what university is and whether or not it’s a good fit for your child... Read more >
How I got in: Nathalie’s degree apprenticeship at Dyson
20th January 2023
Nathalie is a degree apprenticeship graduate currently working at Dyson where she is now an engineer. But how did she go from not being sure what to d.. Read more >
Employer profile: Lloyds Banking Group, one of the UK's largest banks
18th January 2023
Want to know what it's like to work for a financial services provider? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at Lloyds Banking Group, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Trinity College Dublin: What it's really like
13th January 2023
Want to study at one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world… in a cosmopolitan city? Trinity College Dublin could be the place for y.. Read more >
University College Fryslân: What it's really like
12th January 2023
Want to put sustainability at the forefront of your university experience? University College Fryslân could be for you!.. Read more >
Australian National University: What it's really like
11th January 2023
Want to study at Australia’s top university (according to QS World Rankings 2023)? Find out more about the ANU….. Read more >
University of Chichester: What it's really like
11th January 2023
Looking for a smaller university in a historic city? Chichester could be the place for you!.. Read more >
University of Sunderland: What it's really like
6th January 2023
Looking for a university with a campus located between the city and the beach? Sunderland could be your place!.. Read more >
University of Huddersfield: What it's really like
21st December 2022
Interested in receiving high quality teaching whilst studying in one of the most affordable parts of the UK? Huddersfield could be for you! .. Read more >
Employer profile: Schroders, a global investment management company
19th December 2022
Investment management companies help people and business to investment their money in order to try and make more money, but what's it like to work for one? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at Schroders, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Employer profile: NHS, the UK's National Health Service
15th December 2022
NHS services and hospitals help to treat us when we're ill, but what is it like to work for them? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working for the NHS, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Newcastle University: What it's really like
12th December 2022
Want to study at a university in the north east of England, with great connections to Scotland and Northern Ireland? Newcastle could be the place for .. Read more >
Unifrog's integration with the Common App and Parchment: What is it?
5th December 2022
Unifrog's integration with the Common App and Parchment is currently helping over 150 schools around the world. Between September and November 2022, over 2,000 students connected their Common App account with Unifrog, and over 5,000 counselor documents were safely submitted... Read more >
Canterbury Christ Church University: What it's really like
1st December 2022
Want to study in an English city steeped in mediaeval history? Canterbury Christ Church could be the university for you!.. Read more >
How I got in: William's engineering degree apprenticeship
1st December 2022
William is currently working at Rolls-Royce where he is completing an engineering degree apprenticeship. Here’s how he discovered his passion for engineering and pursued a career with the luxury car manufacturer... Read more >
University of Tasmania: What it's really like
1st December 2022
Want to study at an Australian university known for its connections to maritime research? Tasmania could be the place for you!.. Read more >
Unifrog’s PSHE Lesson Pack: FAQs
29th November 2022
Our new whole-school PSHE Lesson Pack makes it easy for you to meet both the Department for Education and the PSHE Association learning objectives for PSHE... Read more >
Employer profile: British Airways, one of the UK's largest airlines
14th November 2022
Airlines help to fly passengers and goods all around the world, but what is it like to work for one? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at British Airways, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
What is Save the Planet Week, and what’s Unifrog doing about its carbon footprint?
7th November 2022
From 7 to 11 November we’re running Save the Planet Week: a set of webinars, a lesson pack, and a student competition, to empower young people to learn what actions they can take themselves about climate change... Read more >
Employer profile: Centrica, A British-based multinational energy company
7th November 2022
Energy companies supply us with things like gas and electricity for cooking, heating, and watching tv, but what's it like to work for one? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at Centrica, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Employer profile: Edmundson Electrical Ltd (EEL), the UK's largest electrical wholesaler
2nd November 2022
Electrical wholesalers supply electrical contractors with products like switches, light fittings, and cables for use when building houses or commercial buildings, but what's it like to work for one? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at Edmundson Electrical Ltd, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Employer profile: CMS, an international law firm
1st November 2022
Corporate law firms advise clients of their rights, responsibilities, and duties under the law. But what's it really like to work for one? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at CMS, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Glion Institute of Higher Education: What it's really like
28th October 2022
Looking to study at a small but highly internationally diverse university, with great business hospitality career prospects? Glion could be for you!.. Read more >
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education: What it's really like
28th October 2022
Want the chance to study business hospitality at three different campuses across the world? Les Roches could be the place for you!.. Read more >
Macquarie University: What it's really like
27th October 2022
Want to study at one of Australia’s most highly ranked universities with great employability prospects? Macquarie University could be the place for yo.. Read more >
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