Year: 2014
Advising students on applying to university abroad: Australia
17th November 2014
After the United States and the United Kingdom, Australia is the third most popular English-speaking destination for international students. With a diverse nature and a friendly community, the Australian lifestyle has a lot to offer for those who are willing to travel across the globe for their studies... Read more >
Advising your students on applying to university abroad: Netherlands
10th November 2014
Less than one hour’s flight from the UK, the Netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe and offers a rich lifestyle based on its cultural diversity and tolerant ethos... Read more >
Why should you encourage your students to study abroad?
20th October 2014
UK education is well-recognized around the globe, so it is no surprise that its universities are strong at attracting foreign students. In 2012-13 there were over 425,000 international students in the UK (making up 18% of the total UK student population), according to the UK Council for International Student Affairs... Read more >
40,000 students - what are the 10 most popular subjects?
24th September 2014
Since Unifrog started last year, more than 40,000 students have used it to find the best 5 courses to put on their UCAS forms. So after all this research, which are the most popular subjects? Here is the Top 10: Psychology Business Management Mechanical Engineering History English Law Mathematics Economics Sport and Exercise Science Chemistry However, there is clearly a bit of a gap between what students consider, and what they actually choose to study... Read more >
A-level results - should the worst happen, how well prepared are your students?
13th August 2014
Many students are now celebrating across the country, but the TES is reporting that according to a recent poll, 54% of A-level students have no idea what they will do, should they fail to get into their top two university choices... Read more >
Good career guidance: a How-To guide from abroad
3rd July 2014
It's well known now that schools in the UK have a statutory duty to provide independent career guidance – this became law in 2012. Schools' duty is to present guidance to their students in an impartial manner, inform them about the range of options available, and provide guidance that takes into account the pupil’s best interests... Read more >
Is 'Vocational' still a dirty word?
22nd June 2014
In her first two blogs on apprenticeships, Eleanor Bernardes, Associate at LKMco, explained what you need to know about apprenticeships and what you should consider when choosing one... Read more >
Choosing an apprenticeship: what should you consider?
16th June 2014
In her first blog on apprenticeships, Eleanor Bernardes, Associate at LKMco, explained what you need to know about apprenticeships. In this new blog, she sets out some of the factors to take into account when considering whether to start an apprenticeship... Read more >
Why you should start thinking about Oxbridge now
8th June 2014
The sun is shining, AS exams have begun, and Oxbridge applications are probably the last thing on your mind. After all, admissions season is months away, so what’s the point of worrying about it in May? Well for one thing, the deadline for Oxbridge applications is October 15th, three months earlier than for other UK universities, and if your students don’t start thinking about it until the Autumn term, you’ll have just a month to oversee everything, making an already busy period pure chaos for you... Read more >
What you need to know about apprenticeships in the UK
4th June 2014
In her next two blogs Eleanor Bernardes, Associate at LKMco explores a much neglected side of education in the UK: apprenticeships. In this blog she introduces apprenticeships and in her next she turns to the tricky question of picking an apprenticeship... Read more >
Career guidance in schools: I’m not a careers teacher - get me out of here!
1st June 2014
A recent IoC survey revealed that 82% of teachers do not feel that they have the appropriate knowledge or skills to provide good careers Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) [an infographic is available here] So, if you’ve recently been given this mammoth task and are feeling similarly unprepared – don’t fret - you’re not alone! In this series of blogs, I will be exploring the current state of IAG in the UK and discussing what it means to you: on the frontline, in your school... Read more >
A view about the French education system
19th May 2014
The French education system is considered by many to be one of the best in the world. However, British people examining it might be surprised by some aspects of its teaching methods, and its curricula... Read more >
Interview with Eugene: why I chose an apprenticeship
11th May 2014
Good afternoon Eugene, could you tell us a bit about yourself? Good afternoon! I used to study IT and business at a college in London and today I am doing an apprenticeship at Sir Plus, an e-commerce website for quality British clothing... Read more >
Advising students on choosing a university course: Business
24th April 2014
Business subjects are amongst the most popular fields of study at university. Why is this? Well, the term ‘business’ can cover a large spectrum of subjects and careers, and generally courses is this area deal with many aspects of modern human societies – so there is something to interest everyone... Read more >
Picking a winner: How to spot organisations & interventions that will be a good fit for your school
21st April 2014
Michael’s Lewis’ Moneyball tells the story of how in 2002 the Oakland Athletics baseball team used their comparatively limited $41 million salary budget to purchase the a squad of players that went on to be competitive with larger market teams such as the New York Yankees who had spent over $125 million in payroll that same season... Read more >
Advising students on choosing a course: Engineering
1st April 2014
Any of your students interested in a degree in Engineering? What should they think about before applying? Engineering graduate Mat Ward explains... If you were to tell someone in Britain that you are an engineer they may assume that you are a car mechanic or that you repair washing machines... Read more >
Advising students on choosing a university course: English
20th March 2014
English graduate Alex Kelly on what you should encourage your students to consider when deciding where to study English. Is the course more ‘literature’ or more ‘language’? ‘English’ is a broad term as far as university courses are concerned... Read more >
Advising students on choosing a university course: Geography
14th March 2014
Geography is a broad subject, and the way it is taught varies greatly between different universities, and according to the choices students make once they are at university... Read more >
Advising students on choosing a university course: Architecture
6th March 2014
What should students consider when choosing where to study Architecture? By Crispin Kelly, architect and former president of the Architectural Association... Read more >
Advising students on choosing a university course: History
27th February 2014
History graduates leave university with a broad range of transferable skills, many of which are highly sought after by employers. Students will develop the ability to: generate and research ideas, organise material in a logical manner, and express ideas in written and oral form... Read more >
Careers advisers, Careers educators, Form Tutors: contribute to the Progression Resources Library!
24th February 2014
Imagine there was one place where you could find downloadable, practical resources focussed on helping you save time and ensuring your students' success... Read more >
Increasing your school's access to Russell Group universities: Top Tips
19th February 2014
Laurie Martin, Programme and Communications Coordinator at rapidly growing charity The Access Project, gives his Top Tips on increasing access to Russell Group universities... Read more >
Advising students on choosing a university course: Maths
15th February 2014
Advising students on choosing a university course: Maths A maths degree can lead to a wide range of careers, and is highly valued by employers who view it as proof of good logic, problem-solving skills and ability to work hard... Read more >
Roll up, roll up - book your Frogshop!
29th January 2014
What is it? Very simple - we send one of our team to your school to run a short workshop on using Unifrog – free of charge and with absolutely no obligation to subscribe... Read more >