Munich University 'Abandons' German Language As Masters Courses To Be Taught...
One of Germany's top universities has been criticised for "abandoning" the country's language as plans were unveiled to teach all of its masters' courses in English. Munich Technical University (TUM)...
View ArticleDo You Live For Wednesdays And Drink Too Much Coffee? 10 Things That Make You...
Whether you go to university in Aberdeen, Exeter, Edinburgh or London, every university is unique. We're not talking about its individuality in terms of the degree courses each offers or its position...
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The Life Of A Post-Grad: What Next?
That time of year has come around again when our Facebook pages and Twitter feeds are full of happy students, graduating in their gleaming gowns and mortar board. The past three or four years have been...
View ArticleStudent Wears Silly Shoes, Inevitably Trips Up And Faceplants At Graduation
If you're going to wear ridiculously high platform shoes, then you probably are setting yourself up for a fall. Which is why you most definitely should not wear such shoes on that all-important,...
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Fears Grow For Missing Nottingham University Student Tom Nixon: Have You Seen...
Fears are growing for the safety of a 20-year-old university student who went missing almost a week ago and who hasn't been heard from since. Tom Nixon, a law student at Nottingham University, was last...
View ArticleMeet The Great British Bake Off's Youngest Contestant EVER: Schoolgirl Martha...
Martha Collison will very soon become a household name after being named the youngest ever contestant to take part in the hit TV series the Great British Bake Off. The 17-year-old schoolgirl from...
View ArticleBelgium Students Unveil Drone That Could Save Lives
Three students from the University of Leuven, in Belgium, have designed this unmanned aircraft, originally as part of their thesis. Its design and flying range give this drone advantage over similar...
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Women's Rugby World Cup 2014: A Realistic Chance for English Sporting Glory
England Women have flown out to France to compete in the Women's Rugby World Cup starting this Friday 1 August. England kick off their campaign against Samoa that evening at Marcoussis. England have...
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How to Undermine Your Gender in One Easy Step
Oh dear, it really does seem like us girls aren't sticking together these days doesn't it? We've had #YesAllWomen - which in fairness was a wonderful thing in itself, and only marginally ruined by the...
View ArticleOak Creek Massacre, Two Years On
On Sunday 5th August 2012, a white supremacist shot and killed six people attending religious services at the suburban Wisconsin Sikh Gurdwara. The shooter who was identified as Wade Michael Page, also...
View ArticleEmployers Want Social Skills Over Academia, Survey Reveals
Employers want "soft" social skills over academic prowess, preferring the enthusiastic, confident average Joe to the quiet, geeky, first-class honours candidate. A desirable candidate at the...
View ArticleLife-Time Ban For Teacher Jason McDermott Who Punched And Pulled Hair Of...
A teacher from a secondary school in Solihull, Birmingham has been given a life-time ban from teaching after punching, jabbing and pulling the hair of students. Jason McDermott, 45, was found guilty of...
View ArticleMissing Nottingham Student, Tom Nixon Found Safe and Well After Missing For...
Nottingham student Tom Nixon who went missing on Thursday 24 July has been found safe and well in Manchester, following a nationwide hunt for him. The 20-year-old law student was last seen in his home...
View ArticleBrits 'Bad' at Languages: A Belief Worth Challenging
We are constantly being told Britons are 'bad' at languages. Recent reports, which have used the terms of 'crisis' and 'language skills deficit' to describe the state of languages in the UK, have been...
View ArticleMindful Moments Make a Difference to Your Life - Personally and Professionally.
Mindful moments do not have to be a formal practice. You do not need to rest in a lotus position, sitting at a shrine, wearing nothing but orange to experience a mindful moment. Mindful moments can...
View ArticleWhat to Do on A-Level Results Day
Approaching results day can be a daunting experience for many students. Sometimes the anxiety and stress of the situation can often effect how you react and respond on the day itself. This article will...
View ArticleRape Is Not Just About Sex
Rape is not just about a man or a woman being forced into a situation they did not intend to join. Rape is the attempt to rip control and security from someone through a sexual act. Rape is someone...
View ArticleStudent Finance 101
The mere mention of 'student finance' amongst my friends usually results in about a 75-15% split between gnashing of teeth and head-hanging or a carefree, Quixotic rallying cry of 'it's an adventure,...
View ArticleHow Does Social Media Fit With Education?
Society's love affair with social media has exploded in recent years. I have read reports suggesting that a staggering 72% of global internet users are now active on one or more of the myriad of...
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WIN A Pentax Q10 Camera Kit Worth £264
Looking to improve your photography skills or take professional-quality snaps with ease? Enter our competition to win a Pentax Q10 camera kit, courtesy of Viking, and you’ll have everything you need to...
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