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Advice for sixth formers
24 May 2018
How to revise like a University Challenge winner
University Challenge’s 2018 champions share their study tips
17 May 2018
Struggling with revision? Here's how to prepare for exams more efficiently
From excessive highlighting to cramming, it’s easy to get into bad revision habits. Here, experts point a better way forward
4 December 2017
What do universities look for in a personal statement?
Admissions tutors advise on the dos and don’ts of writing the Ucas statement
8 November 2017
The dos and don'ts of writing a personal statement for languages
Tips for convincing university admission tutors you deserve a place on their course
18 September 2017
Nudge, nudge: mind tricks to stretch your student budget
Simple changes to your behaviour can help you spend smarter at university
31 August 2017
Small-town campus vs the urban university – what's right for you?
What’s it like to leave your comfort zone for university? Students
Beya Kabelu
and
Emefa Setranah
share their experiences
16 August 2017
How to manage your money at university
Before pitching up at university, ensure you’ve applied for student funding and, when there, make rent your top priority
20 March 2017
Is studying law boring? And other student FAQs
From the workload to work prospects, current students and tutors answer the questions law applicants really care about
9 February 2017
Why I taught myself to code – and why you should too
Our computer education is lagging far behind society’s needs. I took matters into my own hands by teaching myself to code
1 February 2017
Applying to university? It's time to narrow your choices down to two
Getting in your Ucas application was half the battle – now you have to sort through your offers and pick the two that suit you best
6 October 2016
'People are always too cold': How to survive a Cambridge interview
As the deadline for Oxbridge applications looms, Sam Lucy, director of admissions at Cambridge, shares her advice for students
6 May 2016
Five ways students can boost their confidence at uni
From creating the social life that’s right for you, to sharing your problems with professionals and peers – here’s how to stay on top of things at university
3 May 2016
Meet the next generation of women engineers
The UK has the lowest percentage of female engineers of all countries in Europe. What’s stopping women getting into the sector?
29 April 2016
'I must have my teddy': what do students need to feel at home?
The idea of home can be complicated when you move away from where you grew up. Students tell us how they settled into their student halls
7 April 2016
How to stay positive and manage anxiety during exam season
Many people get stressed before exams, but there are ways to increase your confidence and minimise your nerves
14 March 2016
Set up a society at school - you'll learn about leadership
You may face apathy from other students or objections from teachers, as I did. But as you overcome the hurdles, you develop crucial skills
4 March 2016
Modern apprenticeships have grown up
Apprenticeships have a bit of an image problem – but they are a valid alternative to university and cover everything from law to web development
2 March 2016
Wish you were more confident at uni? Six myths are stopping you
You don’t have to be a party-loving Instagram star. Facing up to life’s challenges will give you the self-esteem you need to succeed
10 February 2016
I wish I weren't the only girl in my computer science class
I’m determined to do well in a traditionally male area, and I think more girls should consider doing Stem subjects
8 February 2016
'Now is the time to step up': students urge others to register and vote
Following news that changes to the electoral register will disenfranchise thousands of students, young people urge their peers to fight back
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