So you’re considering studying Maths at university but you’re still not sure about what to include in your personal statement. Conveying your interest in Maths can be challenging without specific examples to back it up and, understandably, as a Year 12 student in this current situation, extra-curricular activities have been hard to come by. So […]
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Insight into Business & Enterprise
For those intrigued by how businesses work to those aspiring to be entrepreneurs, studying Business at university will introduce you to a range of skills and expertise to help you go forward. We asked Dr Martin Rich, Senior Lecturer at City’s Business School (Faculty of Management) for some advice for young people interested in studying […]
Resource Round Up: Looking after Yourself
There’s more stuff than ever out there to do at home and online, but with more and more added every day it’s getting tough to find useful, interesting and helpful resources. That’s where we’re coming in with our top three picks of what we’ve found each week to help you get straight to the useful […]
Resource Round Up – Learning on your Own!
There’s more stuff than ever out there to do online and at home to support learning at home, but with more and more added every day it’s getting tough to find useful, interesting and helpful resources. That’s where we’re coming in with our top three picks of what we’ve found each week to help you […]
Healthcare and Psychology Degrees – Boost Your Personal Statement
Get creative with your career exploration during Lockdown Are you in a catch-22 situation planning to study a healthcare degree but cannot obtain experience? Or are you considering a Psychology degree and looking to evidence an understanding of human behaviour? You can’t control the current situation but here are some ideas you can take control […]
Let’s explore the human mind!
Are you thinking about studying psychology at university? Would you like a career in psychology and wondering how to get there? Or maybe you’re just curious about finding out all the weird and wonderful ways our brain works? If the answer is yes, we’ve got some great resources to give you an insight into psychology […]
International Women in Engineering Day: Top 10 picks for girls interested in this career
Interested in engineering and curious about what to do this term? Here are some activities you can do to build your knowledge: 1.Sign up to Careers with Impact: Meet the Engineers who Shape The World Run in collaboration with the Mayor of London, the Women in Engineering Society and STEM Learning, this free webinar on […]
What’s it like being a female engineer?
There is currently a shortage of engineers in the UK with a particular shortage of women – who make up only around 12% of the engineering workforce. With International Women in Engineering Day taking place on 23rd June, it’s worth researching the different kinds of degree courses on offer, as well as the variety of […]
Budgeting while at university
You have just started university and The Student Loans Company have just deposited a big chunk of money into my account, your first thought is what do I do with this? How long does it have to last? When will I get my next chunk? Your first reaction may be to spend the money on […]
Each One Teach One – An African Proverb
Have you ever heard of the phrase each one teach one? I believe in the African proverb Each One Teach One. This proverb originated during slavery times in America when slaves were denied an education and when one slave learnt how to read or write, it became their duty to teach someone else. Following the […]