Author: Lloyd Mangram
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IN JANUARY, when University of Brighton lecturer, Professor Tara Brabazon, banned her students from using Wikipedia and Google – “white bread for the mind” as she put it – …
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If you’ve ever felt a pang of envy at language students heading abroad for a year’s placement, don’t despair: there is a possible cure for this. What you need …
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If you’re one of those people who can do maths – we’re talking standard deviations here, imaginary numbers, formulas that stretch the width of a whiteboard – well, you …
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The legend of King Arthur is widely known and has been the subject of a great many novels, films, plays and poems over the years. Thanks largely to Hollywood, …
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University life can, at times, be shallowly painted as a one-dimensional, carefree time of fun and happiness. It’s true that for most students university is a rewarding and happy …
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Research students are different from undergraduates. They inhabit a parallel world of library shelves and late night laboratories, a world without vacations. And no one, except their tutor and …
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Careers in technology have been less popular with school and college leavers in recent years. This is surprising: employment and career opportunities are excellent; technology now takes in a …
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The shortage of places in university accommodation means that most students have to rent privately at some point in their course. Most students will have to face the trials …
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The fancy dress party was in full swing. The alcohol consumption was as high as the volume on the stereo and the carpets and upholstery looked a little bit …
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Getting your foot in the door of the professional world can be a difficult and intimidating task. Approaching the task in the right way will help you survive your …