10 Psychology Books Everyone Should Read

10 Psychology Books Everyone Should Read

Psychology is a wide-reaching field, covering everything from social attachments to disorders of the brain and nervous system (neurology). We've put together a list of ten Psychology books that we think every student should read, whether you're set on studying the...

10 Psychology Books Everyone Should Read

Psychology is a wide-reaching field, covering everything from social attachments to disorders of the brain and nervous system (neurology). We've put together a list of ten Psychology books that we think every student should read, whether...

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Reasons You Should Be a Scientific Researcher

Reasons You Should Be a Scientific Researcher

There is a teapot flying around the moon, too small to be seen by any modern telescope. Much closer to us, there are birds flying through the sky. One of these claims is, of course, nonsense. Last time we checked, there was no crockery orbiting anything in space. Even...

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How to Become a Lawyer

How to Become a Lawyer

Ever seen Suits? Of course you have. Suits, Law and Order, even Legally Blonde: the world of law has been all over our screens for many years. Although no-doubt over-dramatised and a little bit glamourised for the purpose of entertainment, being a lawyer can be just...

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Skills Teens Learn at International Summer School

Skills Teens Learn at International Summer School

Deciding which activities will most positively impact your child’s summer can be difficult. With so many options for productive summer activities, how can you choose just one? We want to help you work out whether an Oxford summer course would be the right fit for your...

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Business & Economics

How to Become an Entrepreneur

How to Become an Entrepreneur

The world of work is changing. As technology and globalisation rapidly develop and jobs that once could have easily employed someone for a lifetime begin to disappear, we are going to need to find other ways to earn a living. This is why it's widely believed that over...

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What is Market Failure?

What is Market Failure?

When trying to run any sort of business, it’s important to understand the ways in which things could go wrong, so that you can plan to maximise your chances of success. Market failures are a major risk any company faces. So it’s important to understand them before you...

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Benefits of Attending Academic Conferences

Benefits of Attending Academic Conferences

Making choices can be extremely tricky. Everything from picking your morning Starbucks order to deciding the subject(s) you want to study at university can cause stress and uncertainty. This is shown very clearly by the fact less than half of recent graduates believe...

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Engineering

Reasons You Should Be a Scientific Researcher

Reasons You Should Be a Scientific Researcher

There is a teapot flying around the moon, too small to be seen by any modern telescope. Much closer to us, there are birds flying through the sky. One of these claims is, of course, nonsense. Last time we checked, there was no crockery orbiting anything in space. Even...

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8 Books Every Engineering Student Should Read

8 Books Every Engineering Student Should Read

Studying engineering is an exciting but challenging venture. It is essential that engineers keep a broad and open mind, coupling this with rigour and analytical skills. Reading around your subject is a great way to encounter new ways of thinking, and to prepare to...

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Best Engineering Summer Project Ideas for Kids & Students

Best Engineering Summer Project Ideas for Kids & Students

School’s out, and summer has given you plenty of time to yourself. What better way to spend it than trying your hand at a cool engineering project? If you're wondering how to become an engineer, or why study engineering, participating in summer engineering projects...

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Law

How to Become a Lawyer

How to Become a Lawyer

Ever seen Suits? Of course you have. Suits, Law and Order, even Legally Blonde: the world of law has been all over our screens for many years. Although no-doubt over-dramatised and a little bit glamourised for the purpose of entertainment, being a lawyer can be just...

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12 Best Universities for Law in the UK

12 Best Universities for Law in the UK

Law is an incredibly popular subject for students to study at university, and the UK is home to some of the best law schools in the world!  It’s no surprise that many students hope to study Law given the range of modules on offer and the numerous career opportunities...

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Why Study Law?

Why Study Law?

The most important question you’ll have to ask yourself before beginning to study any subject is ‘why do I want to do this?’ This question is particularly pertinent if you're considering Law, a challenging but rewarding path that will inevitably lead you to consider...

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Medicine

Reasons You Should Be a Scientific Researcher

Reasons You Should Be a Scientific Researcher

There is a teapot flying around the moon, too small to be seen by any modern telescope. Much closer to us, there are birds flying through the sky. One of these claims is, of course, nonsense. Last time we checked, there was no crockery orbiting anything in space. Even...

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Why Study Medicine?

Why Study Medicine?

What is Medicine? Medicine is a field dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and conditions that affect individuals and communities. It encompasses a range of health care practices evolved to restore and maintain health. The History of...

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How to Become a Doctor in the UK

How to Become a Doctor in the UK

Pursuing a career as a doctor requires a lot of work, effort and commitment, but medicine is arguably one of the most satisfying and rewarding careers out there.  Studying Medicine in the United Kingdom is a particularly special experience. Home to some of the most...

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Politics & International Relations

What Was The League of Nations?

What Was The League of Nations?

What is the League of Nations? The League of Nations was the first global institution to be established in the modern world. Set up in 1920, it heralded a new era of international relations. Significantly, it vocally denounced war as a means of achieving a state’s...

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10 Books Every Politics Student Should Read

10 Books Every Politics Student Should Read

Every year, dozens of Politics books flood onto the market, but only a select few stand the test of time. This list of the ten books every Politics student should read span from 375 BC to 2012 AD, covering everything from political treatises and ethical reflections to...

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What is the UN (United Nations)?

What is the UN (United Nations)?

The UN, or United Nations, is an international, intergovernmental institution set up in 1945. This was after World War II caused the collapse of its predecessor, the League of Nations. Currently, the UN represents 193 of the world’s 196 sovereign states.Why was the UN...

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Psychology & Neuroscience

10 Psychology Books Everyone Should Read

10 Psychology Books Everyone Should Read

Psychology is a wide-reaching field, covering everything from social attachments to disorders of the brain and nervous system (neurology). We've put together a list of ten Psychology books that we think every student should read, whether you're set on studying the...

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Reasons You Should Be a Scientific Researcher

Reasons You Should Be a Scientific Researcher

There is a teapot flying around the moon, too small to be seen by any modern telescope. Much closer to us, there are birds flying through the sky. One of these claims is, of course, nonsense. Last time we checked, there was no crockery orbiting anything in space. Even...

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5 Benefits of Online Learning for Students

5 Benefits of Online Learning for Students

Since the start of the pandemic, schools, universities, and workplaces have increasingly moved online, learning to adapt to new ways of working and teaching. The loss of face-to-face interaction has brought some challenges and hurdles, but there is also much to be...

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Writing

How To Write For A Living: 17 Writing Jobs to Make Money

How To Write For A Living: 17 Writing Jobs to Make Money

If you've ever considered a career involving writing, you’ve probably thought about popular writing jobs like becoming a journalist or a novelist. Those are both very well-known ways to write for a living, but how do you get started as a professional writer? And what...

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Benefits of School Newspapers for Students

Benefits of School Newspapers for Students

Whether you’re a keen student journalist yourself, or just looking to learn more about student culture at the universities you’re planning to apply to, student newspapers are the place to go. We break down the benefits you’ll get if you become a student journalist at...

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