Everything We Wish We Knew When Applying to University

Everything We Wish We Knew When Applying to University

Applying to university can be a very stressful time, and teenagers are often making decisions that will significantly impact their futures without feeling fully confident in their preparations (OxBright, 2023). We firmly believe in the positive impact of role models...

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The 25 Best Walks In and Around Oxford

The 25 Best Walks In and Around Oxford

Oxford is a city famous for its dreaming spires, with college buildings ranging from the twelfth to the 21st century demonstrating the greatest works of some of England’s most famous architects.  Visitors to the city will also be impressed with the large parks and...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Shakespeare’s Plays

A Beginner’s Guide to Shakespeare’s Plays

William Shakespeare is one of the most famous playwrights in history, and has had an incredible impact on English literature – even the English language itself!  His influence has endured over hundreds of years. Despite writing most of his works in the 16th century,...

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Business & Economics

A Brief History of Business and Business Theory

A Brief History of Business and Business Theory

Business has been a key part of social, political and economic life for centuries.  From early trade systems to contemporary e-commerce websites, business evolution remains closely linked to broader historical shifts. As the world has transformed to accommodate...

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How to Become an Investment Banker

How to Become an Investment Banker

Being an Investment Banker involves managing a client’s money and maximising their profit. When corporations want to raise money they often turn to investment. Investment Bankers work with companies to invest their client’s money in assets (be they shares, bonds,...

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10 Business and Economics Books Every Student Should Read

10 Business and Economics Books Every Student Should Read

Whether you're preparing to study at university next year or you're still exploring your potential interest in the subjects, we've got some Economics and Business book recommendations for you. Below, we've narrowed down our favourite Business and Economics books to...

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Engineering

12 Best UK Universities for Engineering

12 Best UK Universities for Engineering

Engineering is a field that propels the world forward, shaping the way we live, work and interact with technology. Aspiring engineers embark on a journey that demands dedication, problem-solving skills, and a solid foundation of specialised knowledge.  Like all...

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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. Engineers must 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 discuss these ideas...

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10 Reasons to Go to an Engineering Summer School

10 Reasons to Go to an Engineering Summer School

Thanks to new and burgeoning industries like green technology, Engineering graduates have never been more in-demand.  If you’ve got an interest in technology and innovation, and a knack for problem-solving and analytical thinking, then an Engineering summer school is...

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English Language

A Beginner’s Guide to Shakespeare’s Plays

A Beginner’s Guide to Shakespeare’s Plays

William Shakespeare is one of the most famous playwrights in history, and has had an incredible impact on English literature – even the English language itself!  His influence has endured over hundreds of years. Despite writing most of his works in the 16th century,...

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What’s the Difference Between Poetry and Prose?

What’s the Difference Between Poetry and Prose?

Poetry and prose are both forms of written expression, but they differ in structure, style and purpose.  Fundamentally, prose is writing in its organic form, based upon spoken language. It’s a form of expression found in novels, newspapers and essays. Poetry, on the...

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Why Is Shakespeare Still Important?

Why Is Shakespeare Still Important?

William Shakespeare is (arguably) the most recognisable name in English literature. And even if you haven’t heard of him, you’ll know about some of his plays, like Romeo and Juliet or Hamlet. Even beyond that, if you’ve ever seen an actor chatting to a skull, or...

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Law

How to Take Notes in Law School

How to Take Notes in Law School

When studying any subject, you’ll inevitably have to spend a lot of your time taking notes. Law students in particular spend a massive amount of time taking notes because there’s so much to learn and there are so many different sources to learn it from. This is also a...

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Which GCSEs Do You Need to Become a Lawyer?

Which GCSEs Do You Need to Become a Lawyer?

While your GCSE subject choices are by no means the be-all and end-all of your academic career, they can have a surprisingly positive impact on your career path if chosen well. If you’re interested in pursuing a legal career, GCSEs can be an important stepping stone...

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What Is British Parliamentary Style Debate?

What Is British Parliamentary Style Debate?

Regulated debates come in different forms, known as "styles", and each comes with its own set of rules and conventions. British Parliamentary Style debate is one of the more popular forms, based on debates in the British Parliament. It was first adopted by UK...

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Mathematics

Newton And Leibniz: The Fathers Of Calculus

Newton And Leibniz: The Fathers Of Calculus

Calculus is commonly accepted to have been created twice, independently, by two of the seventeenth century’s brightest minds: Sir Isaac Newton of gravitational fame, and the philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Leibniz. The consensus has not always been so...

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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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A Guide To Studying Science At University

A Guide To Studying Science At University

What does it mean to study science at university?   Studying science at university is, in some ways, similar to how you might have studied science at school. You'll learn through a mixture of theory and practice via lectures, tutorials and labs. But there are...

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Medicine

7 Books Every Medical Student Should Read

7 Books Every Medical Student Should Read

Anatomy and physiology textbooks will likely be at your side throughout your medical studies, and you’ll be reading through countless scientific papers, but you might want to read something beforehand that gives you insight into the world of medicine in practice –...

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16 Best Universities for Medicine in the UK

16 Best Universities for Medicine in the UK

Most people agree that Medicine is one of the most respected professions out there, opening doors to a world of opportunities, from research and travelling to business and policy-making. As you begin your journey into Medicine, one of the biggest questions you’ll face...

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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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Politics & International Relations

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 British Parliamentary Style Debate?

What Is British Parliamentary Style Debate?

Regulated debates come in different forms, known as "styles", and each comes with its own set of rules and conventions. British Parliamentary Style debate is one of the more popular forms, based on debates in the British Parliament. It was first adopted by UK...

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7 Reasons to Go to a Debate Summer School

7 Reasons to Go to a Debate Summer School

The Oxford Scholastica Academy offers a variety of subject-specific residential summer courses, with our Debate and Public Speaking summer school being a consistently popular choice. Communication skills – like debating and public speaking – are highly valued in...

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Psychology & Neuroscience

How to Develop a Positive Attitude in High School

How to Develop a Positive Attitude in High School

High school can be a period of immense pressure. Students are expected to stay on track with their academics, take part in social activities, and make important and impactful decisions about their future.  The combination of these pressures can take its toll on...

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15 Best UK Universities to Study Psychology

15 Best UK Universities to Study Psychology

Studying Psychology at university is the perfect opportunity to explore the workings of the human mind and develop an in-depth understanding of human behaviour.  It’s also an important stepping stone to working in certain psychological professions, as a degree in...

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What Are the Benefits of a Psychology Summer School?

What Are the Benefits of a Psychology Summer School?

Psychology summer schools are summer programmes designed to give students the opportunity to explore the subject outside of the school curriculum. Often designed to mimic the experience of studying a Psychology degree, they can be a great way to develop your skills...

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Writing

What’s the Difference Between Poetry and Prose?

What’s the Difference Between Poetry and Prose?

Poetry and prose are both forms of written expression, but they differ in structure, style and purpose.  Fundamentally, prose is writing in its organic form, based upon spoken language. It’s a form of expression found in novels, newspapers and essays. Poetry, on the...

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Why Is Shakespeare Still Important?

Why Is Shakespeare Still Important?

William Shakespeare is (arguably) the most recognisable name in English literature. And even if you haven’t heard of him, you’ll know about some of his plays, like Romeo and Juliet or Hamlet. Even beyond that, if you’ve ever seen an actor chatting to a skull, or...

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A Day in the Life of a PhD Student in English Literature

A Day in the Life of a PhD Student in English Literature

A Day in the Life of a PHD Student  Ellen Brewster is studying for a PhD in English Literature. Having completed her undergraduate degree, she went on to a Master's before returning to her original college for her PhD. Her area of specialism is UK domestic...

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