AI tools in writing: A blessing for students or a blind spot?
AI writing tools are changing how students write, learn, interact, and understand their relationship with knowledge. While they improve accessibility and reduce writing anxiety, overreliance can lead to misinformation, plagiarism, loss of academic voice, and diminished critical thinking. Educators must promote responsible AI use and teach critical AI literacy to uphold integrity and enhance learning.
The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2024-2025: Insights
The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2024-2025, published by High Fliers Publications in September 2024, serves as the UK’s most authoritative guide for navigating the best graduate opportunities during the 2024 and 2025 period, offering comprehensive insights into the country’s most sought-after employers, current market trends and proven application strategies.
UK study visa fees rise and ETA application guide
The Home Office has recently announced an increase in immigration and nationality fees, effective from 9 April 2025. This change affects international students and visitors coming to the UK for long-term and short-term studies, as well as those seeking to stay in the UK after graduation. In addition, the UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme will extend to European travellers starting from 2 April 2025. This blog outlines the new study visa fees and the ETA application process.
How do you set meaningful goals and actually achieve them?
Setting goals is not difficult; creating ones that drive real impact is the real challenge. Many people, regardless of what life stage they are in, are struggling to identify what truly matters to them. In contrast, others may have a clear vision, but they often find themselves stuck in a cycle of postponement, resulting in little achievement year after year. This article delves into a backward approach to setting meaningful goals and four deep work strategies to make your aspirations a reality.
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 released
The 2025 THE World University Rankings, which examined over 2000 institutions across 115 countries and territories, were announced on 9 October 2024. The UK boasts three universities in the top ten and 12 in the top 100. Oxford ranks first globally, followed by Cambridge in fifth and Imperial College London in ninth.
Common mistakes in IELTS preventing you from getting a high band score
Recognising and addressing these common mistakes through reflection and corrective measures is pivotal for enhancing overall performance and achieving desired band scores. This article is a must-read if your aim is a band score of 7 or higher. It delves into 12 common mistakes and essential tips for success in the IELTS Academic and General Training tests, covering the Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking sections.
The universities attended and subjects studied by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new Cabinet
On 5 July 2024, the Labour Party led by Keir Starmer won a majority in the 2024 General Election, making him the new UK Prime Minister. Our investigation into the higher education backgrounds of Starmer and his new Cabinet members reveals that attending Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, achieving high academic qualifications, and studying non-science subjects can significantly contribute to their political success and leadership.
Top UK universities preferred by leading employers for graduate recruitment in 2024
According to the Graduate Market in 2024 report, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Leeds, Bristol, Warwick, UCL, Southampton, Durham, and Exeter are among the most sought-after UK institutions by major national and multinational graduate employers such as PwC, Civil Service, NHS, Deloitte, Google, EY, BBC, KPMG, Aldi, and Barclays.
Changes to UK Student visa applications in 2024
This news article outlines the latest changes to UK Student visa applications in 2024: 1) increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge from 6 February; 2) only students pursuing a postgraduate research degree can bring their dependants from 1 January; 3) there is no change to the Graduate visa.
London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Glasgow are among the world’s top 50 best cities in 2024, ranked by Time Out
Time Out compiled its most recent round-up of the best cities in the world regarding food, drink, art galleries, museums, live music, theatre, nightlife, green space, architecture, the happiness of locals, and community vibes. Four UK cities made the top 50 this year: London (4), Liverpool (7), Manchester (15), and Glasgow (30).
IELTS General Training: Everything you need to know
This article covers everything you need to know about IELTS General Training: What is this test, and who should take it? Explore each section’s test format, question types, test band scores and assessment, online test registration and fees, and the IELTS One Skill Retake option. This article intends to be your complete guide to IELTS General Training, providing a comprehensive overview of the test.
The benefits of attending a lower-ranked university
While higher-ranked universities are frequently in the spotlight, this article explores three convincing reasons why opting for a lower-ranked university can be advantageous: 1) lower tuition fees and more financial aid initiatives; 2) higher-quality teaching and personalised support; 3) increased possibilities of achieving high grades.
QS Best Student Cities 2024 released
16 UK cities have been named QS Best Student Cities 2024: London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Bristol, Coventry, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Belfast, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Brighton, and Leicester. Most of the cities are in England, followed by Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Why can studying at a prestigious university be advantageous?
While some people do not consider university ranking that important, others believe that it is the most critical factor when selecting a university to study at. This article examines three compelling reasons for attending a prestigious university: 1) increased eligibility for immigration programmes; 2) increased odds of winning scholarships; and 3) enhanced job prospects.
QS World University Rankings 2024 released
The QS World University Ranking 2024, one of the most recognised and respected rankings of global universities, were unveiled in June 2023. The UK claims four out of the top ten positions. They are the University of Cambridge (2nd), the University of Oxford (3rd), Imperial College London(6th), and University College London (9th).
The 12 Week Year: Book summary and favourite quotes
The book aims to help us maximise our capacity in each skill while focusing on only one at a time for a 12-week period. Its purpose is to teach people “how-to” or “process” for carrying out plans, driving results, and reaching their full potential.
UK to cancel dependant visa for international postgraduate taught students in January 2024
International postgraduate taught students coming to the UK to study in the autumn of 2023, as well as those on research programmes such as PhD and postgraduate research courses, can still bring their immediate family members with them to the United Kingdom.
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