University external examiner: Who are they and what do they do?
0As a student you may hear your lecturer refer to ‘the external examiner’ and you may be wondering who they are exactly and what their role...
University and College
UCAS Decisions
1Once you have submitted your UCAS application, the next step is to wait for the universities to make their decision. Once a decision about one of...
Interview With A Law Student
0Lyndsay is a 2nd-year law student in Glasgow. Why did you decide to study law? From a young age, I was interested in the Scottish legal...
How do Universities and Colleges reach decisions about your UCAS application?
1If you’ve just submitted your UCAS applications you may be wondering how your chosen university/college actually makes its decisions. Every university and college is different however most...
Online Learning: Tips and Etiquette
0Communicating with fellow students and your teachers in a virtual setting is very different from meeting in a normal classroom setting. With most schools, universities and...
How to buy cheaper university/college textbooks
2A university/college student on average spends between £120-£200 per year on textbooks. After all, textbooks are important when it comes to writing essays and studying for...
Uses for your old study notes
0If you are a student you will likely have a collection of study notes that you have created throughout your time at university/college. Instead of throwing...
Need a higher survey response rate?: How to get people to fill out your survey
0Students often use surveys as part of their research for their coursework. However, all students will know that it isn’t easy to get people to fill...
Personal Statement Dos and Don’ts
1Your personal statement is one of the most important parts of your UCAS application. This is your chance to explain why you should be given a...
Time management skills for pupils and students
0Why is time management important? Having good time management is an important skill to have. Not only will you be able to avoid rushing around between...