How to actually take notes in a uni lecture
1There is no point attending a uni lecture and not taking notes. After all, most lecturers will only have the basic information on the lecture slides...
How to write an impressive essay introduction
0They say the beginning is the best place to start. An essay introduction is the first thing the reader will see when reading your essay. Depending...
Questions to ask (and not to ask) at a job interview
0“That’s the end of our questions, do you have anything you would like to ask us?” At the end of a job interview you will be...
Reducing your plagiarism percentage: How to ensure your coursework is free from plagiarism
3When you submit a piece of coursework, it will be checked to ensure you have not plagiarised (copied directly from someone else’s work). Your paper will...
How to choose your university
0Waiting to receive your university offers from UCAS is a very stressful time. If you haven’t already you can read our articles about the different UCAS decisions...
Why it may not be a good idea to skip uni lectures
1All students will understand the temptation to skip (or to use a Scottish word ‘patch’) a uni lecture. Perhaps you have an essay due the next...
Scottish Parliament Elections 2021: Guide For Students
0This article will discuss the election and voting process in general and not individual political parties. The Scottish Parliament election will be held on 6th May...
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...
What is National Insurance?
0In the UK, you need to pay National Insurance contributions in order to qualify for certain state benefits. Once you are eligible to pay National Insurance...
Guide to Apprenticeships
0What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is when you are employed at a place of work whilst also studying towards an industry recognised qualification. There are...