Last month, Manchester University became the first institution to announce that all of their lectures for the Autumn term will be delivered online. Five days later, Cambridge University followed suit and announced they would do the same for the duration of the 2020-2021 academic year.

When I first started my university studies, I had to quickly adapt and get used to the new environment, system, and student life. It was a big wake up call for me that I had to get myself together and make a plan.

Deciding which university to apply to is never an easy task, especially not amidst a global pandemic. Whether you are just starting university or are considering a postgraduate degree, university rankings can be a helpful starting point when deciding where to continue with your studies.

I arrived in the UK at 18 years old with a university offer. Eight years later, I passed my PhD viva. I worked throughout my studies and accumulated over 5 years of professional work experience in teaching and research.

As a PhD student, forming an original argument has been an essential part of constructing my research. I still recall my early days of undergraduate study when I realised my secondary education had not quite prepared me for the rigours of university learning.

Mental Health activism has been on the rise around the world, and the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for more conversations and resources towards it.

Because of lockdown, we have probably all been working from home for a while now, efficiently or inefficiently. With remote working becoming the ‘new normal’, and many universities choosing to be online-only for the entire next academic year, staying motivated whilst spending most of your days within the same four walls is a challenge.

Have you ever been in a situation where you start reading a scientific research paper and feel like you are trying to unlock the enigma code? I have. A typical situation would arise: your teacher gives you an essay assignment, you get very excited about the topic and head straight to the library, open the first paper you...

The route to a PhD research degree varies. Some individuals start after an undergraduate or a master’s degree. Conversely, others start after a gap year or after undertaking some work experience. You may now be considering making a PhD research degree part of your future.

Recently, a good friend of mine suggested a book titled How to Win Friends and Influence People. A self-help book which was written by Dale Carnegie in 1936. Over thirty million copies have been sold worldwide, making it one of the best-selling books of all time.

Although, you may think that writing your CV is one of the easier parts of your university application, it is also an extremely important part to get right! In this article I will provide a guide to help you put together a CV for your university application.

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