Pomodoro Technique: Become a productivity superhero

EU academics fleeing the UK in a ‘Brexodus’

Essay writing skills: how to build your vocabulary

As adults we get lazy about learning new words, but when you’re essay writing on a regular basis you need to be able to express yourself clearly and accurately. Here are some top tips to grow your vocabulary.

Language acquisition isn’t going to happen by accident. Most adults learn 25 to 50 new words in a year – if that. You have to decide that you’re going to find and learn some new words every day.

Thomas Hobbes’ birthday

Today marks the day that renowned philosopher Thomas Hobbes was born, 429 years ago in 1588. We’re celebrating the life of this influential man with an infographic charting some of his most notable – and some lesser known – achievements.