university

  • Will Tuition Fees Drive UK Students Abroad?
    19th December 2011

    Will soaring tuition fees drive the best and brightest UK pupils abroad for university? Top academis fear that UK universities might lose not only their best pupils but also their most talented researchers to positions abroad.

  • UK Students Turn to Prostitution
    16th December 2011

    Disturbing new claims suggest that increasing numbers of students are turning to prostitution and lap dancing to fund their education, as university tuition fees soar to £9000.

  • Top Universities Ranked by Profession
    15th November 2011

    A new league table reveals the best UK universities for studying vocational subjects that lead to particular professions. The resulting rankings hold several surprises, considerably shaking up the ‘usual list’ of top UK universities.

  • Real Oxbridge Interview Questions Answered: History
    11th November 2011

    This week our Real Oxbridge Interview Questions blog turns to history, one of the most popularly studied subjects at university. The genuine interview question from Oxford University reveals some surprising truths about what the interviewer is really looking for…

  • Real Oxbridge Interview Questions Answered: Engineering
    04th November 2011

    Ever wanted to know how to approach a question in an Oxbridge interview? Nervous about the ‘scary’ Oxbridge interview process? Wish you could see some examples of actual past Oxbridge interview questions? You’ve come to the right place! This week: Engineering.

  • UCAS ‘Favours Rich Kids’
    01st November 2011

    UCAS, the university applications body, has published the results of a report into the whole university applications process, which suggests that the current system may allow unfair advantages to pupils from private schools and privileged backgrounds. It has recommended a comprehensive overhaul of the system, including a move for university places to be allocated after A-level grades have been awarded.

  • Real Oxbridge Interview Questions Answered: Law
    28th October 2011

    Law can be one of the most intimidating subjects to prepare for at interview, as many candidates worry about not knowing enough technical detail. This genuine Oxford Interview question shows that technique is actually much more important than prior knowledge.

  • Oxbridge Interview Questions: Biological Sciences
    23rd October 2011

    More great admissions tips this week as we tackle another real Oxbridge interview question and consider some of the many ways in which it might be successfully answered. This week’s subject is Biological Sciences.