Scottish University Employs Dogs To Help Interview Students For Places
A university in Scotland has come up with a novel way of vetting potential students - by bringing in dogs to help out with the interview process. The canine will sit in with veterinary students at...
View Article'Sexual Consent' Classes For Cambridge University Freshers?
Cambridge University freshers could be given "sexual consent" classes following shocking research which revealed nearly a third of students at the institution had been sexually assaulted. The...
View ArticleStudents Go To Extreme Lengths To Avoid Final Exams
Two female students from the University of Georgia posted an advert on Craigslist for a hitman to run them over so they can get out of their final exams. They posted on the classifieds site: "I am...
View ArticleA Tale of Three Women: The Fight for Gender Equality in Uganda
From the Rift Valley and Savannah to the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda is arguably one of the most diverse places on earth. However, it is not uncommon to find a woman kneeling for a man in...
View ArticleCoaching for Trust and Engagement
A letter published earlier this week in the Guardian got under my skin a bit. Signed by over 80 respected educationists from around the globe, it was highly critical of the OECD's Programme for...
View ArticleGet Spotted on Your Personality!
Your CV, your career, your dream job. All of these are nothing if you are not free to express yourself. Thanks to my friend Jerome Drago, a French blogger helping out job seekers to find their own way,...
View ArticleWhich University Has Been Crowned The Best In The UK By The Complete...
Cambridge University has pipped its historical rival Oxford to the post for the crown of best university in the UK for the fourth year running in a new league table of universities. The prestigious...
View ArticleRussell Brand Tells Students: Don't Take A-Level Exams Seriously
Russell Brand has angered parents and students alike after urging pupils not to take A-level exams seriously, saying "it's all rhubarb". The comedian tweeted the controversial message, which prompted a...
View ArticleA Malaysian Neo-Nazism?
Malaysia has found itself embroiled in yet another religious controversy. For a country that prides itself on moderation, tolerance and multiculturalism, it is surely bizarre that it appears to be...
View ArticleUnwanted Male Attention: Flattering, or a Feminist Issue?
It was nearly 8pm and I was at the market hoping to pick up something delicious for my dinner. I stopped by the African stall and was contemplating getting a portion of their tasty curry while talking...
View ArticleWhat Terrorists Can Teach Us About Education
There is something upon with Boko Haram and I agree. Boko Haram, the terrorist group which kidnapped hundreds of girls in Nigeria, and I are in complete agreement that education works. Of course we...
View ArticleLGBT going out guide in London - May
Your definitive LGBT going out guide for London in May. So what is going on in May? Here I've compiled a comprehensive list of the best LGBT events in May (most are LBQ). Enjoy and hope to see you...
View ArticleBeing in the EU Means More Opportunities for Young Brits
Last week the European Union increased its commitment to providing learning and development opportunities for young people right here in Britain, through the launch of the revamped Erasmus+ programme....
View ArticleThe Ghost of Oswald Mosley
On the streets and in people's minds, in modern Britain, a ghost is rising, one we haven't seen stirring with such menace for nigh on eighty years. The ghost of Oswald Mosley is walking amongst us in...
View ArticleTechnology: The New Addiction?
Technology has transformed our lives. Social media has revolutionised how we communicate. News travels faster than ever before. Shopping online is at record levels. And of course, the recent launch of...
View ArticleUS Teacher Ellen Niemiec Accused Of Having Sex With THREE Students At House...
A married teacher in the US has been accused of having sex with THREE students at a house party, as well as on the school's grounds. Mother-of-three Ellen Niemiec is charged with sleeping with the...
View ArticleMental Health Awareness Week: Students More Likely To Experience Anxiety Than...
Students and unemployed individuals are more susceptible to experiencing anxiety all or most of the time than the rest of the UK population, with a third coping by hiding themselves away, according to...
View ArticleFive Ways To Deal With Depression During Exams
As students, we face more and more pressure in all aspects of society. For example, nowadays a degree is no longer as valuable as it was 20 years ago. The most important aspect of your CV is to...
View ArticleHomophobia Rife In Universities As More Than 20% Of LGBT Students Harassed...
Homophobia is rife at university, with one in five LGB+ students being harassed and bullied on campus, shocking research has revealed. Only one in five trans students felt completely safe on campus,...
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Satanic 'Black Mass' At Harvard University Cancelled After Outcry
A satanic "black mass" due to be held at the prestigious Harvard University has been forced to cancel after a widespread public outcry. The Harvard Extensions Cultural Studies Club were forced to find...
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