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Best degrees to fight climate change

by Anita Naik

According to the World Economic Forum, job vacancies in the eco sector are rising, but professionals with green skills are in short supply.

Job postings for 'green' jobs are also growing nearly twice as fast as the number of workers with the skills to fill them. According to key findings of LinkedI...

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How to excel at university

by Anita Naik

Starting university is a tough call for many students. Not only are the expectations and processes at university different from school, but there's often a change in how lectures are given, more independent study, and the added stress of life admin, new friends, and social life.

Whether you're stru...

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Balancing Screen Time and Study Time: Tips for Parents

by Anita Naik

One of the curses of modern parenting life is the continuing battle of screen time. Not only how often your children are on their screens but also how extended use has been shown to affect concentration, sleep patterns, and schoolwork.

With children getting smartphones at an increasingly young age ...

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Managing school anxiety this academic year

by Anita Naik

With back-to-school comes a range of academic and social pressures. A 2024 survey has revealed that 28% of 12-18-year-olds in the UK have avoided school in the past year due to anxiety. Half reported avoiding school and lessons because they could not cope, and 13% skipped school to avoid feeling anx...

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Is the Extended Project Qualification worth doing?

by Anita Naik

As you enter Year 12, you have the chance to take an Extended Project Qualification, also known as the EPQ. This is a Level 3 qualification that some students in England and Wales take alongside their A-Levels to add to their UCAS points and develop skills that will help them at university.

A top g...

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