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The rise of artificial intelligence in education and tuition

by Anita Naik

Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm, so our latest tutor survey looks to understand its impact on tutoring and the benefits it's bringing to students and education.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that deals with intelligent language systems that can re...

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Finishing touches for your Oxbridge application form

by Anita Lee

So, hopefully you've decided you're going to give Oxbridge a go and you're working away on your personal statement (if not, hint: start drafting!). There are loads of resources out there on what makes a good personal statement, including this video created for UCAS by someone who reads them all day ...

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What do students need to know about ChatGPT?

by Anita Naik

ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence that provides quick answers to the user's questions. Well-documented articles show it being used to write student essays to a high standard, leaving teachers worried about how it will transform education.

Mike Sharples, Emeritus Professor of Educational...

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Coping with anxiety at university

by Anita Naik
Anxiety and stress are on the rise in the student population. If you're finding it hard to cope with student life and your studies, here's what you need to know about dealing at university.

A poll of almost 38,000 UK students suggests rates of stress are on the rise in universities, with high lev...

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Get ready for blended learning for the 2020/21 academic year

by Anita Naik

How universities will operate from for the 2020/21 academic year, is still an issue thanks to COVID-19. With Cambridge University announcing lectures will stay online for the whole year, and King's College, Edinburgh, Imperial and Manchester now saying lectures will be online for at least the first ...

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