Advice

Nine Memes Of Ryan Gosling Telling You To Study

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 16.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education

Nine memes of Ryan Gosling telling you to revise for your GCSEs, A-levels, finals, whatever. Because we can never ever get enough of looking at his...

Exam Studying Memes Are Key To Revision, Said No-One, Ever

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 17.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education

Right, so we all know A-levels, AS-levels, GCSEs, uni finals etc etc etc are upon us, and we're sure everyone's busy revising (ahem). And, the love...

Five Things I Wish I'd Done Before I Left Uni

Abbie Baisden | Posted 03.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Abbie Baisden

We are in the final few weeks of the University term and for many this will mean one thing, exams. But aside from being inundated with revision tips and de-stressing secrets (which are all very helpful and important, don't get me wrong) there are a few other things you should be looking into before you leave for summer, particularly if you are in your final year.

Standing out From the Crowd: How to Make Yourself Heard in the Research Sector

Jack R. Miles | Posted 01.05.2013 | UK
Jack R. Miles

The research sector is often seen to be dominated by a few of the biggest names, so how do smaller agencies make themselves heard under the noise from much bigger beasts?

Designing a Hot Brand

Richard Brownlie-Marshall | Posted 30.04.2013 | UK Style
Richard Brownlie-Marshall

I was in high school when I first decided that design would be my destination, but my GPS must have been on the blink, because the exact area of design was undetermined. Today, I'm no closer to finding the exact location I fit into, but I have discovered that it's something that doesn't need to be found.

Teaching Your Kids to Cook Could Be the Best Parenting Decision You Make

Rory Natkiel | Posted 29.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Rory Natkiel

Crawling, walking, catching, running, riding a bike and learning to swim - all essential activities to learn for a child. But cooking? It might not sound like a core skill but an increasing amount of evidence points to the fact that learning to cook has numerous benefits for children.

Why University is Worth Spending Out For

Jordan Hogan | Posted 17.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Jordan Hogan

I'm not going to lie, the tuition fees are more than they used to be a year ago but that doesn't mean that higher education is out of the question for you. I myself decided this year to go to university and not once did the price ever come across my mind.

Real World Tips for Genealogists/Family Historians: Second in the Series

Scott Phillips | Posted 05.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Scott Phillips

Hi everyone! This is edition number two of my four-part series on my 'Real World' tips for those of us who love and enjoy working on our family history, ancestry, and genealogy. My goal is to keep my tips easy and inexpensive!

A Teacher's Advice to Parents

Bansi Kara | Posted 05.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Bansi Kara

I think if teachers had just one opportunity to stand up to the nation and give advice to parents, they would probably all say very similar things. So, in the spirit of sharing and dispelling the awkwardness and to start a dialogue, this is what I want to say to parents.

Money Tips for the New Financial Year

Lauren Razavi | Posted 02.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Lauren Razavi

Everybody is looking to maximise earnings and minimise spending in order to have that little bit more to spend on the treats life has to offer. As we enter the new financial year, here are five top money tips to help you on your way.

Twenty Things I've Learned at 20

Chenice Clarke | Posted 14.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Chenice Clarke

As I'm approaching my 20th birthday on 20 March, I've taken the time to reflect on what I've learned so far in my life. I've travelled, I've volunteered, I've taken a gap year and I'm now finishing my first year at University studying English and American Literature and Sociology.

How to Get a Job in a Creative Industry Without Leaving the House

Emily Buchanan | Posted 10.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Emily Buchanan

When you graduate, you open a door. That door leads into a grey room and when you are inside that grey room, there is no turning back. This isn't adulthood, this is that limbolic period in between. You cannot see the walls past the hazy weariness inside your brain and you cannot make out the exit.

Change of Career?

Selina Boshorin | Posted 24.03.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Selina Boshorin

Often people don't know the best way to go about looking for information on training, jobs and careers, which is certainly where we can come in. I've heard time and time again from clients that many think they have missed their chance.

Surviving Your First Year Out of Uni - A Graduate's Guide

Abbie Baisden | Posted 01.02.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Abbie Baisden

Leaving university is a daunting experience, but with the right attitude and perseverance you can not only survive your first year but you may even be able to call it a success, whichever route you took to get there.

Essential Spiritual Tips for Living That Even an Atheist Will Love...

Alice Grist | Posted 06.01.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Alice Grist

The most incredible, life changing stuff I have taken from my 'spiritual path' has been the down right sensible, the obvious, the 'tips for life' that take more from a therapeutic, humanistic approach than they do a magical or paranormal one.

How to Solve a Problem like a Hangover

Richard Law | Posted 19.12.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Richard Law

Though the NHS website claims there's no real cure for hangovers, there are some non-mythological ways to help relieve the symptoms.

Applying To Oxbridge?

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 12.10.2012 | UK Universities & Education

The UCAS deadline for Oxbridge applications is looming but if your mind still isn't made up, we've got some tips and advice on hand to help you on you...

Which ‘Life Lessons' Do You Wish You'd Learned Earlier?

The Huffington Post UK | Brogan Driscoll | Posted 04.10.2012 | UK Lifestyle

From regretting things said to your spouse this morning, to wondering what might have been if you'd taken a different path 10 years ago, we spend our ...

What Can you Get For Your Money?

Lovemoney | Posted 21.09.2012 | UK Universities & Education

With 450,000 students set to head off to university later this year, we've highlighted the top bank accounts specifically for students. One of the ...

Leading a Department for the First Time: Advice Through Bad Metaphors

Bansi Kara | Posted 29.10.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Bansi Kara

You lucky, lucky people. If you have been appointed as a Head of Department, you will of course be looking forward to starting your journey towards changing the lives of myriad young people through your chosen subject. And what a journey that is going to be! I'm not even being sarcastic, folks.

A Chat With Andy Nyman About the Golden Rules Of Acting

Chris Cox | Posted 28.09.2012 | UK Entertainment
Chris Cox

For twenty-five years Andy Nyman has worked in theatre, film and television. As an 11-year-old boy, he sat in a Leicester cinema watching Jaws, "There I was, a stocky little curly haired Jew seeing a stocky little curly haired Jew playing the lead in a film, I released this isn't fantasy. I could actually do that."

Face It - You Have A DOOMED TWITTER CRUSH

Scott Bryan | Posted 15.09.2012 | UK Comedy
Scott Bryan

So how bad of a Twitter crush whore are you? Well I have calculated five different scientific levels that you may be in right now. Judge for yourself.

11 Ways to Get World Class Startup Advice -> Right Now

Howard Kingston | Posted 23.07.2012 | UK Tech
Howard Kingston

Have you ever wished you had access to experienced startup advisors that could help you with what you're trying to achieve?

Interview Dos And Don'ts

The Huffington Post UK | Lucy Sherriff | Posted 23.05.2012 | UK Universities & Education

For many, the interview process is a minefield and with the job market looking increasingly bleak, its imperative not to put a foot wrong. A report...

Career Chat: Want A Career in Television? Channel 4's Colin Shares His Advice

Emma Gannon | Posted 16.07.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Emma Gannon

Here's another official interview as part of my 'Career Chat' series. This week I am pleased to be interviewing Colin Campbell-Austin, Channel 4's People Development Manager. Here's some great pieces of advice for how you can kick-start your dream career in television.