Dissertation Writing in David Ellis’ Book
Facing up to the challenge of labour-intensive research and writing, collectively called dissertation, is never easy. It comes no surprise that there are several writing guides, tips, and tools proffered in abundance: students will root for them, one way or another. The Telegraph’s David Ellis is no exemption: its latest article in the Student life […]
Writer-Types: Which one are you?
Writing, scribbling, composing – these are just some of the terms used to describe the all-too common chore you do in or out of class. Some do it as a hobby, some for necessity (i.e., coursework requirement). Masterpieces or a writer’s final product comes in various forms and is “consumed” through such forms. These forms […]
5 Best Apps for Students
Educational applications or ‘apps’ are considered to be timely inventions. The demand for these apps fails to slow as there are virtually so many subjects and learning styles to attend to, the app-way. Still, among the hundreds of generated and well-used educational apps, there are those that truly outstand. And for such apps, recognition is […]
Answering to the Space Industry’s Demand
The UK space sector is in dire need of highly skilled scientists and engineers. The demand hasn’t seen any stopping in its growth. In fact, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills forecasted a very appealing growth trend, marked at present up to year 2030. Unfortunately, the UK space industry’s demand hasn’t really pooled attraction. […]
US, Asia, and UK: The Battle for STEM Subjects
The recent QS World University Rankings showed no good news for UK’s higher education institutions. The rankings, which was derived via “three extensive datasets,” came to strengthen the warnings ensued by The Commons Science and Technology Committee report. The warning had been as follows: “UK could risk failing to find enough workers to fill vital […]
When Career Starts Before Graduation
A job, a decent job – these are catchy phrases nowadays. Students who haven’t graduated yet, but are approaching their final year are restlessly considering their employment options. Concerns continue to rock their consciousness: “Do I have the skills, the qualifications?” Fortunately, students are not alone in their query. Universities, particularly its career centres, have […]
Be the Next E.L. James with the World’s First MA in Self-Publishing
After enough interaction and lectures with budding authors, publishing guru Debbie Williams is set to inaugurate a new MA programme. Branching out of the successful MA programme in publishing, Ms Williams has also pioneered the creation of the postgraduate course: MA in self-publishing. The said programme is touted as the world’s first and will be […]
Character Education: Prepping for Life Outside Schools & Universities
Assessing the value of education continues to ensue. This time, however, eyes are set towards existing programmes and policies that support character education, as well as, the predominant lack thereof. Mr Tristram Hunt, shadow education secretary, is soon to lobby character education right through his attendance at the AQA’s Creative Education conference. Character education, as […]
A Peek at Year 2034’s Dystopian University Life
The dystopian scare isn’t over yet. Recent dystopian and apocalyptic themes have been the popular fare – as it conquered both genres of book, shows and films. The same dystopian flavour is creating a vivid picture of university-nightmare – an interesting twist for the first “futures project.” The project is a product of collaboration between […]
Better Job Prospects for Year 2014 Graduates
Finally, the month of February is showing some love to the graduating class of 2014. This “love” comes in the form of prospects, job prospects to be exact. Word had spread that this year’s job prospects have soared a bit higher, taking aim for more graduates. The poll has been conducted by the Association of […]
Pay Expectations: When female grads ‘undervalue themselves’
Gender gap is persistent in ruining the aspirations of the education and employment sectors. This week’s featured victims are quoted as continually “undervaluing themselves” or are “less ambitious” in their career paths. The victims consist of female graduates – who just like their male counterparts, ply themselves off from universities and on to the waiting […]
OECD Issues Warning on UK Girls’ Maths
The recent Programme for International Student Assessment or Pisa has inadvertently exposed UK girls’ weakness: maths. But what made such finding truly newsworthy is the ensuing gender gap. The discovery of this maths-gender gap came through a report’s recommendation; using ‘test results from more than 60 different territories,’ the report opts to unshed the mystery […]
Work and Study in China: Enhancing UK Students’ International Outlook
The support for UK students’ internships and academic scholarships in the world’s second economic powerhouse is indubitably growing. The Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, sees this partnership with China as an “exciting” page for UK’s higher education system. This goes to show another era of patronising the so-called, “international perspective.” This outlook is […]
The Ucas Countdown Is On: How Anxious Are You?
January 15 is the third Wednesday of year 2014. It’s not a holiday, yet, there stands to be something special about this day. Prospective students will have an intimate date with their computers, as they hit click and send their respective Ucas applications. The deadline marks both an end and a beginning. It’s the end […]
Our Year-End Blog Special: Part II
The duration between July and December of year 2013 didn’t fade in action, issues or trends. Studies involving universities and students continue to permeate and serve to provide insight. Welcome to Essay Writer’s second half year-end blog special. July and jobs The second half of the year takes on a more tumultuous dive as graduates […]
Our Year-End Blog Special: Part I
Year 2013 has come to an end. But before ushering in 2014, it might be best to take a look back and consider the issues and lessons that have made UK’s higher education as it is today. Come and see through the stories of triumph and delayed success, the influential agencies involved – from the […]
Universities UK’s Case Study 2: Debates & Interpretation
University segregation had been making a statement in this and last weeks’ education news headline. It started when Universities UK or UUK released there November guidance entitled, “External speakers in higher education institutions.” The report lauded itself for presenting important variables considered in university events involving external speakers. The piece promised sage advice and value; […]
The 2013 Higher Education Roundup
This year proved to be one of toughest year for everyone – the Government, the DfE, Education Secretary, institutions, and students. To mark the fast-approaching end of this year, let the following sections serve to give your fill of 2013 Higher Education. Tuition fee increase: £9,000 The effects of the increase made January a month […]
Boosting Glasgow’ School-Leavers
A breath of fresh air came from Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow. The recent education news has almost often been pegged as ‘bad news.’ This time around, it’s going to be about improvements, as well as, incremental steps that which made Glasgow’s Higher Ed prospects brighter. To start it, consider the following statement made by the […]
Postgraduate Grants for Women Engineers: “Realising Their Full Potential”
Studies and alarming news regarding UK’s postgraduate study have propelled a solution towards women’s favour. The studies, which have brought about the elusiveness of advanced studies as fees skyrocketed and funding all-too often squeezed, made an astounding rebound in the engineering sector. Women engineers are soon to receive the postgraduate grants – something Universities and […]
