Category Archives: Russell Group

UCAS systems maintenance 24 – 27 October 2014

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

To enable us to make changes for the 2015 application cycle, the following services will be unavailable from 18:00 on Friday 24 October to 08:00 on Monday 27 October: Apply for advisers Adviser Track Application Tracker For applicants – UCAS … Continue reading →

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Future Learn

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This is a timely reminder that there are some excellent free online courses that are offered via Future Learn.  These are online courses organised and run by universities that enable you to expand your knowledge in certain areas or improve … Continue reading →

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Barclays Lifeskills

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Barclays have produced some excellent resources to help young people become more employable.  They have advice on how to produce a CV, the do’s and don’ts of interviews, personal skills, work experience advice, work experience placements.  All you need to … Continue reading →

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Week beginning 20th October

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Mr Kydd

There is an assembly tomorrow at 1.20 for both Year 12 and Year 13 students IF we are concerned about your attendance.  You will be texted.  You must be there as there is some important information you need to consider. … Continue reading →

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Politics isn’t cool, but former Sex Pistol John Lydon has a message for floaters and non-voters: get smart

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Former anarchist (although he alleges he wasn’t) and hell-raiser Johnny Rotten (aka John Lydon) urges young people to vote in this article and clip.  He’s rude about Russell Brand too. Read all about it here   Above, Mr Rotten. Anger … Continue reading →

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How to learn like a memory champion

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Companies are creating learning aids that tap the science of memories, says David Robson. Do they work in the classroom? Follow this link to read an article about how you can get an App to help improve your memory.  You can … Continue reading →

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The ways in which young people access the media

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Mr Kydd

The latest Ofcom study of media watching has found that only 8% of 12 to 15 year olds said they used email, while just 3% said they communicated using a landline phone. Younger people were also found to have an … Continue reading →

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13th October

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Have a look at this link to  Staircase12, University College Oxford’s online hub of resources for students aiming high at school and thinking about applying to top universities. You’ll find plenty of resources to help you develop your interests, book reviews … Continue reading →

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New BSc Psychology taster course at King’s College London for year 12 & 13 students

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Mr Kydd

King’s College London has just announced they will be running a university taster course for year 12 and 13 students who are considering studying BSc Psychology at university on Wednesday 5 November 2014, 9.30am – 2.30pm This taster course is … Continue reading →

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Things looking up for graduate jobs

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Mr Kydd

There has been a big fall in graduate unemployment in the UK, the latest figures suggest. The Higher Education Careers Service Unit (Hecsu) analysed the destinations of 256,350 new graduates six months after they left university. Some 7.3% were unemployed … Continue reading →

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