Category: Student Life

As a student it’s hard to sustain that famous work-university-life balance.

History is a discipline that has a myriad of transferrable skills. It is about analysing the evidence and presenting an interpretation. You need to be articulate and widely read. What better way to prepare yourself than to read? Here are 5 Inspiring Books to Read For History Students.  

Thinking of studying History at university? Chances are, if you have been considering it, a sea of misconceptions have already come your way. The moment you mentioned your proposed degree to friends and family, you no doubt received a barrage of well-meaning but unhelpful advice.

We have come up with these ways you can easily impress your new manager. And the best thing about them is, they require hardly any effort.

Christmas break was all fun and games and eating your body weight in mince pies and pigs in blankets. But then exams and deadlines start to creep up on you until, by the Easter holidays, you just can’t ignore them anymore.

With some of the best universities in the country, as well as some of the richest cultural heritage and stunning scenery, such as Durham Cathedral, Lindisfarne and the Northumberland Dark Sky National Park, let me explain why you should consider going to university in the North East.

The London Blues

An ode to London students, pressed against the overcrowded tube window staring at adverts for probiotics and comfy mattresses.