Educational Advice
5 tips on how to prepare for your Oxbridge interview
How to prepare for an Oxbridge interview? It is, for some, the most challenging part o... Read more
Soldiering on: Feeling sick at school
I have always been unusually susceptible to colds, which means I’ve spent a lot ... Read more
5 Hacks for finishing your personal statement
You’re near the finish line. The dreaded personal statement is almost written. B... Read more
How to be a green student
In my previous blog post I wrote about why we, as students, need to care about climate... Read more
Why students should care about climate change
For me, the word ‘student’ is synonymous with stress. It seems we are alw... Read more
Science stories: 6 times scientists royally messed up
Scientists have a certain reputation. Whenever you hear someone say they are a scienti... Read more
Study-life balance: is it possible?
At both school and university, it can be difficult to strike the right balance between... Read more
What happens if we don’t get enough sleep?
“I’m so worried about this exam, I haven’t slept in days.” “Really? That’s... Read more
Wilder Penfield: Intrepid cartographer of the brain
Previously, we addressed the case of Phineas Gage. The extraordinary (and questionable... Read more
What’s it like going from A levels to University?
Hello! My name is Charlotte. I am currently in my final year studying Geography at the... Read more
Our top 5 festive reads
With the Christmas holidays here, it’s the perfect time to get cracking on a new... Read more
Life at Durham
Choosing a university can be a tiresome experience. Certainly you’ll be charmed by t... Read more
