Izy Hossack, the 18-year-old creator of Top With Cinnamon, a baking blog with a monthly readership of around 200,000, has just published a book, thanks to the success of her venture. She has no desire to write about products that …
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The University of Oxford has reported a rise in the proportion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds starting their studies, marking its most diverse intake ever. Over the past five years, the percentage of students from socio-economically deprived areas rose from …
After a decision to drop the name of Sir John Cass, whose wealth was considerably linked to slave trade, City, University of London is set to rename its business school in honour of Thomas Bayes, an 18th-century theologist and mathematician …
A female colleague complimented her colleague’s attire stating that she likes his shirt, suit, and the fact that they go very well together, which is rare for academics. This observation is sadly true as another colleague once asked what would …
Fashion and lifestyle blogs often lack insightful writing about important issues, but Into the Fold stands out from the crowd. While many blogs focus on perfectly arranged dressing tables and glamorous lives, this online magazine tackles challenging topics facing young …
Being knowledgeable is not the same as having the know-it-all attitude. The former entails the ability to ask insightful questions during seminars, engage in constructive debates on sensitive topics such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and recognize subtler details such as …
Different students have varying ideas of what constitutes a great party. Grown-up students prefer getting tipsy at their monthly book club gatherings, while postgraduates consider an intellectually-stimulating pub conversation over superstring theory more enticing. On the other hand, undergraduates equate …
Celebrating the centennial of the Rhodes scholarship trust, former South African President Nelson Mandela will be taking part in an event alongside a thousand former Oxford University Rhodes scholars. The scholarships are among the world’s most prestigious, and notable past …
Before starting university, many students join online freshers’ week groups or like Facebook pages connected to their new university. It’s an ideal way to meet fellow students and gather information before moving in.
These groups make students susceptible to unofficial …