Category: Education

A Red apple on a pile of books

Sarah Charles and Alison Hardman, Senior Education Lecturers at the University of Derby, explore the demands teaching staff face.

University of Derby Open day

Anisha Johal shares her top tips on making the most of university open days to help you choose your course and place of study.

A person with crossed legs typing with a computer, wearing a watch and jewellery

If you're considering studying part-time alongside work here are some top tips on how to strike the right balance from people who have been there.

Solution to a math problem on a whiteboard

Sam O’Neill, Sessional Lecturer, explains the history behind Pi ahead of National Pi Day (March 14).

Emily Webb reflects on why she chose to go to university and the process of choosing a university and getting through the interview.

a pile of books

There is no doubt that, eventually, all books will be available to download over the internet. You could still scour tiny bookshops to find rare copies of The Harvard Classics by Charles W. Eliot, but wait, they are actually available online at the touch of our fingertips. But, the question is, at what cost?

A student sitting on the floor with a laptop on her lap and a grey cat laying next to her

Putting the personal into your personal statement. 8 things to include and 5 phrases to avoid when perfecting your UCAS personal statement.