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How to enhance your student experience regardless of where you’re studying

It is often said that your university years are some of the best years of your life, and it’s easy to see why. You can come and go as you please - there are no parents around to tell you what to do and when to do it.

While many argue that university is simply an opportunity for teeangers to party and have fun with new friends, alongside their learning of course, it actually has the potential to be far more than that. What a student makes of their time on-campus is their choice.

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Prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship for Exeter School pupil - First Computer Science Award

An Exeter School pupil has been awarded a sought-after Arkwright Benefactor Engineering Scholarship that identifies him as one of the country's future leaders in engineering.

Lower Sixth Former Charlie Hill is the tenth pupil in twelve years to receive the prestigious scholarship, following in the footsteps of eight alumni and one current pupil.

School children developing solutions for dementia, autism and climate change

A robot turtle that cleans up beaches and could one day help tackle plastic pollution, a ‘Dementia Prevention Phone’ that uses family members’ voices to help someone stay mentally active, and an app that detects online bullying, have today been named as some of the semi-finalists of the Longitude Explorer Prize.

Exceptional students celebrated at golden Exeter College Awards

The exceptional learners of Exeter College have been celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony held in the stunning location of Exeter Cathedral.

The Exeter College Awards 2020, supported by headline sponsors Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon, aim to shine a light on inspirational achievements of students throughout the previous academic year, with 20 awards handed out to students throughout the night as learners were recognised for achievements in higher education, further education and personal triumph over adversity.

Five Oxbridge offers for Exeter School

Exeter School is pleased to complete this year's Oxbridge admissions process with the announcement that five pupils have been offered places

This year's selection of candidates includes two head boys - current and former - and the deputy head boy.

Former Head Boy Ben Harvey has an unconditional place to study Natural Science at Queens' College Cambridge.

He said he was delighted with his place and was very grateful to all the staff who have supported him through his A Levels and after he finished school.

Top 12 educational websites for a Ph.D. Student

If you thought college was hard, you should know that a Ph.D. program is much tougher. The expectations are higher and so is the workload. But Ph.D. students don't have to tackle these challenges on their own, not when the internet has so many helpful tools designed to make the average Ph.D. Student's life easier, websites such as these:

1) ERIC

Premier League football club backs latest American Express ‘Backed By’ initiative

Last year, American Express [NYSE:AXP] confirmed a multi-year extension of its long-term partnership with Brighton & Hove Albion FC (the Albion).

As the club’s Official Sponsor, American Express has joined forces with the Albion to launch its latest ‘Backed By’ campaign. This nationwide initiative will give three aspiring football or sports management students the chance to win money-can’t-buy access and advice from the Premier League club.

Free music lessons for all initiative coming to Devon

Learn to Play Day - a free national event to encourage everyone in the UK to start making music - is coming to Devon this March.

Supported by Jools Holland OBE, and run by charity Music for All, the 2020 Learn to Play Day will take place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March, and will see music shops, teachers, venues and schools throughout the county partner with leading musical instrument brands to offer thousands of FREE music lessons.

Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon announced as headline sponsors for Exeter College Awards

Exeter College is delighted to announce that Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon will be the headline sponsors of the college’s landmark 50th anniversary Exeter College Awards.

National award nomination for Exeter College director

Exeter College’s Director of Apprenticeships and Employer Engagement Mike Blakeley has been shortlisted for a national award in the prestigious Tes FE Awards 2020.

The awards ceremony is a landmark event in the further education sector as exceptional teachers, learners and providers join together to celebrate innovation and excellence in the industry.

How online services can help with writing research paper

College life is quite busy considering the amount of academic work involved. As a student, you no doubt put in a lot of effort to catch up with the syllabus, complete your assignments on time and get ready for tests and final examinations on time. At times, this can be overwhelming for you. It is completely normal and that is why most college students need help from time to time.