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There will be a record number of students leaving university this year - but the UK's top employers have significantly cut the number of jobs on offer

After spending the last few months obsessively checking inboxes, for most students the UCAS anxiety is almost over. You’ve got your offers, so what next?

There will be a record number of students leaving university this year - but the UK's top employers have significantly cut the number of jobs on offer

What to do once you've received those university offers

After spending the last few months obsessively checking inboxes, for most students the UCAS anxiety is almost over. You’ve got your offers, so what next?

Read this before you press apply on your UCAS application

One final year student looks back on what she wishes she had known before she applied for university.

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The things to do - and not to do - during freshers' week

Philosophy: Far more than a witty remark

Studying philosophy equips you with an adaptable mind and vital life skills, writes Russ Thorne

The UK is crying out for technology and science graduates

According to the recent Engineering UK 2012 report the UK is going to need a few more workers with skills in science, engineering and technology over the next five to 10 years. Some two million more, in fact, based on estimates from industry skills councils, which suggests now might be a good time to consider enrolling for a science, engineering or technology (SET) degree.

The Big Question: is enough being done to get students to study science and engineering?

Yes, of course we want you to read this article and enjoy it immensley, but you have to play your part too. Read about the issue at hand, hear both sides of the argument and then weigh in with your comments!

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Forward thinking - the study of science and engineering

Kate Bellingham, TV presenter, engineer, maths teacher and national Stem careers coordinator, tells us about her love of science, it's importance to our future and what she'll be up to at the Big Bang science fair

Setting out your stall: creating the best art portfolio

Your portfolio is at the heart of your application to an art and design course

Divide and conquer: why students need to harness the power of their minds

Math magician Andrew Jeffrey, who will be at the Big Bang science and engineering fair, sounds a rallying cry

Educated opinion - Trinity College Dublin

The latest instalment in our “Educated opinion” series: a graduate from Trinity College Dublin describes the modern outlook of a 400-year-old institution.

Educated opinion - the University of Oxford

In the first of our “Educated opinion” series, a student from the University of Oxford gives us her views on life at the oldest university in the English-speaking world.

The road to university can be difficult

This handy website aims to smooth your path

When it comes to UCAS applications the time is now

Putting the time and effort into researching your options at this stage will pay dividends in the future
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