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University is a new and exciting time in your life, but if it’s your first time venturing into higher education, you may feel unsure about how to prepare. To help you start off on the right foot, we’ve put together some tips on getting organised before you begin your studies.

The number of mature students applying to full-time undergraduate courses is on the rise, according to Government statistics, with online learning making higher education more accessible than ever before. But what is life like as a mature student?

A-level results day is finally here! If you’ve just received your results, you might be wondering what to do next. We take a look at some of the options available if you didn’t get the results you expected or simply want to consider other study paths.

University is an exciting new chapter of your life, but things won’t always go according to plan. For various reasons, many students can find themselves going through UCAS clearing – a process that gives you a second chance at securing a place in university.

With A-Level results day looming, lots of young people will be making decisions on their next step – going to university or college. But as living costs continue to rise, some may worry that going away to university is financially out of reach. Could online degrees offer a solution?

University is an exciting time. You have the opportunity to explore a subject you’re passionate about, meet new people, and start making plans for your future career. But some students find that balancing their studies with an active social life – not to mention managing their finances –can be stressful. Here are a few tips on how you can look after your mental wellbeing during your time at university.

One of the biggest advantages of the digital age is being able to pursue education remotely, with online degrees presenting a great way to improve your career prospects and further your professional development.

If you are thinking of going to university, you might be wondering what degree to do and where to do it. University is an exciting time but making these decisions can seem challenging. If you are struggling to decide, it might be a good idea to check out your local UCAS events to help you research your options.

For National Careers Week, we spoke to Ryley Hare, a finance and operations assistant at IMR Metallurgical Resources AG and LIBF alumnus, about life after graduating and his career so far.