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Gloucestershire is greenest uni

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Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/07/2008 - 16:53
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The University of Gloucestershire has been named the UK’s greenest university by student campaigning group People & Planet.

French students brutally murdered in London

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Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/07/2008 - 09:06
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Two French exchange students found dead in a house fire in east London had been stabbed to death, police have revealed.

Magic mushrooms' effect lasts a year

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Submitted by Theo Johnson on Wed, 02/07/2008 - 15:31
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The feelings of happiness and well-being caused by magic mushrooms can last 14 months, research has shown.

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Wednesday ‘most depressing day’

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Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/07/2008 - 13:11
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If you’re feeling blue today, you’re not alone. Researchers have discovered that our moods are lowest on Wednesdays, not Mondays as commonly thought.

Sciences ‘a grade harder' than arts

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Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/07/2008 - 11:12
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Students are being put off Science subjects at A-level because they are harder to get top marks in, it has been found.

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The reality of reality TV

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Submitted by James Sharp on Thu, 03/07/2008 - 13:54
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One in ten would drop out of education to be on TV. Has Big Brother created a monster?

The graduate blues

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Submitted by Claire Gibson on Thu, 03/07/2008 - 10:05
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School, college, university, job. If only it were that simple, says Claire Gibson.

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The reality of reality TV

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Submitted by James Sharp on Thu, 03/07/2008 - 13:54
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One in ten would drop out of education to be on TV. Has Big Brother created a monster?

The graduate blues

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Submitted by Claire Gibson on Thu, 03/07/2008 - 10:05
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School, college, university, job. If only it were that simple, says Claire Gibson.

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Your gap year - who benefits?

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Submitted by Lucy Wood on Wed, 19/12/2007 - 15:59
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Teaching children in India, conservation work in Indonesia, building schools in Africa. ‘Putting something back’ is a popular option for many gap year students. But can you be sure your good intentions aren’t being exploited?

Teaching and learning in Asia

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Submitted by Alice McBrearty on Tue, 05/02/2008 - 16:47
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Ever wondered what teaching abroad is like? Alice McBrearty found a Bangkok classroom taught her much more than the library ever did.

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How to save money on holiday

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Submitted by Kate Dunn on Wed, 25/06/2008 - 16:17
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Follow these painless tips to save money on holiday, without even noticing.

Avoiding cash crises in a shared house

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Submitted by Hannah Rogers on Fri, 30/05/2008 - 13:50
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Moving out of halls next year? Read on to find out how to keep your costs down in the process.

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How to save money on holiday

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Submitted by Kate Dunn on Wed, 25/06/2008 - 16:17
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Follow these painless tips to save money on holiday, without even noticing.

Avoiding cash crises in a shared house

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Submitted by Hannah Rogers on Fri, 30/05/2008 - 13:50
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Moving out of halls next year? Read on to find out how to keep your costs down in the process.

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Making money: an alternative guide

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Submitted by Shreena Soomarah on Wed, 02/01/2008 - 10:52
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Part-time jobs are all well and good, but with a bit of imagination, it's possible to make a bit of cash without spending 15 hours a week behind a till.

The end of beans on toast

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Submitted by Jo Taylor on Mon, 07/01/2008 - 10:59
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Using a lack of money as an excuse to give up on sourcing tasty, unusual and healthy food, is just lazy, quite frankly. Read on to find out why you'll never have to look a tin of tuna in the face again.

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Euro 2008: how was it for you?

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Submitted by Rob Romans on Wed, 02/07/2008 - 16:14
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Rob Romans takes us through the highs and lows of the European Championship.

Hyde Park Calling

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Submitted by Theo Johnson on Thu, 03/07/2008 - 12:40
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London’s Hyde Park was calling Clapton, Sheryl Crow and others last weekend. Theo Johnson was impressed.

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Hyde Park Calling

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Submitted by Theo Johnson on Thu, 03/07/2008 - 12:40
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London’s Hyde Park was calling Clapton, Sheryl Crow and others last weekend. Theo Johnson was impressed.

Euro 2008: how was it for you?

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Submitted by Rob Romans on Wed, 02/07/2008 - 16:14
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Rob Romans takes us through the highs and lows of the European Championship.

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Style without sacrifice

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Submitted by Jo Taylor on Mon, 07/01/2008 - 11:46
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Staying stylish on a student budget: the ultimate guide

How to beat the touts

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Submitted by Shreena Soomarah on Mon, 21/01/2008 - 11:56
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Paying over the odds for sought-after events is common, but usually not necessary. Follow these tips to make sure you don't get ripped off when buying tickets.

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Deadline Buster: 3-11 July

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Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/07/2008 - 10:02
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Milkround.com provides the upcoming internship and graduate job deadlines.

How to write a CV

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Submitted by Peter Panayotou on Wed, 25/06/2008 - 13:32
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Applying for jobs or interviews? Then read this guide on writing a winning CV.

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Deadline Buster: 3-11 July

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Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/07/2008 - 10:02
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Milkround.com provides the upcoming internship and graduate job deadlines.

Deadline Buster: 27 June- 3 July

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Submitted by editor on Thu, 26/06/2008 - 08:55
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Milkround.com provides the upcoming internship and graduate job deadlines.

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What employers want

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Submitted by Kate Dunn on Tue, 18/12/2007 - 15:56
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Don’t worry, this isn’t another vehicle for a Mel Gibson/Kate Hudson combo. Instead, read on for useful tips about how to use your time at university to get ahead in the job race after graduation.

Is a graduate scheme right for you?

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Submitted by Rachael Sixsmith on Fri, 04/01/2008 - 15:35
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Graduate employers spend large amounts of time attracting and recruiting some of the UK’s best young talent from universities. Is joining one of these employers the right option for you and your career?

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The value of a degree

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Submitted by Helen Andrew on Tue, 01/07/2008 - 10:39
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Not having a degree didn’t hold the winner of The Apprentice back. Helen Andrew wonders if three years' working would be time better spent.

“I experienced life...”

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Submitted by Catherine Thompson on Tue, 24/06/2008 - 12:26
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We asked a selection of students to identify what it is that has made their time at uni memorable.

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The value of a degree

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Submitted by Helen Andrew on Tue, 01/07/2008 - 10:39
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Not having a degree didn’t hold the winner of The Apprentice back. Helen Andrew wonders if three years' working would be time better spent.

“I experienced life...”

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Submitted by Catherine Thompson on Tue, 24/06/2008 - 12:26
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We asked a selection of students to identify what it is that has made their time at uni memorable.

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Campus free speech – how far does it go?

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Submitted by Kate Dunn on Mon, 17/12/2007 - 12:13
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Campuses have been identified as potential 'breeding grounds' of extremism. What does that mean for academic freedom and the freedom of speech?

To campus, or not to campus. Is this the question?

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Submitted by Alex Tomaro on Thu, 15/11/2007 - 18:03
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Choosing a university to spend the next three or four years of your life at isn't easy. But working out if you want to be at a campus university or not will give you a good start.