News: Student News

Plymouth uni student wins Italian boat design competition

A student from Plymouth University has won a prestigious Italian boat design competition.

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icould presents ‘Gap Year insiders’ supported by gapyear.com

This week icould.com have launched, Gap Year Insiders, a new section aimed to show you that a Gap Year isn’t just about lying on beaches, and that taking one could really help your career.

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FEBRUARY OPEN DAY AT KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA COLLEGE

Thinking about what to do next? Whether it’s a career as a music maestro, a stylist to the stars, a high-flying sports coach or an inspiring teacher –Kensington and Chelsea College can help make it happen.

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Apprenticeships an alternative to university.

Official figures to show apprenticeship take-up as university interest wanes.

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Students need to be aware of fraudsters

Student accommodation offers fraudsters the perfect opportunity to steal valuable personal information, often by picking up post in communal hallways, therefore re-directing your post every time you move accommodation is vital.

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University entries in record fall

University entries in record fall, applications to education courses drop by 30.4%. The figures are the first evidence of how would-be students are being put off by fear of debt when fees rise to a maximum of £9,000 next year.

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Lack of jobs and higher tuition fees fuelling surge in young “Generation Y Not

Nearly half of young people would like to set up their own business 80% of 16 year olds have had a business idea for two years or less. PC World Business launches competition to find Britain’s best Generation Y Not? entrepreneurs.

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Students work for free to secure city jobs

To get on the career ladder in the city, many graduates are willing to work for free.

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News: Student News

National helpline gets geared up for students receiving GCSE results

Careers advisers from the national Exam Results Helpline are preparing to provide valuable information and advice to students (and their parents) across the UK who receive unexpected GCSE exam results (whether higher or lower) and want to explore alternative future options.

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A-Level results day students scramble for places

More than 250,000 sixth-formers across the UK are collecting their results, with competition for university places fiercer than ever in the last year before tuition fees go up.

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Gap years are equally as important than degrees

60% of managers believe Gap years are equally as important than degrees when looking for new recruiters

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The Hits Radio begin the search for the UK's Next Top DJ

The Hits Radio has joined up with the Student Radio Association and What Goes on Media to offer Britain's best budding student broadcast talent the chance of a lifetime - to broadcast to the nation for a month of Sundays.

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Debt free on graduation day and a Masters for just £1400? Study inHolland then

Imagine being debt free on graduation day and heading off for a Masters degree costing just £1,400. Think of studying in a small university town with historic buildings, a river and cobbled streets where the main source of transport is the bicycle.

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Students live life online

Three quarters of students spend at least 2-3 hours online each day, a new report from YouGov has revealed.

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Amir Khan – The Cream of Bolton

Amir Khan has become somewhat of a national hero since his heroics at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. In the six years that have followed, he has become World Champion, set up a series of local charities and is now preparing for the biggest fight of his life under the stewardship of legendary Oscar De La Hoya. Charles Whitworth took some time out with Bolton’s favourite son at the

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Roc-ing with Kele

Students from Westminster Academy got a taste of life as a journalist recently, when they were given the chance to interview a famous singer.

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A-level students might soon attend lectures

Teenagers might start studying University courses alongside their A-Levels if a Trust has its way.

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One in 10 think life is “meaningless”

One in 10 young people feel that life is meaningless, according to a new study by the Prince’s Trust charity.

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Jump in applications for teaching

With the recession looming, it seems many are considering a career in teaching as a solution to their job woes.

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London’s top black students awarded by celebrities at house of commons

The third London Schools and the Black Child Awards awards ceremony, held at the House of Commons was a resounding success as comedian Lenny Henry had the audience in stitches. But he also took the time to congratulate the young people on their achievements, and said he looked forward to seeing them running the country in 10 year’s time.

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