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News: Whats New Students excel in volunteering effortsStudy commissioned by leading insurer Zurich finds that more students volunteered last year than any other group  Former interns 'take a third of graduate jobs'More than a third of graduate jobs are given to graduates who have previously worked for that employer  Brand new card, brand new look…the launch of NUS extra 2011-2012!For just £11 students all over the UK can enjoy more exclusive discounts than ever before from top brands like Amazon and ASOS, Animal and the AA, Accessorize and Adobe…and that’s a few of the ‘A’s for a start!  Pass Out With London’s Hottest Music Production CourseWHAT DO Bruno Mars, Labrinth, Stargate and Alex Da Kid all have in common? They have mastered the art of making chart-topping hits - and so could you by enrolling at the TRW Music Production Summer school!  A Day in the Life of Alex James, radio presenter of Bauer’s In:DemandYou hear him every weekday evening on your radio, but what do you know about Alex James King of Cool? Leaving School finds out all about him and his life as a DJ!  Microsoft to create 4,000 it jobsIf you are looking for graduate IT jobs in London at the moment, then you will be interested to hear that Microsoft are to create 4,000 IT jobs in the UK in 2011  KPMG to pay school leavers' uni tuition feesKPMG will pay the full university and professional tuition fees for around 75 school leavers starting at Durham University.  VISUAL SUSPECTS ARE ROUNDED UP FOR ART EXHIBITIONStriking sculptures and intricate installations will set the creative scene for an exclusive art exhibition at Kensington and Chelsea College.  500 Free NUS Extra Discount Cards Up For Grabs On Blue MondayAccording to psychologist Cliff Arnall from the University of Cardiff's Centre for Lifelong Learning, the 3rd Monday in January is ‘Blue Monday', the most depressing day of the Year. But to ensure students can beat those blues, NUS Extra has announced the start of a week long sale extravaganza.  Gap year 2011So, it’s 2011 and that means that thousands of students nationwide are considering their gap year. With a big wide world out there and hundreds of countries to consider,  Money tips for students going to universityThe exam results are in and the annual scramble for banks to win a new batch of undergraduate business has started. News: Whats New Jenny Jones -The Bristol SnowboarderAs the UK's greatest snowboarding export, Jenny Jones has bossed proceedings on the world stage for the past four years, amassing countless podium places across both hemispheres and attracting core and mainstream media plaudits in the process.  Could you make The Cut?Are you a budding actress or actor? BBC Switch is looking for two lucky people to join the cast of THE CUT and star in the second series on BBC Two.  Fair Access to the ProfessionsGovernment launches new website allowing you to give your opinion.  Construction competitionShow just how great an apprentice you are, win SkillBuild! The Sector Skills Council for the construction industry is launching Britain’s biggest skills competition, SkillBuild. Apprentices from across the UK will be battling it out to become this year’s best tradesperson and fly the flag for their region.  Get into TVAre you 18 and over? If you’ve sat at home watching a soap thinking “I can do better than that” or always wanted to be one of the young writers on Skins, then now is your chance to get your foot in the door.  Debate all about stem cellsThe Arena of Debate calls on you to discuss the risks and rewards of stem cell treatment.  Win the chance to work in TVScheme offers applicants the chance to attend the Media Guardian International Television Festival for free and apply for paid placements in the industry.  Pulling PowerStep one: Who do you fancy? Try to talk to as many men/women as possible until one gives in, which is torture if you have any sense of shame. Alternatively, pick one babe/bloke, muster up all your wit and charm and make your approach with your friendliest chat up line.  Nike - Here come the girls Nike - Here come the girlsFollowing a summer of outstanding female achievement in sport, Nike is scouring the UK and Ireland’s top universities for ambitious, stylish and inspirational young women who are passionate about sport and live their lives with the strength and confidence it gives them.  Make the most of your moneyThe world is facing a money crisis and managing money is not an easy task, especially if you never have enough of it. But not managing money can be even worse, if you find yourself spending what you don’t have. It is easy to lose track of your finances by spending on things which are not a priority.  Pop Idol15% of 10-17 year olds in the UK want a career as a rock or pop star, coming second only to a career in computing/IT.  Green GadgetsMake sure all your gadgets are good for the environment  Why do we get drunk?Here’s what happens when you drink alcohol. Alcohol enters the bloodstream through the stomach and intestine. Once in the bloodstream, it is carried to other parts of the body quite quickly. In fact, it reaches the brain almost immediately. Alcohol stays in the body until it is broken down by the liver and eventually leaves the body through breath, sweat and urine. The intestines are where most Budding writers have their sayBudding travel writers have the chance to see their work in print when the second edition of the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain launches early next year.  Are You Experienced?A work placement is your opportunity to spend a period of time outside the classroom, learning about a particular job or area of work. During your placement, you’ll be able to find out what skills employers look for when they’re hiring someone to fill a job vacancy.  I luv txtinIt’s fact! Young people would be lost without their mobile phones. According to a new study, (by the Nestlé Social Research Programme) many young people (aged 11-21)now prefer to chat, flirt, make dates – and even end relationships – by text rather than mobile talk, email or landline.  Think before you drink!Although the relaxing and disinhibiting effects may be responsible for part of the “buzz” that alcohol brings they can also lead to people saying or doing things that they may regret later, because the alcohol has affected their ability to reason or think things through logically they may not consider the consequences of their actions and the implications they might have for their future. This  Hands up – why volunteer?So why would you volunteer? There are so many reasons! Through volunteering you can: Hooked on booksJoin Kano, T2 and Addictive are all crazy about books! The Star Reads campaign aims to inspire you to read more. Reading can help you to improve your skills and broaden your mind. Star Reads offers books that will inspire anyone who thinks they don’t like reading to think again, as well as giving some great new recommendations for avid readers. Reading is the key to success - at work and at play ArchiveKPMG to pay school leavers' uni tuition feesKPMG will pay the full university and professional tuition fees for around 75 school leavers starting at Durham University. VISUAL SUSPECTS ARE ROUNDED UP FOR ART EXHIBITIONStriking sculptures and intricate installations will set the creative scene for an exclusive art exhibition at Kensington and Chelsea College. 500 Free NUS Extra Discount Cards Up For Grabs On Blue MondayAccording to psychologist Cliff Arnall from the University of Cardiff's Centre for Lifelong Learning, the 3rd Monday in January is ‘Blue Monday', the most depressing day of the Year. But to ensure students can beat those blues, NUS Extra has announced the start of a week long sale extravaganza. Gap year 2011So, it’s 2011 and that means that thousands of students nationwide are considering their gap year. With a big wide world out there and hundreds of countries to consider, Money tips for students going to universityThe exam results are in and the annual scramble for banks to win a new batch of undergraduate business has started.  Outside experts should teach sex educationThe HeadsUp online forum for 11-18 year-olds, which took place from 1-19 March, has published its report of young people’s views on sex education. There are currently no entries |
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