What's the difference between school and university?

Sixth form and university differ in many ways – including teaching, learning methods, daily routines, and adapting to a new city. We asked Newcastle University student Ramita about the difference between university and school or college, and how life at university had surprised her after school.

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What life skills do students develop at university? | A guide for parents

Studying for a degree is a huge investment, but it doesn't just culminate in a qualification for your child. With all the hard work comes a myriad of transferable skills that will see them go on to excel in the professional world.

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My Biology Field Trip | Scaling New Heights to the Soutpansberg Mountains

Fieldtrips are a fantastic opportunity to put your skills and knowledge into practice. Our Biology and Zoology students recently travelled to South Africa to experience a new climate, culture, and ecosystem.

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How to apply for student finance

Getting everything in order before you start university can feel a little overwhelming at times, particularly when it comes to applying for student finance. If you're a UK student and are finding applying for your student loan intimidating, read our complete guide on how to apply for student...

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Surviving Open Days | Top tips for parents

A university Open Day is a chance for soon-to-be-students and their parents to find out what it's like to study at university, explore the campus experience, accommodation, student support and more. There’s a lot on offer at an Open Day - whether it's an on-campus or virtual event - so, we've...

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Student Diary | A day in the life of a Marine Technology student

Curious to find out what a typical day is like for a Marine Technology student? Find out why Zoe chose to study her course, and what she thinks of the reality of student life... Hi! My name is Zoe and I'm a second year student at Newcastle studying MEng Marine Technology with Naval Architecture.

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Student Diary | A day in the life of a Geospatial Engineering student

Curious to find out what a typical day would be for an engineering student? Find out why Sheoma chose to study Geospatial Engineering, and what she thinks of the reality of student life... Hi everyone!

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Student Diary | A day in the life of a Mechanical Engineering student

Curious to find out what a typical day would be for an engineering student? Find out why Reuben chose to study Mechanical Engineering, and what he thinks of the reality of student life... Hi everyone!

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Student Diary | A day in the life of a Electrical & Electronic Engineering student

Curious to find out what a typical day would be for an engineering student? Find out why Nic chose to study Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and what he thinks of the reality of student life...

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