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Stay informed and up-to-date on the latest student and graduate news with The Student Times. We cover a wide range of topics, from breaking news in education and student funding to career advice and trends in the job market.
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Numerous hidden antique and vintage finds make their way to second-hand markets and car boot sales across the UK. As second-hand shopping gains momentum, opting for a vintage treasure is becoming increasingly common, with 69% of Gen Z and 67% of Millennials having made second-hand purchases in the last year.*
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Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is running its annual Don’t Drink and Drown campaign this December, 11-17, to encourage festive partygoers to Be a Mate and ensure their friends make their way home safely after a night out.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
According to the latest statistics, there are over 3.5 million 16-24 year old employees in the UK today with employers commonly citing innovation, enthusiasm and tech-literacy as reasons for investing in young talent.
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Robotics and artificial intelligence experts at Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh have secured funding for a far-reaching training centre designed to make robots more safe, dependable and trustworthy.
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
In the last month, Google searches for 'internships' have increased by 22% to 6,000 searches per month while TikTok has seen 4 million views for the hashtag #internships, as more and more students look for opportunities to increase their work experience ahead of the new university year.
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
New research has revealed the UK's most foodie-friendly universities of 2023; highlighting Edinburgh and Leeds as top choices for any foodie student to choose, closely followed by Birmingham and Manchester.
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Coupon Snake can reveal that Unidays is crowned the most popular student discount website in the UK, with 133,000 monthly search volumes on average.
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
New data has revealed searches for apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships peaked between 11am and 1pm on A-level results day. This suggests that some students across the country didn't receive the grade they wanted or needed to get into university, prompting them to explore alternative routes to further education.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The insightful new data index reveals St Andrews in Scotland is the best UK university, scoring full marks across the board.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Student Roost have partnered with a psychologist to help students navigate clearing. The guide includes practical steps on what to do if you don't get the result you want, but more importantly, it highlights how best to perform these steps while feeling disappointed or stressed.
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Thursday, August 3, 2023
With graduation just around the corner, many students will be planning the next stage of their lives. Choosing where to live after university can be both an exciting and daunting experience, with lots of different factors to consider.