How parasites and bacteria could be changing the way you think and feel
From losing inhibitions to dementia – Lecturer in Genetics Dr Robbie Rae explores the role small critters play in a range of illnesses and behaviours
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Prehistoric people started to spread domesticated bananas across the world 6,000 years ago
One of the most widely grown, traded and eaten of all the crops, bananas were once a prized exotic novelty, but are now a staple in many country’s supermarkets – Prof Chris Hunt and Dr Rathnasiri Premathilake investigate
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How to squash money stresses
Got money on the mind? Here are some student spending tips...
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My experience working with orangutans
MRes English student, Lindsay Wilkinson shares her insights into the orangutan volunteer project in Indonesian Borneo.
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Is university for me?
Considering university brings about a myriad of thoughts and feelings. Third year Adult Nursing student ,Natalie Beltran gives her perspective on why taking the leap back into study was worth it.
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Exam top tips
Business Studies student, Julia Harrison, shares her top tips in preparing for exams.
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Gang culture appeals to disenfranchised young people – but ‘social mixing’ offers a way out
Over the past ten years, violence among young people involved in gangs has claimed hundreds of lives and dominated national debate in the UK.
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My International Tourism Management placement year in North Carolina
Blog from Campbell Macintosh-Watson, BA (hons) International Tourism Management student on his placement year in North Carolina, USA.
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9 tips for a successful Degree Apprenticeship interview
We've been working closely with Degree Apprentice employers so we've gained some insight into what they are looking for in candidates.
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How to prevent the deaths of more Vietnamese migrants trying to reach Britain
It's feared many of the 39 people found dead in a lorry in southeast England were Vietnamese. What else could be done to prevent another such tragedy from happening again?