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As a student, it’s likely you’ll have done a lot of note-taking by now. But are your study notes messy, disorganised or confusing to read? If so, it’s probably because you haven’t learned how to write study notes effectively yet. Writing notes in your own words is one of the best ways to ensure you’ve...

We all have different learning styles that are better suited to different forms of assessment. For example, you might be a great visual learner but find it hard to absorb information from books, or vice versa. How much time you are able to study in one go will also vary from person to person, although...

Legal books have something of a reputation for being long, impenetrable reads that demand hours of pouring over minute details of incredibly specific areas of law. However, whilst there may be some ancient tomes for which this is true, there are still plenty of very readable books about Law as a subject, as a philosophy.

Oxford is world-renowned for its impressive architecture and centuries-old university, but did you know it also served as the setting for many Harry Potter scenes throughout the movie franchise? The various historic buildings throughout the city proved excellent locations to help bring the iconic story of the young wizard to life. Harry Potter fans, or...

The University of Oxford is famous around the world and has a reputation for first-class facilities and excellent teaching standards. From 2017 to 2021, the University of Oxford was ranked the number one university in the world by Times Higher Education, a respected British magazine that reports on issues concerning higher education. The university has...

To be truly brilliant, an essay needs to utilise the right language. You could make a great point, but if it’s not intelligently articulated, you almost needn’t have bothered.

Mathematics is known as the language of the universe. A way to count, make sense of patterns and order the world. The very first examples of maths can be found in Africa. Indeed, one of the oldest known mathematical artefacts, the Lembombo bone, was found in southern Africa. Over the centuries there have been men...

If you’re curious about the world around us and want to know more about the production, distribution and consumption of wealth, you may be thinking about studying economics. But before you enrol on an economics course to learn more, it’s a good idea to get a head start on your reading. Not only will this...

The Corpus Clock, also known as the Grasshopper Clock, is a unique work of modern art and clockmaking situated in Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. It was created by the inventor and Corpus Christi alumni, John Taylor. The bizarre and beguiling timepiece was first put on display in 2008 when Cambridge physicist Stephen Hawking led the...