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What do students need to know about ChatGPT?

by Anita Naik

ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence that provides quick answers to the user's questions. Well-documented articles show it being used to write student essays to a high standard, leaving teachers worried about how it will transform education.

Mike Sharples, Emeritus Professor of Educational...

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Coping with anxiety at university

by Anita Naik
Anxiety and stress are on the rise in the student population. If you're finding it hard to cope with student life and your studies, here's what you need to know about dealing at university.

A poll of almost 38,000 UK students suggests rates of stress are on the rise in universities, with high lev...

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Get ready for blended learning for the 2020/21 academic year

by Anita Naik

How universities will operate from for the 2020/21 academic year, is still an issue thanks to COVID-19. With Cambridge University announcing lectures will stay online for the whole year, and King's College, Edinburgh, Imperial and Manchester now saying lectures will be online for at least the first ...

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How to get into university with no GCSEs

by Anita Naik

Without GCSEs, it can feel like your chance to get into university is non-existent. However, this is not the case. The Functional Skills Qualifications can help you access higher education and space on a degree course. Here's what you need to know.

What is the functional skills qualification?

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How to get the best from a university open day

by Anita Naik

Choosing which university is right for you isn't easy, which is why utilising university open days are essential in helping you make the right decision. Not only do open days show you exactly what is on offer but they also give you wider view than you'll find in a prospectus or online.

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