Say the words ‘university library’ and immediately an image of a large, silent space with rows of full bookshelves comes to mind. This image isn’t wrong, but it isn’t complete. The library is often the heart of a university, a place where students come to do a lot more than just read. In fact, with so much on offer, it's sometimes not so much a question of what is in a university library, and more one of what isn't .   Comfort, ease and

There is so much about university culture to learn about and the way people communicate there is certainly one of them. Learning the rules of what is polite or rude when it comes to communicating with others is important. Mastering communication etiquette can be made much easier with these tips.   Be polite    ‘Being polite’ is different in different cultures but in most English-speaking environments expect

Attending talks or lectures is something many people think only happens when you are at university. Listening to an educational talk given by an expert on the topic is not just for students at university, it is for everyone on their educational path. You can attend these free lectures and talks before attending university, while you’re studying and even after you have graduated. Let’s look at the benefits of doing this.   Benefits before starting

University can be an exciting and very enjoyable experience. As you learn new things, make new friends and get to live on your own, there are so many positives to take away from your time there.    This is especially the case if you are moving abroad , as you learn about a new culture and really experience what it’s like to live somewhere else . Many postgraduates often say that university was the best time of their life so far

The time of their lives that most students go to university, is also a time when you are changing quite a bit.     As you start to meet new people , experience new things and slowly understand more about the person you are and want to be, it’s only natural that you would start to feel that you’re drifting away from the people in your life back home.    This is completely normal and it’s entirely

If you’re a postgraduate student, you will be assigned an academic supervisor to work with, but what is a supervisor? We answer this question and look at what they do for you and what you can do to make this academic relationship work for you.    What does an academic supervisor do? Your postgraduate supervisor is your mentor throughout your studies. They help guide you and provide you with information and advice related to your research