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Education & Development
Applying to university - your step-by-step guide
The university application process may feel complex and overwhelming - follow this guide to get started and stay on track.
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Education & Development
Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences
Are you wondering if university is right for you? Listen to students from all of Wales’ universities as they share their experiences.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study
Balancing the demands of studying with family or employment responsibilities can be difficult. This interactive explores different challenges, including lack of understanding and support from family members and employers, time pressures, and dealing with the emotional side of navigating work, family and study. Based on the real-life experiences ...
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Education & Development
Are you making the most of your student budget?
The cost-of-living crisis has made everything more expensive. Now it is more important than ever to manage your money effectively whilst at university.
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Education & Development
Writing critically and structuring your essay - Academic Study Skills
Techniques you can use to help your essays flow coherently and to make your arguments clearer and more persuasive.
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Education & Development
Parent guide to university applications and beyond
A step-by-step guide for parents, guardians and carers designed to help you support your young person as they navigate the university application process and beyond.
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Money & Business
Managing my money for young adults
As a young adult, it is essential to effectively manage your finances. You will learn how to budget effectively, and will be encouraged to start thinking about your financial future.
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Education & Development
Free online French courses
Discover these free French courses on OpenLearn.
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Education & Development
Free online Chinese courses
Discover these free Chinese courses on OpenLearn.
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Education & Development
All my own work
Plagiarism comes in all shapes and forms. Step into the shoes of a university student to learn the challenges and temptations facing her during her assignment, and help make it all her own work.
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Education & Development
My unique path to university: more real stories
Hear from Simon and Hannah, Wrexham students who share their stories of studying later in life and being the first in their family to go to University.
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Education & Development
My unique path to university: real stories
Hear from USW students who are sharing their varied experiences, including young carers, those with autism, and those who have joined university later in life.