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Education & Development
Ten tips for students starting university
Are you off to university this month? Make sure you go prepared with our ten top tips, with related FREE online learning resources to help you further.
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Education & Development
Cymorth i fyfyrwyr rhan-amser
Mae Cyllid Myfyrwyr Cymru yn cynnig cyllid i’ch cefnogi gyda’ch astudiaethau rhan-amser.
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Cymorth ychwanegol i fyfyrwyr sydd â phlant neu oedolion sy’n ddibynnol arnynt
Os oes gennych blant neu oedolion sy’n ddibynnol arnoch, mae grantiau ar gael i ddarparu cymorth ychwanegol tra byddwch yn astudio.
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Cymorth ychwanegol ar gyfer myfyrwyr anabl: Lwfans Myfyrwyr Anabl
Mae’r Lwfans Myfyrwyr Anabl (DSA) yn grant i gefnogi myfyrwyr anabl mewn addysg uwch yn y DU.
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Writing your proposal and preparing for your interview
The final article looks at writing your research proposal - from the introduction through to citations and referencing - as well as preparing for your interview.
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Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal
This article explores the ethical issues that may arise in your proposed study during your doctoral research degree.
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Defining your research methodology
Your research methodology is the approach you will take to guide your research process and explain why you use particular methods. This article explains more.
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Writing your research proposal
A doctoral research degree is the highest academic qualification that a student can achieve. The guidance provided in these articles will help you apply for one of the two main types of research degree offered by The Open University.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Can we get to a world without suicide?
After his son’s suicide aged 18, Steve Mallen sees the world differently. Along with a growing number of mental health experts, he wants to reduce the rate of suicide across the world, and is aiming for zero. Simon Usborne finds out more.
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Support for part-time students
Student Finance Wales offer funding to support with your part-time studies.
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Extra support for students with children or adult dependants
If you have children or adult dependants, grants are available to provide extra support while you study.
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Education & Development
Extra help for disabled students: Disabled Students' Allowance
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) is a grant to support disabled students in higher education within the UK.