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Did Harry Potter’s extracurricular activities land him a job at the Ministry of Magic?
Education & Development

Did Harry Potter’s extracurricular activities land him a job at the Ministry of Magic?

...2, thus killing the basilisk. Harry displays real confidence, resilience and adaptability, putting up with life in the cupboard under the stairs, making the decision to leave school to pursue the Horcruxes or perfecting the Patronus charm in order to fight the Dementors. Perhaps Harry’s best quality, though, is his bravery. What 17 year old would so readily accept the...
Verbal fluency
Health, Sports & Psychology

Verbal fluency

...2 In thirty seconds, speak as many words as you can that start with the letter B. If you are doing these tests on your own, you will need to make a tally mark for each word that you produce and then count up your tallies at the end. Tallying your words is obviously going to slow you down to some extent. If another person is timing you, ask them to count your output by...
Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences
Education & Development

Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences

...2: How do I get through the application process? How do you decide where and what to study and choose the right course for you? And where should you start with your Personal Statement? In this episode we lead you through the application process, step by step, and share real-life experiences of the application process, from UCAS Fairs to Open Days, to drawing up firm...
What is technology?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is technology?

...2. It uses much more than scientific knowledge and includes values as much as facts, practical craft knowledge as much as theoretical knowledge. The iPod is an example of where the physics of making a small device carry so much music is married with creative design to make an iconic must have accessory. 3. It involves organised ways of doing things. It covers the intended...
Using lanthanides as medical imaging tools
Science, Maths & Technology

Using lanthanides as medical imaging tools

...2. The process of fluorescence. When an atom or molecule is illuminated with light, it absorbs energy exciting its electrons to a higher energy state. However, electrons prefer to be in low energy states and, therefore, they get rid of this excess of energy mostly by emitting light, a process that is referred to as fluorescence. [. Image of the brain obtained with MRI]...
5 tips on financially thriving
Money & Business

5 tips on financially thriving

...2. Save The idea of saving may seem really out of reach if you normally rely on your overdraft or credit cards. However, with an income VS outgoings budget in place, you can now easily search for cheaper alternatives to see where you can get a good deal when it comes to utilities and other fixed outgoings. Allocate anything leftover for savings; one trick is to set up a...
Exploring stereotypes in STEM
Education & Development

Exploring stereotypes in STEM

...2. Why did you choose to study STEM subjects? 3. Why choose a STEM career? 4. Why do you belong in STEM? Who are you, what do you do/have you done in STEM? Transcript Why did you choose to study STEM subjects? Transcript Why choose a STEM career? Transcript Why do you belong in STEM? Transcript So, how would you answer these questions? Anknowledgements: with thanks to...
5 tried-and-tested study tips for dyslexic students
Education & Development

5 tried-and-tested study tips for dyslexic students

...2 Make proofreading work for you [Focused student reading aloud at her desk with headphones on] We often read what we think we’ve written as opposed to what’s on the page. Try using the ‘read aloud’ function in Word to hear what your writing sounds like. This can help you find errors. You may also find working from the end of an assignment and reading it paragraph...