NASA looks to MARS for working drones
NASA plans to fly drones where Federal Aviation Administration rules no longer apply. Engineers at Swamp Works, part of NASA and the U.S. military’s Office of Naval Research, have designed and built a drone that could someday scout Mars, moons or asteroids in our solar system. Called Extreme Access Flyers, these space-worthy drones could help […]
Teach English Abroad with TEFL
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is a great way to gain some unique cultural experiences as well as a bit of extra cash on your travels. WHY TAKE A TEFL COURSE TEFL courses are recognised worldwide and are an essential tool on your belt when applying for teaching positions abroad. TEACHING EXPERIENCE […]
Young Europeans’ view of UK after Brexit vote
According to a poll for the British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations, the UK’s reputation among young people in EU nations has worsened following the Brexit vote, but has improved in nations further away, The survey follows a poll carried out before June’s referendum, and aimed to establish whether perceptions of Britain’s attractiveness […]
Your Perfect CV
Is your CV heading straight for the bin? Want to know the no-nos for writing a CV? Want to learn from other people’s mistakes? Your CV is the most important career document you will write. There’s no ‘right’ CV because we’re all different – but there are right rules. 1. Which type of CV is […]
How to Get More out of Student Life in London
Student life in London can be somewhat daunting, but the opportunities for fun and friendship as well as boosting your education and career are virtually limitless. Here are some tips on making the most of your time in “the most influential city in the world” (according to Forbes). 1. Relish the city’s multicultural character London’s […]
Interview with Student Entrepreneurs
Following the interest since Global Entrepreneurship Week last month, University of Westminster has continued to engage with students who has bright ideas to start their own businesses. Masha Latman, one of University of Westminster’s BA Fashion Design alumni has been sponsored by the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Scheme, and was interviewed on how she came up with her […]
Heavy Fire Envelopes Eastern Aleppo despite Ceasefire
Syrian government forces renewed shelling on the last holdouts of rebel-held eastern Aleppo, raising fears that a deal to evacuate civilians and fighters from the devastated city may not be honoured. “There are injuries, but we don’t know how many. We can’t go outside because the shelling is indiscriminate.” (journalist – east Aleppo) The Russian defence ministry […]
Student Easy Meals: Sweet Chilli Stirfry
For all those student stir fry lovers out there, we’ve got an awesome quick recipe to get your taste-buds going. “Sweet Chilli Stirfry” 1 cup (200g) brown rice 2 teaspoons sunflower oil 2 (about 500g) chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced 1 carrot, peeled, thinly sliced 100g snow peas, ends trimmed, thinly sliced 1/3 cup (80ml) honey […]
The Best Student Job Sites to visit in 2017
It is no secret that being a student is an expensive process and that loan day can never come quick enough. Especially for those at university in big cities like London, student life can be three years of feeling the crunch; after all, it’s not just the lack of cooking skills that leaves students eating […]