Famous People with ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition which causes changes in behaviour amongst both adults and children. ADHD is classed as a disability in the UK, US and a number of other countries due to the symptoms people experience with the condition impacting their ability to function in daily life. A person can be diagnosed […]
Why joining a society can help reduce the stress of Uni life?

Societies aren’t popular at university for no reason. Joining a society can offer you a world of help to escape from all the academic commitments that university can bring. Many people deem societies to just be a way of meeting new and more like-minded people, but in actual facts societies can bring a lot more […]
The Cheapest University in UK for International Students 2023

If you are interested in studying at university in the UK as an international student, it can be tricky to know how to get started with the process. There are many factors to consider when beginning to plan this next step in your life and it’s okay if it may seem overwhelming. Fees and funding […]
Is ADHD a Disability in the UK?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition which causes changes in behaviour amongst both adults and children. There are a number of potential causes linked to the origin of a diagnosis, however it can occur in people of any ability. ADHD is classed as a disability in the UK and today we will look […]
Tips to tell a friend to help de-stress them before a deadline

Deadlines can create a lot of stress and when you are at university or college you can see how much this affects your friends and classmates. If you see someone struggling and you want to help them out then take a look at theses top tips to tell a friend to help de-stress before their […]
How to avoid pre-seminar stress

Seminars can be a stumbling block for some people and if I’m honest there is valid reason behind it. It is totally understandable if you get this pre-seminar stress feeling before attending! There are many different reasons this could be the case, including: meeting new people, the unknown of your tutor, will you understand the […]
How much DSA do you get for Dyslexia?

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant available to UK students with learning difficulties and impacted disabilities. Dyslexia is a learning difficulty which is classed as an eligible diagnosis for receiving DSA at university, but how much is offered to students struggling with this condition? How does Dyslexia impact a student’s learning and ability […]
Best Student Bank Accounts for studying in the UK

When students start studying at university, they are eligible to apply for a student bank account. But what is a student bank account, and why would one need to open a separate account from their current account? Today we will look at the answers to these questions, as well as determine the best bank account […]
Make the most of MOOCs with Jamworks
If you want to work on your CPD or simply do a bit of extra learning, then why not learn how to make the most of MOOCs! MOOCs are a great way to pass your time whilst building up your employable skills. Don’t forget to use Jamworks to get as much as possible out of […]
Why Jamworks is students’ favourite Technology Enhanced Learning tool

Technology Enhanced Learning is an approach to study at university that is becoming more utilised year after year. There are a number of reasons for this, with the main points being that technology enhanced learning provides many opportunities and additional benefits to students to achieve an improved learningexperience. In my first year of university, I […]