A guide to the NHS for international students in the UK

Submitted by Joy.Hunter@tim… on Fri, 12/08/2023 - 08:35

In the UK, the NHS is the system that residents use to access both physical and mental healthcare services. Most healthcare services are free at the point of use, but some procedures may require additional payment. The NHS stands for the National Health Service.

So how does the NHS work for international students in the UK? 

This guide explains how international students can access NHS services, what costs are involved and how to register with the NHS as an international student.

Beyond expectation: winning recognition for undergraduate research

Submitted by grace.mccabe on Tue, 12/05/2023 - 12:21

The phrase “experience of a lifetime” is often overused, and risks bordering on being cliché. It is, however, the perfect way to describe my time at the Global Undergraduate Awards (GUA) in Dublin, Ireland at the start of November this year.

I had the honour and privilege of being invited to GUA’s 2023 Summit as the global winner in the classical studies and archaeology category. My initial reason for submitting to the awards was not actually to win a prize.

Scholarship of the month: New scholarships for Indian students to study in the UK 

Submitted by grace.mccabe on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 17:50

UCL India Excellence Scholarship 

The UCL India Excellence Scholarship is designed to provide support for Indian students pursuing postgraduate studies in the UK. Valued at £5,000 for one year, this scholarship is for prospective postgraduate students from India with exceptional academic records. 

To qualify, a candidate must