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By seeta.bhardwa@…, 19 March, 2024

Reaching out for help can feel stressful and overwhelming, especially if you’ve not spoken to someone personally or face-to-face before. We want to remind you that it’s important to remember that university staff want you to have the best experience and support you however they can. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 13 March, 2024

My passion for sustainability was ignited during my year abroad at the University of South Carolina Aiken, where I enrolled in my first environmental economics course. It was there that I was struck by the impact of businesses and individuals on climate change and the alarming decline in biodiversity across the globe. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 12 March, 2024

I’m originally from the US and Vietnam and I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science, majoring in data science, at the University of Melbourne in Australia.

I chose the University of Melbourne, or Australia in general, as a study destination for the career opportunities. Its proximity to southeast Asia and Asia allowed me to explore ventures that included a lot of the Asia Pacific region.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 11 March, 2024

The winners of the 2024 Oscars have been revealed and as the red (champagne) carpet is being stored away for another year, Times Higher Education looked at the winners of the Best Actor and Best Actress Awards over the past 30 years to see where they went to university (perhaps to refine their Oscar winning talents?)

By grace.mccabe, 7 March, 2024

When I decided to study in Thailand, I had two main motivations. First, I have always been fascinated by the rich tapestry of Thai culture and wanted to immerse myself in it. Bangkok has a unique blend of tradition and modernity. And its location makes it an ideal launchpad for weekend escapes to amazing beaches and mountains.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 4 March, 2024

Completing a research placement while studying for a master’s at the University of Leeds was a crucial stage in my personal and professional development.

I worked with academic Rachael O’Connor on one of 13 Leeds Institute for Teaching Excellence (LITE) projects. Her work was designed to improve academic personal tutoring (APT) practice by using students’ voices and experiences through a reverse mentoring scheme.

By grace.mccabe, 29 February, 2024

I am originally from Ukraine, from a small town near Kyiv. 

In 2019, I was accepted into Kyiv Polytechnic University to study applied mathematics and finance, a difficult but fulfilling path. Life in Ukraine presented its own set of challenges, such as corruption in the education system and facing gender discrimination both at school and university. Despite these obstacles, I pursued my dreams with determination. Little did I know how much my life would change during those four years of study. 

By grace.mccabe, 27 February, 2024

I began my healthcare career working as a junior nurse at a hospital in Singapore, after graduating from Nanyang Polytechnic School. During my time there, I had the privilege of caring for people at their most vulnerable, and this shaped my perspective on life and confirmed that healthcare was the industry for me.

To take my career to the next level, I then did my bachelor of nursing at the University of Sydney and took on additional responsibilities in a research unit promoting evidence-based nursing practices.