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By ashton.wenborn, 4 November, 2021

Sponsored content: created in partnership with the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (Central), based in London, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate training across the areas of drama, theatre and performance. Here, we look at five reasons why it’s a great time to train on a theatre and performing arts degree.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 28 October, 2021

The world is at a tipping point when it comes to climate change and sustainability, and as a result students are more and more vocal about how universities should be stepping up to do their part in creating tangible change. 

In August, the THE consultancy team ran a series of five focus groups with 30 university students from around the world in order to determine what students thought were the most crucial action points for universities to achieve net zero and reverse the damaging impacts of climate change. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 28 October, 2021

Halloween is the only time of the year when it is totally acceptable to turn out the lights, switch on a scary movie and terrify yourself into not sleeping for three weeks.

If you’re still shortlisting the films you want to watch this year, then perhaps consider a university-themed thriller? Many universities are home to some of the strangest myths, making them the perfect settings for dark tales. From serial killers to witches and experiments with death, here’s a list of supernatural and scary films set in or around universities to get you in the mood for a fright fest.  

By ashton.wenborn, 27 October, 2021

Sponsored content: created in partnership with Huawei.

The annual Huawei University Challenge is back. This four-week online hackathon invites undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students to solve rigorous data-related challenges. From 1 to 26 November, get ready to compete, innovate and interact with other top-tier students for a shot at the £15,000 prize pool.

By ashton.wenborn, 4 October, 2021

Sponsored content: created in partnership with Pearson.

When you research English-language tests for study abroad, you may believe that they all assess the same listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. So, what makes the Pearson Test of English Academic stand out and why do so many students choose it for a successful study abroad application?