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Literary Festivals for February and March

Visiting a literary festival can provide the opportunity to catch up with a favourite author or even the chance to discover something new.


Am I a Maths person or an English person?

Whether you are better at English or Maths, though, it’s still really important to have at least a basic grasp of both.


29th January, 1813: The Publication of Pride and Prejudice

Jane had to spend a third of her family’s annual household income before she could see a profit on her work.


Holocaust Memorial Day: The Kishinev Pogrom of 1905

The reporting of the pogrom caused international outrage and condemnation of the Tsarist autocratic government,


Cain and Abel: Religion and Global Conflict

It is a common fallacy that rival religious faiths are the prime cause of global conflict.


Flagging Motivation after Christmas? Advice to Kick on with.

Even the most positive and motivated people can’t help but feel a little dragged down in January.


Mature Students: Better equipped for University or not?

Someone embarking on a course of study as a seasoned member of the real world is probably much better prepared for the hard graft and dedication that studying for a good degree really involves.


Do we Really Want our Libraries?

Where else will you find all 20 volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary?


Writing a Conclusion

The conclusion of your work is your last chance to show your tutor that you have correctly understood the question or assignment addressed.


How to write a good Introduction

The introduction is where you have the opportunity to make an instant impact on your reader.


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