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Student Jobs
If you’re still at university, there are plenty of jobs recruiting students, offering hours and shifts that will fit around your studies. Find out more...
Interview tips
When seeking employment, interviews can be a daunting task. But this doesn’t have to be the case using the four Ps system: Plan, Prepare, Participate and Be Positive.
New venture for emerging entrepreneurs
James Caan, businessman and star of BBC‚s Dragons‚ Den, is launching his own business academy which specialises in entrepreneurialism.
Euro coin counterfeiting in 2009
In 2009, the number of counterfeit euro coins removed from circulation was 172 100, down from 195 900 the year before.
Formula Student
Formula Student is run by the IMechE to challenge the next generation of engineers to drive a single-seater racing car they have designed and built from scratch.
Education options
A qualification speaks volumes to a potential employer. It not only shows how much knowledge and skills you have in a particular subject and to what level, it also shows commitment and an ability to seeing something through to completion.
Tackling traffic congestion
Traffic lights controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) could help to ease congestion on Leicester’s roads and improve the city’s air quality.
Diploma students F1 challenge
It might not have the glamour of Monaco, or the racing heritage of Silverstone, but Norwich is home to a group of pioneering students who have their sights set on F1 glory.
Olympics construction jobs
Cities that win Olympic bids experience neither boom nor bust in their real estate prices, but gain construction jobs as they prepare for the Games
Sleep deprivation affects decision making
Sleep deprivation adversely affects automatic, accurate responses and can lead to devastating errors, particularly among fire-fighters, police officers and others who work in a sleep-deprived state.
Popular engineering courses
More students than ever before have been accepted onto science and engineering related degree courses this autumn, according to the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
Construction jobs
Thousands of construction and engineering jobs could be created over the next few years as the UK races to catch up with other nations in sustainable construction.
Student debt
82% of parents say recession has increased the financial strain of university costs while 55% of students are worried they will not find a job after graduation.
Being the best you can be?
Giving your all and trying your best isn't always easy. Sometimes things get in the way, or you lack motivation. This is why many people turn to Life Coaching.
Autism Employment
The Government announced Jobcentre Plus staff are to receive autism training. The National Autistic Society (NAS) celebrated the move, in response to their Don't write me off campaign.
Decision making dilemmas
Would you choose to receive a small amount of money today or a larger sum next month? How does self-control affect decision making?
Football fans’ view of cheating
Faking injury and diving in the penalty area have been identified as the forms of cheating on the football pitch that are most disliked by fans.
Creative Spark exhibition
The work of a silversmith who blasts his creations with a shotgun, a dissolvable wedding dress and a kitchen in a box are among the unique and innovative creations on display at this year's Creative Spark exhibition.
The importance of football
The benefits of football to society and the importance of society for football are set to be discussed by an all-star panel including former England and Sheffield Wednesday manager, Howard Wilkinson.
World's first T-shirt magazine
Starting this week, subscribers of T-post will be able to wear their graphic T-shirt in front of any web camera and play a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors against a computer-generated arm that extends from the shirt itself.
Charity Awards 2010
A University of Nottingham student led charity has won a major national award for its work in Africa.
Public asked to take part in new online ‘uncertainty’ research
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast are asking for 300 volunteers to take part in an experiment aimed at improving people’s ability to make better decisions.
Volunteer Action for Peace
Volunteer Action for Peace (VAP) is a UK based charity organisation which works towards creating and preserving international peace, justice and human solidarity for people and their communities. Find out how you can get involved.
'Summer of Give'
v has launched 'Summer of Give', a brand new initiative asking 18-25 year olds to give their free time this summer to get the time of their lives for FREE at some of the UK's most sought after festivals.
