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The University of Derby has shared its top tips and advice for prospective students writing their personal statements, ahead of the January deadline for UCAS submissions.

Blog post. How to plan the perfect Christmas dinner as a student. Christmas is just around the corner. Are you considering hosting a Christmas dinner with your friends or flatmates? It could require some planning to ensure a successful event, so

How to prepare for a virtual interview video transcript. Online interviews. Karen Newberry sat on campus talking to camera, with a pink and yellow wall behind her]. Hello, my name's Karen Newberry and I'm a senior lecturer in Occupational Therapy.

Blog post. How to set New Year’s resolutions in 2017 and stick to them. At the start of every new year, many people set New Year’s resolutions but only a few actually go on to achieve these. Goal setting is one of the most effective skills an

Blog post. How to shop safely online this Black Friday. On Friday 24 November, people will storm the shops to take advantage of Black Friday discounts, but some people prefer to stay at home and shop. On Black Friday in 2016 the total spend on

Blog post. How to stay social at a distance: Top technology tips during lockdown. Bruce Wiggins, Senior Lecturer in Electronics and Maths at the University of Derby, discusses some of the best apps on the market to help you remain sociable… at a

Blog post. How to survive final year. Megan Wallbanks, a final-year BA (Hons) Media and Communications student, shares her top tips for surviving your final year. By Megan Wallbanks - 26 July 2022. If you’re about to go into your final year at

Blog post. How to thrive as an anxious first-year. Success is a hard thing to measure. What makes a successful student? Many would say a first-class grade or a Dean’s Award. All of which is amazing but, to me, success is feeling content within

Blog post. How to train your mind for long distance running. Whether you’re gearing up for your first marathon or a 10km, long distance running is a mental battle as well as a physical one. Philip Clarke, Lecturer in Psychology at University of

Blog post. How to use a tea break to keep fit during the lockdown. Dr Joel Chidley, Lecturer in Exercise Physiology at the University of Derby, offers advice on keeping active during the coronavirus lockdown. By The Corporate Communications Team - 8