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Observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day
The first two days of November are significant times for some Christians as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day are observed on the 1st and 2nd, respectively.After the fun-filled trick-or-treating and costume parties bursting with sweets, it is time to pray for and pay respects to saints and loved ones that have passed on.
Where to Celebrate This Halloween 2017
Kids and kids-at-heart, haven’t we all looked forward to Halloween this year? People enthusiastically search for and make the most impressive costumes, meticulously decorate their homes and carefully select the sweets to be handed out to treat-or-trickers.
UCAS Clearing Choices and Uni Decisions Deadline 2017
Today, 23rd October is the final deadline for hopeful individuals who wish to attend uni this academic year 2017-2018 through the UCAS Clearing function.
The Triumph Over Darkness: Diwali Festival 2017
The Hindu Festival of Lights referred as Diwali Festival is an annual celebration in autumn. The five-day brightly-lit festivities around the world start on Thursday, 19th October this year, according to the Hindu lunar calendar.
Olaudah Equiano: African That Helped End Slavery in Britain
Google Doodle never fails to creatively feature and honour notable people and events. These clever, interactive illustrations are also a great way to educate individuals.
International Day of a Child Girl 2017
Although there has been a lot of progress in gender equality, discrimination against women is still rampant. Gender lines are drawn early, starting at birth and exclusions continue throughout womanhood.
England Qualifies for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
England will be headed to Russia for the 2018 World Cup thanks to Harry Kane’s last-minute goal against Slovenia. The only goal of the night at the Wembley Stadium is Kane’s 11th goal in 22 international appearances.
Participate at the National Poetry Day 2017
Are you a fan of poetry? If you are, you will be happy to know that today, 28th September is National Poetry Day. With the theme Freedom, this year’s celebration promises exciting elements as organisers have worked closely with BBC and Hull City of Culture.
Participating in the International Day of Peace 2017
How do you define peace? Each year, the United Nations urges every nation to come together in celebration of International Day of Peace.
Suu Kyi Not Afraid of Global Scrutiny on Rohingya Crisis
After weeks of growing violence in northern Rakhine state, Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has spoken. She delivered a controversial speech regarding the ongoing crisis against Rohingya Muslims.
Tips for UCAS Final Deadline for 2017 Entry
It is the time of year again when students fight tooth and nail to beat the UCAS final deadline. Incoming freshmen who wish to attend university this academic year 2017 have a few more hours to submit their applications.
International Literacy Day: Literacy in the Digital World
Literacy is often described as being able to read, write and do math equations. However,it goes beyond this because it is a critical skill that enables a person to break free from ignorance.
Tips for Start of Autumn Term, Academic Year 2017-2018
It is time to bid farewell to worry-free summer vacation and say hello to the start of the autumn term. As academic year 2017-2018 commences, new educational adventures and experiences await you!
Eid al-Adha: Festival of Sacrifice and Generosity
It is the time of year for Muslims to celebrate the Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice. This is also the culmination of the Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca attended by more than 1.7 million people.
Scottish Scientists Discover a New Process to Treat Cancer
According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the number one cause of death worldwide. Year after year, millions of people succumb to this deadly disease, regardless of gender, age or social status in life.
Spend Your Summer Bank Holiday at Notting Hill Carnival
If you have nothing planned for the summer bank holiday weekend, why not attend the Notting Hill Carnival? On 27th and 28th August, the biggest festival in Europe will take place in London, featuring Caribbean culture and heritage.
People Marvel at 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
The universe gifted the USA with a rare total solar eclipse, the moon directly passing between Earth and the sun. Some other parts of the world, including the UK, got to see a partial eclipse.
A-Level Results Day: Top A* Grades Rise, Boys Outperform Girls
The dreaded A-Level results day has arrived for teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. According to UCAS, about 416,310 students have been placed in universities and colleges, down 2% from 423,880 last year.
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Results Day
As Scottish Qualifications Authority results are released today, UCAS confirms that about 34,750 students have found their university place. This shows a 1% increase from last year’s scores of 34,620 in spite of a decrease in 18-year-old Scottish population. The entry rate of young individuals pursuing higher education is up by 21.7%, the highest in […]
Summer Bank Holiday and Latest News in Scotland
Today is the first Monday of August, which signifies the summer bank holiday in Scotland. England, Wales and Northern Ireland observe this holiday on the last Monday, which falls on the 28th August this year.
