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A Glimpse of the London Fashion Week 2016
The London Fashion Week is one of the most awaited dates in the calendar for fashion enthusiasts in the UK. This fashion spectacle runs from 16th to 20th September.
Mid-Autumn Festival: More than Just Eating Mooncakes
Mooncakes and lanterns will fill the air in China and Southeast Asia as they celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival today. Festivities take place on the 15th of the 8th month in the lunar calendar each year.
Eid al-Adha Falls on 9/11, Moved a Day Later
Muslims from around the world are getting ready for the holiest celebration in Islam, the Eid al-Adha. This holiday literally means festival of the sacrifice. It signals the end of Hajj, which is the yearly pilgrimage of Islams to Mecca.
Helpful Tips for Autumn Term Start 2016
September is here, which signals the start of autumn term in the UK. Students from Britain, Wales and Northern Ireland are undoubtedly having mixed feelings of anticipation, excitement and anxiety.
UCAS Adjustment: Getting into Higher-Ranked Universities
Did you obtain better A-level grades and would like to reconsider your existing uni place, and look for another one? Yes, you do have this option if you have exceeded the conditions of your firm university through UCAS Adjustment.
Busy Summer Bank Holiday To Savour the Last Summer Days
The last Monday of August, which falls on the 29th, marks the Summer Bank Holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. On the other hand, Scotland had theirs on 1st August or the first Monday of this month.
Celebrate Afro-Caribbean Cultures at Notting Hill Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival, the largest street festival in Europe, is taking place on 27th to 29th August this year. The streets of West London will be packed with colourful decorations, delectable food and calypso music.
Overall GCSE Results 2016 Show Record Decline
This year’s GCSE results show the biggest decline since 2008. This is attributed to government modifications in the system that require students to resit English and Maths until they pass. Recently published results reveal the overall percentage of achieving A* to C declined from 69% to 66.9%.
Rise in EU Students in the UK for Academic Year 2016-2017
The number of European Union (EU) students applying to British universities makes up the biggest percentage rise. An 11% increase in only one year is the highest number on record. Most students have applied before the Brexit vote and many were determined to obtain a place while fees haven’t changed.
Know Your Options After Receiving Your A-Level Results
The long wait is over for thousands of teenagers in the UK because today is A-level results day. Whatever the outcome is, students from England, Whales and Northern Ireland need to decide how they will move forward.
Different Ways of Celebrating the Hungry Ghost Festival
Chinese communities celebrate the Ghost Festival starting from the 15th of the seventh month in the lunar calendar. They believe that ghosts are freed from hell during this time in search for food, rest and fun among humans.
UCAS Clearing Tips to Ensure a College or University Place
UCAS Clearing officially opens today, 16th August for students who still do not have a university place. This option is for those who haven’t received any offers or have failed to meet the conditions of the offers. Around 10,000 courses and an estimated 150,000 students are expected to go into Clearing this year.
Resit Exam Help to Ensure Academic Career Success
Most schools and universities in England, Whales and Northern Ireland are currently conducting resit exams. In this competitive world, institutions require their students to obtain better than average grades. However, they still give their students a second chance to make up for failed exams and take resits.
Helpline for Students and Parents for SQA Results
Over 140,000 students are awaiting their Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) results today. The SQA sends out National 4 and 5, Higher, Advanced Higher, and Scottish Baccalaureate exams scores. Results, delivered by the Royal Mail, are transported to Scottish students in 45 countries.
Qixi Festival: Chinese Valentine’s Day Then and Now
Qixi Festival, which is the Chinese Valentine’s Day, falls on 9th August this year. It takes place on the 7th day of the 7th month in the lunar calendar. This is the reason why it is also called the Double Seventh Festival.
Prime Minister May Aims to End Ban on Grammar School
UK Prime Minister and Conservative leader Theresa May plans to reintroduce grammar schools and aims to end its 18-year ban. May, who is grammar school educated, believes that it is time to bring back selective state education. For her, children should be allowed to shine by being challenged academically in grammar schools.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: The World’s Biggest Arts Festival
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which will last until 29th August, kick starts today. It is the largest arts festival in the world, featuring 3,269 shows in 294 venues this year. Simply known as the Fringe, the festival has been established in 1947 and takes place yearly in Scotland’s capital.
British Athletes to Look Out for at Rio 2016 Olympics
A record number of over 11,000 athletes are vying for 306 sets of medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics. It is dubbed as Rio 2016 since the games are officially held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Although some events have begun on 3rd August, the Olympic sports will take place from 5th to 21st August.
Autumn Term Start Tips for Students in Scotland
The beginning of August means summer is over in Scotland. Most schools will start their autumn term on the second week of August. Now is a great time to start your preparations and avoid making adjustments at the last minute.
What to Do During Scotland’s Summer Bank Holiday
Today, 1st August is the official Summer Bank Holiday in Scotland. On the other hand, the rest of the UK will have theirs on the last day of the month. Also known as August Bank Holiday, it marks the end of summer and the start of autumn.
