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Following these tips will make going back to school after the holidays that bit easier.

There are different ways to take two subjects at university. In some cases, universities will offer a course where the modules have been selected to allow the two subjects to complement one another – for instance, a Law and French course where you study the law of your own country, French law, and the French ...

One of the best things about studying Philosophy is that it’s one of the world’s oldest fields of study. As long as humans have existed, we’ve been asking questions such as wondering where we come from, why we’re here, and whether any divine powers control our existence. Many of those questions haven’t been satisfactorily resolved ...

You may well have learned that an argument is composed of a point, an example or piece of evidence, and an explanation. And you might well have mastered the art of coming up with a strong point, choosing an apposite piece of evidence, and explaining it clearly and convincingly. But how can you be sure ...

There are lots of books, websites and other resources that are safe to let older children loose on, but it’s harder to find things that are accessible and appropriate for younger learners. We’ve scoured the web to find a range of resources from apps to videos to board games that will keep your children entertained ...

The universities of Great Britain, and the towns and cities in which they’re based, have plenty to recommend them. That’s why students from countries all across the world, from Azerbaijan to Zambia, flock here every year. At Oxford Royale Academy, we aim to give students a taster of that great experience in our courses, located ...

The lucky ORA students staying at Jowett Walk this week enjoyed a visit to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, where they were given a glimpse into the magical world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The long-awaited excursion kicked off yesterday, and was the perfect end to a week of hard work for our students ...

Is human knowledge growing exponentially? Buckminster Fuller, one of the more fascinating theorists and inventors of the 20th century, thought that it was. This enjoyable article argues that in fact, knowledge can only increase quadratically. But while the rate of growth might be exceptionally important for computer scientists interested in artificial intelligence, for most of ...

Psychology is a fast-moving field, and a lot of what the general public believes to be true is long out of date.