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How to Spend a Weekend in Edinburgh
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How to Spend a Weekend in Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital city is a treasure trove of historical landmarks, impressive architecture and beautiful natural landscapes.

Chelsea Davies · Jun 21, 2019 · 3 min read
NUS Reveals Shocking Scale of Sexual Violence at UK Universities
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NUS Reveals Shocking Scale of Sexual Violence at UK Universities

New research by the NUS Women’s Campaign has found that sexual abuse is rife at UK universities and colleges, with 75 percent of students stating they’ve had at least one unwanted sexual experience.

Sabrina Collier · Jun 21, 2019 · 3 min read
Six Reasons Why You Should Visit Joshua Tree National Park
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Six Reasons Why You Should Visit Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is an otherworldly National Park in southern California, famous for its distinct trees (and inpsiring that U2 album your Dad likes talking about).

Meg Dye · Jun 21, 2019 · 2 min read
Top 10 Free Things to do in London
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Top 10 Free Things to do in London

Ranked as the best student city in the world, London not only provides incredible academic and professional opportunities, but is also renowned for its heady mix of art and culture, world-class cuisine and some of the best nights out in Europe.

Chelsea Davies · Jun 21, 2019 · 4 min read
Top Universities in California
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Top Universities in California

Home to Hollywood, the Golden Gate Bridge and nearly 40 million people, California is also where some of the top universities in the US are based.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 18, 2019 · 3 min read
Top Universities in Australia 2020
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Top Universities in Australia 2020

The Australian National University (ANU) is the best university in Australia this year.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 18, 2019 · 4 min read
Top Universities in the UK 2020
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Top Universities in the UK 2020

The University of Oxford continues to be ranked as the best university in the UK this year.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 18, 2019 · 6 min read
Top Universities in the US 2020
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Top Universities in the US 2020

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has once again been ranked as the best university in the United States.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 18, 2019 · 7 min read
Why Are International Students Avoiding the US and UK?
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Why Are International Students Avoiding the US and UK?

Today’s QS World University Rankings 2020 reveal a disturbing trend for both UK and US universities. Despite continuing to be home to the world’s very best unis, both the UK and US see an overall decline in university performance.

Hayden Young · Jun 18, 2019 · 4 min read
Out Now: QS World University Rankings 2020
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Out Now: QS World University Rankings 2020

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been named as the best university in the world for a record-breaking eighth successive year, making it the most successful institution in the history of our ranking.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 18, 2019 · 5 min read
QS World University Rankings 2020 - Notes
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QS World University Rankings 2020 - Notes

After completion of our analysis and distribution of the fact files to all featured institutions, Waseda University informed QS that the dataset they submitted contained an incorrect figure for their faculty member count.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 18, 2019 · 1 min read
Why International Students Are Choosing To Study In Spain
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Why International Students Are Choosing To Study In Spain

In 2018, almost 110,000 students flocked to Spain to embark on an academic journey of a lifetime.

Stephanie Lukins · Jun 18, 2019 · 13 min read