Monthly Archives: July 2010

Past, Present, Future: Does Change Bring Change?

How ready and engaged are students when they enter higher education? A Professor had this to say about students going to university: “Speaking generally, during the last thirty years the schools of England have been sending up to the universities … Continue reading

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EduLinks – Deep thoughts and discussions

Here be the linkageness. Ready for the weekend. Yarrrr. ResourceShelf – Google Scholar introduces search within cited articles A great new development for Google Scholar. You can now search for where a paper has been cited and then search within … Continue reading

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17 Refreshing Ways to Stay Awake

Your eyelids are growing heavy.  You can’t keep your eyes open.  Sleep will be upon you soon. Must…Stay…Awake… Can’t… Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz We’ve all been there.  But what can you do to help stay awake and (in most cases) stay alert?  Here … Continue reading

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10 Great Ways to Push Past Uncertainty

Each and every day, at some point, I ask myself this: “Am I sure?” Am I sure I want to do that?  Am I sure this is the right approach?  Am I sure there’s not a better way? It’s sensible … Continue reading

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EduLinks – Inside, outside, inside-out

EduLink madness.  Time for another dose of goodies. NUS – Students told to protect themselves from unscrupulous landlords Advice for students on moving into rental property.  Includes a list of top tips. Radio 4 Today – Students chose subjects ‘far … Continue reading

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