We have been running the Empowering Futures programme for two years and in every cohort, we noticed that the students and start-ups that reach out to our coaches and attend the monthly clinics get better results. Why? Because coaching has the intention to genuinely involve the other person (coachee) in […]
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What’s the most important thing students need to learn at university?
by Laura Buckler How many things do you learn at university? If you started counting, the list would be endless. You’re constantly discovering new things. However, university is more than learning about concepts related to your future career. It’s more than developing the specific skills you’ll need for your profession. […]
Have you ever considered using an essay service?
Essays are the most common assignment at university, you have probably already written a few and these essays can take many different forms. Narrative essays tell a story, while persuasive essays make an argument and exploratory essays pursue an idea. No matter what kind of essay you are writing, this […]
Turning Talents Into Strengths
by Tom Matson and Jennifer Robison Talents may evolve, but they don’t change Everyone is talented, but no one is talented at everything Identifying weaknesses can help people manage or avoid them This article is adapted from the upcoming Gallup Press book Strengths Based Student. Although people change over time […]
Students: dial up your employability with online connections
by Esra Gurkan for The Guardian Students You don’t need to have come from a privileged background to get a job through contacts – get online and make connections yourself! Students are repeatedly told that a degree will no longer guarantee a job. In competitive industries you almost always need […]
#NotAnotherInternship: New programme promises empowered futures for entrepreneurs and university students across London
#NotAnotherInternship: New programme promises empowered futures for entrepreneurs and University students across London Empowering Futures is a social enterprise which matches start-up entrepreneurs with University Students to collaborate on specific projects. The entrepreneurs get the much needed support businesses need during the start-up phase and students get the opportunity to […]