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UEA ranked top in UK Student Experience Survey
The Student Experience Survey 2013, undertaken by the Times Higher Education magazine, has named the University of East Anglia (UEA) the best place in the UK to be a student. The survey has 21 different categories – from social life through to teaching quality – and UEA ranked particularly highly ... More
Free MSc places available at Robert Gordon University!
If you are considering postgraduate study take a look at the MSc courses on offer at Robert Gordon University. Some of these postgrad programs currently have great funding opportunities available for postgraduate students starting in Autumn 2013. The university – based in Aberdeen, Scotland – is offering a selection of ... More
Launch of exciting new European-focussed postgraduate site!
We are delighted to announce the launch of a brand new website tailor-made for postgraduate students who want to study a master’s degree or PhD course at a European university. EuropeanPostgrad.com features details information of over 15 different European countries – including essential advice on university tuition fees, living costs, ... More
University of Kent shortlisted for prestigious award!
The University of Kent has been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Leadership & Management Award. The Times Higher Education (THE) Leadership & Manangement Awards recognise outstanding work in departmental administration. Some of the judging criteria include communication, balanced delivery suited to student need, and the central admission. In the ... More
Cardiff Metropolitan University Tops Survey
For the fourth year in a row, Cardiff Metropolitan University has been judged the best in the UK on learning experience, living experience, and student support satisfaction. The survey, known as the International Student Barometer is carried out by i-graduate, and focuses on the experiences of international students. Professor of ... More
Funding opportunities at Swansea, Edinburgh and Sussex
Many top UK institutions are currently offering postgraduate students some great funding opportunities. Swansea University is now offering over 100 scholarships over all subjects areas, including arts and humanities, or science. Worth £2,900 each, they are open to UK and EU students starting in September 2013. In addition, some International ... More
University of Kent launches new MA programme
The University of Kent is delighted to be launching a new master’s programme – the MA in the Contemporary. This new master’s degree is being launched in association with the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London, and is designed to give students an understanding of how different disciplines in ... More
Cambridge English: Advanced recognised by 3,000 institutions
Those who want to study an MBA programme in either London or Dubai now have another exam choice to show their language skills. The Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is set by Cambridge University, and is a test aimed specifically at those intending to use English for academic or professional purposes. ... More
Top award for academic at University of Aberdeen
Professor Lorna McKee, an academic at the University of Aberdeen, has recently received the Award of Academician from the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor McKee is the Director of the Delivery of Care Programme at the University of Aberdeen’s Heath Services Research Unit, and Professor of Management at the Business ... More
UEA Art History students are offered a unique opportunity!
Thanks to The Attingham Trust for the study of historic houses and collections, UEA is now offering new master’s degree called “At Close Quarters: The English Country House and its Collections”. This option will be offered to those applying for the History of Art MA, starting in September. Professor Bronwen ... More
University of Glasgow is offering great funding opportunities
The University of Glasgow is pleased to announce a range of funded places, provided by the Scottish Funding Council. Available for September 2013, these places are available on the following courses: - Financial Risk Management- Investment Fund Management- City Planning and Real Estate Development- Real Estate- Real Estate and Regeneration- ... More
Swansea to hold International Reflective Practice Conference
This September, Swansea University will be holding the 17th International Reflective Practice Conference. Hosted by the Swansea’s College of Human and Health Sciences and the College of Medicine, it will take place on from the 9th - 11th of September, 2013. It will be a fantastic opportunity for those interested ... More
Fully-funded bursaries on offer at Cranfield!
A unique global Fellowship programme is being offered to those applying to Cranfield University for 2013/14. Led by the Ellen MacArthur and Schmidt family Foundations, this programme is intended to help develop a new generation of business leaders. Fellows will attend a summer school in London from the 17th - ... More
Birkbeck is offering scholarships to postgrads from Asia
Birkbeck University of London is offering a selection of fantastic scholarships to postgraduate students from Vietnam, India and Thailand. This great new scheme sees Birkbeck offering an unlimited amount of scholarships to postgraduate students from these countries, each with a value of £2,000! These merit scholarships are open to postgraduate ... More
Cranfield is offering engineering, maths and science funding
Cranfield University has a host of scholarships available through its Applied Sciences Scholarships scheme. These are suitable for those doing a postgraduate programme in subjects related to science, engineering and maths. It is important that students are encouraged to study these STEM subjects at high levels as they are crucial ... More
Finnish Universities use Cambridge English: Advanced
According to a recent study carried out by Cambridge English Language Assessment, an increasing number of universities in Finland are accepting the high-level Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) exam as a minimum entry requirement for students wishing to study degree courses delivered in English. The study looked at 43 educational institutions ... More
Loughborough launches fully-funded PhD studentships
The School of Business and Economics at Loughborough University is delighted to announce that it is offering three fully-funded students for UK/EU PhD students who are starting their postgraduate program in October 2013. Each of these studentships is worth £13,726 plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate. The PhD studentships ... More
Bangor creative writing student to work with publishing phenomenon
A student studying a PhD in Creative Writing at Bangor University is co-writing with best-selling crime writer James Patterson! Ashwin Sanghi, from India, is already a published author in his home country. He will now be collaborating with American writer James Patterson on a crime novel set in India called ... More
Glasgow hosts Adam Smith Business School launch event
On Wednesday 6th February 2013, the University of Glasgow officially launched its renamed Adam Smith Business School. This launch event marked the important development of the Business School, and the new name reflects the university's association with the moral philosopher and political economist Adam Smith. By developing enlightened and enterprising ... More
Swansea University health master’s provides educational inspiration!
A student from the United States has Swansea University’s MSc in Public Health and Health Promotion to thank for sorting out her anxiety issues and putting her on the path to a successful and happy career. Kristen Wils from Oregon suffered exam-related anxiety when she was studying for her master’s ... More
Financial encouragement for museum postgrads!
If you’re interested in a career in museums – it could be your lucky year. The University of East Anglia (UEA) is offering a considerable amount of funding to museum postgraduates – with four museum internships and two scholarships for the its MA in Museum Studies. These excellent funding opportunities ... More
11 social sciences scholarships on offer at Glasgow!
The College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow has launched its Scholarship Competition 2013! Applications are invited for up to 11 scholarships being offered by the College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow to study for a PhD in an area of research linked to the college’s subject ... More
UK proves popular with international students despite recession
The latest figures published by the UK’s Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) show that despite the current worldwide recession the UK is still a popular choice for to study at university for international students. The data which was published on 10th January 2013 shows that although overall the number of ... More
New Year = New Postgrad Funding Opportunities!
As 2013 gets underway many UK universities are offering postgraduate students some fantastic funding opportunities to help them with their tuition fees – and these scholarships, bursaries and studentships can help make the postgraduate dream become a reality. The University of East Anglia is offering many scholarships across its various ... More
Over 100 PhD studentships up for grabs!
If you are thinking about studying for a PhD in 2013 but are worried about the costs involved, then the University of Exeter could have the answer to your dilemma. Exeter has announced the launch of over 100 fully funded studentships for PhD students in 2013 across many different disciplines ... More
Universities turn to the internet to host postgrad events
With life getting busier and time become more precious by the minute (literally), it’s no surprise that universities are increasingly turning to the internet to showcase their facilities and postgraduate programs. And no, we’re not simply talking about the individual institution’s websites (although it has to be said that these ... More
University to celebrate its 50th anniversary in style
As more and more “new” universities reach landmark stages in their lives – there is a genuine desire to celebrate and mark such important stages in an institution’s life. Next year sees the University of East Anglia (UEA) celebrate its 50th anniversary – and what better way to do it ... More
Announcing our 13 bursary winners for 2012!
We have now selected the 13 lucky winners of our Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries 2012 – and each of these postgraduate students has been awarded a £500 bursary to help them with their studies. This year we increased our usual number of annual bursaries from 10 to 13, launching several ... More
Cranfield University program gets double accreditation
Universities in the UK are constantly seeking professional accreditation for their postgraduate qualifications where relevant and this can really boost their students’ CV credentials at the end of the program. With this in mind Cranfield University is delighted to be able to offer a postgraduate program with double accreditation – ... More
UEA excels in student survey
As the new academic year begins, the latest university rankings and student surveys are being published. These will help tempt new students to apply to certain institutions, as well as prove to those who have just started at a new uni that they have chosen the right place to study ... More
It’s not too late to start a postgrad course this academic year
With the new academic year now in full swing at universities around the UK, and indeed the world, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d missed the boat for starting a postgraduate programme in 2012/13. But you'd be wrong... Many excellent universities are now offering some of their most popular ... More
New academic year = new scholarship opportunities
September is traditionally the time for new beginnings in the academic world (although some postgraduate programmes do begin in January) which makes it the ideal time to start looking for a scholarship, bursary or studentship to help you fund your course. And whatever field of study you are choosing to ... More
How to become a successful IT manager
It is not uncommon that IT graduates who have been equipped with a comprehensive understanding of technology are faced with various business and management issues as their careers progress. However, in many occasions they are not ready to handle these issues because they have little understanding of the business world. ... More
Welcome to the British Science Festival 2012!
Science is hitting the headlines once again as the full programme for one of the most prominent science festivals in the world has been released. The British Science Festival, the cradle of the word “scientist” and one of the oldest festivals dedicated to science, being first held in 1831, is ... More
Will Science for Food!
Nowadays, when human knowledge is more advanced than ever before, science appears so complex that only the few 'chosen ones' seem to understand it. However, many people forget that science can often provide us with very practical information for use in our everyday lives, including giving us a few 'culinary ... More
Late PhD Scholarship opportunities!
The start of PhD courses commencing in October 2012 or January 2013 is approaching, and the deadline for most PhD scholarships has now passed. In today's harsh economic climate, this is not good news for many aspiring students who failed to secure funding and will not be able to undertake ... More
University of Aberdeen Professor Honoured
Professor Michael Keating, the chair of Scottish Politics at the University of Aberdeen, has been honoured as a new Fellow of the British Academy. He is one of the few academics who were elected as Fellows at the Academy's Annual General Meeting and also holds the fellowships of the Royal ... More
Is the role of part-time courses increasing?
In today's economic climate, more and more postgraduate students are forced to pay the university fees by themselves because of the cuts in funding. However, working a full-time job and studying full-time do not go hand in hand. So how can postgraduate students combine the incompatible and earn enough money ... More
Are Secondary PGCE courses in the United Kingdom facing closure?
Those who can, teach... so the slogan went – and although that it is still so true it seems that many university-based teacher training programmes could be facing closure... Teaching is one of the most fulfilling professions around, and if your initial degree wasn’t a B.Ed (Bachelor’s of Education) you ... More
Scholarship and bursary application deadlines are approaching!
As the summer term draws to a close, and universities prepare for the new cohort of postgraduate students in a couple of months’ time, the closing dates for many scholarships and studentships are rapidly approaching. For example, the University of Kent is offering a PhD scholarship at its School of ... More
UK is experiencing increased interest in health programmes
There is currently an increasing interest in health and associated factors such as fitness and nutrition, and this is being reflected in the launch of new degree programmes in this subject matter at a number of universities throughout the UK. The University of Aberdeen has just launched a postgraduate programme ... More
UK universities continue to invest in PhD students
In the current economic climate it is good see that universities in the UK are continuing to invest in postgraduate education. Despite the country going through what has been described as a double dip recession – it is important to remember that education plays an essential role in the future ... More
Glasgow finds unique way to celebrate Queen's Jubilee
The first few days of June has seen people all over the United Kingdom, and indeed the world, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee. From boat flotillas to lighting hundreds of beacons - many amazing spectacles have helped to mark this event. But a PhD student from the University of ... More
Glasgow launches two environment-based postgraduate courses
The University of Glasgow has launched two new environment-related postgraduate programmes – both of which are being taught out of Glasgow’s Dumfries Campus. These new courses are the Master’s in Environment, Culture & Communication and the Master’s in Environmental Science, Technology & Society, and both are being taught by Glasgow's ... More
Coventry has £1,000 scholarships for postgraduate students
Coventry University is offering £1,000 merit scholarships payable towards tuition fees – these scholarships are for full-time self-funded UK postgraduate students who have achieved a First Class Honours degree in their undergraduate degree programme. In addition to these £1,000 merit scholarships, Coventry University is also now offering a pay-as-you-go scheme ... More
Innovative engineers at the University of Aberdeen scoop award
Technology developed by innovative engineers at the University of Aberdeen won an industry award this month at the International Ground Engineering Awards ceremony hosted in London. The technology is known as GRANIT which stands for Ground Anchorage Integrity Testing. It has the potential to provide an improved health and safety ... More
Glasgow researchers are developing new cancer treatment
Researchers at the University of Glasgow are developing new treatment for head and neck cancers (HNC). Engineers and scientists at the university are developing a new method of treating these cancers that is expected to make therapy more effective. Over 150,000 people in the UK are killed by cancer every ... More
Bath academics awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Education
Academics from the University of Bath have been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for their ‘Influential research into child poverty and support for vulnerable people’. Following on from this fantastic recognition of their work, the University of Bath’s Department of Social & Policy Sciences held ... More
University of Aberdeen professor elected to prestigious society
Professor Crispin Wright from the University of Aberdeen has been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Science, which is one of the world’s most prestigious honorary societies. Professor Crispin Wright, FBA, FRSE is the Director of the Northern Institute of Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen. ... More
Sheffield Hallam University to host a postgrad study fair
Sheffield Hallam University is hosting a Part Time and Postgraduate Study Fair on Wednesday 16th May from 4-7pm. Sheffield Hallam University has a broad range of part-time and postgraduate courses on offer and this open event is the ideal opportunity to find out all about them, as well as learn ... More
ESCP Madrid has International Master’s in Hospitality & Tourism Management
ESCP Europe Business School: Madrid Campus is offering an International Master’s program in Hospitality & Tourism Management. This is a 15-month full-time international course and it is taught in the English language at ESCP Europe Business School: Madrid Campus. This master’s program is offered in collaboration with Cornell University School ... More
Plymouth College of Art is opening up its MA programmes
Plymouth College of Art is opening up its MA programme to prospective students this May – this will give them the chance to be an MA student for the day and work along the current MA students. There are three dates when prospective students can take up this unique opportunity ... More
University of Aberdeen launches massive recruitment campaign
The University of Aberdeen is investing in its intellectual capital, by recruiting up to 100 new academics! The University is encouraging applications from any outstanding scholars especially those who have already achieved international distinction in their particular field. Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, Professor Ian Diamond, says ... More
University of Limerick is offering 40 taught postgraduate scholarships
As part of its 40th Anniversary celebrations the University of Limerick is offering 40 scholarships worth €2,000 (approximately £1,600) each for students on its taught postgraduate programmes. There are also other faculty scholarships available for both taught and research postgraduate degree programmes as well as the option for reduced fees for ... More
Loughborough is hosting a Business and Economics Masters Open Day
Loughborough University’s School of Business and Economics is holding a Masters Open Day for its taught postgraduate courses in Management, Banking, Finance and Economics on Wednesday 2nd May 2012 from 1-4pm. At this event attendees will have the opportunity to listen to presentations on the various postgraduate courses available. They ... More
Scholarships on offer for Ukrainian students
The Victor Pinchuk Foundation is offering scholarships for Ukrainian students starting a one or two year Master's degree at one of the world’s best universities. It provides grants up to £50,000 covering not more than 60% of the overall cost for Ukrainians until the age of 35 who want to ... More
UEA is hosting a PGCE open day
The University of East Anglia is hosting an open day on Saturday 28th April from 11.30am-2pm to highlight its primary teacher training course. The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is a one-year, full-time, course and is offered in partnership with a wide range of schools in Norfolk and Suffolk. It ... More
QMUL is holding online open events
Queen Mary, University of London is holding two online postgraduate open day sessions on Wednesday 25th April. Session 1 is from 10am–12pm (British Summer Time) and Session 2 is from 2–6pm (BST). These online events provide potential students with the ideal opportunity to find out more about postgraduate study at ... More
Glasgow invests £10M in fellowships
The University of Glasgow is investing over £10,000,000 in the prestigious Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellowship scheme. These fellowships are between 3 and 5 years in length and have salaries ranging from £31,798 to £45,336. They will provide up to £50,000 additional research support funds and are awarded on merit. This ... More
University of Kent announces 50th Anniversary Research Scholarships
In preparation for the University of Kent’s 50th anniversary in 2015 an additional 100 doctoral scholarships are to be awarded annually from 2012, and the successful candidates will be known as Kent's 50th Anniversary Scholars. Applicants should demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding research potential. These scholarships will cover home fees ... More
UCL launches MSc in Medical Bacteriology via distance learning
University College London has launched a Masters in Medical Bacteriology by distance learning. This is the first Bacteriology Masters degree to be offered via distance learning format by a UK university. The MSc in Medical Bacteriology includes an innovative programme examining contemporary, globally significant issues in bacteriology, such as hospital-acquired infection ... More
Aberdeen awarded £300,000 in funding
The University of Aberdeen has won a major new award of £300,000 from Research Councils UK (RCUK) to engage the public with its research. Aberdeen is one of eight successful bids across the UK, and the only institution in Scotland to secure Catalysts funding. The grant from RCUK will be ... More
QMUL to join Russell Group
Queen Mary, University of London has been invited to become a member of the Russell Group of universities with effect from August 2012. Principal of Queen Mary, Professor Simon Gaskell says, “We are delighted to accept the invitation to join the Group. The Russell Group includes the top research-intensive universities ... More
The University of Westminster is expanding its presence in India
The University of Westminster is opening a Delhi base and launching a new series of scholarships for Indian students. The University of Westminster is based in London and is one of the UK’s leading international universities. It is now opening a fully operational base in Delhi, India which will have ... More
TOEFL® has scholarship opportunities for students from Taiwan
TOEFL® is offering 10 students the opportunity to study anywhere in the world with one of their US$4,000 scholarships. Overall TOEFL® is awarding US$40,000 in scholarships to students in Taiwan based on the following criteria: academic achievement, leadership skills, extracurricular activities and excellence in English-language skills. Tbe eligible for one of ... More
UCS launches two Master’s programmes within its School of Arts and Humanities
University Campus Suffolk is delighted to be launching an MA in Arts Practice and an MA in Journalism both from its School of Arts and Humanities. Both of these postgraduate programmes have been approved subject to final conditions and are open for applications for those wishing to start their studies ... More
Glasgow launches new scholarships for research students in the Arts
The University of Glasgow is delighted to be launching Internship Scholarships for research students in the College of Arts. This new scholarship is now open for applications, and will allow students to gain valuable work experience in teaching, research or administration whist studying for their PhD. The Graduate School of ... More
Aberdeen is launching a new scholarship scheme
The University of Aberdeen is delighted to announce a new scholarship scheme for students from Africa and South Asia. This is called the Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme, and it will cover the cost of full tuition fees plus additional expenses including travel for one year, for a minimum of three ... More
Kent launches new MA in Political Theory and Practices of Resistance
The University of Kent has launched a new Master’s programme in Political Theory and Practices of Resistance. This is a unique and innovative programme in which students can explore ‘resistance’ both as an idea and as a political practice. Core modules will situate ‘resistance’ within the history of ideas as ... More
Loughborough announces postgraduate business and economics scholarships
The School of Business and Economics at Loughborough University is delighted to be offering new competitive scholarships worth up to full fees for its postgraduate master’s programmes in Management, Economics and Finance. There is a range of scholarships available for UK/EU and International students, and there are different scholarships available ... More
Sports at UCS to get the Olympic touch!
A former double Olympian is to enhance sport offering at University Campus Suffolk (UCS). Professor Bill Tancred, a former double Olympian, world class discus thrower and international athletics coach, has been appointed as both Visiting Professor of Sports Leadership in the School of Science, Technology and Health at University Campus ... More
Olympic Torch to be carried by three people from the University of Nottingham
Three people from The University of Nottingham have been chosen to carry the Olympic Torch as it passes through Nottingham on its way to London 2012. The three lucky people are Danielle Carpenter, a research fellow from the School of Biology, together with postgraduate students Taylor Amerman and Chris Hill. ... More
Cardiff Met is offering MBA scholarships
Cardiff Metropolitan University is delighted to be offering scholarships for students joining its MBA programme in July 2012. There will be a range of scholarships available up to the maximum value of £1,500 per student, and these will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and relevant experience. Students ... More
Cranfield launches Summer School
Cranfield University is launching an Environmental Summer School for 2012, focusing on its expertise in environment and water. The sponsor is Dr Tom Stephenson FREng, Lorch Professor of Water Sciences, AEESP member and Head of Cranfield’s School of Applied Sciences. Dr Stephenson says, “The students will benefit from Cranfield’s internationally ... More
UEA launches new environmental and humanities course
The University of East Anglia has launched a new course to explore environmental thought, this is a new postgraduate programme that combines world-class environmental research with the humanities, and will welcome its first students in September 2012. The MA/MSc in Environmental Sciences and Humanities will combine cutting-edge environmental science with ... More
Chester has postgraduate professional development opportunities
The University of Chester has postgraduate professional development opportunities for healthcare practitioners. The Department of Clinical Sciences at the University of Chester is an international postgraduate department for teaching and research in exercise and nutrition science, cardiovascular rehabilitation and weight management. These topical and market-led programmes are highly flexible, allowing ... More
Brunel launches new MSc in Advanced Computing
Brunel University London’s Department of Information Systems and Computing is delighted to announce the launch of a new MSc in Advanced Computing for September 2012. This exciting new programme will challenge students to investigate and explore new areas of Advanced Computing, working within one of Brunel’s internationally leading research groups. ... More
Nottingham announces new scholarship for its MSc Integrated Physiology in Health and Disease programme
The School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Nottingham is offering a Weston Scholarship for its MSc Integrated Physiology in Health and Disease programme 2012-13. This scholarship can be used towards payment of the course tuition fees, and both Home/EU and overseas students are eligible to apply. The Weston ... More
Cranfield University is offering funded MSc in Bioinformatics
Cranfield University is delighted to be offering fully-funded scholarships for its MSc in Bioinformatics. Bioinformatics is the convergence of biology and computing, and it’s required in biological fields where huge amounts of data is being generated. Cranfield Health’s MSc in Applied Bioinformatics is an excellent platform for people looking for ... More
Anglia Ruskin is hosting a Postgraduate Open Evening
If you are considering postgraduate study to enhance your career opportunities or to improve your employment prospects, you should attend the Postgraduate open evening at Anglia Ruskin University on Wednesday 14th March from 5.30-8.30pm. At this event you will be able to: • Apply for a postgraduate course – for the ... More
UCS invests in more land
University Campus Suffolk (UCS) is delighted to announce the purchase of a significant plot of land on University Quay in Ipswich. The site, known as Shed 8, is currently the Duke Street car park. It will remain a car park for the immediate future while plans for the long term ... More
Loughborough announces new economics PhD scholarships
Loughborough University School of Business and Economics has launched two new PhD studentships - one is in the Economics of Foreign Direct Investment and Multinational Enterprises, the other in Industrial Economics. Each of these studentships is worth up to £13,590 per year for three years, plus fees paid at the ... More
Aberdeen to host annual Science and Engineering Applicant Day
Hundreds of potential science and engineering students from all over the UK and beyond are expected to visit Aberdeen on Wednesday 29th February for the University of Aberdeen’s Science and Engineering Applicant Day. This annual event provides an insight into all aspects of student life in the city and takes ... More
Deadline is approaching for IET Postgraduate Ambition Awards
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has issued the last call for entries for Postgraduate Ambition Awards 2012. These postgraduate scholarships range from amounts of between £2,500 and £10,000 and are for outstanding postgraduate students from within the engineering and technology sectors. Awards and Prizes Manager, Linda Deleay, says, ... More
QMUL launches a music competition
Queen Mary, University of London is launching a music competition... for computers! This competition has been launched to celebrate the SuperCollider Symposium 2012 in April, and will see music made by computers and judged by computers. SuperCollider is a computer programming language which specialises in sound and music. This enables ... More
MA in Contemporary European Studies at Bath enables students to study in Europe
The MA in Contemporary European Studies (Euromasters) at the University of Bath has recently become more flexible to enable students to spend time studying in Siena, Italy or Prague, Czech Republic without requiring knowledge of the native language. This innovative two-year Masters programme provides students with a fantastic international learning ... More
Loughborough University announces a new business PhD scholarship
Loughborough University School of Business and Economics has launched a new Business and Management PhD scholarship for Work Psychology research in Healthcare Settings (for the public and/or private sector). This new scholarship is worth £13,590 per year for three years, plus fees payable at the home/EU rate. It is for ... More
Researcher at Heriot-Watt wins prestigious award
A researcher at Heriot-Watt University has won a prestigious award for innovative use of MRI. Elisa Vignaga, a Research Assistant in the Institute of Infrastructure & Environment, School of the Built Environment at Heriot-Watt University, has won the Dick Chorley Award 2011 from the British Society for Geomorphology. The purpose ... More
Cambridge launches new MSt in Advanced Subject Teaching
The Institute of Continuing Education at the University of Cambridge has launched a new Masters in Advanced Subject Teaching. This new postgraduate programme has been designed to help English and History teachers develop their subject knowledge and enhance their professional and academic standing. The Masters in Advanced Subject Teaching will ... More
QMUL to build new Graduate Centre
Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) has announced plans to build a visionary £36m Graduate Centre at its Mile End campus. This announcement has been made to coincide with the 125th anniversary celebration for QMUL this year. Permission has been granted for the building of the Graduate Centre, which will ... More
Former Labour politician to host a lecture at University Campus Suffolk
Tony McNulty, a former Labour Politician, is hosting a guest lecture at University Campus Suffolk (UCS) on Tuesday 21st February from 5.30-7.30pm. This lecture - ‘All Watched Over by Media of Loving Grace’ - is part of the on-going UCS Academy Lecture Series and will focus on the issue of ... More
LLMstudy.com is now live on Twitter!
LLMstudy.com is now live on Twitter @llmstudy.com and we would LOVE you to follow them! LLMstudy.com is busy scouring law school websites worldwide to bring you all the latest funding opportunities, scholarship information, new LLM programmes and events information as soon as possible. They'll be tweeting the most interesting, relevant and ... More
Manchester launches new distance e-learning programme in Pharmaceutical Manufacture Engineering
The University of Manchester has launched a new Master’s programme in Pharmaceutical Manufacture Engineering as a distance e-learning course. The School of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering at the University of Manchester is offering students the chance to study the MSc Pharmaceutical Manufacture Engineering part-time while continuing to work. This ... More
The International Freedom of Expression Forum is taking place in Berlin in February
The Institute of Cultural Diplomacy is running its annual Freedom of Expression Conference: “Censorship and Freedom in Traditional and New Media: The Revolution of Media as a Tool of Freedom of Expression” in Berlin from Tuesday 28th February to Friday 2nd March 2012. The aim of The International Freedom of ... More
Cambridge launches new MSt in Historic Environment
The Institution of Continuing Education at the University of Cambridge has launched a new Masters in Historic Environment. This exciting new postgraduate degree combines archaeological theory and research with modern policy and practice in the management and conservation of landscapes, parks and gardens. This is a flexible course that has ... More
The University of London is launching a new online Masters in Education
The University of London is developing a new online MA in Education, together with the Institute of Education. This new Masters programme will offer a broad and balanced view of education, and is will be taught mostly online, although there will be a mix of online and face-to-face modules to ... More
Leeds is offering scholarships for its MA in Criminal Justice
The School of Law at the University of Leeds is pleased to announce merit scholarships worth £2,000 for its five MA Criminal Justice related programmes. These scholarships - which will take the form of a reduction in tuition fees - are open to both UK/EU and international students applying to ... More
Glasgow is offering Arts scholarships
The College of Arts at the University of Glasgow has 18 AHRC studentships to award in ten subject areas. There are also six College Scholarships available in any subject area. The application deadline for all of these scholarships is Thursday 8th March 2012. Click here to find out more about ... More
Energy and environment scholarships available
ScottishPower has announced its renewed commitment to scholarships for UK Masters students in 2012. The Fundación IBERDROLA, the charitable arm of ScottishPower’s parent company, has launched a new round of scholarship and research grant programmes focussed on energy and environmental studies for the academic year of 2012/2013. Over the last ... More
Royal College of Art celebrates 175 years
This year the Royal College of Art will be celebrating its dodransbicentennial – that is 175 years since it was founded in 1837. To celebrate this landmark anniversary, the Royal College of Art (RCA) is planning several events throughout 2012, including exhibitions, alumni events in the USA and UK, and ... More
Aberdeen launches new Master's programme in Molecular Nutrition
The University of Aberdeen has launched a new postgraduate programme - a Master's in Molecular Nutrition - which will look at links between diet and disease, including cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This is a one-year programme and will be based at the University of Aberdeen’s Rowett Institute of Nutrition ... More
University of Leeds has ESRC-funded scholarships available
The School of Law and the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds are pleased to announce a series of ESRC studentships for October 2012. The School of Sociology and Social Policy has been awarded three funded ESRC studentships in Social Research and Gender Studies training ... More
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design is undergoing major refurb
Work has begun on a major refurbishment of the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) at the University of Dundee. A new feature entrance to the top art college has begun as part of a major refurbishment. Once this is completed, the main entrance to DJCAD will ... More
Aberdeen professor scores two music number ones!
A music professor – Paul Mealor – at the University of Aberdeen hit the number one spot in two music charts at Christmas. This means that the University of Aberdeen Professor in Composition has also become the first composer to reach the number one spot in both the pop and ... More
UEA has a selection of fully funded postgraduate opportunities
The University of East Anglia (UEA) has a range of fully funded scholarships available for postgraduate students. These scholarships can cover part or full course fees and some include a maintenance payment of up to £13,590. UEA is offering more than 40 scholarships to study in the Faculty of Arts ... More
Derby launches new postgraduate engineering programme
The School of Technology at the University of Derby has launched an MSc Professional Engineering for September 2012. This new postgraduate programme will provides students with the skills and competencies required to achieve Chartered Engineer status. The MSc in Professional Engineering has been designed in conjunction with The Engineering Council. ... More
60 PhD studentships available at the University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is offering more than 60 fully funded PhD studentships to help to develop the next generation of researchers - this demonstrates the level of commitment Exeter has to research. These PhD studentships are now available across the arts and humanities, social sciences, business, and sciences, and ... More
Bath receives a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize
The University of Bath has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, this is the country’s most prestigious national recognition for a UK academic or vocational institution. The University of Bath has been recognised for its influential research into child poverty and support for vulnerable people. ... More
Study computer science online at the University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire is offering the opportunity to study its MSc in Computer Science online. Online and distance learning is the ideal way to fir learning new skills around your work and life commitments. Check out the University of Hertfordshire's student blogs to find out how the current online ... More
Applications are open for the Masters in Leadership for Sustainable Development
Forum for the Future's Masters in Leadership for Sustainable Development is now accepting applications for its September 2012 programme until Wednesday 14th March 2012, and as 2012 is the UN Year of Sustainable Energy for All, this is a great time to apply for the Forum Masters programme in Leadership ... More
