UON Elections – What does it mean? Do you ever get a bit confused trying to follow an election? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Unless you’re an avid political fan, you might be overloaded by what’s happening in the ‘election’ space at UON. There are currently three elections running at UON. Not one …
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The Art of Business: Enterprise + Innovation Week at UON
Enterprise + Innovation Week is returning to UON for 2017 and is ready to provide students with the skills and knowledge that enable them to participate in technological, social or creative innovation and entrepreneurship. The week is dedicated to celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of students and staff and is a fun and exciting week filled …
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How to ace an Interview with not-so-great Grades
Have you ever looked at your transcript and felt disheartened? Have you thought that since the job market is super competitive that you won’t get a job? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one! Whilst it may appear grades are the be-all and end-all, this is not the case. As such, here’s some advice to …
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Powering Through Placement: The Navigator How-To
Placements are a key part of work training. And yes, they can be one of the most challenging things that a student can do, but they’re also the most rewarding and invigorating aspect of learning at university. They’re our chance to put academic learning to practice and actually ‘do’ some work. Placements can be pretty …
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How To Travel While You Study
Inspirational quotes touting the benefits of the well-travelled life are aplenty, but most of them are right: “Adventure is worthwhile,” as Aesop said. Travel teaches you more about yourself and the rest of the world than any other experience can. I should know, having travelled abroad myself to London for a short summer course, I …
Networking 101
Networking. To some it might be a dirty word that just seems to tumble out of the mouth of your parents and out of touch relatives. Something that makes you think about stuffy parties, drinks you can’t afford and the tie you just couldn’t get quite right regardless of how many YouTube tutorials you watched …
Secrets to juggling work and study
How do you justify and apply yourself to study, whilst you’re dodging your housemates as they ask for your share of the rent and you’re eating pasta sauce on toast (recipe enquiries welcome).
