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Guide to higher education 27<br />
Scholarships comparison<br />
The scholarship comparison website enables<br />
students to compare all scholarships and<br />
funding opportunities offered at UK universities.<br />
www.scholarship-search.org.uk<br />
Student benefits and discounts<br />
The National Union of Students’ website<br />
contains a lot of helpful information for students<br />
on making the most of their time at university.<br />
www.n<strong>us</strong>.org.uk<br />
Student voice<br />
As well as containing guidelines about<br />
applying and personal statements, Student<br />
Room features guides to all UK universities<br />
written by students and includes an active<br />
forum. www.thestudentroom.co.uk/<br />
Personal development<br />
Skill is a national charity promoting<br />
opportunities for young people and adults with<br />
any kind of disability in post-16 education,<br />
training and employment across the UK.<br />
www.skill.org.uk<br />
Halls of residence and student<br />
accommodation<br />
This student accommodation search engine is<br />
the best website for ho<strong>us</strong>e sharing, with lots of<br />
information about landlords, tenancy and tips<br />
for living well.<br />
www.accommodationforstudents.com<br />
Nursing and Midwifery Council<br />
Comprehensive news and information<br />
about Nursing and Midwifery, with sections<br />
tailored to different <strong>us</strong>ers, including<br />
students. http://www.nmc-uk.org/<br />
British Journal of Nursing<br />
This is the website of the fortnightly nursing<br />
journal, which we advise our Nursing and<br />
Midwifery students to sign up to.<br />
http://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/<br />
Gap year<br />
The website presents a good guide for people<br />
taking a gap year, having a career break or<br />
travelling the world.<br />
www.gap-year.com<br />
Staying safe<br />
Students are, statistically, one of the most likely<br />
groups to fall victim to crime. The site has<br />
simple tips to help them stay safe.<br />
www.studentho<strong>us</strong>ing.lon.ac.uk/<br />
planning/staying-safe.html<br />
Latest in the education sector<br />
There are a number of newspaper/<br />
media websites that provides daily<br />
news on the education sector, including<br />
interesting features, analysis, and<br />
comments about higher education.<br />
The Guardian: www.guardian.co.uk/education<br />
The Times: www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/<br />
BBC News: www.bbc.co.uk/news/education/
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