Safety is a huge concern for any international student when they move abroad, as well as for domestic students moving away to university. While different countries and universities will have a range of different safety measures and initiatives in place for all students, there are some universal apps and ways to stay safe when living in a foreign country. 

Google has now opened up applications for its 2022 scholarships for international students.

A variety of different scholarships are available for different student groups and in a selection of countries and regions around the world.

Most students will be required to submit an online application and to supply a range of supporting materials.

With all the various deadlines, supporting documents and ongoing admin, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the process of applying for your student visa.

Different countries will have different requirements so, before you get started, take some time to read the government guidance around filling out your student visa application. 

University students around the world are answering the call to climate action; doing everything from  to developing a   encouraging universities to commit to a carbon-neutral future.

But what about graduate jobs in environmental sustainability and development? 

From green investing to climate science, law, policy and sustainable design, there are a huge range of professional fields invested in a greener future, and they will all be on the lookout for graduate talent.

Travelling abroad is a a huge factor in increasing your carbon footprint and unfortunately this is something international students can’t always avoid. 

While it’s inevitable you will have to take flights while travelling to and from your university there are ways you can mitigate your carbon footprint and contribute to carbon neutrality. 

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Drama has the potential to invite individuals and communities to consider change. For students interested in the transformative power of theatre, the Applied Theatre Master’s at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (Central) is a strong foundation.

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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (Central), based in London, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate training across the areas of drama, theatre and performance. Here, we look at five reasons why it’s a great time to train on a theatre and performing arts degree.

The world is at a tipping point when it comes to climate change and sustainability, and as a result students are more and more vocal about how universities should be stepping up to do their part in creating tangible change. 

In August, the THE consultancy team ran a series of five focus groups with 30 university students from around the world in order to determine what students thought were the most crucial action points for universities to achieve net zero and reverse the damaging impacts of climate change. 

The UK’s second biggest city, Manchester is home to two large universities and a number of smaller institutions, so it hosts a significant student population.