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National Federation of Atheist Humanist and Secular Student Societies formed
Very interesting article in today´s Indi on the formation of this new student group to counter the increasing march of religious intolerance in the world.
Very interesting article in today´s Indi on the formation of this new student group to counter the increasing march of religious intolerance in the world.
Is jobcentrePlus fit for purpose?
After watching last nights C4 Dispatches programme ´The Big Job Hunt´ and backed up by my own personal experience I´m strongly convinced that the answer is no.
After watching last nights C4 Dispatches programme ´The Big Job Hunt´ and backed up by my own personal experience I´m strongly convinced that the answer is no.
Life after getting a 2.2
What am I to do with a BA Hons 2.2 result? I am not fit to go higher to an MA or PhD.I need a 1st of a 2.1.
What am I to do with a BA Hons 2.2 result? I am not fit to go higher to an MA or PhD.I need a 1st of a 2.1.
Anyone from Wales?
Just inspired by the new OU course (click here for more details).
Just inspired by the new OU course (click here for more details).
Why is lifelong learning addictive?
I have noticed comments by fellow students who are lifelong learners that they find study addictive, as I have. I am curious to find out why this is.
I have noticed comments by fellow students who are lifelong learners that they find study addictive, as I have. I am curious to find out why this is.
UK the next state of the good ol' US of A?
Now that the ´Free World´ (remember that phrase?) has an intelligent, humane, and youthful leader is it not time this tired old country made its application to be the next state of the Union?
Now that the ´Free World´ (remember that phrase?) has an intelligent, humane, and youthful leader is it not time this tired old country made its application to be the next state of the Union?
Grammar, spelling, punctuation etc
I sometimes find it hard to believe the things I read on this site with regard to grammar.
I sometimes find it hard to believe the things I read on this site with regard to grammar.
Where do children learn best?
Always been tempted by home education as an alternative to the tears, rows, competition, and sheer hard grind of sending them off to school.
Always been tempted by home education as an alternative to the tears, rows, competition, and sheer hard grind of sending them off to school.
What's your opinion on mortarboards?
Some say their graduation isn´t complete without them, others say they´re old fashioned and mess your hair up. So what´s the story on mortarboards?
Some say their graduation isn´t complete without them, others say they´re old fashioned and mess your hair up. So what´s the story on mortarboards?
What are your tips for happiness?
Today is the most depressing day ever, apparently (see this story).
Today is the most depressing day ever, apparently (see this story).
Anyone know any bad jokes
Patient: "Doctor doctor, why are some jokes painfully funny?" Doctor: "It must be the punchlines." Apparently bad jokes are often the funniest (
Patient: "Doctor doctor, why are some jokes painfully funny?" Doctor: "It must be the punchlines." Apparently bad jokes are often the funniest (
customer service in the UK
what does everyone think about customer service in the UK? 3 examples over xmas and new year. Sunday lunch at the pub was cold and the staff seemed clueless as to how to deal with the complain.
what does everyone think about customer service in the UK? 3 examples over xmas and new year. Sunday lunch at the pub was cold and the staff seemed clueless as to how to deal with the complain.
My Stuff is rubbish.
Does anyone else find the My Stuff function cumbersome and difficult to use?
Does anyone else find the My Stuff function cumbersome and difficult to use?
Any other very mature students out there?
Hi guys I am 61 years old and am about to indulge myself by studying the Arts.
Hi guys I am 61 years old and am about to indulge myself by studying the Arts.
Credit crunch? Are you tightening your belts or changing your lifestyle?
As many of us probably have, I have been watching the financial world fairly closely.
As many of us probably have, I have been watching the financial world fairly closely.
The morning after the night before...
Okay, we´ve all done it - had a little bit too much to drink and woken up the following day feeling totally dreadful.
Okay, we´ve all done it - had a little bit too much to drink and woken up the following day feeling totally dreadful.
a great film AND a great book
The Cruel Sea, a great film AND a great book. There must be others, let´s hear about them.
The Cruel Sea, a great film AND a great book. There must be others, let´s hear about them.
Any other imperfect students here?
Hi all! Wasn´t sure if to put this here or on the Lounge board, it´s not very clear what topics should go where, so hope here is ok!
Hi all! Wasn´t sure if to put this here or on the Lounge board, it´s not very clear what topics should go where, so hope here is ok!
Bush shoe incident: what's your most imaginative form of protest?
Nothing like good old-fashioned protest. Did you see the Bush shoe incident (click here)?
Nothing like good old-fashioned protest. Did you see the Bush shoe incident (click here)?
