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Talent exposed in Manchester

Being a student filmmaker, it can be hard to get your work seen. Unless, that is, you enter it into a film festival judged by Danny Boyle and get Shameless creator Paul Abbott along for the ride.

Shopping and sex: Surfing abuse costs billions

Wasting time when we are supposed to be working or studying is costing companies billions and could affect your chances of getting top grades.

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University Sport News

Student rowers to prove themselves ready at the BUCS Small Boats Head

Following on from the success of the Team GB rowers at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where students and alumni brought home five of the six Olympic rowing medals, this weekend (25 – 26 October 2008) will see the first BUCS rowing event of the season take place at Boston Rowing Club, Lincolnshire.

 

Student Times Vol 3

Studen TImes 5.2

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Big welcome to students everywhere. We hope you like our new, student-friendly design and content!

In this issue we tackle big topics such as how students are having to work more and more hours during term time to pay the bills, and how to get through the festive season on a limited budget!

Careerwise – we focus on the rewards and challenges of Teaching, future prospects in Engineering and how to succeed in the world of IT.

All the best and until next time, Jonathan, Editor

Industry Guides

Actuarial Careers

Your Guide Courses and Careers

Imagine a person with the rare ability to undertake the role of problem solver, business analyst, consultant and financial risk assessor. This is an actuary. Tim Stedman, Chairman of the Actuarial Profession’s Careers Committee explains...

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News

Tomb raiding time again!

Jolie passes the baton to new ex-Olympian Lara Croft

World News

Fresh Prince of Washington

Will Smith tops online poll to play Obama

Culture

Interview

Licence to chill: What makes Daniel Craig tick?

Scouser heartthrob Daniel Craig began his rise to stardom in the school play (starring in the lead role in Oliver) via the National Youth Theatre and the Guildhall. Following a series of TV roles and B-movies, he is now a top Hollywood A-lister and his latest Bond movie, Quantum of Solace portrays the cult hero as darker, grittier and tougher than ever before. ST takes a look at what makes him ti

Travel

Travel Carribean

St. George’s University

St. George’s University is an international centre of education located in Grenada, West Indies. Founded over 30 years ago, St. George’s gives students a global educational experience unlike that from any other university.

Lifestyle

General Health

“Anorexics are skinny, I’m not”

Laura Foster explores how more and more women are suffering with the mental effects of Anorexia.

Sport

Sports News

Nuns strip for Charity

The almighty might not approve of Nuns stripping down to their birthday suit, even if they are doing it for charity. Luckily, these barenaked ladies are actually NUNS, part of a south London netball team tastefully showing all to raise funds for their local hospice.

Freshers

Freshers Advice

Freshen Up For Freshers

Hangovers, alcohol, fresher’s flu and other adventures. With a new term upon us, Jemilla Russell-Smith gives some advice on how best to survive the monster party event that is Fresher’s Week.

Careers

Teaching

Career advice Becoming a teacher

Teaching is an important and increasingly popular choice of career for all kinds of people. Whatever your circumstances – if you’re about to graduate, or looking for a change of direction – there are more ways to enter the profession than ever before. See www.tda.gov.uk for full details and opportunities