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The General Election is done! For those of you who have never voted before, congratulations on your first time voting. Whether or not the outcome is one you’re happy with, hopefully you’re feeling inspired by election fever. If you want to get into politics or explore how you can make a difference to issues you … Continue reading "What’s next after the General Election?"

So you need to resit. It might not be how you imagined the start of your summer going, but with a bit of planning, motivation and knowing where to ask for help, you’ll be back on track in no time. Read on for tips on how to get through your resits and get the outcome … Continue reading "A guide for getting through resits"

You’ve registered to vote. You’re excited for this opportunity to have your voice heard and make a difference. But the choice of candidates feels overwhelming and it’s hard to cut through all the noise to make a decision about who to actually vote for. Senior Lecturer in Politics Dr Thom Oliver and Politics and International … Continue reading "How do I decide who to vote for?"

by Annabel BA Hons English Language and Linguistics About me I’ve just finished my final year as a UWE student in English Language and Linguistics and I’m now looking for graduate jobs in marketing. My experience Four years on from my first day at university and in the process of applying for graduate roles, the … Continue reading "From student to graduate: How I became confident in my search for graduate roles"

In a world of “fake news” it can be really tricky knowing what to believe or not believe when you’re trying to keep yourself up to speed with everything election-related. MA Journalism student Karen Johnson has pulled together her top tips to make sure you’re getting your news from reliable sources. When the conversation is … Continue reading "Am I reading the right things?"

Politics and International Relations student Phoebe Challis makes a strong case for the vital importance of students and your votes to both democracy and the outcome of this General Election. Hey UWE Bristol students! The general election is just around the corner, and it’s time for us to make our voices heard. Voting is a … Continue reading "Make your voice heard"

by Robbie, BA Hons History I did not believe I’d be able to say this at the end of my final year, but I’m projected to graduate with a First in History and I’ve secured a graduate role within EDF focused on Nuclear Safety and Quality training. As you can see my degree has nothing … Continue reading "From student to graduate: How I feel about entering the workplace"

The prevalence of more and more sophisticated Artificial Intelligence tools means it can be increasingly hard to know what is real and what is fake. This becomes incredibly important during a time such as a general election, when people are trying to work out who they want to vote for and the future of our … Continue reading "Voting in the age of AI"