#Studying at Queen's Management School UK

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Studying at Queen’s Management School - Want admission to Queen’s Management School UK to get top-notch education in accounting, economics, finance, and management at the undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels? Read this article to find out why you should think about studying at Queen's Management School.

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RWRB: Prince Henry = Princess Diana

If someone were to compare Henry to an irl royalty, many would immediately say Prince Harry. In that Variety interview with Nick, even the interviewer asked Nick if Henry was a gay version of Harry. And the association is understandable, the clearest similarity being falling for an American, and being the spare.

But hear me out.

I think Henry's counterpart is actually Princess Diana.

I went to visit my high school two weeks ago and had a chat with my best friend (a budding actress studying at NYU Tisch) and the principal (a lovely British gentleman who's willing to spend time talking to students, he greets us at the school gate every morning, and I really like and respect him) and we talked a bit about the British monarchy because we were talking about historical fiction and I mentioned the crown

And my principal (who was still living in the UK and presumably a young adult when the whole Diana thing was happening) mentioned that the monarchy used to be really isolated and closed off (granted except for state events which are still not that accessible, and occasional rebels like the Duke of Windsor and Princess Margaret) But when Diana joined the royal family, she brought a lot more public attention to the monarchy. People started paying more attention to the royal family because of her.

And she used that extra attention to shed light on causes that the crown previously didn't touch on, perhaps most notably AIDS by hugging a patient during a time when people were afraid to even approach them.

Diana didn't fit into the pre-existing, and perhaps cold mould of the monarchy. She wasn't a typical bride for the heir. (No queen consort is truly "weak" but Diana was really stubborn especially regarding how to raise her children) And honestly, while personally I think the whole marriage issue is really unfortunate circumstances and there's no singular villain, the royal family could have been a lot kinder to her.

But despite everything, and perhaps partly because she didn't fit in as well, she managed to change things for the better.

Prince William took after his mother's efforts to shed light on marginalized groups or topics that need to be addressed: he's the first royal to appear in a gay magazine, he's currently doing a couple projects tackling homelessness, he and Princess Kate have a couple of projects regarding mental health and anti-bullying, he founded the earth-shot prize etc. And so much of what he (and his wife) does is following Diana's footsteps. The monarchy, at the very least the Wales is more of a public servant than a mere figurehead now.

Now let's look at Henry.

Henry's the odd one out by being gay, but also by not being the traditional figure of masculinity that his monarchy held by: Henry's a writer, a historian, a hapless romantic. It's harsher in the book (and I've written an essay before on the movie's version of Henry's grandfather being genuinely worried about Henry not being accepted by the public and getting hurt as opposed to the Queen in the book who's just a homophobic bitch for the sake of it), but in both, we see how terrible Philip and the Queen's insults to him was. In both, the monarchy was not accepting of his differences, and in the book, they were straight-up cruel. They very deliberately hurt them. (His situation in the books is more black and white than Diana's situation)

He wanted to work with Pez's foundation on LGBT youth shelters long before he came out. His outing, despite being an invasion of privacy, led to the mass pride protests. By officially announcing Alex as his boyfriend/suitor, and later creating/joining LGBT charities, he's giving support and a platform for the LGBT community.

In the movie it's implied that their monarchy is more closed off and like our world's old monarchy (Henry's children's hospital visits are private endeavours, and he mentioned being stuck "doing mindless ribbon-cutting" while Alex is out there changing the world, which implies his jobs is more the ceremonial stuff)

So just like Diana, Henry was not accepted by the monarchy/royal family but eventually used his position to shed light on those in need, using the monarchy's influence for positive change.

There are a couple more parallels:

In the book, Henry has blonde hair and blue eyes and so does Diana

In the movie, Henry was named "the Prince of England's Heart" just as Diana was called "the Queen of People's Hearts"

And I don't know if this was a deliberate design on Nick's part but

(these are the best gifs I can find that demonstrate what I'm trying to show, a better parallel would be the shot of Henry looking at Alex through his eyelashes when Pez was introducing himself to Nora but I can't find a gif of it)

TL DR: Henry will have the same role/position/significance to his world's monarchy as Diana did with our world's royal family

And honestly, I think Diana would have loved him.

tagging @lfg1986-2 because you mentioned you were looking forward to this one, hope you like it!

[inujous]

Silver Nights William Dump

William Afton was born in the UK. When he was 5, he and his family moved to the USA. He had enrolled in Kindergarten and made his first and mostly only friend, Henry Emily. He'd grown up being beaten by his father for being effeminate; he also witnessed his mother's near-death until she managed to take herself and William out of that situation. He'd keep in touch with Henry through the years, and in high school, they'd meet in person again; being in a safer environment, he pursued gymnastic classes and later studied the acrobats at circuses he frequented. He'd hear Henry's wishes for more familial spaces, and they'd propose a Diner they'd run together one day. William's interest in Robotics and Engineering has always been around, but it was elevated in high school. After graduating, he and Henry attended the same university to continue working together. Eventually, they worked hard and long enough to gain investors in their diner and animatronics. William then married a woman named Margaret, also called Maggie. They would have a firstborn named Michael, and a year later, Henry and his girlfriend had a pair of Twins, Charlotte and Samuel. Their family continues to be close. Despite being married and having families, William silently fell in love with his childhood friend Henry. But he would refuse to let him know in any capacity. However, his trust and loyalty in Henry would have grown from their younger years to now.

William loves his children immensely. He'd gotten his family a large home in the suburban neighborhood not too far from Henry's own, becoming neighbors and a close-knit family. He'd even joked with Henry about their children being together to tie their families, Charlie and Michael. Then Maggie, three years later, would birth twins Elizabeth and Evan. William taught Michael how to be their brother, though he never really needed to guide him much as he was pretty loving to them. At the Diner, William's special suit - persona, if you would, Sweet Bonnie was made for Henry's Fredbear. Sweet Bonnie is Fredbear's spouse, a tall yellow rabbit with long curled blonde hair and decently heavy makeup of eyeshadow and lipstick. Due to the time era, William had secretly based her off Drag Queens, which he'd enjoyed enough to use as a cover for his affections for Henry. If he couldn't be with him as a man and because they're both taken, he'd have Sweet Bonnie with Fredbear, which Henry agreed to as it's a 'family diner' after all. They'd later introduce Freddy, Fredbear and Sweet Bonnie's son. His neighbor friends Chica and Bonnie! They wanted a third, and William had noticed how much into a pirate his son Michael had become. Hence, as a gift to the diner and his eldest, he made a Fox Pirate to befriend Freddy, Chica, and Bonnie.

The years would go by, and everyone would be happy. William would get Michael into sports, and Elizabeth and Evan started ballet classes under Maggie's teachings. Things at the Diner were swell, too! Until Michael's sports friends started coming around the diner and picking on the guests - including Michael's own brother. William tries to get his son to stop; they have arguments, especially about how Evan would cry as a reaction. William firmly believes he can respond how he needs to; to cry does not make you less of a man. Michael disagrees. It's back and forth. While this is happening, Henry's been less attentive to their diner and more focused on his children. William's frustration is hard to speak about since Henry's wife has recently passed, so he's doing it alone. Henry refuses to hire a babysitter, a lot of problems are piling up, and William begins to drink and drink heavily. He had decided in his drunken stupor that if he saw Charlotte or Sammy, he'd end them for taking Henry from his duties. On the Twins' birthday, William finds Charlotte alone in the alley; no thoughts but William's promise would come into play, stumbling out of the car with a bottle looming behind her before cracking it and holding her still. Dark skies above, rain pouring down, alcohol staining him. She bites and wriggles. Still, he'd stab the shards into her chest several times and end her off with a slit throat - until he remembered what he was doing. He stopped midway, dropping her behind a dumpster to flee back to his car and hurry home. He slept in the basement that night. He felt no regret, though. He thought it would be okay. Henry would get over it.

He'd not know Charlie survived until next morning. He'd learn she had no recollection it was him and so, he acts like nothing happened.

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What You Need to Know About Pharmacy Courses in UK!

The medical specialty of pharmacy connects the fields of health sciences with contemporary pharmaceutical sciences. Pharmacists can work in a variety of capacities, including managing a pharmacy, managing medication therapy or illnesses, performing chemical and biopharmaceutical research, and writing prescriptions for patients.

How to Enroll in UK Pharmacy Courses

Short courses as well as standard undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered by several UK universities in the field of pharmacy. In the UK, a student enrolled in a pharmacy program has three main career options: pharmacy technician, pharmacy assistant, or pharmacist.

A student must meet certain basic prerequisites in order to be eligible to enroll in pharmacy studies in the UK; however, the specific requirements for each university subject vary.

In the UK, London and Manchester are your two main options if you want to pursue pharmacy education. Both cities were top-notch, home to all the respected pharmacy schools. They provided a range of course options, special location opportunities, internships, clinical placements, scholarship programs, and programs. There was an option between Manchester, a bustling modern metropolis, and London, an ancient and historical one.

Prerequisites for entry

In order to enroll in a pharmacy course in the UK, a student must fulfill the following key eligibility requirements:

A history in mathematics, chemistry, or English

34 points on the International Baccalaureate or an AAB in A-Level

For overseas students, a minimum score of 6.0 or an overall IELTS score of 6.5 is required.

If they don't meet the university's eligibility requirements, international students applying to this course in the UK might have to finish a foundation course before they can pursue an undergraduate degree. Numerous academic institutions provide introductory courses in pharmacy. But only those who qualify can submit an application. In addition, tuition fees for international students may be greater than those for students in the UK and EU.

This course is offered by many universities in the UK, providing students with a wide range of options. All students who wish to pursue a career in pharmacy, however, rank some universities at the top of their list.

The University of Bristol, Ulster University, Queen's University Belfast, Cardiff University, Robert Gordon University, University College London, and the University of Strathclyde are the top UK universities that offer pharmacy programs.

Prospects for a Career in Pharmacy

Pharmacy:

The majority of pharmacists who oversee the accurate administration of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals work in community or hospital pharmacies with sophisticated dispensing equipment and large drug inventories. They work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to make sure patients receive the right medication, offer advise on how to manage conditions, and keep an eye on patient dosages.

Assistant at a pharmacy:

Assistants are essential to the efficient running of any pharmacy since they help technicians and pharmacists with a variety of ad hoc duties. Prescription pickup and delivery, helping with supply purchases to guarantee demand is met across departments, and answering client questions regarding the best course of action are a few examples of what this can include. Hospitals employ the vast majority of assistants in the healthcare sector.

The maximum salary for a pharmacist?

Professionals often start out earning £18,500.

For non-professionals, the average first-year salary is £16,800.

The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2019 edition, is cited.

Top pharmacy universities in the United Kingdom

The top pharmacy universities in the UK are listed below:

Belfast's Queen's University

University of Queen's One of the top pharmacy schools in the UK is usually Belfast's School of Pharmacy. It invites students from all over the world to enroll in its online, graduate, and undergraduate degree programs. The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences curriculum prepares students for jobs in pharmaceutical healthcare by drawing on the foundations of the chemical, biological, and medical sciences.

University of Ulster

Ulster University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. It has been named the top pharmacy and pharmacology school in the UK for three out of the last five years. In the UK, there are positions available for the full four years of the Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) program.

University of Cardiff

Because of its concentration on and involvement in internationally acclaimed research, Cardiff University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences gives students the chance to study about and experiment with various aspects of contemporary pharmacy.

Cardiff, which is located among the gorgeous national parks and beaches of Wales, is a well-liked destination for students studying in Wales. Cardiff is located on the southern coast of the country.

Liverpool University

The University of Liverpool's BSc (Hons) degree in Pharmacology includes a broad range of pharmacology, including physiology and classical pharmacology. biology of cells. Graduates have gone on to work in both the public and private sectors, as well as in a variety of local and foreign internship programs.

Glasgow University

The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest English-language academic institution in the world, having been founded in 1451. Situated in the heart of Scotland, the University of Glasgow is ranked among the world's top 100 universities. There are currently 26,000 students enrolled there, representing more than 120 nations. A member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK research universities is Glasgow University.

College of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde, a globally renowned technical powerhouse, is located in the heart of Glasgow, one of the best cities in the world. With over 23,000 students from over 100 nationalities, the University of Strathclyde is a vibrant and welcoming community.

Since more than 200 years ago, Strathclyde has been educating students for prosperous careers by doing ground-breaking research and providing innovative education.

In summary

In the UK, finishing a pharmacy program is a terrific opportunity to get involved in your community, but make sure the school you choose can support you in realizing your aspirations and provide all the resources you require.

In the UK, pharmacy programs normally take four years. They consist of two years of pre-registration training, two years of professional training, and a foundation year that prepares students for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). If you're thinking about getting a pharmacy degree in the UK, get in contact with us right now for a free consultation. Please keep in mind that signing up for the Premium Service guarantees you at least one offer from a university in the UK.

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Raynaud’s phenomenon, which causes parts of the body like the fingers and the toes to go cold and numb, likely stems from two genes, a study published Thursday in the journal Nature Communications found. 

The results of the study — the largest genetic study of the condition to date — could lead to more effective treatments, experts said. 

In people with Raynaud’s phenomenon, cold temperatures or stress trigger spasms in the small blood vessels near the surface of the skin, causing the vessels to constrict and limit blood flow. The fingers and toes are most commonly affected, according to the Mayo Clinic. The skin will turn white or blue and then red when the attack ebbs.

“It gets painful and numb,” said Dr. Marie Gerhard-Herman, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and a staff physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital specializing in cardiovascular medicine. During an attack, people may not be able to move their hands as they want, added Gerhard-Herman, who was not involved with the new study.

Dr. Laura Hummers, a rheumatologist and an associate professor at Johns Hopkins Medicine, said that while medications for Raynaud’s are available, they can have unwanted side effects.

“The main therapy currently is a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers,” said Hummers, who was also not involved with the new research. “Those therapies are fairly helpful.” But they lower blood pressure, which can be a problem for otherwise healthy people, she said. And they can cause side effects, such as constipation, dizziness and headache, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Raynaud’s occurs in 2% to 5% of the population, more commonly in women, and takes two forms.

Primary Raynaud’s is by far the most common and is typically diagnosed in teenage girls and women in their 20s, Gerhard-Herman said. Its symptoms are often manageable with lifestyle changes alone, such as avoiding cold and limiting stress. However, some patients’ symptoms are so bothersome that they must use medication. 

The genes identified in the study are linked to primary Raynaud’s.

Secondary Raynaud’s is rare and its symptoms can be more serious, including ulcers on fingers and gangrene, and medication is often necessary. It occurs in people with autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma, which causes thickening and inflammation of the skin, and lupus, which causes inflammation throughout the body.

Raynaud’s runs in families and is heritable. “About half the people who have primary Raynaud’s phenomenon have another first-degree relative who also has Raynaud’s,” said Hummers, who co-directs John Hopkins Scleroderma Center. 

The new study explains why. 

Researchers in London and Berlin looked at data from more than 440,000 people in the UK Biobank, a massive database containing genetic and medical information. The team identified 5,147 cases of Raynaud’s, 68% of which were primary Raynaud’s. Another 439,294 records served as controls.

“We identify two distinct genes that point to two distinct mechanisms,” said Maik Pietzner, one of the study’s lead researchers and chair in health data modeling at Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare University Research Institute.

One gene variant affects how blood vessels narrow. People with this variant have a high number of a particular receptor for hormones that are released when the body is stressed or cold, he said. These hormones signal the tiny blood vessels in the skin to constrict, allowing blood to flow away from the extremities and to the body’s vital organs. The other gene variant affects how blood vessels dilate, or relax, he said.

The findings could hopefully lead to new treatments: Drugs could be developed that target this hormone receptor, for example, Pietzner said. One existing drug, an antidepressant called mirtazapine, already acts on the receptor and could possibly be repurposed for people with Raynaud’s, he said. 

“For patients, it’s all about finding treatments,” he said.  

While the two gene variants were linked to primary Raynaud’s, not to the secondary form, any new drugs developed might help people with both, Hummers said.

The researchers noted that the study had limitations. For example, they relied on diagnostic codes in people’s electronic health records, which aren’t always reliable. As a result, some cases of Raynaud’s may have been missed while others might have been misdiagnosed.

In addition, the participants were all of European descent, and so the results cannot be generalized to all people. More studies are needed, the researchers wrote.

“They need to actually look at people with other ancestries,” Gerhard-Herman said. 

Still, the large study is the first to identify the underlying genetics of the condition. “The genetic studies that have been done in Raynaud’s up until this point hadn’t been as compelling as this one,” Hummers said.

“It’s a huge step forward,” she said.

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Pharmacists based within care homes make them safer for residents, research shows

Basing pharmacies in care homes makes them safer for residents, a study has shown.

The Care Home Independent Pharmacist Prescriber Study (CHIPPS) trialled onsite pharmacists in dozens of care homes across the UK.

Evidence from the study shows that onsite pharmacists reduce the risk of potential harm to care home residents from medicine.

According to the study, which has been published in the BMJ today (Tuesday, 14 February), care home residents are routinely prescribed an average of eight or more medicines.

Medicine use is considered to be one of the main areas of risk in care home settings by both the government and regulatory organisations.

There have been regular calls for interventions to help to improve the management of medicine in care homes.

One study cited in the BMJ paper, says that 70% of care home residents experienced drug errors daily.

The research involved experts from the University of Aberdeen, Queen’s University Belfast, University of East Anglia, University of Leeds, Norwich Clinical Trials and was led by the Unviersity of Leicester.

CHIPPS conducted a randomised controlled trial including 49 care homes across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The study also involved 25 care home trained pharmacist independent prescribers who were integrated into care homes to improve medicines management and safety.

Researchers have determined that the implementation of pharmacist independent prescribers in care homes is safe, well received by all stakeholders and reduces potential future harm from medicines.

According to the study, independent monitoring of pharmacist activities and review of unexpected resident deaths and hospitalisations found no safety concerns. 

Interviews with general practitioners, care home managers, carers and residents identified a high level of satisfaction with the service provided by the pharmacist independent prescribers.

Analysis of the primary outcome of falls did not show a significant reduction, potential future harm from medicines was significantly reduced.

Professor Christine Bond, who co-led the main trial and was the Aberdeen project lead, said: “Pharmacists are increasingly taking on more roles including as prescribers. It is important these new services are underpinned by evidence of effectiveness and safety. This study showed that pharmacists could safely optimise prescribing regimens for care home residents, reducing their drug burden and risk of future adverse events. The service was highly valued by general practitioners and their teams who appreciated the expertise of the pharmacists and the reductions in their workload. Care home staff also valued the input from the pharmacists and their support”. 

Project leader, Professor of Health Services Research and Head of School of Healthcare University of Leicester, David Wright said: “I am delighted that the culmination of this six-year programme of work, undertaken by an incredible group of researchers, clinicians and patient representatives has produced this result. 

“The CHIPPS model of care was very well received by all stakeholders. We believe that this was because both our training and model of delivery focused on the integration of the pharmacist independent prescribers into the medical practice and care home teams.

“This approach was supported by our process evaluation, which found that the intervention appeared most effective when the pharmacists were embedded within their local general practice.

“Furthermore, our pharmacist-led intervention was reported by some GPs to reduce their workload as they no longer had to routinely review and authorise large numbers of repeat medicines and the pharmacist prescribers assumed some of their care home responsibilities.

“The results support expansion of the current pharmacist role in care homes, to include prescribing and frequent visits, as it reduces future harm from medicines and helps care homes to improve their management of medicines.”

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What are the important things to consider/revisit in autumn for personal finance?

“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” ― Pablo Picasso

There are numerous factors to consider and revisit now that autumn is upon us, such as the festive season, which is approaching, which can be a costly affair and the transition in weather becoming cold, which will mean spending more money on electricity during a year where energy prices are already at a 40 year high.

In addition, the average household bill will increase to £2,500 a year. However, an ‘energy price guarantee’ has been introduced, which is supposed to last two years, while the energy cap announced by Lizz Truss is in place.

On the other hand, when it comes to festive season purchases, the number of retail sales was higher during Christmas time in both 2020 and 2021, which was 3% in December 2020 and 2% in December 2021 compared to the same period in 2019 (ONS,2022).

Moreover, online sales decreased by 8% compared to the prior December; however, there was still more than a quarter (27%) of all retail purchases, which is significantly higher than in December 2019.

In addition, during a study, in December 2021, 46% of people reported that they felt they would be able to save money in 2022, and 66% revealed that their cost of living had mounted at the end of 2021.

Another factor to consider is how to prepare for the start of university with the cost of livingbeing on the rise and an increasing number of people applying for university, especially those aged 18. In February 2022, according to Ucas, 320,000 had applied compared to 306,000 the previous year. Uca’s findings have also revealed that the number of students accepted on UK university degree courses has decreased since 2021. However, the figure for 2022 is the second highest on record.

The total number of individuals confirmed onto a course is 425,830, a fall of 2% compared to last year, according to data released by Ucas (University admissions service).

According to a survey carried out by ‘The survey, managed by Save the Student website, more than eight in 10 people who took part in the survey said they felt worried about keeping their finances in check, with a typical maintenance loan not keeping up with increasing living costs.

The survey also suggested that four in five had contemplated dropping out of university, with half naming monetary concerns as the culprit.

The cost of living has had a 14% increase since the previous year’s responses, with a typical student spending £924 a month.

Many students turned to parents or part-time jobs or savings to cover the gap; however, one in 10 students had used a food bank in their last academic year.

In 2020 according to a survey, half of parents with young children were struggling to keep financially afloat because of the ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic, with almost half stating they had spent most of their money. 43% of parents with young children revealed that their household had almost run out of monetary funds compared to 18% of other participants.

In addition, keeping up with rent and mortgage payments is also a concern, with half of parents of young children stating they are concerned about their capacity to make payments, compared to 20% of other partakers. This is according to a survey conducted by the Fawcett Society, the Women’s Budget Group, the Mile End Institute at the Queen Mary University of London and the London School of Economics.

Intellisaving has put together a rough guide that considers the following five crucial factors colder weather, the start of university, how parents can prepare for the beginning of the school year, the festive season and preparing for the next financial year.

Guide on possible actions to take on the essential things to consider this autumn:

How to prepare for the winter season?

1.    Keep heaters and radiators clear

Make sure there is nothing obstructing radiators or heaters, such as clothing on them or furniture, so that that heat can spread

2.    Use comparison websites

Comparison websites are handy to use as you can compare between different providers and see if you are getting the best value for money on your current costs, such as energy provider, and if not, you could always switch, though do make sure to read the small print or enquire with your provider to make sure there are no penalty charges for switching.

3.    Turn off standby appliances and save electricity

Please switch off the lights when you are not in a room, and electrical items are not in use rather than leaving them on standby. Switching appliances off by the plug could save you around £30 per year. You could use plug sockets that can be turned on and off through your phone, to ensure you switch unused appliances off. There is also a cheaper alternative: timer plugs that allow you to schedule when devices should be turned off.

4.    Purchase Eco-Friendly alternatives

If an appliance breaks down and needs to be replaced, replace it with an energy- efficient model to save you some extra pennies. There is usually an EU energy- efficiency rating on the appliance when it is eco-friendly.

5.    Switch to LED Light bulbs

When it comes to light bulbs, Energy-saving light bulbs are the best option as you can cut down on the cost of your energy bills. LED light bulbs cost roughly £1.71 a year to use. And over time, it could help you save approximately £180 on energy bills compared to non-LED traditional bulbs. Energy-saving bulbs also have a longer shelf life than conventional bulbs.

6.    Find out what help you are entitled to

You could be eligible for grants and benefits if you are of state pension age, have a disability, are unemployed or have a low salary, and have been unable to pay your energy supplier.

What you could be eligible for:

o    Personal Independent Payment is for individuals that need extra financial support for an illness or disability.

o    Universal credit is for the unemployed or those receiving a low salary.

o    “Pension credit” is used to increase your pay packet in retirement

o    There are also schemes such as local council tax discounts and a Household support fund; you can enquire with your local council to find out more about the scheme.

o    Households with low incomes may be entitled to assistance with school meals, transport, and uniform through their local education authority.

How to be budget-friendly this festive season?

1.    Make personalised gifts

Making a personalised gift saves you those extra pounds and can also mean more to the person you are giving the gift to than an expensive gift that may or may not be used.

Do you like creating jewellery, why not make bracelets for some of your relatives and friends? Enjoy giving cards during the festive season; why not make a card from scratch?

2.    Limit the number of presents you give

It can be easy to get carried away with present giving as you try to buy a gift for everyone dear and near to you and if you have a long list of people, the cost of the present giving will substantially mount. So why not limit those presents to those who have your back if you run into trouble and make a cake or cookies for the rest you could not give a gift to?

3.    Set up a holiday budget

The first step in controlling your spending during the holiday period is to create a budget. To make the ideal budget, assess how much you spend and have left over each month. And if you save money monthly, include this within your budget. And then plan how much can be put aside for food, decorations, travel and other holiday expenses.

Some consumers save much before the holiday season arrives by saving at the begging of the year for the next season or by present shopping early.

4.    Nothing is more precious than the gift of your time

Sometimes it is impossible to give everyone a gift as much as you might like, so if you’re strapped for cash, why not give the gift of your time, such as walking the dog or babysitting for a relative or friend?

Or an elderly relative might be grateful if you spent an afternoon with them, keeping them company, took them to an appointment or did some housework.

5.    Look out for discounts

Take advantage of Black Friday and other sale periods to buy presents at discounted prices

6.    Make use of your loyalty points

Collect loyalty points every time you shop at a store which you have a loyalty card for and start collecting from the beginning of the year until the end of the year without using your points during the year; once the end of the holiday season approaches, start using your loyalty points towards gifts or food for the Christmas period.

Autumn is the most colourful and relaxed time of the year which shows us how beautiful the life is and lets us slow down to be prepared for the next big challenges in life. Lets embrace this autumn season and ensure that we have followed all the above mentioned tips to be ready to welcome the festive season ahead!

[llminukmeridean]

Top 25 Business Schools in London

There are more than 100 universities in the whole United Kingdom. Out of those 100+, more than 25+ universities are in London. As London is high in trade and commerce, this offers an opportunity for international students to study in top business schools here.

To study in business schools in London, students need to be conscious of the tuition fee. The tuition fee plays a major role in deciding the university abroad. The students need to be aware of the fact that some business schools are quite expensive. They need to plan their studies in the UK in a manner which do not affect their financial condition.

We have mentioned the fees for the session 2022-2023. Students planning to move to London for studying business courses in the 2022-2023 session may check the fee structure. The names of the TOP 25 Business schools in London are given below with their intakes, fee structure, and scholarship details.

For More Information, You Can Visit The University’s Website.

1. London Business School

The London Business School is one of the most prestigious schools in London. It was established in the year 1964 which is 58 years ago. The school has triple-crown accreditation of AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. It is famous for its MBA and Executive- MBA program. This is a dream Business school for most of the students.

You can visit the LBS website for more information. The details are given below:

Fee structure: £97,500 (session 2022 -2023) – MBA

Intakes: August 2023, August 2024

Scholarship: up to £10,000

2. Imperial College Business School-Imperial College London

The Imperial College Business School was set up in 2004 by Queen Elizabeth II. The motto of the school is intelligent business. Imperial college business school was initially known as Tanaka Business School. It is Europe’s 3rd top business school and 7th top in the world. The school has multiple nationalities studying business courses here.

The school offers a master of business administration (MBA) program in London. The details of the program are given below:

Fee structure: £57,200 (session 2022 -2023) – MBA

Intakes: September 2022, September 2023

Scholarship: up to £15,000

3. Hult International Business School

Hult international business school is the largest school of business in the world. It is set up in countries like the UK, USA, UAE, and China. The school has elite faculties who teach business and are globally recognized. Hult became the first school to have triple accreditations. The school offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration.

To know the fee structure of the courses, refer to the below details:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG-£34,560PG- £37,000

Intakes: September 2022, January 2023

Scholarship: up to £7,000

4. London School of Business and Finance

The London school of business and finance is a prestigious institute offering online business courses in London. The school was set up in 2003 and has its extension to Singapore. The students who do not want to travel to the UK can easily study MBA at their homes. The fee structure is the same for UK students as well as international students.

Please refer to the below details for this school:

Fee structure: £7,000 – £9,000 (session 2022 -2023) – MBA (Online)

Intakes: Multiple Intakes (depends upon the student)

Scholarship: may vary as per the student’s profile

5. UCL School of Management

University College London school of management is located in Bloomsbury, London. The institute was set up in 2007. The University focuses on innovation and technology in the field of management. It also possesses a good ranking (11th in the world and 4th in Europe). This not only gives satisfaction to the students but also provides cognizance of the teachings.

Students wishing to apply to this college for UG or PG courses can check the details below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG– £31,200PG– £38,000

Intakes: September 2022, September 2023

Scholarship: may vary as per the student’s profile

6. BPP Business School-BPP University College of Professional Studies

The BPP business school is part of BPP University College. This University is a private University in the UK. It was established in the year 1992. The University is famous for providing employment to students in their field of interest. It offers post-graduate, and doctorate programs in Business courses.

Students can check some details of this university given below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023PG- £13,500 - £17,600

Intakes: September 2022, January 2023, May 2023

Scholarship: up to £2,000 – 100%

7. King's Business School-King's College London

The King’s business school is accredited by the AACSB and has 2nd rank in the UK. It is famous for providing business and management courses in the UK. This college is recognized as the oldest college in London. It comes under the Russell Group of Universities. It is famous for providing research-intensive education to students.

Being a Russell group University, it has an expensive tuition fee. However, the quality of education and high employment opportunities cannot be ignored. Students wishing to apply to King’s college can check the given details:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £28,050PG- £31,350 - £35,500

Intakes: September 2022, September 2023

Scholarship: up to £1,000 - £120,000

8. Royal Docks School of Business and Law-University of East London

The University of East London is the oldest university established in the last decade of the 19th century. The UEL is the 2nd top university in the world and is recognized as the global leader in Innovation and equality. This university is a very affordable University in the UK which has low tuition fees in comparison to other universities. UEL offers high cross-culture exposure and high research-based education.

Students who want to apply for the MBA or BBA courses in the UEL business school must check the below information:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £13,740PG- £16,200

Intakes: September 2022, January 2023

Scholarship: up to £3,000

9. Westminster Business School-University of Westminster

Westminster Business School comes among the top-notch business schools in London. This school is famous for providing high placement opportunities. Meanwhile, the University has various partnerships with globally recognized industries. The degrees provided by this school are nationally and internationally accredited.

The fee structure of the University is also affordable for Indian students. There are more than 140+ nationalities studying at this university. Some details of the university are given below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £14,800PG- £19,000

Intakes: September 2022, September 2023

Scholarship: up to £5,000

10. Business School-Middlesex University

The Business school at Middlesex University offers a variety of innovations and technology. The University has a strong reputation in the global market. This also provides the students with a sense of studying at the prestigious University in London. The university provides very high research-based education to its students. As per their research work, 92% of the research is found valuable.

The University also has global relationships with various national, international, and multinational companies. This offers the students to get a good placement after studying there. To know the fees and intakes offered by the university, you can check it below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £14,700PG- £19,000

Intakes: September 2022, September 2023

Scholarship: up to £2,000

11. London School of Economics and Political Science.

London School of Economics and political science was founded in the year 1895. It comes under the Russell group of universities. The school is famous for providing an excellent education with research-intensive programs. The number of international students enrolled in the university is almost 48% or more.

It has only one intake and provides various scholarships to international students. The list of Nobel laureates from this school is high. However, the school has produced 16 Nobel Prize winners for the world. Students who want to pursue Business courses from this school can check the below details:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £23,330PG- £34,584

Intakes: August 2023, August 2024

Scholarship: up to £15,000

12. London Metropolitan University

London metropolitan university is one of the innovative universities in the UK. The university has a large number of determined learners and teachers. It is also famous for providing business courses at affordable prices to international students. The University also works on environmental sustainability. It has achieved the 1st rank in reducing carbon emission by 80% from 2005-2006.

If you are one who wants to study at a nature-friendly university then you can check the below details:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £15,576PG- £16,225

Intakes: September 2022, October 2022, November 2022, January 2023, February 2023, March 2023

Scholarship: up to 15,250

13. Coventry University London Campus

Coventry University is situated in the heart of London city. It has over 130+ nationalities studying at the University. The University is known for providing diversified exposure to the students. It is ranked in the top 30 universities in the world according to the QS world ranking.

More than 13,000 international students enroll in this university. Therefore, this is a great opportunity for international students to study in UK. If you also want to become a part of this diversified environment then check the below details:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £15,300PG- £18,500

Intakes: September 2022, January 2023

Scholarship: up to £3,000

14. Ulster University London Campus

Ulster University marks its place in providing affordable and quality education to the students. This University has the highest student satisfaction ranking in the UK and London as well. Students can afford a 3-year undergraduate degree in business at a very cheaper price. International students willing to study business courses in the world’s finance capital can get themselves enrolled in this University.

Also, the University has improved its rank from 60th place to 44th out of 130 UK universities. It also has a high acceptance rate of 81% (Approx.). This gives a clear indication to the international students to enroll easily at Ulster University. You can check the fee details and intakes below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £11,500PG- £13,750

Intakes: September 2022, January 2023

Scholarship: up to £3,000

15. Northumbria University- London campus

Northumbria University has various campuses across the world. This is the University which is quite cheaper than the others. The University focuses on providing global exposure to the students. It also helps the students in building the base of their studies. Therefore, it becomes an excellent University for students who want to learn everything from the scratch.

The students who want to learn everything from the basics of the business courses can apply to this University. To know the fee structure and intakes, you may check it below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £16,500PG- £16,500

Intakes: September 2022, January 2023, May 2023

Scholarship: may vary as per the student’s profile

16. University of West London

The University of West London is among the prestigious universities in London. It comes under the Top 10 Universities which possess high teaching quality as well as high student satisfaction. The University of West London is known as the best modern university in entire London. It’s 80% of the research is considered true and reliable.

The University has provided equality to everyone. The staff of the University includes all types of Communities and genders. This inculcates non-discriminatory behaviour in the heart and minds of students. If you also want to study in a non-discriminatory environment then you can apply to this University. To know the fee structure check the details below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £13,250PG- £13,750

Intakes: September 2022, September 2023

Scholarship: up to £5,000

17. Greenwich University

Greenwich University is a public research university in London. This university was founded in the year 1890. It works with the motto of learning, doing, and achieving. The university has a very low acceptance rate of 15% which indicates high competition among students. It has beautiful ancient architecture and is known for its high student satisfaction.

More than 20,000 students enroll in this every year. The university is located near the Thames River which enhances its beauty. International students who want to pursue business courses at this university can refer to the below details:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £15,100PG- £16,000-£18,500

Intakes: January 2023, April 2023

Scholarship: up to £3,000

18. Roehampton University

Roehampton University was set up in the year 2004 in London. It has its specific business school which provides skill sets for the students to use in their jobs and business. The University has more than 8000 student enrolments every year. The acceptance rate of the University is 42% which is quite higher.

The University accepts students who have scored higher marks in their 12th or bachelor’s. If you are one who has good marks in your academics then you can go to this university. You can check the below details for general information.

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £14,197PG- £16,850

Intakes: September 2022, September 2023

Scholarship: up to £4,000

19. Ravensbourne University

Ravensbourne University was set up in the year 1962. They work with the motto of designed for industry. The University focuses on making the student industry-ready. This helps the student to get better opportunities and also helps them to get lucrative salary packages. The University provides management courses in Design.

Also, the University produces creative talents in the industry which provides a better human resource to the industry. The students who are looking for designing courses can enroll in this university. Some of the general details of the University is given below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £16,500PG- £17,000

Intakes: September 2022, September 2023

Scholarship: may vary as per the student’s profile

20. Goldsmiths University of London

The Goldsmiths University is a part of the University of London. It was set up in the year 1891 and has a great infrastructure. The University focuses on the student’s interests and helps them to explore them wisely. University’s acceptance rate is quite low, that is 16% which indicates high competition.

The University is famous for its creativity and innovation and hence provides these two to its students as well. It is high on diversity and ethnicity. Students who want to enroll in this University with an affordable fee structure can avail the chance. The general details of the University is given below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £17,560PG- £21,160

Intakes: September 2022, September 2023

Scholarship: up to £1,000

21. Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) - School of Business and Management

Queen Mary University is a prestigious University in London. It is a part of the Russell Group of Universities. The University has a business school that provides graduate and post-graduate courses. Being a part of the Russell Group, it has an affordable fee structure than other universities. The University has also improved its ranking.

QMU provides better employment opportunities to the students. But it has a very low acceptance rate. It is quite hard to get into this university for business courses. Students need to have high marks for enrolling themselves in this university.

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £20,000-£22,250PG- £27,250

Intakes: September 2022, January 2023

Scholarship: up to £5,000

22. Brunel Business School

The Brunel Business school is one of the most reputed and globally recognized business schools in London. It was set up in the year 1966. The school is famous for providing industry-based Knowledge to its students. It also works on creating great entrepreneurs in the world. The School has a high offer rate of 80% but has a lower acceptance rate.

Brunel University is accredited with AACSB and AMBA. The University also encourages women in business and hence provides 50% scholarships to them. The school offers a bachelor’s and master of business administration program in London. The details of the program are given below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £18,410PG- £24,995

Intakes: September 2022, September 2023

Scholarship: up to £6,000 (50% scholarship for women)

23. City, University of London - Bayes Business School

Bayes business school is located in the north end of London city. It was established in the year 1966. This is a leading business school in the city of London and also is counted as the elite school of business. It provides excellent research-based business education to its students.

Getting admission to this school is quite tough due to the low acceptance rate. Students wishing to apply for this business school can check the fee details below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £20,500PG- £47,000

Intakes: September 2022 (UG), August 2023 (PG)

Scholarship: up to 25% of tuition fees

24. Kingston Business School, London

Kingston business school was set up in the year 1992 in London city. The school has triple accreditations. It is home to over 140+ nationalities. The school has a multiple and diverse culture. The school is located in Kingston, London which is regarded as the safest place to live and study.

The major focus of the school is to develop creative thinking in the students and helps them to nurture their business thoughts. This school has produced various entrepreneurs and hence is rated high in producing Startup minds. Some of the details of the Kingston business school are given below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £19,900PG- £24,000

Intakes: September 2022, November 2022, January 2023, March 2023

Scholarship: may vary as per the student’s profile

25. ESCP Business School, London

ESCP business school was set up in the early decades of the 19th century in France. It has extended its root from France to the city of London. This school is a highly prestigious business school in the whole Europe continent. It offers bachelor’s and master’s in management programs.

The school accepts Indian students on the basis of CAT scores. It also requires a GMAT score for the students who have not given any management-related entrance exams. The school also provides Lucrative jobs to the students and has links with various top companies.

Students wishing to apply to this business school can apply as soon as possible. As it has a very low acceptance rate. The fee details and intakes are mentioned below:

Fee structure for session 2022-2023UG- £21,400PG- £22,700 - £47,000

Intakes: September 2022, September 2023

Scholarship: up to £15,000 View More: Top 25 Business Schools in London

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HISTORY OF INFORMATION

My first topic for this project is History Of Information by Professor Paul Duguid. I selected this topic (Bridging the Gaps – History of Information with Professor Paul Duguid) because I consider it important to understand how information came to being and how it has evolved over the years. The speaker gives an account of information over the years, it's impact on human in modern times and how it's various forms can be a blessing and a curse to the society.

Some lessons learnt from the discussion include: Information can have different meanings, depending on the field of study. Information has also become very important in terms of problem solving because people tend to know exactly what to do when they have the right information. Access to the right information can be a form of liberation for marginalized groups.

The guest speaker is Professor Paul Duguid, an adjunct professor at the School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley; a professorial research fellow at Queen Mary, University of London; a visiting fellow in business history in the School of Management at York University (UK), and an honorary fellow of the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development at Lancaster University School of Management. He has also held teaching positions at Santa Clara University, Copenhagen Business School and Ecole Polytechnique. His current research interests include the history and development of trademarks and the history of the concept of information. Below is a list of some of his recent publications and talks:

Information: A Historical Companion by Waseem Akhtar for his podcast "Bridging the Gaps: A Portal for Curious Minds." The podcast can also be found on SoundCloud .

No More Sucking Up to Zuckerberg: Behavioural Science Plus Profit-Driven Analytics Equals Disaster. TLS April 2, 2021

Information: A Historical Companion co-edited with Ann Blair, Anja-Silvia Goeing, and Anthony Grafton. Princeton University Press, forthcoming, 2021.

"Introduction" to Information: A Historical Companion. Princeton University Press, forthcoming, 2021.

"Communication, Computation, and Information," chapter 12 in Information: A Historical Companion. Princeton University Press, forthcoming, 2021.

Early Marks: American Trademarks before U.S. Trademark Law.Business History, 2018.

Storm Clouds: The Persisting Problem of Sexism in Tech. TLS May 18, 2018

The Social Life of Information Third Edition, 2017, updated with a new preface by the authors and a new introduction by David Weinberger.

Information Empires, Attention Merchants, and the Public Sphere.Le Libellio d'Aegis 2017 13(1).

Freedom with Information, Review of James Cortada, All the Facts,TLS September 28, 2016. [listen to podcast with TLS editor Stig Abell]

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if anyone in this time of deep concern of his health is interested about what a worthless piece of shit Prince Philip is, here is a very brief list of 90 racist, sexist, and incredibly ignorant things the man has said in the last century:

1. "Ghastly." Prince Philip's opinion of Beijing, during a 1986 tour of China.

2. "Ghastly." Prince Philip's opinion of Stoke-on-Trent, as offered to the city's Labour MP Joan Walley at Buckingham Palace in 1997.

3. "Deaf? If you're near there, no wonder you are deaf." Said to a group of deaf children standing near a Caribbean steel drum band in 2000.

4. "If you stay here much longer, you will go home with slitty eyes." To 21-year-old British student Simon Kerby during a visit to China in 1986.

5. "You managed not to get eaten then?" To a British student who had trekked in Papua New Guinea, during an official visit in 1998.

6. "You can't have been here that long – you haven't got a pot belly." To a British tourist during a tour of Budapest in Hungary. 1993.

7. "How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test?" Asked of a Scottish driving instructor in 1995.

8. "Damn fool question!" To BBC journalist Caroline Wyatt at a banquet at the Elysée Palace after she asked Queen Elizabeth if she was enjoying her stay in Paris in 2006.

9. "It looks as though it was put in by an Indian." The Prince's verdict of a fuse box during a tour of a Scottish factory in August 1999. He later clarified his comment: "I meant to say cowboys. "I just got my cowboys and Indians mixed up."

10. "People usually say that after a fire it is water damage that is the worst. We are still drying out Windsor Castle." To survivors of the Lockerbie bombings in 1993.

11. "We don't come here for our health. We can think of other ways of enjoying ourselves." During a trip to Canada in 1976.

12. "A few years ago, everybody was saying we must have more leisure, everyone's working too much. Now that everybody's got more leisure time they are complaining they are unemployed. People don't seem to make up their minds what they want." A man of the people shares insight into the recession that gripped Britain in 1981.

13. "British women can't cook." Winning the hearts of the Scottish Women's Institute in 1961.

14. "It was part of the fortunes of war. We didn't have counsellors rushing around every time somebody let off a gun, asking 'Are you all right - are you sure you don't have a ghastly problem?' You just got on with it!" On the issue of stress counselling for servicemen in a TV documentary marking the 50th Anniversary of V-J Day in 1995.

15. "What do you gargle with – pebbles?" To Tom Jones, after the Royal Variety Performance, 1969. He added the following day: "It is very difficult at all to see how it is possible to become immensely valuable by singing what I think are the most hideous songs."

16. "It's a vast waste of space." Philip entertained guests in 2000 at the reception of a new £18m British Embassy in Berlin, which the Queen had just opened.

17. "There's a lot of your family in tonight." After glancing at business chief Atul Patel's name badge during a 2009 Buckingham Palace reception for 400 influential British Indians to meet the Royal couple.

18. "If it has four legs and it is not a chair, if it has got two wings and it flies but is not an aeroplane and if it swims and it is not a submarine, the Cantonese will eat it." Said to a World Wildlife Fund meeting in 1986.

19. "You ARE a woman, aren't you?" To a woman in Kenya in 1984, after accepting a gift.

20. "Do you know they have eating dogs for the anorexic now?" To a wheelchair-bound Susan Edwards, and her guide dog Natalie in 2002.

21. "Get me a beer. I don't care what kind it is, just get me a beer!" On being offered the finest Italian wines by PM Giuliano Amato at a dinner in Rome in 2000.

22. "I would like to go to Russia very much – although the bastards murdered half my family." In 1967, asked if he would like to visit the Soviet Union.

23. "If a cricketer, for instance, suddenly decided to go into a school and batter a lot of people to death with a cricket bat, which he could do very easily, I mean, are you going to ban cricket bats?" In a Radio 4 interview shortly after the Dunblane shootings in 1996. He said to the interviewer off-air afterwards: "That will really set the cat among the pigeons, won't it?"

24. "Oh, it's you that owns that ghastly car is it? We often see it when driving to Windsor Castle." To neighbour Elton John after hearing he had sold his Watford FC-themed Aston Martin in 2001.

25. "The problem with London is the tourists. They cause the congestion. If we could just stop the tourism, we could stop the congestion." At the opening of City Hall in 2002.

26. "A pissometer?" The Prince sees the renames the piezometer water gauge demonstrated by Australian farmer Steve Filelti in 2000.

27. "Don't feed your rabbits pawpaw fruit – it acts as a contraceptive. Then again, it might not work on rabbits." Giving advice to a Caribbean rabbit breeder in Anguilla in 1994.

28. "You must be out of your minds." To Solomon Islanders, on being told that their population growth was 5 per cent a year, in 1982.

29. "Young people are the same as they always were. They are just as ignorant." At the 50th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme.

30. "Your country is one of the most notorious centres of trading in endangered species." Accepting a conservation award in Thailand in 1991.

31. "Aren't most of you descended from pirates?" In the Cayman Islands, 1994.

32. "You bloody silly fool!" To an elderly car park attendant who made the mistake of not recognising him at Cambridge University in 1997.

33. "Oh! You are the people ruining the rivers and the environment." To three young employees of a Scottish fish farm at Holyrood Palace in 1999.

34. "If you travel as much as we do you appreciate the improvements in aircraft design of less noise and more comfort – provided you don't travel in something called economy class, which sounds ghastly." To the Aircraft Research Association in 2002.

35. "The French don't know how to cook breakfast." After a breakfast of bacon, eggs, smoked salmon, kedgeree, croissants and pain au chocolat – from Gallic chef Regis Crépy – in 2002.

36. "And what exotic part of the world do you come from?" Asked in 1999 of Tory politician Lord Taylor of Warwick, whose parents are Jamaican. He replied: "Birmingham."

37. "Oh no, I might catch some ghastly disease." On a visit to Australia in 1992, when asked if he wanted to stroke a koala bear.

38. "It doesn't look like much work goes on at this University." Overheard at Bristol University's engineering facility. It had been closed so that he and the Queen could officially open it in 2005.

39. "I wish he'd turn the microphone off!" The Prince expresses his opinion of Elton John's performance at the 73rd Royal Variety Show, 2001.

40. "Do you still throw spears at each other?" Prince Philip shocks Aboriginal leader William Brin at the Aboriginal Cultural Park in Queensland, 2002.

41. "Where's the Southern Comfort?" On being presented with a hamper of southern goods by the American ambassador in London in 1999.

42. "Were you here in the bad old days? ... That's why you can't read and write then!" To parents during a visit to Fir Vale Comprehensive School in Sheffield, which had suffered poor academic reputation.

43. "Ah you're the one who wrote the letter. So you can write then? Ha, ha! Well done." Meeting 14-year old George Barlow, whose invited to the Queen to visit Romford, Essex, in 2003.

44. "So who's on drugs here?... HE looks as if he's on drugs." To a 14-year-old member of a Bangladeshi youth club in 2002.

45. "You could do with losing a little bit of weight." To hopeful astronaut, 13-year-old Andrew Adams.

46. "You have mosquitoes. I have the Press." To the matron of a hospital in the Caribbean in 1966.

47. "The man who invented the red carpet needed his head examined." While hosts made effort to greet a state visit to Brazil, 1968.

48. "During the Blitz a lot of shops had their windows blown in and sometimes they put up notices saying, 'More open than usual.' I now declare this place more open than usual." Unveiling a plaque at the University of Hertfordshire's new Hatfield campus in November 2003.

49 . Philip: "Who are you?"

Simon Kelner: "I'm the editor-in-chief of The Independent, Sir."

Philip: "What are you doing here?"

Kelner: "You invited me."

Philip: "Well, you didn't have to come!"

An exchange at a press reception to mark the Golden Jubilee in 2002.

50. "No, I would probably end up spitting it out over everybody." Prince Philip declines the offer of some fish from Rick Stein's seafood deli in 2000.

51. "Any bloody fool can lay a wreath at the thingamy." Discussing his role in an interview with Jeremy Paxman.

52. "Holidays are curious things, aren't they? You send children to school to get them out of your hair. Then they come back and make life difficult for parents. That is why holidays are set so they are just about the limit of your endurance." At the opening of a school in 2000.

53. "People think there's a rigid class system here, but dukes have even been known to marry chorus girls. Some have even married Americans." In 2000.

54. "Can you tell the difference between them?" On being told by President Obama that he'd had breakfast with the leaders of the UK, China and Russia.

55. "I don't know how they are going to integrate in places like Glasgow and Sheffield." After meeting students from Brunei coming to Britain to study in 1998.

56. "Do people trip over you?" Meeting a wheelchair-bound nursing-home resident in 2002.

57. "That's a nice tie... Do you have any knickers in that material?" Discussing the tartan designed for the Papal visit with then-Scottish Tory leader Annabel Goldie last year.

58. "I have never been noticeably reticent about talking on subjects about which I know nothing." Addressing a group of industrialists in 1961.

59. "It's not a very big one, but at least it's dead and it took an awful lot of killing!" Speaking about a crocodile he shot in Gambia in 1957.

60. "Well, you didn't design your beard too well, did you? You really must try better with your beard." To a young fashion designer at a Buckingham Palace in 2009.

61. "So you're responsible for the kind of crap Channel Four produces!" Speaking to then chairman of the channel, Michael Bishop, in 1962.

62. "Dontopedalogy is the science of opening your mouth and putting your foot in it, a science which I have practiced for a good many years." Address to the General Dental Council, quoted in Time in 1960.

63. "Tolerance is the one essential ingredient ... You can take it from me that the Queen has the quality of tolerance in abundance." Advice for a successful marriage in 1997.

64. "I never see any home cooking – all I get is fancy stuff." Commiserating about the standard of Buckingham Palace cuisine in 1962.

65. "I suppose I would get in a lot of trouble if I were to melt them down." On being shown Nottingham Forest FC's trophy collection in 1999.

66. "It makes you all look like Dracula's daughters!" To pupils at Queen Anne's School in Reading, who wear blood-red uniforms, in 1998.

67. "I don't think a prostitute is more moral than a wife, but they are doing the same thing." Dismissing claims that those who sell slaughtered meat have greater moral authority than those who participate in blood sports, in 1988.

68. "Ah, so this is feminist corner then." Joining a group of female Labour MPs, who were wearing name badges reading "Ms", at a Buckingham Palace drinks party in 2000.

69. "Cats kill far more birds than men. Why don't you have a slogan: 'Kill a cat and save a bird?'" On being told of a project to protect turtle doves in Anguilla in 1965.

70. "All money nowadays seems to be produced with a natural homing instinct for the Treasury." Bemoaning the rate of British tax in 1963.

71. "It is my invariable custom to say something flattering to begin with so that I shall be excused if by any chance I put my foot in it later on." Full marks for honesty, from a speech in 1956.

72. "Why don't you go and live in a hostel to save cash?" Asked of a penniless student.

73. "In education, if in nothing else, the Scotsman knows what is best for him. Indeed, only a Scotsman can really survive a Scottish education." Said when he was made Chancellor of Edinburgh University in November 1953.

74. "If it doesn't fart or eat hay, she isn't interested." Of his daughter, Princess Anne.

75. "They're not mating are they?" Spotting two robots bumping in to one another at the Science Museum in 2000.

76. "I must be in the only person in Britain glad to see the back of that plane." Philip did not approve of the noise Concorde made while flying over the Buckingham Palace.

77. "The only active sport, which I follow, is polo – and most of the work's done by the pony!" 1965

78. "It looks like a tart's bedroom." On seeing plans for the Duke and then Duchess of York's house at Sunninghill Park.

79. "Reichskanzler." Prince Philip used Hitler's title to address German chancellor Helmut Kohl during a speech in Hanover in 1997.

80. "We go into the red next year... I shall probably have to give up polo." Comment on US television in 1969 about the Royal Family's finances.

81. "Bugger the table plan, give me my dinner!" Showing his impatience to be fed at a dinner party in 2004.

82. "I thought it was against the law these days for a woman to solicit." Said to a woman solicitor.

83. "You're just a silly little Whitehall twit: you don't trust me and I don't trust you." Said to Sir Rennie Maudslay, Keeper of the Privy Purse, in the 1970s.

84. "What about Tom Jones? He's made a million and he's a bloody awful singer." Response to a comment at a small-business lunch about how difficult it is in Britain to get rich.

85. "This could only happen in a technical college." On getting stuck in a lift between two floors at the Heriot Watt University, 1958.

86. "I'd much rather have stayed in the Navy, frankly." When asked what he felt about his life in 1992.

87. "It looks like the kind of thing my daughter would bring back from her school art lessons" On being shown "primitive" Ethiopian art in 1965.

88. "You're not wearing mink knickers, are you?" Philip charms fashion writer Serena French at a World Wildlife Fund gathering in 1993.

89. "My son...er...owns them." On being asked on a Canadian tour whether he knew the Scilly Isles.

90. "Well, that's more than you know about anything else then." Speaking, a touch condescendingly, to Michael Buerk, after being told by the BBC newsreader that he did know about the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Awards in 2004.

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Hello, I’d like to know how you got into marketing and PR, etc. What do universities look for and what do employers look for as well in someone looking to pursue that kind of degree? I’ve been looking into it for a while now but I’m not sure if I’d enjoy it or if I have the skill set to make it work. I’ve also heard things from others about how getting into business is all connections and hustle, etc. Asking someone experienced would really help me out :)

That is quite an interesting question, thanks!

Well, when I was finishing high school where I had more classes in foreign languages, literature and history mainly I thought I wanted to do journalism and I knew that I didn't want to study English Philology, however I heard it's a dying profession so then I looked into Media and Communications courses, but then learned that there aren't a lot of jobs for people doing just Media... and then I found this PR and Media course in Scotland which caught my interest (at the time studying there as an EU student was free so I could afford to go, just had living and travel expenses to pay, you could also work part time if you need to). I knew early on that I wanted to study abroad since I was learning languages at school and was good at it, also my parents were supportive of this. I was looking for a degree that didn't include any Maths since I am very bad at it but good at languages and writing... Also I am more on the creative artsy side.

The university I went to was Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh and I have heard that they are very good for PR courses and give you a short placement by the end of the course which later will make you more employable by the time you finish uni. I didn't particularly study any marketing modules at my bachelor's degree, but since PR and marketing are close to each other, I could easily get into marketing jobs too (btw the uni I went to had a course called "PR and Marketing" and I had classes with them but their degree focused more on the business and events management side of things whereas my degree with media was more creative and we could study more Film and TV modules, video production, web design and photography so sometimes I get asked to do promotional photography or videos at companies)... If I go back to do a masters someday I would definitely look into Marketing courses to be honest because it sounds interesting but I can already get into marketing jobs without having studied it mainly. At work you read a lot about marketing, what strategies to use and that way you learn from your job too...

The difference is that PR focuses on improving and maintaining the good image and reputation of the company and raising awareness of a social cause, whereas marketing is more about promoting and advertising a product and selling it, however some of the duties you would do at a marketing job are similar to what you would do at a PR job.

In terms of applying, I had to send by Ucas all of the documents that they were looking for. For example, since I'm not coming from an English speaking country I had to do a TOEFL exam, write a personal statement, a letter of recommendation from a teacher/lecturer, diploma with good grades, etc. However in order to get into a UK (or any other EU) university I also went to an educational consultant that gave me more information about the UK universities, what they were looking for in my application documents and helped to make the application process go more smoothly and surely (he also helped me secure a room in the student accommodation).

Employers are looking for experience so I did volunteering at charities in which I could plan and organize a fundraising event, write a press release and send it to the local media. The projects you do at uni are practical and would be similar to a project you could do at work so they help to develop your skills in PR and Marketing (writing articles, managing a website, making promo videos, social media management, making a PR/marketing campaign, writing a strategy plan, etc). I would suggest to look for courses that include a placement to help get the experience you need (where you will learn about email marketing, making a newsletter, digital and content writing, SEO, Google Analytics, etc).

In the beginning of the course I didn't feel like I had the skills and personality for a PR person either, didn't like studying it and I was more into the Media part of the course (didn't enjoy studying theories and writing difficult campaign project plans for client organisations haha). I thought PR was going to be one thing before I started studying it, then it turned out to be another. I even switched courses shortly but decided to finish it in the end because the academic years were passing fast and it was too late for me to start over. I also thought I'd have more secure career opportunities with this kind of degree since every company needs a PR person and it's a real job. I don't regret it because during and after uni I got some really nice office jobs that I enjoyed in marketing, advertising, as an editor, office clerk, etc. After getting work experience in the fields I knew that I liked working in marketing instead of PR haha (but it happened near the end of my studies). It also seems like there are more jobs for marketing so I needed to make this shift and transition from PR to marketing anyway...

Yes, I would say that having connections helps a bit when you are starting out but when you go to uni or start working you meet people, make friends and will build connections eventually. There are also times when they employed me because of my skills and experience or because I didn't have a lot of competition for the same job. You just need to answer the interview questions right and write a very good CV and cover letter. I believe that since I have a degree it makes it easier for me to get jobs in these fields.

[oflcights]

❀ *ﾟ cameron monaghan. 28. cismale. he/him. bisexual & sagitarius. ⇝ looks like ezekiel 'zee' parker blew in nine years ago and never left. they’ve proven themselves to be capable & imaginative, but being irrational & obsessive is their downfall. it’s only fitting that beautiful is boring, BONES UK is playing when they leave their home in gargoyle garden apartments. rumor has it that he’s leaving town, wonder if that’s why the nurse, general hospital moved out of their place in queens, new york. 

trigger warnings:  abuse, death, neglect, mentions of alcohol & drugs.   

past:  

born in queens, new york. his parents had a whole squad of kids before him, being the youngest of  eight.   

because of their drug and alcohol abuse, most of the kids were taken away, even before he was born and eventually zee was taken from them too. 

he was fostered at the age of three by a young couple, who didn’t think they could have kids. 

 his parents however eventually had their own baby after he turned six, so he was put into the foster system again. 

 he kept  being brought up by different people. 

. he was finally adopted at the age of ten by he was given as much love as possible until his foster mother died. 

 that’s when things went badly. his foster dad, started drinking, and taking drugs. 

he’d beat zee when he was drunk and zee tried to avoid him at all and every cost but it was a little impossible. 

he studied hard in school, after his foster mother died he wanted to be able to help people who were in the same position.

he passed all his exams, finally managed to get away from his dad and go to college.  he moved to salem at nineteen. 

once he finished college he got a job at the hospital as a nurse. he’s been there ever since. 

[shitsngiggles666]

I am not one to use social media, but this whole sh*t show is something I will not take sitting down. I’ve seen some messed up things on the internet, but the cyberbullying by the “Camily” is really disturbing me. Before I get to my criticisms and thoughts, I will briefly address Luke Deacon. The allegations against him are not without evidence, namely from a public social media account. One of these allegations is very serious, and can be considered “revenge p*rn which can actually lead to charges in the UK. I’m not sure if it’s the same in the UK, but in my country Luke can be legally labeled as a sex offender if convicted! This is all I know of the situation but since many of Luke’s fans are underage girls who are also fans of Queen and the Bohemian Rhapsody movie I don’t feel this issue can be totally ignored. I consider Luke “innocent until proven guilty”, as I am an inhabitant of Freedom Land. The first issue I will address is both of Cam’s parents, as I want to discuss them before the “Camily” as they’re not directly involved with the cyber bullying, at least to my knowledge. I admit that I have never met John or Veronica Deacon. I have no knowledge of the intimate details of their family life, and their parenting skills. I do have a fair amount of knowledge of John‘s time with Queen as he is my favorite surviving member of Queen. I find researching his life and trying to understand someone who seems an overlooked and complex figure in music. Yes, John is Cam’s father and to me he’s an interest, a subject I enjoy learning and trying to understand him like I do with other things I’m interested in. Meanwhile, to Cameron he is “dad”. I understand that it must be hard seeing people on the internet either make untrue statements or discuss aspects of one’s father that isn’t flattering. I get it, But Leopard (my nickname for the victim) made it clear when replying to asks that she doesn’t know things and addressed when discussions involved speculation or rumors. She also made it very clear that she didn’t like discussing John’s competence as a father and his children. These subjects made her uncomfortable but she still addressed them in a respectful way. John Deacon was a part of one of the biggest bands in the world. People are going to discuss him. Leopard didn’t do anything wrong. She admitted that John Deacon had flaws but was still sure to admit that she doesn’t know the whole story. I think her attitude is reasonable. I saw the stream the night Cam’s parents came on stream. At first I saw it quite humorous with a boomer bumbling in, ignoring his surroundings. He almost seemed senile. But as the stream went on things got uncomfortable and my attitude changed. Cam’s parents were doing the right thing as loving parents. They came over because Cam has a history of not managing his diabetes properly. His father (his mother explained) was becoming worried about his son’s glucose levels and tried to contact him. When he wouldn’t pick up his phone his father became worried and the two went over. Cameron was peeved and rude to them. I don’t think John cared about if people on the internet saw him. He was too focused on making sure his son wasn’t in danger and that his phone was charged. He only left when he knew his son’s levels weren’t too low and his phone was charging. He even mentioned off screen that he brought some treats (I have no idea what he said, and if it was a favorite sweet or what) from the store. I’m just making an observation of a stranger peeking in, but I think it’s clear John adores his son. Maybe the scant bit of interaction I observed of John Deacon as a person (instead of Queen’s bassist) was of a devoted father who was telling his adult son “I love you, I want you to be happy and I will be devastated if anything happened to you” without saying it verbally. People have different ways of showing their love. I know (per interviews with John) he experienced loss at a very young age when his father passed away. I don’t know John’s personal thoughts and relationship with Freddie Mercury and how his death affected him personally, but watching someone’s health decline due to AIDS is probably an upsetting and unforgettable experience. I bring these two examples up because this to me suggests Cam’s dad knows first hand how delicate and precious life is, wisdom that Cam seems blissfully unaware of due to his disregard of his parents’ anxiety. Cam obviously knows his father better than I can ever, but sometimes it’s good to have a different perspective. On to Mama Deacon. Yes, she was shouting at her adult son while he was live on stream. Like Cam’s father, she was completely in the right. When she said they were making sure Cam “wasn’t dead” and that Cam’s life was at stake, she was not being overly dramatic. If a diabetic’s blood sugar is too low their body can actually go into shock and than into a coma. If one doesn’t manage their diabetes this can happen and it can kill you. Diabetes is a life threatening condition. I’m not a diabetic, and I’m sure it sucks and isn’t easy to manage. Cameron is an adult at 27. His parents will not always be around to help him. If he wants to live by himself his priority should be learning to manage his diabetes without his parents’ help. His life literally depends on it. His glucose levels is far more important than his streaming career. Until he proves he can consistently manage himself to them his glucose levels are their business. Additionally, since they pay for his flat it’s technically their’s and thus can come over when ever they want. If anyone was being “inappropriate” it was Cam. His mother carried him for nine months, at age 43. For a woman her age, pregnancy can be risky and very hard on her body. She has cared for her son’s health issues, helped him through school and has loved him unconditionally. She seems to have done everything she can to protect Cam and pushed him to be the best person he can be. And this is only what I’m aware of. At her age, she should only leave her home when completely necessary to protect herself from Covid-19, for she is in the age group most at risk. Her son wouldn’t even leave his chair to greet her. Do you know how my parents would react to me if I acted the way Cam did Sunday? Most people can only dream about the privileges Cam has. Again, I don’t know everything about Cam’s life but what I saw was a mother and father trying to do what is best for their son. If Cam is so concerned about his parents’ privacy, why didn’t he turn off his stream? He could’ve even walked off to talk to his parents rather than continuing to play and yelling at them from his chair? This whole situation can be solved simply by Cam answering his phone, keeping it charged or even walking off camera to talk to his parents rather than barking orders from his screen. As I said earlier, to them their son seems more important to them rather than their privacy. Cam makes such a big deal over their privacy but I think he also has to respect his parents’ feelings and all that they do for him. Part of respecting them should include making a better effort to take care of himself. Five hours without food excepting a bowl of cereal could give me low blood sugar to the point of trembling and not being able to concentrate. Since Cam did just that, maybe his parents’ concern of his blood sugar is not without merit. Cam mentions his mental health issues and depression. One of the ways to help stabilize his mood would be stabilizing his blood sugar. The Camily should consider my words as they criticized Cam’s parents’ behavior. I have addressed the Mama and Papa elephant in the room, I will now focus mainly on Cam’s “Camily”. Due to time restraints, I will address the Camily in a later post. In the mean time, there is a difference between “haters” and critics. A hater says things simply to hurt or insult. A critic disagrees for a reason. If anyone thinks I’m a hater that needs to be “bunny blocked” go right ahead. I don’t care what strangers, many of them children think of me. I think bunnies are cute. Send me bunny emojis if you all think I’m spreading hate. This will only lend more evidence that the Camily is leading an internet harassment campaign. BTW I have been owned by pet rabbits since I was seven. Let me tell you, Mr. Bunny is unhappy to know his good name and image is being used as a symbol to bully. No, I am not jealous of Cam. I am proud of my family and wouldn’t trade them for any other. My dad has a profession I consider noble and was the one who raised me. The same goes for my mother. My extended and nuclear family includes firemen, a priest, nurses, teachers, librarians, a researcher studying cancer, a lawyer and engineers. None are famous but I don’t care. They are good people and it doesn’t matter how much the public knows about them or how much they earn. What matters to me is that they work hard and have a strong moral character. If you do wish to harass me, I ask of one thing. Show my post to Cameron Deacon and have him read my post (and any later ones I hope to soon put up) on his Livestream. If Cameron thinks I’m being a bully or am wrong about anything, please have him show this to his parents, the two people who love him more than anyone else does. If they think I’m wrong about anything or am bullying their son, have them PM me so we can discuss. Do not bully anyone who posts or likes this.

[osugna]

Season 4: Victims 

As “The Crown” inches closer towards the 21st century— covering the period between 1977 to 1990 — it introduces iconic characters such as Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher. Tracing the destructive marriage of Charles and Diana and the change of UK under the leadership of Margaret Thatcher, the forth season takes on a darker turn in portraying the royal family.

The season follows the start of the romance of Charles and Diana, it soon moves to the wedding of “fairytale”. “How many times can this family make the same mistake? ”, Margaret puts when she clearly sees that this royal-arranged marriage will pay the consequence eventually. In the episode “Terra Nullius”, after giving birth to her first child, Prince William, Diana decides to take her son to go on a royal visit in Australia. She has been suffering mentally and having episodes of eating disorder due to the stresses she is facing in the royal family and her husband’s continuing interest in Camila. The visit turns into a huge success with Diana’s popularity, but as Diana snatches the centre attention, she receives resentment from her husband which leads to endless fights. 

It is inevitable that this marriage is not able to work as the Queen wants from the future King. With Charles contributing largely to Diana’s unhappiness, he becomes turning into a villain. But looking back his life portrayed in the previous seasons, isn’t he a victim of the royal family as well? His life is arranged in the way he is not best suited by the family, he couldn’t study in the school he fits and marry the woman he loves. Bearing the burden of the next King, his family to him is brutal, all he wants is some kindness from the family.

There is a parallel between Charles and Margaret, both have been discouraged from marrying the ones they love and they end up in a devastating marriage. “The Hereditary Principle” is the only Margaret-centric episode of the season, delving deeper into Margaret’s depression — something that’s managed to get even worse since she ended her destructive marriage to Tony. Following an operation of partial removal of her lung, weakened Margaret makes a familiar request to take on more royal duties, but the now-of-age Princes Edward replaces her role as Counsellor of state. When Margaret attends a psychotherapy session, as the camera moves into a close-up of Bonham Carter’s profile, her quivering lips belies Margaret’s stoicism, with the princess admitting to her depression. Helena Bonham Carter makes up for her reduced screen time brilliantly. She is tasked with not just capturing the princess’ aimless existence, but as she’s been doing all season long, positioning Margaret as the only royal confident enough to call bullshit on her family’s atrocious behaviour, especially after her discovery of her disabled cousins.

The Crown observes that the royals' failures can more often than not be self-inflicted -- and in doing so, the show produces its biting season yet.

[ahz-associates]

Queen’s University Belfast

Overview of Queen’s University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, which is rich in history and was founded 150 years ago, is a part of the Russell Group, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and other organisations.

Queen's was placed 200th in the world in the 2021 edition of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Four of the disciplines on this list are among the Top 100 ranked by QS World Rankings in 2019, while 14 subjects provided by this educational institution were listed among the Top 200 globally in 2020 by QS World University Rankings. The educational facility was classified among the top 140 worldwide in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings for 2020.

The fact that Queen's currently enrols more than 2,600 students from 85 different nations demonstrates the university's commitment to supporting international students. Queen's successfully earned the 21st spot for international outlook in the Times Higher Education Work University Rankings in 2021.

History of Queen’s University Belfast

With more than 100K graduates from all over the world, 3,500 staff members, and students from more than 85 countries, Queen's University Belfast has established itself as one of the UK's and the world's top research universities.

Over the course of 175 years, Queen's University Belfast—also known as Queen's or QUB—has found its way to academic and research distinction. The educational institution is steeped in antiquity, and the Belfast Academic Institution is infused with history (founded in 1810). After being chartered in 1845 and opening its doors to offer higher education four years later with 195 students enrolled and 23 teachers, the institution discovered its roots as Queen's College, Belfast.

Queen's University Belfast, the ninth-oldest university in the UK, became an independent institution in 1908. With 24,000 UK, EU, and international students prospering in its academic, research, and social programmes, Queen's has joined the Russell Group with an unbroken focus on the pursuit of research across a variety of areas.

The academic institution is a major centre for research. The university has made contributions to research on every scale, earning it the 8th spot for research intensity in the UK according to Times Higher Education. In the academic years 2016–2017, Queen's secured more than £101.6 million in research grants, contracts, and prizes.

Queen's University Belfast has established four research institutes that do various types of study in the areas of healthcare, food safety, cybersecurity, and international peace, security, and justice, building on the institution's tradition of outstanding disciplinary research.

Queen's University Belfast gives students the chance to enjoy the city life and scenic splendour of Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. It is situated in Queen's quarters. There is a lot to discover outside the city limits in addition to the various campuses, parks, nightlife, and architecture that it has.

The McClay Library, the School of Law, and the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine were developed by Queen's University Belfast, which also added a new Computer Science Building and Student Center. These developments were made to complement the surrounding natural and architectural beauty of Belfast and to meet the university's goal of giving students access to cutting-edge facilities. This investment totaled over £700 million.

Faculties at Queen’s University Belfast

School of Arts, English and Languages

The Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice

Queen’s Management School

Institute of Theology

Centre for the Study of Risk and Inequality (PRP)

Seamus Heaney Centre

School of Law

The William J Clinton Leadership InstituteInstitute of Irish Studies

Institute of Irish StudiesSchool of History & Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics

School of History & Anthropology, Philosophy and PoliticsSchool of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

School of Social Sciences, Education and Social WorkInstitute of Professional Legal Studies

Institute of Professional Legal StudiesCentre for Evidence and Social Innovation (PRP)

Centre for Evidence and Social Innovation (PRP)

Breakdown of the Fee Structure

FR1 (classroom): £17,900

FR2 (laboratory): £22,000

FR3 (pre-clinical) / FR4 (clinical): £32,800**

Scholarships at Queen’s University Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast provides scholarship opportunities for UK, EU, Commonwealth, and International students. These scholarships are available to new and returning students who have successfully been accepted into a program. The university also offers sports bursary and scholarships for athletes that are current students.

Student Support

At Queen's University Belfast, the Learning and Development service assists undergraduates with their needs for the development of their academic skills. Along with workshops, electronic books, and other online tools, students have access to specialised faculty for one-on-one assistance. The educational institution also offers individualised tutoring programmes and peer-assisted learning.

The Belfast campus of Queen's University promotes students' mental health through workshops, counsellors, and wellbeing consultants. A free health centre is also close to the campus. The university provides the necessary accommodations and special equipment required for disabled students.

There is a Student Union body at this UK university that supports more than 200 clubs and organisations and advocates on behalf of the entire student community.

Student Life at Queen’s University Belfast

Given that Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, this city has a vibrant and thriving culture. With numerous dining establishments, bars, live music venues, theatres, art galleries, parks, and retail centres nearby.

Great exhibitions are also available at the Ulster Museum and Titanic Museum in addition to the Naughton Gallery. Throughout the year, several locations across the city also feature collections of modern, traditional, and contemporary art.

The Grand Opera House, Crescent Arts Centre, Queen's Film Theatre, and Treehouse's rooftop theatre will all become popular destinations for theatregoers and movie aficionados. For individuals who enjoy live music, venues like the Limelight, Ulster Hall, Voodoo, and Black Box are available.

While there are numerous pubs in Cathedral Quarter where you can get a beer, like Crown Bar, Jeggy Nettle, and others, underground clubs like Maverick, Thompson's Garage, Babel, and the Perch offer a vibrant nightlife. Additionally, the city centre is dotted with boutiques, stores carrying well-known brands, and artisan markets where you may do all your shopping.

Visit the Mourne Mountains to view some of the mystical settings that inspired C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, Giant's Causeway, or the many places where many parts of the Game of Thrones series were filmed to witness some of Northern Ireland's best natural bounty.

Living Accommodations

While Queen's new city centre residences are close to the campus, they are also in the centre of Belfast's vibrant social scene. Belfast is regarded by UK Crime Surveys in 2018/2019 as one of the safest regions in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, thus students don't need to worry about their safety.

Elms BT1 and BT2 in the heart of the city are home to students attending Queen's University Belfast. These highly regarded apartments are located 10 minutes from Victoria Square, Belfast's shopping district, and 15 minutes from Queen's campus.

For £124 and £149 per week, respectively, students have the choice of either an en-suite room or a self-contained studio.

Transport

Belfast is best explored on foot or by bicycle because the student housing is located in the heart of the city. Students can walk to the campus in under ten minutes even if they don't live in university housing.

The Belfast Bikes programme makes it simple and convenient to move outside of the campus. Due to the reductions offered to students, using public transportation on buses and trains is also simple. Students at Queen's University Belfast can stroll to the Botanic train station. In addition, local taxi services like Value Cabs and Uber are available.