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    Freethinking

    What Is Freethinking?

    In a world where we are exposed to a myriad of influences and sources of information in our daily lives, freethinking is perhaps, more than ever, a really important concept for us to grasp.


    Dahl's

    Top Tips For Language And Literature Students

    If you are studying English Language or English Literature, you will be aware of the importance of using the concept “Point, Evidence, Explain.”


    Tea

    Time For Tea?

    The ritual of taking daily afternoon tea began in the 1840s amongst the British aristocracy, who introduced it as a small meal to stave off hunger…


    Burns Night

    Burns Night

    You might have heard of Burns’ ‘My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose’, too, a very romantic poem. But it’s ‘Address to a Haggis’ which is particularly important at this time of year…


    Sugar

    8 Sweet Facts About Sugar

    Some of the earliest references to sugarcane have been found in Chinese manuscripts dating back to the 8th century BC, stating that its use originated in India.


    Tolkien

    Talking Tolkien: Why The New Amazon Series Is On Shaky Ground

    Amazon are resorting to making up their own characters, plots, and events – a rash move that will likely doom the show for ardent fans of the source material.


    Joan of Arc

    Joan Of Arc

    Joan began to have visions in which she claimed to have communicated directly with saints, and that these saints had designated her the saviour of France.


    New Year

    Happy Hogmanay!

    The word ‘Hogmanay’ derives from the French ‘hoginane’, meaning ‘gala day’, and was likely first used in 1561, following the return of Mary Queen of Scots to Scotland from France.


    New Year

    Starting The New Year As You Mean To Go On

    If you plan your work carefully and make sure you stick to the deadlines you have been set, you will be starting off 2022 in a positive and proactive way.


    Christmas

    There’s More To Your Christmas Stocking Than Chocolate And Oranges

    This blog will give you some helpful tips on how to make the most out of the festivities and support your learning at the same time.