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When is a top university not a top university?
Choosing a university, League tables Jonathan Tinnacher Choosing a university, League tables Jonathan Tinnacher

When is a top university not a top university?

Back in the spring, I used to keep seeing an advert on Facebook suggesting I should study for a British Masters degree at the “9th Best University in the UK”. The university in question was Liverpool John Moores University.

Now, I mean no disrespect to Liverpool John Moores, but it is not a university that has troubled the top 10 in any of the major league tables, so I was naturally curious about this claim to be ninth best? By what measure were they making this claim?

Well, the small print on the advert gave the source…

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Virtual open days vs. Physical open days: Which are better for you?
Choosing a university, Open days Jonathan Tinnacher Choosing a university, Open days Jonathan Tinnacher

Virtual open days vs. Physical open days: Which are better for you?

It’s coming up to open day season at UK universities, with most universities offering the chance for you to visit their campuses during June, July, September and October. These events can attract anything from a few hundred to a few thousand visitors and are designed so you can get a feel for their university, learn about their courses, facilities and student life, and generally help you make informed decisions before you apply.

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