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New UCL admissions test, being curious, and the UK’s ‘newest’ university
This week we hear about a new admissions test, the TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions) which UCL will require for applicants to a range of courses from 2026.
We check out some advice from three wise authors about letting your career define you, and what it means for you as you look ahead to your own career.
And we look at the UK’s most recently formed university.
Finding your “passion”, art and design degree shows, and having it all figured out.
This week we ask the question: is “find your passion” really a good way to choose a course? Or is there a better way?
Secondly, we have a look at the amazing inspiration that can be found at art and design degree shows up and down the country during June.
And finally, we learn that you really don’t need to have it all figured out after all.
Student finance basics, UCAS Discovery, and humankind's greatest achievement.
This week we make an abrupt 180 degree turn, from last week’s ancient Roman philosophy, to one of the most critical and practical challenges for all students: understanding student finance.
We find out about UCAS Discovery Exhibitions, which start this week.
And we learn why education should not be seen merely as a hoop for you to jump through.