University exams start this week, and we're sure you're all more than ready for them. But just in case you've left it all until the last minute (which is probably not the best plan!) or you just want to make sure you've done all you can, we've put together some of our favourite tips: Past … Continue reading Good Luck!
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YouTube
Sometimes you just want to take a break from reading. Sometimes you want to mix things up with your revision. Whatever the reason, YouTube can be a useful resource, as a starting point at the very least. There are many channels creating educational content, including TED-Ed, Extra Credits and CrashCourse. TED-Ed's videos are short (most are … Continue reading YouTube
Race to the South Pole
On this day in 1911, the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his team became the first people to reach the South Pole. The expedition beat the team of Britain's Robert Falcon Scott by over a month. By November 1912, Amundsen had returned from his expedition and was in Britain, promoting his book 'The South Pole'. … Continue reading Race to the South Pole
Grand Ole Opry
On this day in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry began broadcasting, starting in a little office with the simple aim of sharing a wide range of country music. Until 1934, the Opry broadcast from the National Life & Insurance Company in downtown Nashville, before moving to three other locations over the next decade. From 1943-1974, … Continue reading Grand Ole Opry
Guy Fawkes Night
Most people, at least those born or raised in Britain, will be aware of the basics of November 5th - Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up Parliament, and this is commemorated every year with bonfires and fireworks. However, if asked, there's probably very few that know the name Robert Catesby. Catesby was the leader of … Continue reading Guy Fawkes Night
The Magic of Concorde
There's something about Concorde that people love. It was incredibly loud, horrendously environmentally taxing, and expensive enough that most people could only imagine buying a ticket. Maintenance costs were reportedly high, which makes sense when you think about the fact that the aircraft would actually stretch approximately up to 10 inches during flights. The paint … Continue reading The Magic of Concorde
The Legend of Ferrari
October 5th, 1919. Enzo Ferrari makes his racing career debut, entering a hill climb event in Parma, Italy, in which he finished fourth. Ferrari's racing career was fairly short, as he retired in the mid-1920s, having only won 13 of the 47 races he entered. Enzo Ferrari founded Scuderia Ferrari (Ferrari racing team) in Modena, … Continue reading The Legend of Ferrari
Meet AberSU: Louisa
Hello I'm Louisa, your Student Opportunities officer for the year. My role covers sports, societies, volunteering and RAG - giving you plenty of opportunities to get involved! I help to develop and support societies and clubs, as well as seeking out ways to make the student experience here at Aber the best it can be. … Continue reading Meet AberSU: Louisa
Meet AberSU: Molly
Hi there History! My name’s Molly-Jean Longden and I’m your Wellbeing Officer for the year. Now, you may be thinking “What on earth is a Wellbeing Officer?!” and that’s simple, I’m the person charged with making sure our university and union cater for your mental and physical wellbeing, making you as happy and healthy as … Continue reading Meet AberSU: Molly
World’s Oldest Parliament
Althing, or Althingi, is the anglicized name for the Icelandic Parliament, which claims to be the oldest still-active parliament in the world. Althing dates back as far as 930, when an outdoor assembly was held, with leaders from across Iceland coming to discuss policies and offer justice. Anyone who wished was welcome to attend, with … Continue reading World’s Oldest Parliament
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