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The Next Generation of Change
Civicus is a genuinely international alliance of civil society organisations, based in Johannesburg South Africa. The annual Civicus World Assembly brings together delegates from all over the world to share information about their own work to promote social justice and democratic values, discuss the key issues that face them and forge new partnerships toward achieving change.
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Article by Derek Oakley
Clubbing Together - Young Engineers Club
During lunch hours and after school, up and down the country, thousands of students in the 1500 clubs across the Young Engineers Club Network are hard at work developing their engineering skills. That’s great news for our future, because without those skills, all of us in the UK will go nowhere. Clubbing together is a fantastic fun way to a successful career.
Nottingham - Forget the Bad Press
Nottingham’s social life is second to none. The city enjoys a legendary club scene and much of the action happens within the rejuvenated Lace Market and Hockley area where new venues like Bluu, Brass Monkey and Dogma have evolved. If you fancy a giggle try Jongleurs where contemporary comedy nights can be found. If live music is your bag, the renowned Rock City brings in top acts including Groove Armada, Maximo Park and Lily Allen. The Social is a favourite spot with students and impressively has already showcased bands like The Strokes and White Stripes. If you’d rather retreat from the masses, The Loft is a groovy outpost on the bohemian Mansfield Road, and Moog is an unpretentious-yet hip bar in student friendly Radford.
The Olympics - The World Cup and the World Stage
It was like a World Cup win. An anxious London suddenly came alive with pride and celebration. They had won the 2012 Olympic bid. It seemed as though all the hard work had paid off but then the nerves settled in. Cost estimates began a slow and steady upward creep. Newspapers suggested billions, hinted tax hikes and patriotic Londoners became sceptical. Meanwhile, months after finding out they will be hosting the 2010 World Cup, South Africa are still clearing away their party hats and streamers.
Ratatouille - Hilarious, must be seen?
This month has seen the launch of a new partnership between the School Food Trust and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures UK around the release of this year’s most original and critically-acclaimed comedy – the Disney / Pixar blockbuster movie "Ratatouille". The film is the story of Remy, a French rat, who loves good food but would rather go hungry than eat junk.
Birmingham - Taste the World in One City
Birmingham
Award winning restaurants and hotels, the arrival of exclusive fashion retailers, major sporting and arts events have all transformed the city of Birmingham into one of Europe’s leading city centres. Birmingham’s renaissance as a hub of world culture, events and commerce now confirms the city’s prominence as a global destination for both business and leisure visitors.
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What's On: The Festival Season is Upon us!
New Planner to Get Students Ready For University
A new online planner, to help students prepare for university, is today being launched by the DfES. Bringing together, for the first time, a wealth of information available to prospective students, the ‘Countdown to Uni’ planner runs from June to September highlighting key dates, deadlines, tips and advice.
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Countdown To University: 20 Top Tips from Students
A new poll from the DfES shows that 90% of past students feel they were under prepared for university, meaning they wasted money or made embarrassing mistakes. Here are their top tips for getting ready and settled in:
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Countdown To University: Capsule Packing List
A new poll from the DfES showed that 31 per cent of past students packed too much when they went to university. Avoid their mistakes, by following the packing list below:
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Find Out Which Bands Are Hot This Summer
It has been said for quite some time that British music is in good health, and British indie music especially. This opinion is vindicated by the very existence of the two bands featured on this page, Pull Tiger Tail and The Twang. Two bands, two completely different sounds, but one label – both are signed to indie label B-Unique, the house of Kaiser Chiefs and The Automatic. If ever there was a time to dance, it is now. Roll on the summer of 2007! Unique? C’est chic!
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Danny Riley of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust is Seeking your Opinion on Binge Drinking
Drink culture in the UK is becoming more and more of a
problem. The British Crime survey shows that 1.2 million
incidents of violent crime is in some way alcohol
related , that’s half the total number of incidents. The
Government estimates that alcohol related harms, whether that 's
destruction of property or time spent in A&E wards, costs the
country around £20 billion each year.
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Work Experience
The government strongly advocates work experience for all KS4 students, and an estimated 95% of students take up a placement before they leave school or college. Its aims range from motivating disaffected students to continue with further education to giving students insight into the reality of working life and possibly a career field they’re interested in. Students are encouraged to find their own placements and spend at least two weeks working, but how useful is this experience?
Student Spotlight - Laura Pearson
Laura Pearson is a final year student studying for a BSc in Computer Science & Mathematics at the University of York.
The NUS... What Does For You by David Mills
Going to university can be a daunting task - even without essay deadlines and a shoestring budget to live on. But, that's where the National Union of Students (NUS) comes in. NUS campaigns on behalf of its 5.2million members for a better funding deal, fights for better health, welfare and advice services and puts money back in your pocket through the discounts on the NUS card.
Darryl Speaks - Student debt
Tuition fees, student loans, overdrafts, rent and credit card bills means today’s students will be lucky if they can get through a degree without owing any money.
Darryl speaks about the issue that affects him, his peers and will affect about 99.9% of the people who read Get Smaart.
Secondary students launch a new Students Union for 11-19 year-olds
A group of 11-19 year olds from across England have formed a students’ union for secondary students aged 11-19 – the English Secondary Students’ Association (ESSA). Launched on 4 February 2005 at the TUC in London, ESSA aims to ensure that the student voice is heard in all debates on education.
Safewise - Ideas for your safety
Everyone has the right to feel safe and be safe and this carries with it the responsibility not to make others feel unsafe, threatened or in danger.
No one can make you safe, nor can you be frightened into being safe, nor can you be expected to know what to do in an emergency. Only you can help yourself! However we can give you some ideas.
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How to make the most of your degree
Some of you will be still be basking in the glory of graduation celebrations which are richly deserved...
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