After many months of testing, the winners of the National Science and Engineering Competition have been declared. The Young Engineer of the Year was revealed as Shawn Brown in recognition of his Solar Bike, a bamboo framed electric trike. The Young Scientist of the Year was revealed as Thomas Hearing for his project in mapping Monmouth beach and the eroding ammonite pavement.

The North West has over 200,000 students, the largest number anywhere outside of London and the South East. With Liverpool and Manchester being home to respectively, The Beatles and Oasis, two of the most famous bands in the world, these are a duo of dynamic yet diverse cityscapes each offering a completely unique experience.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, where average household incomes exceed £100,000, may seem a strange place to set up a charity for disadvantaged children. Yet, in the heart of the nation’s wealthiest borough lies Earl's Court, first port of call for many refugee families entering Britain and a neighbourhood bereft of out-of -school activities for children.

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.

Leicester is a surprisingly compact and well equipped city – it rivals any other in the country. Because of its size, everything is close by. Once you have a feel of the place you will have the best time of your life, and wonder what you worried about!

I suppose the first thing to mention is that Derby is squeezed, slap bang in the centre of the country, sandwiched between Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham.  Good if you fancy road-tripping with your mates, bad if you’re studying here and your folks turn up every other weekend! 

We’re not talking exotic far flung shores when recommending you consider an eastern adventure…more suggesting that you sample what the UK’s eastern towns have to offer when thinking about your uni choices.

Urban music covers a wide range of music, which is why it appeals to so many people. It is an evolving genre but at the same time is moving away from its originality. Example of this can be seen everywhere, watch MTV Base, Kiss, Channel AKA even TOTP, listen to the radio; the beats, the melodies and even their videos all look and sound alike.

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.