Comment: The Virtual World Conference is the shape of things to come
On 15 September, the Open University, in collaboration with the Serious Games Institute, will host a 24-hour conference. Opening in Hong Kong, the focus will shift to Europe as the eastern evening meets the UK morning, handing over at our sundown for a final eight hours on the US western coast. Despite crossing many time zones during the day, conference chairs and delegates will meet at a single location, and never have to leave the comfort of their own armchairs.
Living at home: the pros and cons
Is it a good idea to live chez mum and dad while you are studying?
Seven of the best: student cookbooks
From Pasta to Pancakes: The Ultimate Student Cookbook by Tiffany Goodall, Quadrille, £9.99Goodall’s book is bright and colourful, albeit slightly cluttered, but packed with fun recipes and cooking tips for students. The comic book-style layout is great for first-time chefs as it allows you to compare cooking stages with the pictures. The cookbook’s wide range of simple food ideas for student-sized budgets makes this a must-have read for culinary amateurs. Goodall’s inclusion of meal ideas for groups, birthday cakes and roast dinners makes it a perfect practical introduction to cooking.
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The musician and record producer recalls uni life
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Reduce your rent by heading northwards
If accommodation costs are putting you off a course, look at a different region
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Your student accommodation questions answered
Whether you are getting ready to start university in the autumn, planning to move on from halls or preparing for your final year, searching for a place to live is an exciting but potentially stressful time
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Fitting a healthy lifestyle in with socialising and studying
Overcome a weighty issue by eating well and exercising
Double denim: the ultimate sin?
Double denim used to be the stuff of nightmares. Stonewash jeans with a denim jacket? So 80s, and so... well, wrong. But the look was championed by the likes of Chloe and Ralph Lauren at the spring/summer shows, and the high street has been quick to pick up on the trend.
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