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Want an education in life? Then drop out of university

Claire Nielsen: Academia doesn’t make the grade as a training ground for today’s world
One in seven students work full-time while they study

Most students now take on some paid work while at university
Work experience: 'There was a cleaning rota for the unpaid interns'

Some sectors are worse than others when it comes to unpaid internships. Unpaid interns share their stories
Internships: pressure mounts on employers to pay young workers

New research finds that a quarter of employers still don't pay their interns – we can't ignore the illegal practice, say campaigners
Science students need lab experience, but it's nearly impossible to get

Opportunities for science students should be more accessible, writes a biochemistry blogger
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Setting off for uni? Here’s how to make it on a £170 budget

You can go by private jet and pay £25,000. But for the rest of us, just think minimal, just think ‘cheap’
How hard is it to get through freshers week without drinking?

Freshers will feel the pressure to conform, but alcohol really isn't essential to your social success
Six types of student you'll meet in freshers week

Have you encountered any of these typical first-year students?
Five top tips for the feminist fresher - video

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Freshers' week is littered with traps to snare the unwary newbie. You'll be cajoled into joining laddish drinking rites, hauled off to dubious fancy-dress parties and subjected to a torrent of misogynistic banter. But fear not, young feminist student, male or female. Our guide will help you stand your ground and make the case for respecting women
Young workers should be aware of their rights

Acas issues new guidance on employment rules for young workers
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New opportunities for arts and humanities researchers

Creative industries gain a significant employment boost with the latest round of Arts and Humanities Research Council funding for doctoral research in the arts and humanities
Thinking ahead – how work experience helped prepare me for the world of work

While studying at Nottingham, students are encouraged and supported to ensure they have a full-rounded experience, which includes participating in work placements
Nottingham is the number one target for graduate employers

The UK's top investment banks, law firms and consultancies have cited The University of Nottingham as the best university for finding graduate recruits
Increase your employability

Imogen O'Mahony, Recruitment Manager at PwC, talks about ways in which you can build your skills and expertise while at university
Employability in Nottingham - in pictures

Sponsored feature Gallery (19 pictures) Find out why Nottingham is one of the most popular universities in the UK among leading graduate employers

Iceland - the home of the developed world's oldest graduates

A new report on education in the OECD shows that Iceland is the only place in the grouping where people are most likely to graduate when they are over 30
What is it like to work in the civil service fast stream?

Five current fast streamers tell Liam Kelly about their experiences and offer their advice for those thinking of applying
What to do if you don’t get on the civil service fast stream

Guardian Professional It’s one of the toughest graduate schemes out there, but don’t despair, there are other routes into a career in government
How to join the civil service fast stream

Guardian Professional More than 21,500 graduates applied for fewer than 700 roles in 2012. Tamsin Rutter looks at what you can do to make sure your application is successful
The hardest job for graduates? Finding a job

In the final part of our series, we look at the problem graduates face when they try to find paid work

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