A simple guide to higher education in France

What is the difference between a Lycee and a Grande Ecole? Are all degrees taught only in French? Which subjects are popular among international students? Here is your simple guide to French higher education.

Getting Accepted into an Australian Medical School

Medical schools all over the world are tough to get into but entry into Australian medical schools is not as simple as achieving the highest marks in year 12 or obtaining high distinction in undergrad studies. You also need to do very well at an aptitude test and then shine brightly at the interview. No wonder that more than half of Australia’s Nobel laureates are from the field of medicine!

Frugal Science: Physicist Manu Prakash's Radical New Science Tools

Manu Prakash, an assistant professor at Stanford University, is inventing powerful, super-cheap lab tools for classroom use around the world and as a tool for diagnosing diseases.

New Zealand academic offers new explanation for the cause of Alexander the Great's death

University of Otago's Dr. Katherine Hall doesn’t believe theories about the cause and time of the 32-year old world conqueror’s death. Here’s why.

4 cool science podcasts you should check out

These fun and informative podcasts will feed your curiosity about the science of everything, from today’s top TV shows to fidget spinners to deep space

Studying Medicine at Johns Hopkins University

Dr Mohan Chellapa, President, Global Ventures of Johns Hopkins Medicine International, says the face of medicine is constantly changing so Johns Hopkins University's new medical curriculum reflects the latest scientific advances.

What degree will get you a job?

Not sure what to study? Take a look at the traditional options.

"In research, if you are really passionate, then no matter what the subject is, you will go very far"

What is epigenetics? What does it take to carve a career in cancer research? Head of Chatterjee Lab in University of Otago’s School of Medicine, Dr. Aniruddha Chatterjee, speaks to BrainGain Magazine.

Transfer to Hofstra University - a move in the right direction

Hofstra considers transfer candidates on a rolling basis, and encourages prospective students to apply early, especially if they are interested in campus housing and scholarships. It offers comprehensive academic advisement before course registration and throughout the Hofstra experience

What to do with a degree in Biology?

What can you do with a degree in Biology, or Biological Sciences? Quite a lot, it seems - check out our quick reference guide!