Graduating From My Room
by mahidar | 28/06/2021 at 7:00am
So, you’ve finished university… what’s next? Here’s some thoughts and advice from a recent 2021 grad. I cannot say that I had expected the end of my degree to pan…
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Being Sugar Smart
by sproutadminer | 20/01/2021 at 11:10am
Sugar is delicious but can be harmful to our bodies. Let’s be sugar smart by understanding the impacts that sugar can have on our health. What things contain sugar? Sugar…
A guide to goal setting for young people
by sproutadminer | 31/12/2020 at 9:00am
Want 2021 to be the year you accomplish your wildest dreams? Stay tuned for the best way to create goals and smash your targets. Everyone has dreams and hopes…
Impacts of bullying on mental health
by sproutadminer | 19/11/2020 at 9:01am
Bullying is a serious threat to young people today. According to the Department of Education, one in six young people reported being bullied in the previous 12 months. Bullying is…
What is Remembrance Day?
by sproutadminer | 11/11/2020 at 8:00am
Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day or Poppy Day, marks the day World War One ended in 1918. It occurs yearly on 11th November to remember the members of…
Win a £50 Amazon voucher by filling out this survey!
by sproutadminer | 10/11/2020 at 3:47pm
TheSprout is looking to gather your COVID-19 lockdown experiences to create articles for TheSprout. What is this survey about? TheSprout is looking for feedback about your experiences and thoughts…
How to get a ‘proper’ job: Becoming a creative worker in 2020
by sproutadminer | 09/11/2020 at 11:57am
It’s really hard to find a job in 2020. The job market is saturated and lots of sectors are making job cuts due to the pandemic, instead of hiring. It’s…
How to get involved in Black History Month
by sproutadminer | 02/10/2020 at 1:47pm
What is Black History Month? October 1st marks the first day of Black History Month (BHM) in the UK, which has been taking place since 1987. Black History Month is…
COVID-19: What does it mean for Graduations and Final Exams?
by laurahw | 07/04/2020 at 8:35am
Coronavirus has swept the nation and disrupted everyone’s lives beyond belief, from NHS staff to school children, everyone is feeling the effects. Someone feeling those effects in particular is final…
General Election Lowdown: Brexit
by laurahw | 11/12/2019 at 1:21pm
Politics and voting can be complicated, especially for first-timers. There is so much to think about, so let us break it down. Here is what each party has said about…
General Election Lowdown – Education
by laurahw | 11/12/2019 at 12:36pm
What is each party saying about the education system? Conservative The Conservatives have said they will put £120 million into an extension of technical educational collages and £400 million into…
Going Back to University: What’s Different About the Famous Uni Lifestyle?
by Tom M | 06/11/2019 at 4:52pm
There are many differences between being a student and being an employee. Now that I’ve tried both, I thought you might like to hear about it. You meet so many…
Is it worth getting TOTUM – AKA an NUS Card?
by Tom M | 08/10/2019 at 9:38am
NUS EXTRA is now called TOTUM. If you’ve been to any Freshers Fairs recently you’ll have seen the new TOTUM card splashed everywhere. Chances are if you’re a uni or…
Winning at Uni: Becoming a Lecture Legend
by Tom M | 01/10/2019 at 11:24am
Excited about going to uni? You probably are! But don’t forget the most important bit: the education! Here are theSprout’s top tips for paying attention, retaining information and getting that…
A Guide to Cardiff for International Students
by Sprout Editor | 23/09/2019 at 3:00pm
Are you an International Student arriving in Wales for the first time this September? Here’s Sprout editor Andrew’s quick guide to the city! Cardiff Bay Formerly known as Tiger Bay,…
Freshers’: A Survival Guide to University
by Sprout Editor | 19/09/2019 at 2:21pm
New to University life? There’ll be lots going on – whether it’s a fun experience or an anxiety nightmare, here’s a survival guide to University for Freshers.
A Change of Direction
by Tom M | 16/09/2019 at 10:04am
Hey Sprout readers, Tom here. Since July 2018 I’ve been sharing news and information with you here as one of the team of custodians working on the Sprout, but today…
Prince’s Trust opens Get Into Retail and Hospitality schemes for 2019
by Sprout Editor | 28/08/2019 at 11:27am
As in previous years, the Prince’s Trust have opened up their employability and skills schemes for young people, Get Into Retail and Get Into Hospitality. Get Into Retail: If you’re…
UpRising Leadership Programmes 2019 Now Open
by Sprout Editor | 13/08/2019 at 10:16am
UpRising’s amazing Leadership and Environmental Leadership programmes are back, and applications close on October 11th. https://twitter.com/UpRising_Cymru/status/1158297653182173186 Here’s what they are all about… It’s been three weeks since our young leaders…
Apply now for the WRU Rugby Development Apprenticeships
by Sprout Editor | 01/08/2019 at 12:22pm
The Welsh Rugby Union are looking for Apprentices. How exciting! Make sure you apply quickly though- the deadline is 18th August. Here’s the press release from their website… The Welsh…
