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7th October 2022

7 Facts about the Commonwealth

by Richard Wise
Wow, what a month September was! So much happened and we at WiseUp HQ are just about getting some time to process it all. One of the biggest events of September was, of course, the death of Queen Elizabeth II. As the UK’s longest serving monarch, the Queen saw many...
1st September 2022

5 Ways to Make New Friends

by Richard Wise
The start of the academic year is a great time for making new friends at school. Even if we have been at the same school for years, it can be fun to meet new people! If you have moved schools, it can be a bit scary to be with a...
4th August 2022

7 Unusual Sports to try

by Richard Wise
The long summer holidays are here at last! With the days ahead stretching out ahead, it would be a shame to waste the seemingly endless sunshine. Why not grab a friend or 2 and take the chance to try something new? If you’re stuck for ideas, here are a selection...
15th June 2022

Gap Years: Good or bad?

by Richard Wise
In one of our recent blog posts, we looked at the pressure students feel about choosing further education. Today, we want to look at another fantastic option for school (or university) leavers – Gap Years. Image Source: Pexels What even are Gap Years? A gap year is for taking time...
13th June 2022

Let’s talk about Social Media

by Richard Wise
TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit etc The list of social media platforms goes on and on. And on. And then on again. The algorithms that platforms use to shape our newsfeeds, directing us to certain content also tells developers what people are engaging with the most. This in turn...
1st June 2022

Further Education Pressure

by Richard Wise
When finishing school, many of us feel the pressure to go into further education of some sort. With so many options available, it can be daunting to choose which route to take. Apprenticeships, university, traineeships, college and vocational courses all offer excellent opportunities to enhance our education. Around 7 in...
15th April 2022

Easter Traditions around the world

by Richard Wise
Easter Traditions vary between countries When we think of Easter here in the UK, we often think of bonnets, bunnies and chocolate. Who doesn't love a good Easter egg hunt, searching high and low for delicious sugary treats! But not everyone has the same Easter traditions, as we found out...
7th April 2022

5 Interesting Facts about Sleep

by Richard Wise
With the Easter holidays upon us, we are all looking forward to catching up on our sleep. But considering it’s something we all do every day, how much do we REALLY know about it? Here are 5 facts about sleep that we found pretty fascinating Around 12% of people dream...
1st February 2022

Students take on climate change

by Richard Wise
Students across the world have taken it upon themselves to join the fight against climate change. According to scientific research, planet Earth is on the verge of several severe climate tipping points. Once past these, it is believed the damage done to our planet will be irreversible. The young people...
17th January 2022

Feeling SAD in winter

by Richard Wise
The cold and dreary winter months can make us all feel a bit sad and gloomy. The dark mornings and grey days have us longing for some sunshine. But for some of us, these melancholic feelings are more intense. If you find your mood changing massively in winter, to the...

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