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Hope Brennan: Performance Sound student travels to Prague and Edinburgh Fringe as a Sound Engineer

After studying her A Levels at Christ the King Sixth Form College, ambitious former student, Hope Brennan, was accepted onto the BA (Hons) Performance Sound course at the prestigious Rose Bruford International Drama College. She spoke to our Alumni Team about some of the amazing experiences she has had at university, including trips abroad and working at […]
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What do you wish you’d known when you first started out? We asked your fellow alumni

We had an amazing level of response to this month’s discussion topic – it seems like your fellow alumni are always keen to share their hard-earned wisdom. Here’s what they had to say about the advice they wish they’d been given when they first embarked on their education or careers. Your career path is not […]
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How your testimonial can directly help a student

Filling out our short testimonial form is one of the quickest and easiest ways you can make an impact on our current and future students. Why? Because it shows the impact our courses can have using a real-life example, and can inspire someone to sign-up to a course, make a change, and go on to […]
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How to write a non-fiction e-book

A new series on self-publishing e-books. Coming soon: How to market your e-book | The most successful self-published business books Last time, we told you the wealth of opportunities there are in making money writing and self-publishing your own e-book. Self-publishing on platforms like Kindle mean that you don’t have to rely on a book deal, it’s free, […]
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Best apps for returning to study

Want to work smarter, not harder? Try using these apps to maximise your productivity. From clever study tools to timesaving hacks, these top apps for studying will have you covered both inside and outside the classroom. IStudiez Lite/Pro What is it? A class and homework planner Why is it so helpful? This app is ideal […]
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Benefits of learning a musical instrument

“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without,” said Chines philosopher, Confucius. The benefits of learning a musical instrument can bring huge benefits to your mental wellbeing, quality of life and so much more. If you’ve ever thought about trying out a music course but have never got round to do […]
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Laura Burn: Highlights and challenges of university life from a former student

Laura Burn studied BTEC Sport and Exercise at Christ the King Sixth Form College before progressing to St Mary’s University to complete her BSc in Sport Rehabilitation. “The highlight of university has been making life-long friends through joining sports clubs and societies,” Laura said to our Alumni team. “University allows you to have a good […]
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Abigail Adeyemi: BTEC Health and Social Care student on university life, extra-curricular activities and being a Gospel Artist

Abigail Adeyemi studied BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care at Christ the King Sixth Form College. She spoke to our Alumni team about how her time at college helped her to gain a place at university and her plans of becoming a Medical Records Technician, and a successful gospel artist. After graduating from CTK, […]
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You could make money from self-publishing an e-book

A new series on self-publishing e-books. Coming soon: How to write an non-fiction e-book | How to market your e-book | The most successful self-published business books There’s a lot of money in e-book publishing. Notable self-published e-book authors who have made millions from the medium include Fifty Shades of Grey creator E.L. James, who […]
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How to get hired by Google

If you want to get hired by one of the most prestigious, profitable and high-paying companies in the world, be prepared to face some fierce competition. According to The Guardian, 2 million people worldwide apply for a job at Google every year. They interviewed Laszlo Bock, head of people operations, who is in charge of […]
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The 4 most powerful words in business

A recent article by the World Economic Forum, an international non-profit organisation committed to “improving the state of the world by engaging the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas,” argues that the four most powerful words in business are: How can I help? The author noticed […]
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Governor Vacancies for Alumni at CTK

Are you a practicing Catholic? Do you want to help shape the lives of CTK students? If you are a Professional with a diverse skill set and experience in Finance/Audit, Business, Law, Estates, HR, Apprenticeships, key Industries, Higher Education, Teaching, or Safeguarding, your expertise will strengthen our Board. So, why not become a Foundation or […]
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