Oxford has been named the world’s best university for the fifth year in a row – but China is the real winner in today’s global rankings. And while U.S. universities strengthen their grip on the global top 10, this masks a long-term decline among mid-rank institutions, which are fast losing their advantage over their counterparts,…
The University of Manchester is listed as the fifth best institution in the UK according to the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). It is a one place improvement on last year’s position. Overall, the University ranks 36th globally. Launched in 2003, the ARWU ranks more than 1,200 universities, with the top 500 being published….
London’s prime real estate is home to not only gorgeous properties, but homes with incredible history. From the flat that was where MI6 was run to a penthouse owned by royalty, there’s always a great story and big names behind the pretty facade – and 47 Grosvenor Square is no different. The famous property, previously…
The Jewellery Quarter is a vibrant district in Birmingham, home to young professionals and described as a ‘national treasure’ and ‘a place of unique character’ by the English Heritage. Home to over 800 businesses including design and digital agencies, museums, bars and restaurants as well as hundreds of jewellery shops from designer brands to unique…
An insider’s guide to the best spa hotels in the north of England, including the top places for swimming pools, hydrotherapy pools, saunas, steam rooms, hammams, Rasul mud baths, hot tubs, beauty centres, nail bars and cutting-edge therapies, including ESPA treatments, in the Lake District, York, Cheshire, Yorkshire, Manchester and County Durham. The Midland –…
Birmingham is home to a number of high-quality educational institutions. The University of Birmingham and Birmingham City University are some of nation’s most outstanding universities. But did you know that the area also offers countless outstanding primary and secondary schools? According to the 2018-20 statistics from the Bureau of Education Standards (Ofsted), we have selected…
Goldman Sachs’ London-based technologists could soon be on the move. According to reports yesterday, the bank is on the lookout for 60,000 square feet of space to house a new technology hub in the U.K. outside of London. Both Birmingham and Manchester are said to be under consideration. Goldman Sachs isn’t commenting on the reports,…
With tons of restrictions in place for foreign travel, now is the time for a UK holiday… Blackpool Everyone loves Blackpool. You can’t go wrong with a stick of rock, a ‘Kiss Me Quick’ hat and a massive bag of Fish and Chips on the pier. Okay, so the town certainly looks a bit shabby…
The Library of Birmingham is a transparent glass building. Its delicate filigree skin is inspired by the artisan tradition of this once industrial city. Elevators and escalators dynamically placed in the heart of the library forms connections between the eight circular spaces within the building. These rotundas play an important role not only in the…
Manchester Arndale welcomes a new interactive gaming attraction today as Electric Playbox opens. Created by the founder of Tough Mudder, the experience is made up of 10 ‘Playbox’ rooms, where games are projected onto all four walls. Players wear lightweight visors with trackers that allow them to interact with the game through motion sensor and…