Other useful links (A-Z) Aimhigher - The government's national initiative to encourage more young people into university. The site lists all the universities in the UK and gives advice on finance, career options and lists useful publications. All About U - a virtual experience of student life Believe It - Inspirational website and DVD for school students produced by third year BA students on University of Greenwich's Creative Industries course BMAT - website that helps students applying for medical schools to prepare for the Biomedical Admissions Test Connexions - The former Careers Service. This site can help young people to choose the right career path DCFS- Department for Children, Schools and Families webpages
- Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills webpages GAP Project - The London Borough of Greenwich's GAP project website with links to other major revision sites, all with plenty of ideas about how to study Ladders Project - Progression and career planning resource programme and packs developed with Aspire and Central London Aimigher funding London Gifted & Talented - website for London's gifted & talented students, their parents and teachers London Colleges - A list of all London FE (further education), AE (adult education) and 6th form colleges with all the courses available at each Parents Centre - website that gives parents advice on helping their children throughout their education Stonewall - Education webpages of the campaigning charity, promoting the equality and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students Study London - Greater London Assembly advice and information on studying in London, including finance information Student Snapshots - Short case studies on local students, courtesy of the Newshopper free newspaper (Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham) Taste of Medicine - Aimhigher London South website raising aspirations of younger students (Year 8/9) and challenging inaccurate stereotypes about who can be successful in medicine and healthcare UCAS - Information about applying to university from the organisation that looks after all university applications UK Course Finder - register your interests and they will help you find your dream course! UniAid - the students' charity site, including All About U (a virtual experience of student life); Student Calculator (surviving on a student budget) and Accommodation Bursary (applications for financial help with living expenses) Uni4me - Open University website encouraging more people into higher education XB4U - Consortium of East London boroughs giving advice on careers and education Zip Theatre - Recommended theatre company specialising in Aimhigher-orientated productions and workshops