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60 years of 3-D films
Carla Neuss, Greene’s SAT Co-ordinator, celebrates 60 years of 3-D films this weekend by trying to understand how exactly our brains get tricked into thinking we are experiencing a third-dimension in the cinema. There is good reason to go see a 3-D film this weekend, whether it be Hugo or the upcoming re-release of James [...]
How to Spend Valentine’s Day
Senior Tutor, Matthew Uffindell, reflects on memorable St. Valentine’s Days in the past and gives a refreshing way to spend this year’s day of love. How will you celebrate St. Valentine’s Day? Romance is around us, and I imagine for most, our thoughts will be a long way from the persecution of the early Christians [...]
The Miniature World of Spider Silk
Designers Godley & Peers just revealed a full length silk cape woven from the silk of the golden orb spider. But how exactly does one go about getting silk from a spider? Greene’s tutor, Catherine Offord, explains the miracle of spider silk. Catherine is a Biologist specialising in animal behaviour; she gained her first degree [...]
Celebrating Charles Dickens’ Birthday
We should all celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens today: a great writer, a passionate reformer, and a ceaseless entertainer. He is our Shakespeare of the novel, popular and prolific, comic and tragic, and his genius has as much delight in conceiving an Iago as an Imogen. He is the poet of London and [...]
What is ‘three-way IVF’?
Three-parent IVF has been the focus of discussion and debate in the media over the last several weeks. Greene’s Biology tutor, Catherine Offord, explains what three-parent IVF is, how it works, and the complex ethical issues that it raises. Catherine is a Biologist, specialising in animal behaviour. She gained her first degree in Biological Sciences at [...]
5 Tips for the day before the SAT
This Saturday, thousands of students around the world will sit down with their pencils and calculators to take the SAT. Here are the top 5 Tips from Greene’s SAT Tutors on how to be ready for the test. 1. Do the easy problems first The SAT will have questions that you find easy and questions [...]
Welcome to the Greene’s Blog
This is where you can find the latest news, updates, articles, and advice from Greene’s staff, tutors, and students. If you are a current Greene’s student or tutor who would like to contribute to the blog, e-mail Carla Neuss at carla.neuss@greenes.org.uk.