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Sep 24, 2026

How to Beat the Post-Freshers Slump at University

Freshers’ Week can make university feel like one long introduction to a completely new life. There are new people everywhere, societies competing for your attention, nights out, welcome events and the novelty of finally having your own space. Then, quite suddenly, things become more ordinary. Lectures start properly. Deadlines appear on your course portal. Everyone […]

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Sep 23, 2026

The Ultimate Student Budgeting Guide for Your First Semester

Starting university is exciting, but it can also be the first time you have had to properly manage your own money. One minute your maintenance loan has landed and your bank balance looks healthier than it ever has before. A few weeks later, after rent, food shops, Freshers’ Week, takeaways and a couple of subscriptions […]

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Sep 22, 2026

The Best and Most Popular Areas to Live in Durham

Durham may be one of the smaller university cities in the United Kingdom, but that does not mean choosing where to live is straightforward. Different parts of the city offer very different experiences, from busy student streets close to the centre to quieter residential neighbourhoods with more space and potentially lower rents. For students at […]

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Sep 17, 2026

The Best and Most Popular Areas to Live in Coventry

Choosing where to live at university can have a surprisingly big impact on your student experience.  You want somewhere that works with your budget, makes getting to lectures straightforward and still gives you plenty to do when you are not studying. Coventry gives students quite a few options. The city is home to Coventry University, […]

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Sep 16, 2026

How to Get Along With Your New Student Housemates

Moving into student accommodation is one of the biggest changes that comes with university life.  One minute you might be living at home with your family, and the next you are sharing a kitchen, bathroom and living space with people you only met a few days ago. For some students, housemates quickly become close friends. […]

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Sep 15, 2026

Sexual Health Week: Where Uni Students Can Find Advice and Support

Starting university can mean a lot of firsts. Your first time living away from home, your first proper taste of independence, new friendships, new relationships and, for some students, new sexual experiences too. That makes looking after your sexual health just as important as looking after your physical and mental wellbeing. Sexual Health Week takes […]

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Sep 10, 2026

The Best and Most Popular Areas to Live in Cardiff

Cardiff may be one of the UK’s smaller capital cities, but that is part of its appeal.  It is big enough to offer busy shopping streets, nightlife, universities, major sporting venues and plenty of places to eat, while still being compact enough that getting from one part of the city to another rarely feels like […]

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Sep 9, 2026

The Complete Guide to Student Safety at University

Starting university is meant to be exciting. You are meeting new people, exploring a new city, gaining independence and probably getting used to doing a lot more for yourself than you did at home. With that independence, however, comes a little more responsibility for your own safety. That does not mean spending three years worrying […]

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Sep 8, 2026

Everything Students Need To Know About World Suicide Prevention Day

University life can be exciting, but it can also bring periods of intense pressure.  Moving away from home, academic expectations, money worries, relationship difficulties, loneliness and uncertainty about the future can sometimes feel overwhelming. World Suicide Prevention Day, taking place on 10 September 2026, is an opportunity to talk more openly about mental health, recognise […]

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Sep 3, 2026

The Best and Most Popular Areas to Live in Bristol

Bristol is one of those cities that seems to offer a little bit of everything.  There are lively shopping streets, independent cafés, colourful neighbourhoods, green spaces, nightlife, waterfront views and plenty of culture packed into a relatively compact area. It is also home to a large student population, with the University of Bristol and UWE […]

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