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Jul 22, 2026

UCAS Clearing 2026 Is Open: What University Applicants Should Do Now

UCAS Clearing 2026 is officially open, giving applicants another opportunity to secure a university place for courses beginning this autumn. For some students, Clearing is part of a carefully prepared back-up plan. For others, it becomes relevant because their results were different from those expected, they received no suitable offers or they have changed their […]

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Jul 21, 2026

How to Protect Your Mental Health During Results Day and Clearing

Results Day is often presented as one of the most exciting moments in a student’s life.  Social media fills with celebration posts, university merchandise appears in photographs and friends begin announcing where they will be studying in September. However, the reality can be much more complicated. For many students, A-level Results Day and the UCAS […]

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Jul 16, 2026

Student Accommodation Myths: What Freshers Think They Need Versus What Actually Matters

Choosing student accommodation can feel like one of the biggest decisions before university even begins.  For many freshers, the pressure starts early. TikTok room tours, glossy accommodation photos and group chats full of confident opinions can make it seem as though everyone else knows exactly where they should live, who they should live with and […]

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Jul 15, 2026

A Month by Month Student Housing Timeline: What to Do From July to Moving In

Finding student housing can feel like one of those university tasks that everyone else somehow understands already.  One minute you are thinking about summer, results day, group chats and what to pack. The next, you are trying to work out whether your accommodation is confirmed, when your deposit is due, what counts as a good […]

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Jul 14, 2026

The Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in UK University Cities During Summer

Summer in a UK university city does not have to mean expensive day trips, overpriced brunches or counting down the weeks until student loan day.  For students staying in their accommodation over the break, visiting friends in another city, working part time, or arriving early before freshers’ week, there are plenty of ways to enjoy […]

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Jul 9, 2026

July Open Days: What Students Should Look For Beyond the Campus Tour

For many students, July open days are the moment university starts to feel real.  The lecture theatres, libraries, student union and course talks all matter, of course, but they only tell part of the story. Once the guided tour ends, the bigger question is whether the place feels like somewhere you could genuinely live. Choosing […]

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Jul 8, 2026

How to Find Your People at University Before Freshers’ Week Even Starts

Starting university is exciting, but let’s be honest, it can also feel a bit strange.  One minute you are packing bedding, kitchen bits and far too many “just in case” outfits. The next, you are thinking about living with people you have never met, walking into lecture halls full of strangers and somehow building a […]

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Jul 7, 2026

Plastic Free July: Simple Ways Students Can Make Their Shared House More Sustainable

As Plastic Free July gets underway, students across the United Kingdom have a good opportunity to rethink the small everyday habits that shape life in a shared house.  For many students, sustainability can feel like something that requires money, time or a complete lifestyle overhaul. In reality, some of the most effective changes are simple, […]

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Jul 2, 2026

Alcohol Awareness Week: How Students Can Enjoy Summer Socials Without Breaking Their Budget

As summer settles in and the university calendar starts to slow down, many students find themselves with more free time, more social plans and, often, more pressure to spend money they do not really have.  With Alcohol Awareness Week running from 6 to 12 July, it is a timely reminder that student social life does […]

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Jul 1, 2026

A Student’s Guide to Choosing the Right University City Area Before Moving In

Moving to university is exciting, but choosing where to live can feel like a project in itself.  It is not just about finding a room that looks nice in photos or picking the cheapest option you can find. The area you live in can shape your daily routine, your social life, your budget, your safety […]

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