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Apr 2, 2026

AI Study Tools Students Are Using in 2026 – and How Not to Get Flagged for Academic Misconduct

By 2026, Artificial Intelligence has stopped being a novelty on campus and started feeling more like part of the furniture. A major UK survey found that 95% of students use AI in at least one way, while 94% say they use generative AI to help with assessed work. That does not mean universities have waived […]

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Mar 31, 2026

Why Students Are Rushing to Secure Housing Earlier (and How to Avoid Scams)

For many students across the United Kingdom, the search for accommodation seems to start earlier every year. What once felt like a task for late spring now often begins not long after the academic year has settled in. In cities with large student populations such as Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leicester, it is […]

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Mar 26, 2026

5 Ways to Spend Your Spring Break as a UK Student (Including Easter Celebrations)

Spring break can feel like a bit of an in-between moment in the student calendar. Exams may be creeping closer, deadlines might still be lingering in the background, and the weather is finally starting to hint at brighter days ahead. For students across the United Kingdom, from the University of Birmingham and the University of […]

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Mar 24, 2026

Spring Clean Season: The 30-Minute Room Reset That Protects Your Deposit

As spring arrives and the light starts pouring through the windows a little more honestly, student rooms have a habit of revealing everything they have been hiding since winter. Dust on the skirting boards, mystery marks on the desk, clothes draped over chairs, crumbs in places no snack was ever meant to reach, and that […]

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Mar 19, 2026

Spring Term “Sick Season”: What To Do If You’re Ill in a Shared House

Across the United Kingdom, spring term has a familiar feel to it. Lecture theatres fill up again, deadlines start gathering pace, and shared student houses begin to sound slightly worse for wear. One person has a sore throat after a week of early seminars, another is coughing through a library session, and before long the […]

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Mar 17, 2026

Council Tax for Students: Who’s Exempt, What Proof You Need, and Common Mistakes

For students across the United Kingdom, council tax is one of those things that often sits quietly in the background until a letter drops through the door. Between lectures, coursework, rent, food shopping and trying to make student finance stretch a little further, it is not always the first thing people think about. But when […]

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Mar 12, 2026

Mother’s Day on a Student Budget: Thoughtful Ideas Under £10 (and Long-Distance Wins)

Mother’s Day can feel awkward on a student budget, especially when you’re balancing rent, food shops, travel costs and whatever surprise expense decides to show up that week. But the truth is, most mums aren’t measuring love by price tags. What tends to land most is proof you’ve thought about her as a person – […]

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Mar 10, 2026

British Science Week: The “Smart Home” Habits That Actually Save Money in Student Houses

British Science Week is a UK-wide celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) that encourages everyone to get curious about how the world works – not just people in labs. It’s run by the British Science Association, and it’s designed to be practical, accessible, and easy to take part in, whether you’re in a […]

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Mar 5, 2026

Everything You Need to Know About Ramadan Celebrations

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is widely recognised as one of the most meaningful times of the year for Muslims. It’s a month centred on worship, self-discipline, gratitude and community. While many people associate Ramadan mainly with fasting, the bigger picture is about spiritual reflection and resetting habits: being […]

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Mar 3, 2026

National Nutrition Month: A March Reset for Smarter Eating

National Nutrition Month is a month-long awareness campaign focused on helping people make informed food choices and build practical, sustainable eating habits. Rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all “perfect diet”, it’s about everyday decisions that support health, energy, mood and long-term wellbeing. It encourages people to learn the basics of balanced nutrition, understand how food affects […]

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