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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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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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Jun 30, 2026

UCAS Clearing Begins: Why Students Should Think About Accommodation Before Results Day

July is a strange month for students waiting on results.  On one hand, school and college may be winding down, summer plans are starting to take shape, and everyone is trying not to think too much about August. On the other hand, UCAS Clearing is already on the horizon, and for many students, it can […]

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Jun 25, 2026

What Happens to Student Housing in June? Why It’s a Key Month for Moving, Viewing and Planning Ahead

June can feel like a strange month in the student calendar. Exams are coming to an end, summer plans are starting to take shape, and many students are preparing to leave their university homes behind for a few weeks or months.  Yet for student housing, June is far from quiet. In fact, June is one […]

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Jun 23, 2026

Summer Jobs Become More Important as Students Prepare for Rent, Bills and Living Costs

For many students, the summer break is no longer just a chance to rest after exams, visit family, or enjoy a few weeks away from university life.  Increasingly, it has become an important financial planning period, especially for those preparing for deposits, first rent payments, utility bills, travel costs and the general expense of starting […]

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Jun 18, 2026

International Women in Engineering Day: The Best Student Living Tips for STEM Students

International Women in Engineering Day takes place on 23 June, celebrating the achievements of women working in engineering while encouraging more young people to consider careers across science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For university students already studying a STEM subject, the day is also a useful opportunity to think about the wider conditions that support […]

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Jun 16, 2026

Loneliness Awareness Week: Why Where You Live Can Shape Your University Experience

Starting university is often presented as one of the most sociable and exciting periods of a person’s life. New friendships, busy campuses, shared accommodation and regular events can make student life appear constantly full of connection. The reality, however, can be very different.  Students may feel lonely even when living with other people, attending lectures […]

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Jun 11, 2026

Learning Disability Week: How Student Accommodation Can Feel More Manageable and Supportive

Moving into student accommodation can be exciting, but it can also bring a great deal of change. New surroundings, unfamiliar people, different routines and increased responsibilities can feel overwhelming for many students, particularly those with a learning disability. Learning Disability Week, which takes place each June, offers an important opportunity to think about how universities, […]

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Jun 9, 2026

Pride Month on Campus: How Students Can Find Inclusive Places to Live and Belong

June marks Pride Month, a time when communities across the United Kingdom celebrate LGBTQ+ identities, recognise progress and reflect on the work still needed to create genuinely inclusive spaces. For university students, Pride Month can be much more than a series of colourful events. It can provide an opportunity to find supportive communities, build meaningful […]

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