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Dec 9, 2025

Christmas on a Student Budget: The Best UK Christmas Markets to Visit

From late November, Britain’s city centres swap grey drizzle for fairy lights, bratwurst smoke and booming Mariah Carey.  For students, Christmas markets are an easy way to feel festive without blowing the entire December loan – but only if you pick your destination and budget carefully. Across the United Kingdom, many of the biggest markets […]

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Nov 13, 2025

The Rise of Co-Living Spaces: A New Trend in Student Housing

Co-living is a modern twist on shared housing: private bedrooms (often en-suite) clustered around high-quality communal spaces, with utilities, Wi-Fi, cleaning of shared areas, and on-site amenities bundled into a single monthly payment.  Think of it as a ready-made household with built-in services and a social calendar. For students, the appeal is obvious. University life […]

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Nov 12, 2025

Volunteering Near You: A Student’s Guide to Doing Good, Feeling Great, and Getting Ahead

Volunteering isn’t just a nice thing to do on a rainy Sunday; it’s one of the smartest investments you can make in your wellbeing and your future career.  If you’re studying in the United Kingdom, you’re surrounded by opportunities to pitch in – on campus, in your neighbourhood, and online.  This guide breaks down how […]

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Nov 11, 2025

Road Safety Week – Everything You Need to Know

Road Safety Week is your annual reminder to look up, slow down, and think about how we share streets, pavements, and cycle lanes.  It’s a national moment for schools, colleges, families, and communities to turn good intentions into everyday habits. This year it begins on 17 November and runs for a full week, giving everyone […]

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Nov 6, 2025

Getting Around Exeter: Transport Tips for Students

Exeter might be hilly in parts (hello, Streatham campus), but it’s a compact, student-friendly city with plenty of ways to get from lectures to lattes without burning through your student budget.  Buses connect campuses and neighbourhoods, cycling is popular thanks to traffic-calmed routes and waterside paths, trains link you across Devon and beyond, and there […]

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Nov 5, 2025

Meal-Prep for £25 a Week: A Student’s Guide to Tasty, Flexible Cooking

Eating well on a student budget isn’t about sad salads or endless noodles. It’s about planning smart, buying once, and cooking in batches so you’re not tempted by last-minute takeaways.  With a bit of structure, £25 can stretch across breakfasts, lunches and dinners for a week – especially if you lean on store-brand staples, a […]

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Nov 4, 2025

Movember – Men’s Health Awareness Month

Every November, moustaches begin to appear on faces across campuses, offices and high streets. That’s Movember in action – a global movement that uses the humble “Mo” to spark conversations and raise funds for men’s health.  The charity behind it focuses on three major areas where men often suffer in silence: prostate cancer, testicular cancer […]

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Oct 30, 2025

Keeping Warm and Saving Money: Practical Steps for a Cosier, Cheaper Winter

As temperatures dip and energy bills bite, many households are looking for simple, reliable ways to stay warm without overspending. The good news is that a mix of smart heating habits, small changes to electricity use, and a few cost-savvy home tweaks can make a meaningful difference.  Here’s a clear, practical guide to help you […]

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Oct 29, 2025

How to Make a New City Feel Like Home in 30 Days

Moving to a new city can feel a bit like stepping onto a moving bus – you’re grateful to have a seat, but you’re not totally sure where this route goes.  The good news? You don’t need years to feel settled. With a few smart micro-habits, simple routines, and local hacks, you can turn “Where […]

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Oct 28, 2025

Bonfire Night: What’s On Near UK Universities in 2025

As campus life hits its autumn stride, Bonfire Night (5 November) offers students a perfect excuse to wrap up warm, grab a toffee apple, and watch the skies light up.  From large-scale city displays to quieter, low-noise shows, here’s a round-up of confirmed events near major universities – plus tips on tickets, travel, and staying […]

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