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Things you should do before you leave university
Posted at 24 May 2018Read our top tips for things you should do before leaving university. From travelling to finding an internship or apprenticeship.
The eight stages every student goes through during an exam!
Posted at 18 May 2018 in Health & WellbeingPlenty of people would agree that exams are far from enjoyable! The stresses, pressures and general anxiety they bring are normally awful. But you’re not alone, as many other students go through these same stages too…
Seven ways to get the most out of living in the ‘world’s best student city’
Posted at 16 May 2018London is the best student city on the planet.
That’s according to the 2018 QS Best Student Cities rankings, which were released this week, encompassing the views of some 50,000 students around the world.
Five ways to tackle your sleep problems
Posted at 10 May 2018 in Health & WellbeingWhile it’s something that affects everybody from time to time, it seems that sleep problems are particularly common among students. Research carried out as part of Campus Living Villages’ Mental Health Report shows that around three-quarters (74%) of academics in the UK have had some sort of trouble sleeping during their studies.
How to volunteer in the community this summer
Posted at 08 May 2018Have no plans for the summer? Want to do something productive and rewarding this summer break? Fancy meeting new friends and explore a new city or country?
Are you attending the biggest pride events this summer?
Posted at 02 May 2018Pride is a celebration of life, love and liberty as well as enjoying the parades and parties. It’s a chance for the community to come together and belonging to that community. It might be fun to visit one this summer and get a feel for yourself.
New teaching excellence framework
Posted at 20 April 2018You might have heard that the Department for Education introduced a new Teaching Excellence Framework in 2016, through which universities could be ranked gold, silver or bronze for their quality of teaching.
Five of the best road trips around the UK
Posted at 12 April 2018Are you looking to go exploring with your friends this summer, but going abroad is too expensive? Road trip time!
Thinking of studying abroad? Here’s what you need to know
Posted at 06 April 2018We recently pinpointed some of the most exotic study-abroad destinations that will undoubtedly appeal to a lot of students, and it seems that a growing number of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities are presenting themselves to UK-based academics in 2018.
Five tips to remember when campaigning in your SU elections
Posted at 26 March 2018So you’ve decided that it’s time to make your mark on student life and you’re going to campaign in your SU election. Good on you!
Student loan repayments are changing
Posted at 20 March 2018We recently gave you an update on Theresa May’s upcoming Tuition Fee Review, but regardless of how that pans out, we have some news for current or future students which we think will be well received.