The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is a global event celebrated on May 17th every year to raise awareness about the discrimination, violence, and stigma faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people across the world. This day is important as it provides an opportunity for everyone within society to come together and […]
St Andrews is a stunning seaside town northeast of Edinburgh, on Scotland’s east coast. The historic town is known as The Home of Golf and is also home to Scotland’s first university, the University of St Andrews. A world-class university and fabulous golf links are not all this town is known for though. Its mediaeval […]
Sun Awareness Week is held annually in May and is organised by the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD). This year’s weeklong campaign will be taking place from the 3rd until the 9th May, with the purpose of educating the public about the risks of skin cancer, how to prevent it and how to detect it […]
Wesak, also known as Vesak or Buddha Day in some countries, is one of the most important festivals for Buddhists and is celebrated by millions across the world to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Considering Buddhism is one of the largest religions in the world with around […]
Sheffield has an abundance of restaurants with each offering different cuisine from all over the world, but sometimes nothing can beat a nice juicy burger. Even the best chefs in the world like to take a break from cooking now and then, so it only makes sense that a student would prefer at times to […]
A Lark Lane Guide is a must for any students living in Liverpool. It is a local gem, one of the oldest streets in Liverpool, built back in the 1800s, it has the look and feel of a Victorian village, one of the best spots for a wander. A long street with plenty of […]
With summer on its way, the transition begins from staying in, all cosy and warm to going out and enjoying the longer days and warmer weather. As a student, your assignment and exam deadlines are most likely coming to an end which will soon give you time to spare to find fun things to do […]
How many times have you spoken to a friend who’s been travelling in Southeast Asia, and they come back with tales of how awesome Thai food is? They always have a new favourite Thai restaurant close by that is as close to the authentic ‘real thing’ they had when they were away and it’s […]
The majority of international students looking to enrol on an academic degree within the UK must apply for a Student Visa, which allows you to live and study here during the length of your course. Before your university course begins, you must complete an application for a Student Visa given you meet the requirements set […]
Whilst preparing for university applications, you may want to head to open days to gain an insight into campus life, to speak to current university staff and students, broaden your knowledge on the course you want to study, and to get a feel for whether you’d like to study your degree at a particular institution. […]