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How to Create the Perfect Halloween Treat Bag This Spooky Season

Luke M. Williams

12 Oct 2026

The nights are drawing in, and that midweek study session that used to bask in sunshine is now ending as the light fades. Back at your student accommodation, someone’s busy carving a pumpkin and putting up spooky decorations. Spooky season is here, which means it’s time to make some Halloween treat bags for your pals. […]

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How To's Newcastle upon Tyne

Your Newcastle Commute: Getting to Campus Quickly

Luke M. Williams

9 Oct 2026

Step out of Barker House into the crisp morning air, and you realise how tightly Newcastle wraps itself together. Two major universities, a bustling city centre, and a sweeping Metro network fit into a layout you can cross on foot before your coffee cools down. That changes how you plan your daily Newcastle commute. You […]

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History and Culture Lancaster

The Lancaster Bucket List: Things You Have to Do Before You Graduate

Luke M. Williams

9 Oct 2026

Three years at university go faster than anyone tells you. Lancaster hides its best bits just out of sight: down cobbled alleys, behind quiet quays, and up hills most people only climb once. Having a proper Lancaster bucket list keeps you from missing what makes this city special. We have four properties in the city: […]

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Days Out Nottingham

Where To Study Outdoors in Nottingham: The Top Green Spaces

Luke M. Williams

7 Oct 2026

Revision does not need to happen under artificial library lights. When lecture notes blur and fatigue sets in, grabbing your notebook and stepping into fresh air instantly resets your brain. Students at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University are fortunate to share a city filled with sprawling green havens and quiet historic gardens. […]

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Money and Budgeting

When Does Student Finance Drop in 2026/27?

Luke M. Williams

5 Oct 2026

Starting life at university is an exciting time, but working out when your maintenance loan payments will hit your bank account is a major concern for a lot of new starters. If you are wondering when student finance drops this year, you’re not alone. Getting an idea of when your payments will be made is […]

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Careers and University Advice Leicester

Side-Hustle City: Where to Find Part-Time Work in Leicester

Luke M. Williams

2 Oct 2026

Your maintenance loan landed weeks ago, and it is already thinner than it was on day one. That is the moment most students start to wonder where they can get a job. So, today, we’re going to help a few of our friends in the East Midlands out with a guide to finding part-time work […]

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History and Culture Glasgow

Hidden Gems: Where to Study Outdoors in Glasgow

Luke M. Williams

1 Oct 2026

A laptop stuck to the same desk for six hours straight stops being useful long before you notice. Glasgow has three universities within reach of each other and a river cutting straight through the middle of the city, so the fix for that stuck feeling is rarely more than a short walk away. Students at […]

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History and Culture

Cosy TV Shows to Binge This Autumn

Luke M. Williams

1 Oct 2026

It’s finally October, meaning autumn is in full swing, giving us golden leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, longer nights, and the perfect excuse to settle in for a night of relaxation in your student house. You might be about to head to uni for the first time, or perhaps you’re dreading the thought of your final […]

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History and Culture

Celebrating Black History Month: Events and Activities for University Students

Matthew King

1 Oct 2026

Black History Month in the UK has come around again this October. It is an important part of the calendar each year, providing the opportunity for black heritage, culture and history to be shared, celebrated and understood. We are always keen to share with our students different cultural events and important landmarks to celebrate each […]

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Careers and University Advice Chester

Side-Hustle City: Where to Find Part-Time Work in Chester

Luke M. Williams

30 Sep 2026

Chester is small enough to walk across in 20 minutes, which is exactly why finding part-time work here is easier than students expect. A university scheme is built for it, a dedicated fair exists, and the city centre is compact enough that most jobs are within reach of wherever you live. How do Students Find […]

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