Category: Student Life

Craig MacPhee on set directing his first year short film

Second year student Craig MacPhee shares the story of how life circumstances and self-belief held him back from studying at university for nearly a decade, and what he did to turn things around. 

Three individuals sat on a bed looking at a phone

Masters Creative Writing student Medha Godbole explains how you can actively contribute to positive change across the University by joining the Student Panel. And there are other benefits.

A distressed student lying on the floor covering face with hands

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a student. This blog will help you assess your stress levels, understand the importance of managing stress and provide you with techniques to keep calm.

Woman's hands catching water in a shower

With energy costs increasing, it can be difficult to cover bills as a student. Here are five easy methods to save energy, reduce costs and lower your carbon footprint.

Individual holding a plant

Masters Creative Writing student, Medha Godbole, encourages us to think and be responsible.

World map assembled in green leaves

Olivia shares easy things to think about as a student that go towards helping the planet, while saving money!

Shopping with a canvas bag in a supermarket

When considering your grocery shop, are you thinking of price, convenience, or sustainability? A few quick swaps can allow you to easily shop sustainably on a budget. Here's a few tips.

Person sitting crouched on their bed.

First-year Journalism student, Cecília Dettmer Gonçalves, shares her advice on how to deal with homesickness as an international student. 

Girl concentrating using a laptop

University is often our first experience of being financially independent. Final year student Izzy shares her strategy of making it easier to manage money.

Three students and a professor at KMUTT in Thailand

Computer Science student Robert headed to Thailand for a month to expand his scientific and mathematic knowledge.