Category: Student Life

Jack and American Football teammates

Second year Accounting and Finance student Jack Hanson shares his best advice for Freshers based on how he experienced his own

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. 

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.