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Well folks, it looks like the gyms are staying closed for the foreseeable future, so we need a new way to stay healthy at home. Now there are a million and one articles out there giving tips on this from personal trainers, fitness models and various other people who are out of touch with the physical capabilities of you and me.
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by Liz Roberts - 26th May 2020
University is supposed to be a time you blossom into an independent adult. But while you’re building up to that stage of adulthood, it's still OK to call mum and dad to check on important things like not killing yourself.
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- 26th February 2019
Living off campus with your friends is great. but deciding who to live with can be fraught with stress and problems. Third year student Laura Hainey give you the benefit of her experience finding the prefect people to find student accommodation with.
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- 11th October 2018
The festive season wouldn’t be complete without the classic house Christmas dinner. Here's Laura Haniey's guide for students to cook a yummy meal (including not getting really drunk *before* you turn on the oven).
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- 5th December 2017
Student blogger, Sam Aird, gives his five simple steps to finding the right student house. This includes the most important: Don't Panic. Once you've got that sorted, the other four will follow easily.
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by Nathan Colom - 9th November 2017
Looking for student accommodation in Birmingham, Bristol or Nottingham? Here's our guide to help you find the perfect student property.
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by Patrick Garratt - 26th October 2017
Looking for cheap ways to personalise your new student home that won't break the bank? Our blogger Sophie Hack has some great ideas, which are student-budget-friendly and won't cost you deposit deductions!
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by Nathan Colom - 19th September 2017
If your lights go out, it's not always necessary to report it to maintenance. Make sure you check your fuse box first before calling us. It'll save you time and it's really easy to do. Sam in our maintenance department shows you how to check your fuse box in under two minutes.
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- 13th September 2017
History is calling: the EU referendum is on 23rd June. Here's our guide to help students get the facts straight, make sure you're registered in time and the 'where and when' of casting your vote. This is perhaps the most important vote in a generation. Don't miss it!
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- 26th May 2016