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How to register with a GP as a UK student

Read our guide to learn how to register with a GP as a student, why it’s important, what documents you’ll need and how to access healthcare at university.

ByDr Dominique Thompson
30 June 2026
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10 Achievable New Year’s Resolutions for Students in 2026We’ve all heard the saying: “New year, new me.” Yet, try as we might, most resolutions don’t make it past January. Why? Because we often set unrealistic goals. For students, New Year’s resolutions need to be achievable, balancing coursework, social life, and personal well-being.
ByAmelia. A
1 January 2026
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Student living
How to balance work, study and social lifeLife at university isn’t always straightforward. With lectures, studying, socialising and all the little bits in between, it can be hard to keep on top of things.
ByAmelia. A
8 November 2024
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Student living
Black Lives Matter: What can I do to make a difference?Most of us will have seen or experienced the Black Lives Matter movement and understood its significance by now.
By Shukri M.
31 July 2020
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Health & wellbeing
How you can fight freshers’ flu University of Glasgow student Vanessa explains what you can do to tackle freshers’ flu if you’re unlucky enough to catch it.
ByVanessa R.
19 September 2019
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Health & wellbeing
‘Breathe, pause, and take a sip’: How I handle exam stressSome people work well under stress, and others can’t cope at all. Here’s how student writer Alice has learned to cope with exam stress over the years.
ByAlice H.
30 April 2019
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Health & wellbeing
Winter blues: How routines help me through themThe winter months can sometimes feel like a long, uphill battle when all you want to do is wrap up in a duvet or hang out with a dog.
ByThea
15 January 2018