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Results day: What happens if you don’t get your first choice?

The summer before uni is super exciting, but the wait for your results can be nerve-wracking.

12 June 2025

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Applying for a master’s degree? Here’s what you need to knowFind answers to a number of questions about master’s degrees, with current postgraduate student Alice, helping you plan your next move no matter what you choose.

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Christmas at uni: nine ways to celebrate with your flatmatesThe sound of sleigh bells is in the air - Christmas is on the way. Here are our top tips for getting seasonal in the buildup to Christmas at Uni.

27 November 2024

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University open day guide: what to wear, take and prepareA university open day is one of the best ways to find your dream uni. Get a feel for the place you might live and study for the next few years.

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Quick and easy vegan meals to help you through veganuaryI’ve always loved to cook, and since I’m vegan, I’ve been making my own food at home for a few years, even before moving away.

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How to have a (tee)totally fun freshers’ weekIf you don't drink, the tales of drinking games, downing shots and waking up with a killer hangover during freshers’ week are likely to fill you with dread.

26 September 2023

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How hard is postgraduate study? Sarah explainsSo, you’ve decided to do a postgraduate degree. Whether it’s a one-year full-time master’s, or a three-year PhD, you need to be sure you’ve made the right choice.

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How spending money now can help you save in the long termWhether you’re based in a city or are part of a campus university in a less populated area, living on a student budget can be tough.

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14 Apps and websites that get me through revision and examsExams are looming and deadlines are fast approaching. And, as much as I don’t want to, I know I must drag myself to the library and do some revision.

1 December 2021