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We're officially in our twenties. It's time to celebrate (and be in with a chance of winning our competition!) For 20 years, Student Beans has been scouring the best student discounts to help you thrive at university and beyond. So for our 20th birthday, we're celebrating in the only way we know how - by bringing you fantastic discounts, of course! Set the scene—this isn't just any birthday celebration, it's a flash sale frenzy. You're getting exclusive access to birthday-re

From everyday basics to standout pieces, find your next fave — and don’t forget to use your Cotton On student discount at checkout.

From beauty to health care to electronics, find out the essentials students are buying & use our Boots student discount for 10% off.

The best last minute Mother’s Day gifts to buy when you’re on a student budget including affordable ideas and quick delivery times.

Mums deserve the world and more, but you can’t get that on a student budget. Check out the best Mother’s Day gifts under £20.

Couple up & get ready for date night! From cosy dinners to thrill seeking, we’ve got romantic date night ideas for lovebirds across the UK.

Last minute Valentine's Day gifts that aren't from the local petrol station. Gifting is tough at the best of times, but Valentine's Day is a whole different ballgame. You might have left it a bit late, you might not have even realised January has ended. Then suddenly your other half is asking about Valentine's Day plans... No need to make a pitstop at the petrol station for some milk just yet, a.k.a buying last minute wilting flowers. We've got last minute Valentine's Day gif

Need ideas for hard-to-buy-for boyfriends? Check out our top 20 best gift ideas for the man who has everything this Valentine's Day.

Valentine’s Day gift ideas that won’t break their heart or your bank account. Valentine's Day , you either love it or loathe it. It doesn't have to be totally cheesy, Valentine's Day is just a day to acknowledge the love around you — whether that's platonic, romantic, or family love. And what's the best way to show your appreciation? With a little gift to bring a smile to their face. Now, we're not talking about forking out your student loan on a diamond ring or a trip to Par

Grab your popcorn— here are the upcoming UK cinema releases we'll be watching this year. There's nothing like a cinema date. Whether it's a romantic date, a friend date, or a solo date there's really nothing better than grabbing an ice blast and some popcorn and getting comfy to enjoy the latest film. Whether you're a romcom or horror lover there are some huge UK cinema releases on the horizon this year that you won't want to miss out on. Plus, with our newly launched Odeon s

Disabled students say shifting DSA evidence criteria is blocking their support. Learn what’s changing at Student Finance England and why it matters.

What does comphet mean and why is it important to talk about? If you've found yourself searching 'am I a lesbian?' and then swiftly deleting it from your history, just know that you're not alone. Questioning your sexuality is totally normal and it's not surprising since society is catered more for the heteronormative. What you might be dealing with is comphet, or compulsory heterosexuality, which we'll dive into and explain, because it can bring up a lot of confusion. Why sho

Find out how you can watch Molly-Mae's new documentary ‘Behind It All’ free on Amazon Prime for 6 months AND get 50% discount for students.

Find out how to get in touch with the Student Beans Press Office with any media requests around student life and news.

Dating as a student is hard on a budget, so we’ve got the best cheap date ideas for you (including free date ideas, too).

From student budget-friendly ideas, unique activities, free dates and first dates, we've got the best cheap date ideas in London. So you can save money while looking for love.

Here are the best Black Friday Phone Deals to look out for this Black Friday season. Including Samsung, Apple and other Android phones.

The countdown to Amazon Black Friday deals is on & expect it to be a big one. From TVs to phones, you’ll find a great deal this Black Friday.

Christmas shopping for your parents is tough work, so consider joint Christmas presents for parents. Half the trouble, double the reward.

Looking to get cosy for Christmas? Take a look at our list of all the best Christmas films to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus and Sky Cinema.