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Smart Drugs Could Do Your Grades More Harm Than Good, New Study Reveals
New research from the University of Cambridge has shown that smart drugs might have the opposite effect than expected. Find out more.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Jul 11, 20233 min read


End Of Marking Boycott Dispute For This Russell Group University
University students are facing a summer of uncertainty regarding final grades, but one uni has ended the marking boycott. Who will follow?
Camila Karalyte
Jul 5, 20232 min read


5 Things You Need To Own Before You Can Claim To Be An Adult
If you feel like you need some help navigating adulthood, here's what you need to own before you can officially call yourself an adult.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Jul 3, 20234 min read


The UK Universities With The Unhappiest Students
New data has revealed the UK universities with the unhappiest students. According to new research students at universities across the UK are unhappy with the standard and quality of teaching they're receiving. The National Student Survey (NSS) has published its 2022 survey on student satisfaction and asked final-year university students to rate their experiences at their uni. The results can be used for prospective students to make informed decisions on what university to att
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Jun 14, 20232 min read


It's About To Get A Lot Harder For Students To Find Somewhere To Live
The new renters reform bill has been controversial when it comes to student lettings, here's what you need to know.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
May 31, 20234 min read


You Need To Tick These Things Off Your Bucket List Before You Finish Uni
If you're graduating from uni this year here's what you need to add to your summer bucket list to tick off before the end of uni.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
May 23, 20233 min read


Could You Actually Pass Your Degree Using ChatGPT?
Universities across the UK are wondering how to incorporate AI tools into education. Could it be used for exams? If only life was so simple.
Camila Karalyte
May 15, 20233 min read


Best Graduation Gifts & Present Ideas In 2023
Find inspiration for the best graduation gifts and presents ideas for anyone graduating in 2023. It's party time!
Camila Karalyte
Apr 19, 20234 min read


How To Successfully Launch Your Own Business
All the tips you need to successfully launch your own business and get started from scratch while you're in uni.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Apr 11, 20235 min read


The Universities Where Students Earn £40K After Graduating
New data has shown the universities where students are most likely to earn higher salaries after they graduate. When it comes to life after uni, it's not something that a lot of students tend to worry about too much when they're choosing which university to attend. However, new data has shown that there are certain universities where students are more likely to go on to well-paid jobs after they graduate compared to other unis. Of course, when it comes to choosing a universi
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Apr 5, 20232 min read


UK Students Face Another Six Months Of Lecturer Strikes
Find out about the latest strike action from university lecturers and the impact it could have on your studies.
Evie Howarth
Apr 4, 20232 min read


Every University In The UK Will Be Affected By 18 Days Of Uni Strikes
Over 70,000 university staff will strike between February and March — find out the exact dates and if your university is affected.
Christina Attrah
Apr 1, 20234 min read


"My Best Friend Cheats With ChatGPT On Every Assignment & I Don't Know What To Do"
The rise of ChatGPT has caused chaos across university campuses and many of our student followers have been using it to cheat on their work.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Mar 28, 20235 min read


5 Items You Should Never Start A Serious Study Session Without
Everything you need for a successful study session. It can be hard to motivate yourself to study. Sometimes it's as simple as getting in the right head space and other times it's finding the right time to study to eliminate distraction. The key to studying is having the right setup and being in the right environment. You might love your friends and enjoy late-night library trips together, but chances are they're probably a really big distraction. With a bit of peace and quiet
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Mar 28, 20233 min read
You Asked We Answered: How To Save On The Top Items You Need
Here's how you can save on the everyday student essentials by using your Student Beans account, as requested by our followers.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Mar 22, 20234 min read


This Student Was Forced To Take Redundancy As The Cost Of Living Climbs Too High
94% of students are concerned about the cost of living crisis. With inflation at a 40-year high, there's no denying that the cost of living crisis is causing many of us to tighten our belts, but what's more shocking is the impact it's having on students' lives. Our own survey of students last year revealed that on average students were ending up hundreds of pounds in debt every month just trying to get by on the essentials. This week, a report released by the Russell Group
Evie Howarth
Mar 17, 20234 min read


Survey Reveals Students Are Happier Than They Were Three Years Ago
You might recall the time before the pandemic as much happier. The grass is always greener, right? There's no doubt that there are plenty of things causing stress for students and people in general right now, from the cost of living crisis to lecturer strikes and the Ukraine War, but perhaps all this is making us appreciate the things we do have. Well, according to a new survey, students in the UK are happier now than three years ago . Whether you're shocked or not, you might
Evie Howarth
Mar 9, 20233 min read


This University Has Asked Students To Snitch On Striking Lecturers
Would you snitch on uni staff to get back those extra teaching hours? There's no denying that the lecturer strikes have been pretty disruptive to students' education recently, however, most have been in support of their lecturers' fight for better pay and working conditions. With days of strikes through February (and more potentially planned for March depending on the outcome of current negotiations), some universities are resorting to sly tactics to find out exactly who fro
Evie Howarth
Mar 7, 20232 min read


Your Gender *Still* Determines Your Graduate Salary — Here's What You Need To Know
Even in 2023 your gender will still determine how much you're likely to be paid when you graduate from university.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Mar 7, 20235 min read


Students Warned Of Loan Drop Scammers
Young people are being urged to take better security measures as Gen Z are revealed as the most likely generation to fall victim to hacking.
Megan Cushnahan
Mar 6, 20237 min read
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