Student Life

We're here to help you feel empowered and confident with your working life after university. Here at Student Beans, we're all about helping students to save, strive, and thrive. And we care about your future after university, too. That's why we're launching a brand new initiative – Futureproof – to help you guys thrive no matter your background or situation. Futureproof aims to develop the confidence of students and help them to find work they love — which is something many

Rishi Sunak is planning to cap the number of students taking "low value" degrees and here are the courses which could be impacted.

Not sure what's next after uni? We've got it covered! Finishing uni is equally an exciting but scary time. While some people might have had their career set out before they even applied for uni, you're not alone if you're feeling a bit lost or aren't sure what's next for you. Luckily, here at Student Beans, we want to help you throughout uni and beyond and we've got the best advice to help you navigate life after graduation. So, if you're unsure what's next, here's what to do

Reports suggest that Unite Properties are already 98% full ahead of the new student year. The cost of living crisis has impacted students in a lot of ways, but one of the most noticeable is the impact on student housing. The steadily rising rent prices across the UK has made student housing 10 times more competitive, and more and more students are struggling to secure somewhere to live. Our housing insecurity report revealed that 31% of students admitted to facing housing in

New research from the University of Cambridge has shown that smart drugs might have the opposite effect than expected. Find out more.

University students are facing a summer of uncertainty regarding final grades, but one uni has ended the marking boycott. Who will follow?

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.

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

The new renters reform bill has been controversial when it comes to student lettings, here's what you need to know.

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.

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.

Find inspiration for the best graduation gifts and presents ideas for anyone graduating in 2023. It's party time!

All the tips you need to successfully launch your own business and get started from scratch while you're in uni.

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

Find out about the latest strike action from university lecturers and the impact it could have on your studies.

Over 70,000 university staff will strike between February and March — find out the exact dates and if your university is affected.

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.

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

Here's how you can save on the everyday student essentials by using your Student Beans account, as requested by our followers.

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