Student Life

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

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

Even in 2023 your gender will still determine how much you're likely to be paid when you graduate from university.

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.

Some universities could allow students to use AI chatbot tools such as ChatGPT, even in assessed work. Find out what you need to know here.

We asked students what they think about the UCU lecturer strikes and how it's impacting their education and most students are worried.

Have a learning difficulty, health problem or disability? You could be eligible for further financial support. Getting additional income through side hustles or part-time jobs is usually the norm for students needing to make some extra cash on the side. But for those who are unable to work or have difficulty working over a certain number of hours, there's additional financial support available to help out during your studies. This is known as the Disabled Students' Allowance

A student has developed an app that shows if your drink has been spiked with common date rape drugs by scanning your drink.

Is your uni woke - and what does that mean for you? Find out the most woke universities, based on research conducted by Civitas.

Read our latest report on Gen Z's current views and feelings around the sex education they received in the UK and how it could be improved.

Changes to grade profile releases and teacher references have been announced too. Let’s see what's happening. To get into uni, you’ll know you have to send in a personal statement for the course(s) you’re interested in applying for.  It’s a process many prospective students go through, and it can be a pretty daunting process. Why? Besides achieving grades, your passion and experience for your area of study have to fit onto a piece of paper that you’ll be judged by. Often, you

Here are all the reasons why more and more students than ever are opting to skip lectures and stay at home instead.

Here are the 10 best things about remote working and why a work from home job could massively change your life.

A third of students are facing housing insecurity, struggling to find themselves without a place to stay during their studies. But what can we do about it?

We all love a fancy dress party, but did you know how much waste was caused by students costume nights? Find out more in our article.

How will the student accommodation price hike affect students finding a place to live? Read on to find out more about student homelessness.

Everything you need to know about the student housing crisis and lack of student accommodation in cities across the UK.

How much are students expected to pay back? Find out how you can bring the debate of rising interest rates to Parliament.

Thousands of students are eligible. Let's dive into what's happening. Around 20,000 students across the country have launched multi-million-pound group legal action against several UK universities over disruption to their studies as a result of strikes and COVID-19. If the claim is successful, UK students who were at uni during the pandemic could potentially win £5,000 compensation, each. There's the potential for international students to earn more, too. How are students cla

Tinder is making it easier to find someone you fancy on campus… Tinder has introduced "Tinder Uni" — a feature on the Tinder app that allows you to exclusively find and date students. It's also known simply as "Tinder U" in the US. And who says you have to necessarily date, right? According to the Tinder Newsroom , the feature makes it miles easier to connect with students around you, by ensuring your profiles are first during your swiping sesh. Need someone to study with? Ge