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Student Life
From the moment you apply to university, your student journey begins. And we’re here every step of the way. From applying through Clearing, to advice for your student experience and the latest news that affects you. For those approaching graduation and life after uni, you’ll find career advice to support you at the end of your student journey.


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


These Universities Could Let Students Use ChatGPT To Write Their Essays
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.
Evie Howarth
Mar 2, 20232 min read


Students Generally Support The Strikes But Want A Refund On Their Education
We asked students what they think about the UCU lecturer strikes and how it's impacting their education and most students are worried.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Feb 15, 20233 min read


Thousands Of UK Students Can Claim Over £26,000 A Year In Support
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
Christina Attrah
Feb 7, 20233 min read


A Student Has Developed An App That Shows If Your Drink Has Been Spiked
A student has developed an app that shows if your drink has been spiked with common date rape drugs by scanning your drink.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Study Reveals The Most "Woke" Universities – And What That Actually Means
Is your uni woke - and what does that mean for you? Find out the most woke universities, based on research conducted by Civitas.
Christina Attrah
Jan 18, 20236 min read
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