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Apple Says Swiping iPhone Apps Closed Is Bad For The Battery
Turns out we've been wasting precious iPhone battery all this time. Apple says that swiping iPhone apps closed is bad for your battery life and we are officially shook. Apparently, even though we've all been thinking that when you leave an app running in the background it's, well… Still running. It's not. If it's in the background carousel it's totally frozen and not using up your battery. John Gruber, a tech journalist, wrote on his blog Daring Fireball : "Apps in the backg
Evie Howarth
Nov 23, 20212 min read
You Can Now Get A Giant 3 Foot Chicken Nugget Pillow From McDonald's
If you're a die-hard chicken nugget fan, Mcdonald's is now selling a giant 3-foot chicken nugget pillow as part of the Travis Scott collab.
Evie Howarth
Nov 23, 20211 min read


Are Gen-Z As "Woke" As We Think They Are?
Gen-Z are known as being a woke generation, but is that true? We've looked into different topics and our research gives some interesting insights! The Environment Do Gen-Z care about the environment? Well, our research showed mixed results. 50% of the students we asked said that it's very important to them that a brand cares about sustainability, whereas 43% said it was quite important and only 7% said it wasn't important at all. Meanwhile, a big 78% said they'd be put off fr
Evie Howarth
Nov 22, 20212 min read


The Best Vitamins For Students
Freshers Flu is real people. Check out our guide to which types of vitamins can help students power through university. If you don't have the most varied diet, you could be missing out on the vitamins you need to help maintain a healthy bod and brain. Vitamins can be especially beneficial at uni when you might not be getting the most balanced diet. The good news is supplements can be used to help improve memory, performance, and even function. All things that are pretty highl
Evie Howarth
Nov 19, 20212 min read


Gorgeous Gifts For Your Sister | Festive Gift Guides For Students
Get Christmas ideas for your sister in our festive sister gifting guide. From beauty to homeware - we've got sister gift ideas for everyone!
Christina Attrah
Nov 19, 20213 min read


Best Laptops For UK Students 2022
Check out the best laptops for students to buy in 2022 and beyond. Get tips on what to look for and discounts off student laptops in our guide too!
Christina Attrah
Nov 19, 20219 min read


Male Students Are More Likely To Misuse Substances To Combat Stress
For most, being at university is the most fun you've ever had. There's new friends, independence, and learning about something that truly interests you. However, there's another side to university life that can lead to stress, loneliness, and even mental health problems. For International Men's Day, we ran a survey to discover how male students' mental health is impacted and came across some pretty disturbing statistics when it came to substance use. Male students and substan
Evie Howarth
Nov 18, 20213 min read


The Cutest Gifts For Your Pets This Festive Season
Check out the best gifts for your pets this festive season and grab a student discount too.
Evie Howarth
Nov 18, 20212 min read


Here's How To Make Full English Nachos
Would you ever eat full English nachos? The internet is divided. If you're a fan of nachos and also a fan of tucking into a big full English breakfast the idea of combining them might seem like a no brainer. However, this new creation has definitely caused a bit of a stir online. What are full English nachos? Pretty much what you'd expect. It's a plate of cheesy nachos, topped with all the ingredients you'd expect to find in a full English breakfast including, sausages, bacon
Evie Howarth
Nov 18, 20211 min read


The Ultimate Storage Solutions For Your Student Accommodation
Struggling to fit everything you need in your uni room without it looking a mess? We've got the ultimate storage solutions for your uni room
Evie Howarth
Nov 17, 20213 min read


Best Gifts For Dad : Black Friday Student Gift Guides
The best gifts to buy for your dad this Black Friday. Shop Dad gifts this Black Friday with our student discounts.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Nov 11, 20216 min read


Our Youth Money Expert Reveals How To Spot A Good Deal This Black Friday
Black Friday 2021 is officially on. Friday 26th November is the perfect time to find a bargain on a student budget. Honestly, there is nothing like getting the best gadgets and gizmos for less. Plus, as Donna from Parks and Recreations says, there’s always time to, 'Treat Yo Self'! However, with financial changes being made to student loans and many of the deals taking place online this year, it can be tricky to find the best places to spot a Black Friday bargain. Our student
Evie Howarth
Nov 1, 20213 min read


Best Gifts For Your Pets | Black Friday Student Gift Guides
Treat your pets to something special this Black Friday with these cute gift ideas for pets.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Oct 29, 20212 min read


10 Fashion Buys That Will Be In Your Wardrobe For Years To Come
Put these on your list for Black Friday! Black Friday sales can be pretty hectic, especially when it comes to grabbing a deal at your fave fashion brands. However, if you want to be a bit more sustainable when it comes to your Black Friday shopping, instead of heading straight for the current TikTok trends why not treat yourself to some classic items that you'll be able to restyle and reuse for years to come? Here are our fave fashion buys to invest in that will be sticking a
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Oct 22, 20212 min read


How To Survive Black Friday 2021 On A Student Budget
Make sure you don't overspend this Black Friday with our foolproof budgeting advice for students.
Evie Howarth
Oct 15, 20214 min read


50 DIY Halloween Costumes For Students
50 DIY Halloween costumes for students to try out this year that don't require a high budget.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Oct 7, 20219 min read


20 Of The Best Apps For Boosting Your Productivity
If you struggle to focus on your work, there are plenty of apps you can use to help you out and boost your productivity. When it comes to studying or completing uni work, we can often think of our phones and laptops as a distraction (no thanks to social media). However, your phone can actually be a super useful tool to help you learn better and to help boost your productivity. Whether you struggle to focus on doing your uni work or you just can’t find the motivation to do it
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Oct 6, 20218 min read


How To Spend Your Money Wisely During Freshers' Week
Find out how to budget and spend your money wisely during fresher's week and sign up for a HSBC student bank account to get £80 cash + a £20 Uber Eats voucher or ASOS Premier.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Oct 6, 20213 min read


Social Media Cleanse - What Is It And How To Do It
How to successfully do a social media cleanse to help improve your mental and physical health.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Sep 30, 20217 min read


Here's How To Tell If Your Drink Has Been Spiked
Make sure you know what to do if you've been spiked and how to tell if you have been. With the start of freshers' paired with the return of clubs after what feels like forever due to the pandemic, we can bet you're probably going to be making the most of it and going out as much as you possibly can. However, unfortunately, with the return of clubs, this also comes with the return of spiking. According to The BBC, there were 2,650 reports of drink spiking in clubs between the
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Sep 27, 20213 min read
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