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A day in the life of an English student at the University of Exeter
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (780+ words) Ever wondered what a typical day looks like for an English student at Exeter university? During my UCAS journey, some insight into the life of an actual student would have been useful for narrowing down the endless amount of options....
A guide to Cambridge University's new Student Union officers
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (481+ words) The election results for the student union have been announced and we have a new set of sabbatical officers who are coming into office next academic year. This was announced at an event earlier this week on Thursday 26th February and…...
Here's every type of student you'll encounter in a Liverpool lecture - bad vibes edition
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (425+ words) When you pictured your first university lecture, you probably imagined rows of students listening intently, laptops open, pens ready. The reality? A chaotic blend of characters that somehow all make up the unique Liverpool lecture experience. There's something exciting about…...
Durham University staff to begin industrial action over increased workloads
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (494+ words) In the wake of Durham University's decision to axe 200 jobs in 2025 as part of broader cost-cutting policies, staff have begun industrial action in order to protest what the UCU deems "unbearably high workloads. Jo Grady, UCU's general secretary has declared…...
University of Manchester offers support after weapons incident at Manchester Central Mosque
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (571+ words) The University of Manchester has issued a message of support to students and staff following an incident at Manchester Central Mosque earlier this week. On the evening of Tuesday 24th February, Greater Manchester Police were called to the mosque after two…...
Hey Liverpool social secs! Here are the best themes for your upcoming student socials
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (873+ words) There are two types of people at every uni social: those who go all out with their outfit, and those who turn up late to pres in a last-minute costume. Regardless of which category you fit into, there's no denying…...
Cambridge SU delays postgraduate presidential election results after disqualifying candidate
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (827+ words) Following the results of the Cambridge sabbatical officer elections, you may have noticed the position of postgraduate president remains unannounced." The delay in announcement is due to the appeal window for a disqualified candidate extending past the planned results date....
Here is the WORST day you could have as a Durham University student
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (808+ words) Tis the season where everyone is struggling through summatives, formatives or, most tragically, their dissertation. This article will provide you with a remedy to your summative sadness by showing you an alternative reality where things are even worse, so you…...
Every Glasgow University location featured in Netflix's new anime show Love Through a Prism
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (421+ words) If you've ever romanticised your life while walking through the Cloisters, you might be pleased to know you're not alone in thinking the University of Glasgow looks cinematic. Despite being set in twentieth-century London, a new Netflix anime show Love…...
Bristol University reading week: To read or not to read?
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (709+ words) Reading week, sometimes rebranded as "independent study week" or "enhancement week" (because branding is everything), emerged in the late 20th century as UK universities expanded modular degree structures. As coursework and contact hours multiplied, institutions such as University College London and…...