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There are a lot of pressures that come along with university life. But to make sure your self-care doesn't get neglected throughout your studies, we have put together our top 5 tips for loving yourself.

The first step in your job or course search is to ensure that you have a CV that stands out to potential employers or universities. It is important to show who you are and what you have done, as well as why this makes you the best candidate.

According to a study by DScouth, the average phone user touches their phone 2,617 times a day. This figure begs the question, how can we ever find our flow when we are so distracted? As we shift to online working and studying, learning to control these habits is crucial for managing time online. Here we’ve compiled a few simple actions to help.

There are a variety of ways that you can enjoy yourself outside in the nation's Capital. We've created this infographic to share some of our favourites and inspire your next step out into the fresh air!

London, Manchester and Birmingham offer plenty of walking routes around parks, canals or down some quiet streets, with plenty of opportunities for a hot beverage break. Let’s explore the best outdoor spaces around our Centres.

The term ‘mature student’ is typically used when describing anyone returning to university after having left for a period of time. Mature students have various reasons to return to their education, it could be to explore a subject they are personally interested in, to progress their career or to change the direction of their career and take on a new challenge. Whatever reason to return to education, you should explore your options and choose the best course to suits your future plans.

Social media is an overwhelming phenomenon. Snapchat, TikTok and Twitter are just some of the popular platforms, with Facebook and Instagram leading the way in our technologically-driven 21st Century society. As the development of technology continues, as does the demand for, and development of, new and exciting social media platforms.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to studying and many of us have unique ways of processing information and being prepared. Luckily, there are a number of ways you can discover how you learn best and a vast array of tools designed specifically for the needs of each. To help you get the most out of your studies, we’ve handpicked a list of our favourites to get you started. Give them a try – they could help you boost your performance and stay more organised!

Starting university, moving to a new location and meeting new people can be overwhelming. That's why we ensure our students have a smooth transition when they start. This is why we provide them with a range of student support services to guide them throughout their university life.

You probably have social media accounts that you use to express yourself and communicate with friends; you may even have a website. Once you start to look for a job, you can use this presence to make you stand out as a candidate — it could even be the extra ingredient in your application that helps you stand out from other candidates. Here are a few tips on how to market yourself digitally.

A recent ‘state of the nation’s plate’ survey reported that 44% of people are enjoying cooking more in recent times - one positive to draw from lockdown! Putting a little thought into your diet can help with your studies too. If you’re feeling inspired, we’ve put together a mix of our favourite easy lockdown lunches to get you going!

Everyone has their own style of studying, which means for some, working at home is an ideal situation. Other people like the structure of going to classes and lectures or having a change of venue, such as studying in a library. Whatever your preference, there are lots of great ways to make working at home productive and enjoyable!

Starting university is a new and life-changing experience. Our checklist will ensure you are fully equipped for all that university life may throw at you.

The average age of a university student is no longer 18-21. In this post, we want to highlight some of the benefits of studying as a mature student.

More and more students – both nationally and internationally – are heading to this city to experience university life. And here’s why you should too:

London life on a budget can be tough, but here are a few clever solutions that will help to reduce outgoings and live comfortably in London.