Student blog
Insight and information from our student ambassadors
Results Day 2026 - a record breaker
Congratulations on your results! On the 13th of August, over 880,000 students across the UK received their A-Level and AS-Level results. If you were a part of…
3 min read·14 August 2026
UCAS Clearing: How to support your child if they don't get their first choice
Applying to university can be daunting, not only for the students, but for their parents too. The fear of rejection, having to wipe tears when they don’t get…
4 min read·13 August 2026
How to help your child find last-minute student accommodation after Clearing
Clearing can bring a mixture of excitement and stress. Your child may be relieved to secure a university place, but then quickly realise they still need…
5 min read·12 August 2026
What is Clearing?
It’s that time of year. Everyone’s heading off to uni, and now you’re wondering whether you’ve made the right decision not to go? If this sounds familiar, then…
6 min read·6 August 2026
10 Degrees with the lowest employment rates
With graduate unemployment rising faster and faster, it’s not surprising that many students now want to ensure they’re studying a degree which will actually get…
6 min read·27 July 2026
Can couples share student accommodation?
If you and your partner are both going to the same university, you might think living together is a great idea. After all, you’ll pay less rent, spend more time…
6 min read·27 July 2026
When can I move into first-year student accommodation?
By this point in the summer, you might know where you’re going to be staying, bought most of your stuff and be itching to move into your first-year…
7 min read·27 July 2026
What is a Guarantor Passport?
Finding somewhere to live as a student can be stressful enough without suddenly being told you need a guarantor. You might find a room you like, then start…
4 min read·27 July 2026
When should I pay my deposit and first month's rent?
You’ve almost done it! You’ve decided who you’re living with, found your dream flat and signed your tenancy agreement. The final thing you need to do? Pay your…
7 min read·21 July 2026
Is IQ the best way to measure intelligence?
Let’s face it – if you’re at university, you’re probably pretty brainy. But if you’ve ever wondered if your uni subject has one of the highest IQs, or whether…
4 min read·21 July 2026