Blog – United Kingdom
New Teaching Excellence Framework Calls for Degree Courses to be Ranked by Earning Potential
United Kingdom - April 20, 2018
You might have heard that the Department for Education introduced a new Teaching Excellence Framework in 2016, through which universities could be ranked gold, silver or bronze for their quality of teaching. Quite serious stuff for universities – and students for that matter – because TEF-awarded institutions in England might be able to increase...
5 of the Best Road Trips Around the UK
United Kingdom - April 12, 2018
Are you looking to go exploring with your friends this summer, but going abroad is too expensive? Road trip time! The UK is full of iconic attractions that you can experience and still have the best of times. So pack up the car and get ready to hit the road. York You can visit this...
Student Blog: My Thoughts on First Year
United Kingdom - April 9, 2018
First Year Hannah shares her first-hand experience of what Fresher’s has really been like… My first year at university is now coming to an end and to be very honest I could easily say I’m quite relieved! My course, Physiotherapy, is said to be the hardest in first year in terms of the amount of...
Fancy Winning a New Go Pro 4K Camera For The Summer?
United Kingdom - April 6, 2018
Then you’re in luck as we are having a summer prize draw! Show us your weird and wonderful hobbies using #MyStudentStory on Instagram and tag @campuslivingvillagesuk and you can be in with a chance of winning this luxury prize. Are you a sports lover? Craft enthusiast? Or a champion of the dance floor? We want...
Thinking of Studying Abroad? Here’s What You Need to Know
We recently pinpointed some of the most exotic study-abroad destinations that will undoubtedly appeal to a lot of students, and it seems that a growing number of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities are presenting themselves to UK-based academics in 2018. In our book, studying + travelling = a winning combination. In this post, we’ll highlight some...
5 Tips to Remember When Campaigning in Your SU Elections
United Kingdom - March 26, 2018
So you’ve decided that it’s time to make your mark on student life and you’re going to campaign in your SU election. Good on you! Anyone who puts themselves forward to help their fellow students is to be applauded – and what’s more, campaigning can be a rewarding and educational experience in its own...
Student Loan Repayments are Changing!
United Kingdom - March 20, 2018
Here’s how the changing student finance repayment rules will impact you. We recently gave you an update on Theresa May’s upcoming Tuition Fee Review, but regardless of how that pans out, we have some news for current or future students which we think will be well received. Thanks to a new Government ruling, students in...
Call out for bloggers!
United Kingdom - March 16, 2018
We are looking for residents who enjoy writing and have experience to become a Village Life Blogger. We have our My Student Village blog where we would love to receive content from a blogger talking about your experience of being a student and university life. Previously our topics have included the following: Campus Life,...
A Student’s Plan For Semester 2
United Kingdom - March 1, 2018
Now that I’m well into my second semester, I have taken a moment to bring together my thoughts on what I need to improve on. I’m not a huge person for going out into Nottingham centre to clubs, so for me I needed to find an alternative way to relax after a long day of...
4 Daily Meals To Lift Your Mood
Are you feeling stressed or down? Eating these recipes could be the pick me up that you may need… These recipes could help boost your mood and will give you a long lasting energy, which will help you to fight that anxiety and turn that bad day around. Although that box of doughnuts seems...
A Student’s View on Uni Mental Health Day
United Kingdom - February 27, 2018
The first day of March marks an important yet often overlooked day. It’s University Mental Health Day. This National campaign aims to focus efforts on promoting the mental health of those who work and study in higher education – to people just like us and our lecturers, accommodation providers and support staff. We are lucky...
2018 Tuition Fee Review for Busy Students
United Kingdom - February 26, 2018
Bitesize Politics for Busy Students: The 2018 Tuition Fee Review Keeping up with politics might be one more thing you want to do once you’ve turned 18 – women recently celebrated 100 years since they first got the chance to vote! – but you’ve probably also got an assignment due and exams on the horizon....