Grocery shopping
For many, food has meaningful ties to home. Whether it be a niche cultural dish you constantly crave, or a family recipe passed down from centuries of ancestors, food can temporarily cure feelings of homesickness. …
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Black Friday Sales
The 24th of November (although many deals and indeed scams begin earlier than this) While there can certainly be some great deals out there on black Friday, many of these can be almost too persuasive. It’s important…
Stagecoach Bus Discount Scheme
Calling all students and staff! The university stagecoach discount is still running! It has come to our attention that it may appear as though this discount is no longer valid. However, if you already have the app,…
Going home for the holidays: Flights
With the Christmas break approaching, many of us will be wanting to go home to celebrate with our family and loved ones. For many of us international students though, travelling home can only be done by plane.…
Introducing the Student Money Mentors
Hello everyone! We are Lucy, Aimee and Lina, the University Student Money Mentors. We’re really looking forward to helping offer money saving tips and strategies. We will be researching and organising events to try…
Forgotten rights as a Tenant
It must have been held in a government approved deposit scheme prior to this. They can withhold it to pay for damaged items or to cover the cost of cleaning so it’s a good idea to take pictures of how you left your…
Grow your own!!!
Not only can gardening be a cheaper way to get your hands on some vegetables, but it can also be really good for your mental health. Vegetable seeds are less than a pound a packet and once you’ve cared for your…
A handy guide to house viewings
This handy guide is fresh from our accommodation talks undertaken around halls of residence. If you weren’t lucky enough to get a physical flyer, here is an online one instead! What to look out for when you’re in a…
Creamy broccoli and courgette pasta
This easy and hearty pasta is sure to be one of your favourite lunches this week! If you have any other leftover veggies at home, feel free to add those in. PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 45…