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22nd August 2017
Meeting new people – great icebreakers for your first week at university!
So you’ve unpacked your bags, set up your work station and settled into your...
17th August 2017
Clearing Tips
Ann Lodge, joint chief executive at Downing Students, one of the UK’s biggest student...
14th July 2017
Name Our New Glasgow Student Accommodation
Our new Downing Students building finally has a name! Welcome to Glasgow – WEST...
10th July 2017
Still haven’t booked your student accommodation? Here are our top tips!
It’s getting closer and closer to the start of the new Uni year, even...
12th June 2017
Five Ideas for Father’s Day – plus WIN an Amazon Echo Dot for your Dad!
With Father’s Day fast approaching, the good news is that we’ve put together five...
22nd December 2016
Tips for Studying During the Xmas Break
It’s Christmas, which means finally time for a well-earned rest. At least, it would...
1st July 2016
8 Cheap Alternatives to your Summer Vacation
Staying at home this summer, with no flight ticket in sight? Relax, you’re not...
28th May 2016
Moving Home for the Summer? Here’s your Essential Checklist
Once the dreaded exams are over and the celebrations have taken place, the next...
20th May 2016
Quick Ways to Brush Up Your Skills Before Graduating
Are you excited about finishing your studies for the summer ahead? Or are you...
6th April 2016
10 Tips for Getting Through Exam Season
It’s nearly that time of year which most students dread: exam season! Whether you’ve...
17th February 2016
Student Volunteering Week: Why Get Involved?
With Student Volunteering Week fast approaching, now’s a really good time to think about...