“look out for your mates” says father of suicide student

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

Student Ben Murray was 19 and in the first year of an English degree at Bristol University when he committed suicide in May this year.

British icons and the universities that educated them

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

Passengers at Heathrow airport yesterday were treated to a flash mob when airport and BA airline staff performed their tribute to the British composer and singer, Freddie Mercury.

Students who changed history

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

The BBC has reported that Sara Iftekhar will become the first hijab-wearing woman to take part in the Miss England final. The 20-year old Muslim is a law studen... Read More...

The craziest internet crazes

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

According to The New York Post, August 2018 is a month of falling stars on Instagram. #fallingstars2018 challenge is one of the latest internet crazes to go ... Read More...

What goes on social media, stays on social media

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

In May this year, the Independent reported that 11 students had been suspended from the University of Warwick, after posting rape jokes and racist slurs on Face... Read More...

Cheap party games for Freshers’ Week

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

Ready for Freshers' Week? Chances are you'll spend your first few days at university trying to find your way round campus, settle in to your accommodation and m... Read More...

What were YouTube thinking?

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

West Midlands Fire Service was left seriously unimpressed when a British YouTuber attempted a prank for his channel. Jay Swingler, known as TGFbro, performed th... Read More...

Rare Zombie STD “found in England”

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

Just days ago, several news outlets across the world reported that a woman in England had contracted a rare sexually-transmitted infection. Reports from the ... Read More...

What were they thinking? Student Fails

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

Students do the funniest things. It's not always clear why they do it, or what the thinking process that led them into their scrapes was, but they're funny none... Read More...

Uni bucket list – 10 things to do before you finish university

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

University is a special time - some might say the best years of your life. It's a time for striking out in independence, continued personal growth and an int... Read More...

How to handle housing headaches

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

Sure, it's still the summer, but with September fast approaching, so is a return to residences and all the joys of sharing accommodation with complete strangers... Read More...

How to cure a hangover

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

It's a scenario familiar to many. A wild night out making unforgettable memories you can't actually remember and plenty of alcohol. Relocated road cones, new iP... Read More...

Today I don’t feel like doing anything

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

Bruno Mars had the right idea. The 10 August is a sacred date, an annual celebration of doing as little as possible. Yes, it's International Lazy Day, and stude... Read More...

It’s International Cat Day!

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

August the 8th is International Cat Day, and for a nation that's mad for moggies, it's just another excuse to share funny videos, cute pictures and outrageous m... Read More...

Dogs in Digs and Hamsters in Halls: Pets at University

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

Unite student accommodation has reported some strange things left behind in student properties. Aside from rubbish and unwanted items, it has also found guinea ... Read More...

Choosing a student job that works for you

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

Student life can be expensive, so a little extra income eases the pressures on your purse as well as a job looking pretty good on your CV. Of course, working... Read More...

Genius life hacks for your summer

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

Here are some life hacks that will make the rest of your summer that little bit easier - however long it lasts.

Funny stories you might have missed

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

The world is fuelled by social media. It's estimated there are almost three billion social media users across the world. News travels across the globe at the sp... Read More...

A Swedish student risked jail to stop a man being deported to Afghanistan

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

A Swedish student has become a hero in the eyes of thousands, after she risked jail to stop a man being deported to Afghanistan.

How to improve University living

By: Kelly Regan-Mears

Here are some key things you might want to consider when choosing your home for the coming university year.