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Five tips for looking after your mental health

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday, 10 October 2026, our Mental Health Advisor Christine shares five practical tips for looking after yourself and your wellbeing. Connect Make sure you regularly engage with your peers, friends and family. All connection helps – from small conversations while you’re waiting for your lecture to start to

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How I kept a healthy work/life balance as a final-year student 

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Starting your final year at university can be intimidating. On top of the usual assignments, there’s the ‘this is it’ mentality, and a dissertation to complete – but remember, you’ve got years of university experience behind you, so you’re more prepared than you might think.  What’s important is you give yourself plenty of time to get organised and make sure you look after yourself along the way.

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Get prepared for A-Level Results Day 2026

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We know waiting for those results will now feel like agony especially if you need certain grades to get your place at university. First bit of advice – don’t panic. Whatever happens with your results, there’s still going to be plenty of options for you. Clearing is now a very common way of applying to

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Results Day: keep calm this summer

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Don’t let the stress of waiting for exam results ruin your summer. We’ve got plenty of hints and tips to help you keep the nerves at bay and enjoy your summer break. 1. Try to be a bit more mindful It’s so easy to get caught up in a loop of negative thoughts about what

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Clearing: What to say on the phone when you call us

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The big day has finally arrived. You have got your exam results, you’ve logged into UCAS Hub, and it’s been confirmed that you are now in Clearing. Now is the time to call your chosen universities and find your Clearing place. Picking up the phone can be daunting, but don’t worry. Our friendly Clearing team

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