Category: Campus life

My study abroad experience: Rachel McGrath

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“It gave me a whole new mindset – I felt like I could achieve anything.” We caught up with third-year Criminology and Sociology student Rachel to hear all about her experience studying abroad. She talks about what motivated her to go, how she navigated the challenges of settling in, the confidence she gained along the

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My study abroad experience: Logan Howarth

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“It was like living a dream for four months straight”. We caught up with fourth-year History student Logan Howarth to hear all about his experience studying abroad. He shares what inspired him to take the leap, how he settled into life overseas, the highlights of his time away, and his advice for other students thinking

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2025 Easter Break Opening Hours

Student Services Hub The Student Services Hub will be open for live chat, email and telephone enquiries on the following days over the Easter break: Usual services and times will resume on Tuesday, 22 April. Mental health and wellbeing support (out of hours)   When University services are reduced, there is still a lot of support

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Looking after your wellbeing at university

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As a university student, it can be tough balancing classes, coursework and studying with your personal commitments – but it’s important you still take the time to look after your wellbeing. To help you feel your best, here are our top tips: Get as much sunshine in as you can Sunlight produces vitamin D, which

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Five tips to help you manage coursework stress

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As great as being a university student is, there’s no denying that juggling coursework deadlines with personal commitments can feel overwhelming at times. If you’re struggling to keep on top of things, don’t panic – there are steps you can take to get back on track. Here are five tips to help you manage your

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Exploring resilience at the Festival of Social Science

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In this blog, Ryan McKay, Youth Spark Development Worker, and Louise McCabe, Professor of Dementia Studies, reflect on an exciting intergenerational workshop held as part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science 2024. On Saturday 2nd November 2024, a group of older volunteer co-researchers from the HAGIS research project joined

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