Sometimes, we just can’t make it to every university class. Maybe you have an appointment, another commitment, or you’ve overslept for a 9am lecture. Or perhaps there’s a more serious issue affecting your attendance—and even other aspects of your studies. University life comes with many …
University Hardship Funds: Eligibility, Application Process, and Tips
University life can be exciting, but also incredibly expensive and at times students may find these never-ending costs overwhelming. If you’re struggling to keep up with these expenses, university hardship funds could be the lifeline you need. However, like most funding, they come with their …
What are Mitigating Circumstances at University? A Student’s Guide
You may have heard the term “mitigating circumstances”, which some universities refer to as “extenuating circumstances” or abbreviate to acronyms like PECs. While the name may vary between universities, the policies are generally similar. Knowing what these are and what they mean for your university …
The 10 Hardest University Degrees in the UK – Ranked for 2025
As a higher level of education, degree programmes are generally considered harder than most previous forms of education. This is often due to the increased depth and complexity of the courses. While this can apply to all degree subjects, it can also mean that particular …
How Does Turnitin Detect Plagiarism? Everything Students Should Know
If you’re a university student with lots of assignments, you’ve probably heard of Turnitin. If not, don’t worry—you’ll be familiar with it by the end of this article. Turnitin is one of the most popular tools for plagiarism detection, not just in the UK but …
A Guide to Referencing at University: How, When and Why It’s Important
When you start university, there are a few things you’ll need to get the hang of, and referencing is definitely one of them. It’s especially important if you’re studying a humanities subject or have lots of assignments and reports to complete. Referencing is very simply …
UK Student Discount Cards | TOTUM, UNiDAYS & More Explained
As a student, you may quickly find that your coins can be spread rather thin. This is especially true if you’re living away from home and managing rent, bills and other daily costs. Not to mention how getting to and from your school or campus, …
What is a TEFL qualification?
There are many different qualifications in a range of different forms and subject areas. Some of these are academic and in subjects you expect such maths and science subjects. However, there are also a wide range of qualification that come with more practical uses and …
Can you take your car to university?
Going to university can bring about so many different questions about what you need to do, what you need to bring and what it’s going to be like. If you can drive and have a car (or other vehicle), then another question is added. Should …
What is a Postgraduate Diploma?
When it comes to the highest levels of education, there are more and more different qualifications that you can get. Despite this, only a handful tend to be talked about, making it harder for students to find the perfect qualification for them if the traditional …