Liam King

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Fearless Flathunting

Finding accommodation is not always easy, we’ve got some tips on where to look, where to stay and what to keep an eye out for when you go flat viewing.

Patriarchitecture – diverse naming for University buildings

Following successful from lobbying by the SRC the University has agreed to begin naming and renaming buildings on campus to reflect the diversity of the University community.

More than a Degree

Taking part in activities outside of your degree not only increases your chances of employment after you graduate, but it can also have a direct impact on your wellbeing. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by essays and exams and the pressure of always have to measure up to a mark.

Warm, Healthy and Affordable

Winter can be an expensive time, particularly if you are living in rented accommodation which may be draughty and hard to heat. But keeping warm can help to keep you physically healthy, particularly important when you have exams to study for.

Benefits for Students

There’s a common misconception among students that if you’re a student you aren’t entitled to any benefits. Thankfully that isn’t true and although the qualifying criteria can be quite specific in some cases we’ve listed the eligibility criteria below for some of the most commonly available benefits.

Financial Support available at the University

Being a student can be expensive. There are a number ways the University can support you financially. With living costs increasing and endless new textbooks to buy it is important to get the most out of what you are entitled to.

Welfare Week 2014

This November, the SRC have organised lots of activities for Welfare Week to help you get through exams.

Welfare Week – Sources of Support

Being a student can be incredibly stressful. The pressure of study, assignments and exams, part-time work can all take their toll. Don’t suffer alone. There are numerous support services out there and here’s our guide to some of the most important ones:

Exciting new Postgraduate Buddy Scheme

Studying for a PhD is exciting and rewarding, but it can also be stressful and isolating. The SRC are here to help.

Housing Scams Alert

A warning from the SRC Advice Centre on recent housing scams targeting students