Archives for August, 2010

Natwest recently published their annual 2010 Student Living Index — an annual study of how cost-effective the UK’s major university cities and towns are for students, based on spending habits, and how students offset these costs. There were a few surprises in the top 10 cities, the most surprising of all being the number 1 [...]


We’ve all done it. Sleeping through a lecture that is, especially those 2-hour post-lunch afternoon lectures. Taking a nap and dozing off at such times can be the best form of instant rejuvenation for a student but is there a right way of doing it? Well, there is no science to it, but I can [...]


Nightmare housemates are a first-year rite of passage. Every person has that one housemate who drove them crazy—not washing the dishes, never leaving their room, never being in their room and a strange smell coming from under the door—we’ve all had them. You never know who you’re going to end up with, and while a [...]


Tinie Tempah’s album, Disc-Overy, has been long overdue now but thanks to two smashing singles (Pass Out and Frisky) it will have been worth the wait when it drops on October 4th 2010. But just before that happens, he has treated us to another single, Written in the Stars. Like many other artists, after a [...]


Update Sunday 17th July 2011 This article has received more attention and comments than I ever expected and in response to some of this I thought I would add a quick disclaimer. I am not saying mathematics is the easiest subject. It is incredibly tough – that I know. The aim of the article was [...]


For graduates who graduated this summer, check out these fashion related job opportunities. Claire’s Accessories Role: Administrator to Europe Buyer A brilliant introduction into the world of buying. Whilst admin based, it will enable you to understand the scope of what is involved in this exciting challenging role. Contact: Send CV to liz.cole@claires.co.uk Peacocks Role: [...]