Things You Need for Uni

Your uni room will be your home away from home, so it’s worth getting the basics right. This guide covers the essentials – the stuff you’ll actually use. Don’t worry about packing everything though. There’ll be shops wherever you're headed, and loads of students just bring the must-haves, then top up with a cheeky Amazon order once they’re settled. If you want to add a bit more personality to your space, check out our Dorm Room Ideas too.

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Digital Declutter

Somewhere along the way, your phone stopped feeling helpful. It used to be where you checked your timetable, messaged friends, maybe looked something up for uni. Now it’s just… full. Full of noise, full of stuff, full of tabs you don’t even remember opening. And when your head’s already a bit all over the place, that kind of clutter doesn’t help.

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Top 10 Apps for Students

There’s an app for everything these days, and we mean everything. From one that literally just sends the word “Yo” to your friends, to another that helps you track... all the places you’ve ever pooped.

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10 Affordable Treats on a Student Budget

Being a student means living in that weird space where you desperately need a treat but also need to check your bank account before buying actual cheese. But just because your budget’s tight doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the finer things in life, like bubble tea, bath bombs, or five minutes of peace.

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10 Tips for Staying Fit at Uni

You’d love to stay fit at uni. But between lectures, last-minute essays, and the occasional (cough) big night out, who’s got the time? Or the money? Gym memberships cost more than your weekly food shop, and let’s be honest, the idea of waking up at 6am for a run is never going to happen.

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Beating the Winter Blues and Staying Motivated at Uni

It’s cold. It’s grey. You haven’t seen the sun properly in weeks, and your motivation has packed its bags and fled. Welcome to the spring term: the bit of uni that no one warns you about.

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10 Cheap Meals Every Student Should Know

Cooking as a student isn’t always glamorous. Between lectures, deadlines, and binge-watching whatever-you’re-obsessed-with-right-now, it’s tempting to live off instant noodles and toast. (We’ve all been there.) But, eating decent meals doesn’t have to cost a fortune or take hours out of your day. In fact, learning a few cheap recipes might just save your life (or at least your sanity) when you’re skint and starving.

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New Year’s Resolutions for Students and Grads

Ah, the start of a new year - time to make some resolutions you’ll actually stick to! Fun fact: a whopping 96% of Gen Z in the UK will make a New Year’s resolutions for 2025 ¹, so you’re definitely not alone. But forget the usual "I’ll totally go to the gym" stuff. This year, let’s focus on levelling up your career, building some serious skills, and keeping your sanity intact.

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10 Dorm Room Ideas to Make it Feel Like Home

Your dorm room might not come with a welcome mat or a “home sweet home” sign, but it’s where you’ll spend late nights cramming, lazy mornings snoozing, and everything in between. And let’s be honest, those blank walls and clunky furniture don’t exactly scream “cosy sanctuary.” Feeling a bit meh about it? You’re not the only one. Moving away from home is a big deal, and for most students, it takes time to feel settled.

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