The bountiful benefits of UK students to the local economy
Student spending supports over £80bn of UK economic output, according to research by the National Union of Students. This spending generates over £25bn of...
Student gamers eligible for e-sports scholarships at 200 US unis
Nearly 200 universities in the United States are offering e-sports tuition scholarships to student gamers, recognising its recruitment potential as e-sports become the fastest-growing...
‘Welcome to France’ – and its higher fees for international students
International students in France this year face an increase of up to 15 times the previous level of tuition fees, following a new government...
London uni creates male student mental health blueprint
In light of recent studies showing that male students are at
an increased risk of suicide, Birkbeck University of London are pioneering a
strategy in consultation with...
Croatian students forced to vacate accommodation for tourists
Croatia's coastal cities host millions of holidaymakers every year, causing issues for students whose landlords want to cash in by renting out their accommodation...
Change is coming: young people’s perspectives on mental health
From the Global Student Living Conference 2018. Head here to register your interest for future GSL conferences, and learn more about the GSL Conference here.
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Certificates withheld from disadvantaged South African students
Some South African universities are withholding students' qualification certificates on account of outstanding fees - in part because the universities are unwilling to implement...
Gen Z students prefer uni holiday travels to Gap Years
Generation Z students are three times more likely to go travelling during their university holidays than on a gap year, according to a report...
Indian government requests students’ social media info
Nearly 30 million higher education students in India may see their social media handles shared with both their universities and the Indian government, following...
Study finds Canadian students gain weight in first year of uni
A Canadian study has found that students in Canada gain weight during the first year of university, with men gaining double the amount of...