UK university to offer ‘happiness lessons’ following student suicides
Students at the University of Bristol will be offered 12-week courses in happiness from September 2019, as part of the university's response to a...
Irish students hit by uni rent spike ahead of rent cap imposition
In an already difficult housing market for students, Irish universities have increased the prices of their on-site housing ahead of rent caps being imposed...
Computer Science students most likely to drop out in UK
Computer Science students are less likely to complete their course in the subject than any others, according to HESA figures for the UK published...
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...
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...
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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10-year report finds UK students socialise less in accommodation
For insights like this into national student accommodation trends, download the Shifting Foundations report here.
Students have become more private and less interested in socialising...
UK students’ uni options limited by expensive train costs for open days
Prospective students are being priced out of far-flung universities due to the high cost of cross-country train travel, limiting the choices of disadvantaged students.
Social...
Bath Spa students given cards to test for drink spiking
Students joining Bath Spa University in the autumn will receive drink spiking test cards in their induction packs, amid increased reports of drink spiking.
Made...
UK students ‘drawn’ to unfamiliar alcohol brands, report finds
A new report has suggested that UK students find unfamiliar alcohol brands appealing, in part because well-known brands "were associated with low quality."
The...