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A-Levels to Uni: How to Make the Right Choice
23rd October 2024
A-Levels to Uni: How to Make the Right Choice
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Dealing with SAD whilst at University
10th October 2024
Dealing with SAD whilst at University
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Top 10 Tips for Making Your Student Accommodation Feel Like Home
26th September 2024
Top 10 Tips for Making Your Student Accommodation Feel Like Home
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Studying in Nottingham - What You Need to Know
26th September 2024
All you need to know, for students studying in Nottingham!
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Top Tips for Making Friends While Living in Student Accommodation
30th August 2024
Top Tips for Making Friends While Living in Student Accommodation
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Uni Tech Essentials for UK Students
30th August 2024
Uni Tech Essentials for UK Students
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Studying in Coventry - What You Need to Know
5th July 2024
All you need to know, for students studying in Coventry!
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How to Manage Your Finances as a Student
24th June 2024
Check out how to manage your finances as a university student!
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Preparing for A-Level Results: What to do Next
24th June 2024
A-levels are finished! What’s next? Results day! Discover your next steps here.
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Moving to Birmingham for University - What You Need to Know
24th June 2024
Moving to Birmingham for university? Find out all you need to know here!
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Why Collegiate UK is the Perfect Choice for Postgraduate Students
12th June 2024
Here’s why choosing Collegiate UK could be one of the best decisions you make during your postgraduate studies.
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7 Tips to Improve Your Mental Wellbeing at University
22nd May 2024
Explore some essential tips and tricks for keeping your mental health on track throughout your University experience
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Best Student Accommodation in Bristol
22nd May 2024
Planning to study in Bristol and not sure where to stay? Here’s why we think Collegiate Tower is…
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Postgraduate living with Collegiate
20th May 2024
Searching for accommodation is stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Collegiate offers a variety of student residences…
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How Parents Can Support Their Kids Going to University
16th April 2024
Got a kid who is going off to uni? Check out our handy guide on how parents can…
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How To Help Your Child Pack For University
5th April 2024
is student accommodation better than a house for 2nd year students, or is it the other way around?…
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The Safest Places To Study In The UK
28th March 2024
With safety an important factor when choosing where to study, we’ve put together a handy blog looking at…
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Is Student Accommodation Better Than A House For 2nd Year Students?
28th March 2024
is student accommodation better than a house for 2nd year students, or is it the other way around?…
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Tips For Picking The Right Student Accommodation
28th March 2024
You’ve got the course, you’ve got the university – now it’s time to think about your student accommodation.
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University halls and private rentals vs Collegiate UK's purpose built accommodation
25th December 2023
You’ve got the course, you’ve got the university – now it’s time to think about your student accommodation.
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What is a student bank account and do you need one?
26th July 2023
Prepping for student life and want to find out more about student bank accounts? We’ve got you covered,…
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A Guide to the University of Bristol SU
25th June 2023
Everything Bristol students need to know about the events, opportunities, societies and services they can find at the…
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How is student finance paid back?
31st May 2023
Thinking about student finance but not sure where to start? It can be a tricky topic to understand,…
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How to Get Autodesk Free for Students (Autocad, Maya, Fusion, Revit, Inventor)
27th April 2023
A present to our students – a step-by-step guide on how to get Autodesk and its applications for…
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The 8 Best Gyms in Southampton
24th April 2023
Want to make sure you stay when living in Southampton? Check out our guide to the best gyms…
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Norwich Open Days
24th April 2023
The pride of the east of England! Norwich is a bustling city in East Anglia that delivers culture-rich…
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6 best pizzas in Coventry
24th April 2023
One of the best things about moving to a new city? Trying all the restaurants and eateries to…
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How to Get Microsoft Office 365 Free for Students
28th February 2023
Did you know Microsoft office 365 for students is free? Read our blog to find out how you…
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The 10 Best Gyms in Leicester
28th February 2023
No need to worry about looking for a new gym in Leicester. Our ultimate guide to the best…
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Newcastle Open Days 2023
28th February 2023
Newcastle is well known for being one of the most iconic cities in Britain. Lively and diverse, its…
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Guide to Cambridge University Student's Union
28th February 2023
Whether you are looking for a big night out, somewhere to study, or just want the ultimate university…
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What to Expect on A-level Results Day
1st February 2023
Searching for accommodation is stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Collegiate offers a variety of student residences…
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Exeter University Open Days
30th January 2023
Get your first glimpse of student life in the amazing city of Exeter with our guide to everything…
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Coventry & Warwick Freshers Week 2023
26th January 2023
To help you kick-start your university experience we have put together a helpful guide for Freshers Week in…
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University Open Days in Winchester
7th June 2022
Kick off your university search with our quick and handy guide with everything you need to know and…
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University Open Days in Gloucester 2023
2nd June 2022
Kick off your university search with our quick and handy guide with everything you need to know and…
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University Open Days in Coventry 2023
26th May 2022
Whether you’re looking to attend Coventry or Warwick universities, we’ve put together everything you need to know about…
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University Open Days in Cambridge
12th May 2022
Come to Collegiate for all the dates to get in your diary and key information you need before…
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A Guide to Derby Student’s Union
5th May 2022
Get involved with everything Derby student union has to offer with our quick and handy guide that tells…
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University Open Days in Bristol
27th April 2022
Get the dates in your diary! This is your one-stop guide to getting started with university open days…
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Cardiff University Student Union - A Student’s Guide
22nd April 2022
Get to know your student union at Cardiff University with our handy guide to where to find the…
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University of Portsmouth Open Days 2023
7th April 2022
Find everything you need to know about Portsmouth uni open days from the dates to pop in your…
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Everything You Need to Know About UEA Student Union
24th March 2022
Use our handy guide to get to know the buzzing student union and all of the incredible services…
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University Open Days in Birmingham 2023
17th March 2022
If you want to check out the open days that are coming up in one of Birmingham’s amazing…
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Guide to Leicester University Student's Union
11th March 2022
From where to find it to the services on offer to all students, we’ve rounded up everything you…
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Coventry University Student Union Guide
2nd March 2022
Everything you need to know about the student union at Coventry University including exciting events and amazing support…
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Guide to Exeter University Student's Union
23rd February 2022
From big nights out to the best study spaces, check out our handy guide and discover the latest…
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University Open Days in Leicester 2023
7th February 2022
Whether you’re looking to attend Leicester University or De Montfort, we’ve put together everything you need to know…
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Sheffield University Students Union
31st January 2022
From big nights out to the best study spaces, check out our handy guide and discover the latest…
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A Guide to Northumbria Students Union
26th January 2022
Studying in Northumbria Newcastle University? Check out our guide with everything you need to know about Northumbria Students…
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University Open Days in Sheffield 2023
10th January 2022
Thinking of studying and living in Sheffield next year? Get to know this great city by exploring the…
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A Guide to Queen Mary Student Union
31st December 2021
Everything you need to know in one handy guide about all the support, services and guidance the student…
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Get to know the Southampton Solent Student Union
29th December 2021
Everything Southampton Solent University students need to know about their student union including societies, jobs, volunteering, sports and…
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Things you can do to boost your mood this winter
29th November 2021
How can you boost your mood on those dark cold days? Take a look at our top tips…
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Nottingham University Open Days 2023
22nd November 2021
Where to go, what to see and everything else you need to know about Nottingham open days at…
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A Guide to the University of Gloucestershire Students Union
15th October 2021
Everything Gloucestershire students need to know about the events, opportunities, societies and services they can find at the…
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Advice to students to make the most of student life
27th September 2021
Enjoying your time at university is very important – we’ve pulled together some advice on how to make…
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Surviving Freshers Week – A Simple Guide
22nd September 2021
September came round quickly, didn’t it?! For university students up and down the UK this means that freshers…
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Southampton Freshers Week 2023
1st September 2021
To help you kick-start your university experience we have put together a helpful guide for Freshers Week in…
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5 Best museums and galleries in Leicester
25th August 2021
From dinosaurs into space and beyond, discover the best museums and galleries near your student accommodation in Leicester.
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Cambridge Freshers Week 2023
6th August 2021
There’s plenty of places for you to explore in the city during Freshers Week in Cambridge but here’s…
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A Guide to Portsmouth Student's Union
4th August 2021
There’s a lot to uncover about the University of Portsmouth – that’s why we’ve put together an overview…
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Leicester Freshers Week 2023
2nd August 2021
There’s plenty of places for you to explore in the city during Freshers Week in Leicester but here’s…
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10 best jobs for students
26th July 2021
Read our list of the ten best online, part-time, and full-time jobs for uni students to fit around…
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University open days in Southampton 2023
9th July 2021
If you’re looking at studying in Southampton, we’ve created your very own guide to undergraduate open days at…
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List of UK University Scholarships for International Students
21st June 2021
Getting an undergraduate or postgraduate scholarship in the UK can be a great opportunity if you are an…
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Nottingham Trent Student’s Union - A Student’s Guide
16th June 2021
The perfectly compact city centre offers a huge variety of food and drink, live music venues, museums and…
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University open days in Derby 2023
9th June 2021
Derby is home to over 28,000 students so there’s no shortage of entertainment and fun things to do…
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Complete guide to university clearing
7th June 2021
It’s natural to want to achieve the grades you set out for (and we’ve certainly got our fingers…
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Edinburgh Heriot-Watt Student Union - A student's guide
24th May 2021
When you study at Heriot-Watt university, you’re automatically a member of the student union. It’s independent of the…
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The complete guide to UCAS applications
19th May 2021
UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is the centralised service that all students use to apply for university.…
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Doing your bit for the environment
12th May 2021
It is important that we know the steps we can take to ensure the environment remains clean, safe…
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University open days in Cardiff
5th May 2021
Cardiff is the proud Welsh capital, and home to over 30,000 students. It’s famously one of the most…
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Birmingham University Guild of Students - A guide to the Student's Union
21st April 2021
The dynamic city of Birmingham is home to over 65,000 students across a number of colleges and universities.
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How to apply for a post study work visa UK
9th April 2021
You’ve made happy memories in your student residence, and now you’ve finished your studies – what next?
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University halls vs private student accommodation: What’s best for you?
17th March 2021
You’ve got the course, you’ve got the university – now it’s time to think about your student accommodation.
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How to apply for a UK student visa
12th March 2021
A visa is essentially a permit for international students to study and live in the UK. This largely…
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10 Exam preparation tips to optimise your study time
25th February 2021
Studying for exams can be a stressful time, but with some careful planning and consideration it can feel…
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The Turing Scheme - How is it different from the Erasmus Program?
15th February 2021
The UK will no longer be taking part in the Europe-wide Erasmus+ scheme. Following the UK’s departure from…
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What is UCAS Clearing?
5th February 2021
You’ve likely heard of UCAS Clearing while you’ve been applying to universities but we’re here to demystify exactly…
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How to handle loneliness at university
3rd February 2021
If you’re feeling lonely at university, ironically, you’re not alone. It’s very common for students to feel this…
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Do you need a TV licence as a student?
28th January 2021
The cost of a TV license is certainly a less exciting priority but luckily, it’s really easy to…
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Apartment friendly workouts for students
26th January 2021
Apartment friendly workouts are a great, easy way to get your daily dose of endorphins.
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How to handle homesickness
22nd January 2021
Moving to a new country or city is a really exciting time for so many reasons, so it…
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How to look after your mental health as a university student
11th January 2021
Although University will be one of the greatest experiences of your life – sometimes it can be challenging…
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List of 10 things you should bring to a university residence
25th November 2020
We have collated the ultimate list of top ten things you should remember to pack for your university…
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10 reasons why a student studio apartment could be for you
6th November 2020
If you’re a student who likes their own space, here’s why a studio apartment could be perfect for…
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Top 15 revision techniques
28th October 2020
Collegiate’s top 15 revision techniques to get you through the exam period.
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The definitive guide to easy student meals
23rd October 2020
Leaving home for university is exciting but it’s bound to feel daunting, too. You’re not just learning how…
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How to make friends at university
21st October 2020
10 tips for making friends during your time at university
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Flexible and short-term tenancies available
16th October 2020
University is working a bit differently this year so we have introduced our flexible tenancy start dates and…
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How to keep your student room organised during the cold weather
14th October 2020
It’s no secret that the weather is changing and we are welcoming in the cold. Now Is the…
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The best things to do in Birmingham as a student
16th September 2020
Birmingham is known for being one of the most multicultural cities in England. As well as being home…
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Studio Apartment Ideas for Students
25th August 2020
Exams are finished, you’ve done all the work you needed to get into University, but the question now…
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Fun-filled facts about Cheltenham
10th August 2020
To celebrate the opening of our new Cheltenham student accommodation, Shaftesbury Hall (part of Collegiate’s UNIVERSE.CITY collection), we’ve…
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Five reasons why Cardiff is the best place for culture
7th August 2020
Not only is Cardiff one of the most cost-effective student cities in the UK (2019 Natwest Student Living…
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Why is Nottingham the best place to start your student life?
4th August 2020
Moving to a new place can be both exciting and frightening. In this article Niall will walk you…
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Why Reading is one of the UK’s best student cities
31st July 2020
Last year, Reading was named one of the best cities to live and work in. Our humble town…
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Why university friends are friends for life
27th July 2020
You’re almost guaranteed to make some amazing friends at university. Here’s why making friends at uni will lead…
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Student Crowd’s Best Student Accommodation Provider Award
23rd June 2020
We are proud to announce that Collegiate has placed 2nd in the official Student Crowd Best Student Accommodation…
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How to study effectively at home: 9 top tips
17th June 2020
To help you figure out what works for you, we’ve created a list of ten studying tips to…
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How to make friends in a new city
15th June 2020
We have put together some tips on how to make friends in a new city. Moving out of…
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