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As the evenings get darker, the mornings get colder and the rain becomes more frequent, you know what time it is. It's almost half way through your University's first term... and guess what? It...

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A new academic year and new term is upon us and this can only mean one thing - a new bunch of unrealistic expectations. But don't be worried; it's good to be optimistic...

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To celebrate the new year and the new wave of Uni students starting out, we've listed some of the most common student personalities, because let's face it, you're bound to be one of them...

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Freshers' week is bound to be absolutely manic, and the Freshers' Fairs are no exception. Full of businesses giving you freebies and societies needing to fill their mailing lists, it may be too much...

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The new University term is upon us! And that can only mean one thing - getting some lovely new stuff for your room. We've done the research, so come and feast your eyes on these bargain choices...

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What are they? And why do they hurt so bad (especially as we get older!)? We've got the answers to cure that pounding headache...

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University is a rollercoaster of experiences which will change you for the better in ways you may have never noticed... Anna Pitts covers off her top 5

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It's D-Day; go time; the final countdown. But what happens when you have an irritating exam neighbour? We've provided some of the worst examples...

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University

It's that time of year again and for those not finalising their dissertations, you are actually deterred from going on social media. Crazy right? But here is why...

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UniversityFunny

University comes with a list of expectations but, in reality not all of them will come about...

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The Graduate Recruitment Bureau are now the proud sponsors of University College London Union's Cross Country and Athletics club. UCLU Cross Country and Athletics is a club for keen distance-runners,...

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It's that all-stressy time of piles of work and deadlines a plenty. How are you coping!? Anna Pitts investigates in our new statement report...

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Graduation is a celebration, and what do you have at celebrations? Cake!

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I recently 'celebrated' 25 years involvement in graduate recruitment. During that time I have witnessed many changes, particularly the impact of technology on the process of recruiting graduates. Some...

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Sometimes you just need to take a step back and decide... do I need to take advice from a computer game? Well not if you're playing GTA, but yes if you're a successful Sim!

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Just under a month till Christmas, which means first term is nearly over. Here is your essential checklist of things to do before you go home for the holidays...

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For many of you who've just started university, this will be the first time you've experienced moving out and spending a long time away from your parents. The first few weeks feel a bit like summer...

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Once finishing A Levels, students are welcomed with the opportunity to take a break from studying to enjoy completely new experiences before going to university. Some people are more suited to gap...

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Welcome to freshers week! We're sure by now you are already feeling the effects of the big nights out and crazy campus vibe but sometimes this special week can throw up some issues. Don't worry GRB...

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GRBs new social enterprise Student Startup were delighted to be invited to judge the Big Business Challenge at Leeds University recently. Four teams had just half a day to conceive and present a...

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