Posts by Matt King

General

What’s the Difference Between a Traditional University and An Old Polytechnic University?

Matt King

30 Jan 2026

There are a few different routes that modern students can take when it comes to choosing higher education that suits them the best. In the past, there was a straight choice between traditional universities and taking a more vocational route and heading to a polytechnic university. Even though you won’t find a polytechnic university to […]

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Leisure Newcastle-under-Lyme

Why a Quiet Student Life in Newcastle-under-Lyme Could be for You

Matt King

2 Jan 2026

Students at the University of Staffordshire and Keele University have plenty of choices in the Potteries for nice places to live. If you are searching for a slightly quieter pace of life, in a pretty market town but a place that still has loads going on, Newcastle-under-Lyme is a great choice for your university years. This guide will look at a few of the […]

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Leisure Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Best Pubs in Newcastle-under-Lyme for a Day of Sport

Matt King

25 Nov 2025

When we talk about the best pubs in Newcastle-under-Lyme, you don’t want to get confused with Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It may not be a big, vibrant city, but Newcastle-under-Lyme is a bustling market town close to Stoke-on-Trent with plenty going on. Although it has strong ties to Stoke, and students for the universities in the area might […]

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Food Stoke-on-Trent

7 of the Nicest Restaurants in Stoke-on-Trent for a Student Budget Treat

Matt King

7 Nov 2025

The Potteries is an interesting and welcoming part of the country. If you are a student at either Staffordshire University or Keele University and live in Stoke or Newcastle-under-Lyme, you’ll know all about how friendly the locals are and what a pleasant part of the country it is to live in. One of our favourite […]

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General

Is Taking a Car to University a Good Idea?

Matt King

22 Sep 2025

If you’ve already passed your driving test before you leave home for university, you might be wondering whether you should have a car at university or not. There are pros and cons of course, and it boils down to a very personal decision. Depending on the city you are studying in, the budget you have […]

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General

Free Online Courses for Students: Level Up Your Resume

Matt King

29 Aug 2025

For students aiming towards a specific career and requiring the use of a skill-set that matches that career, or for students with some spare time who want to add a range of skills and experiences to their CV, taking free online courses is a great choice. Some online courses and certification that you can acquire […]

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Current Affairs

Celebrating Diversity: How Students Can Get Involved in LGBT+ History Month UK

Matt King

26 Feb 2025

LGBT+ History Month in the UK takes place every February. It is a vital part of the calendar that recognises the LGBTQ+ community and the history of struggle and celebration over many years that has got us to where we are today. Love between LGBTQ+ people has existed for as long as humans have been […]

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Student Life Preston

Best Spots for Live Music in Preston

Matt King

18 Dec 2024

If you are a student at the University of Central Lancashire or you are planning to attend there next year, and you love music, you might be wondering what Preston has in store for you! Live music in Preston is thriving, and it is also just a stone’s throw from cities such as Manchester and […]

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Careers

Top Skills for CV Success : Stand Out as A Graduate

Matt King

18 Dec 2024

Your university days are great fun, very rewarding, and you learn a lot of skills along the way. Although we would never want you to wish away this time in your life, it is helpful to have one eye on your future throughout your time studying at university, and part of this includes preparing skills […]

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Holidays

Fun Holiday Gift Ideas for Students

Matt King

28 Nov 2024

Holiday gift ideas are on your mind as you come up to the end of November and start of December. Whether you are spending Christmas away from home for the first time or you are heading back to see friends and family, you’ll want to make sure that you have sorted all your Christmas and […]

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