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The Best Student Areas in Preston, Compared

Luke Williams

23 Sep 2026

Pick a spot on a map of Preston, and you’ll notice that nowhere in this city is ever far from anywhere else. The University of Lancashire campus sits in the city centre on Fylde Road, and Adelphi Square works like a hinge between the two, so ‘further out’ here rarely means more than a short […]

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Leisure Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Best Freshers' Week Events in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Luke Williams

21 Sep 2026

Nine days. Ten events. One new postcode to learn. If you’re moving into Orme House, Hassells Bridge Apartments, Keele House, or One London Road this September, Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Freshers’ Week will be the backdrop for meeting everyone you’ll spend the next year with. When does it start? Keele SU’s own Freshers 26 Pass is valid from […]

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Health and Wellbeing

What is Freshers' Flu? And How to Avoid Catching it

Luke Williams

9 Sep 2026

The start of life at university is an exciting time, particularly that first week known universally as ‘freshers’. There is a downside that has haunted students for decades, though: freshers’ flu. Just what is freshers’ flu, though? If you’re feeling rough in week 2, you aren’t alone. Here’s all you need to know about this […]

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Leisure Newcastle-under-Lyme

The COMPLETE Student Guide to Things To Do In Newcastle-under-Lyme

Luke Williams

25 Aug 2026

Newcastle-under-Lyme is a small market town, but there’s plenty here for students beyond a night out. From cocktail bars to a purpose-built theatre-in-the-round, cultural sites to authentic Italian food, here are eight places worth making time for when you’re not at lectures. Drinks at Bloom Bloom is a floral, tropical bar and restaurant on the […]

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Careers Newcastle-under-Lyme

Side-Hustle City: Where to Find Part-Time Work in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Luke Williams

14 Aug 2026

Two universities, one small town, and more part-time jobs within walking distance than most students expect. Keele and Staffordshire University students both end up in Newcastle-under-Lyme, and rather than competing for the same handful of roles, they’ve got an on-campus supermarket, a retail park, a proper town centre and a second university’s job board all […]

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General

The Student Survival Kit: Everything You Need in Your First Week

Luke Williams

9 Aug 2026

Freshers’ Week has a way of eating your first seven days whole. There are induction talks, new flatmates, and lectures to find. Sorting your room properly tends to slip down the list. If you’re a few days in and still living out of a suitcase, you’re not behind. You’re just like most first-years right now. […]

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Health and Wellbeing Preston

A Guide to Finding a Student GP in Preston

Luke Williams

7 Aug 2026

You land in Preston with a suitcase, a timetable, and a hundred small jobs nobody warned you about. Registering with a doctor is often the one that gets put off longest, right up until the moment you actually need one. Don’t let it wait. Finding a GP in Preston The University of Lancashire Medical Centre sits […]

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Student Life

Grading System in UK University: A Clear Student Guide

Luke Williams

3 Aug 2026

Results day lands on Thursday, 13th August this year. Once the envelope’s open, or the UCAS Hub’s been refreshed for the tenth time, attention shifts fast: confirming your place, sorting accommodation, working through reading lists, and a grading system that looks nothing like the one you’ve just left behind. A-Levels graded you on a fixed […]

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General Preston

Moving to Preston: Your Day One Travel Guide

Luke Williams

17 Jul 2026

The countdown to your university adventure has truly begun, and it’ll soon be time to start thinking about moving to Preston. Moving to a new city brings a rush of pure adrenaline, but navigating the routes on arrival day can feel daunting. If you are packing up the car or booking your tickets to head […]

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General Newcastle-under-Lyme

Your Newcastle-under-Lyme Commute: How to Get to Campus Quickly

Luke Williams

13 Jul 2026

The morning rush does not have to be a headache. Moving to a new town means figuring out a brand new routine, but getting to your lectures can actually be the easiest part of your day. If you are heading to Keele University, your Newcastle-under-Lyme commute is quick, simple, and remarkably cheap. You do not […]

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