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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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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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Health and Wellbeing Preston

A Guide to the Best Outdoor Study Spots in Preston

Luke Williams

9 Apr 2026

Preston has a way of catching you off guard with its greenery. While the city centre is all about that fast-paced, connected energy, the local parks offer a necessary pause. Finding a spot to park up with a laptop or a coffee is part of the Preston experience. It is about knowing where the quiet […]

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Health and Wellbeing

Winter Self Care Tips for Students: Skin, Health, and More

Nausheen Mohideen

8 Jan 2025

Welcome to our blog on Winter self care tips for students. Winter is here, bringing chilly mornings, frosty air, and cosy nights. But with the cold weather comes challenges like dry skin and low energy, which are things no student wants to deal with during a busy term! That’s why winter self-care is so important. […]

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Health and Wellbeing University

Tips for Achieving Work-Life Balance at Uni

Nausheen Mohideen

7 Aug 2024

Balancing academic responsibilities and personal life can be challenging for university students. Striking the perfect work-life balance is essential for maintaining mental well-being, achieving academic success, and enjoying a fulfilling university experience. This blog provides practical tips and strategies to help you manage your time effectively, set achievable goals, and prioritise self-care. Whether you’re juggling […]

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Health and Wellbeing

How To Beat Homesickness at University

Nausheen Mohideen

10 Jul 2024

Starting university can be an exciting journey filled with new experiences, but it’s also common to feel a tug of homesickness. Adjusting to a new environment, away from familiar faces and routines, can be challenging. However, there are effective ways to combat homesickness and embrace your university adventure fully. From staying connected with loved ones […]

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Health and Wellbeing Student Life University

Tips for How to Cope with Back to Uni Anxiety

Matt Burcher

9 Oct 2023

Going back to university is exciting, sure, but for many students there is a sense of uni anxiety, especially if they have had a tough previous year of study, haven’t adjusted to life living away from home, or they have just enjoyed a good summer break and are not quite ready to go back to […]

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Health and Wellbeing Holidays

The Summer Self Care Checklist To Become Your Best Self

Chloe Carr

5 Jun 2023

For a lot of us, summer is the most highly anticipated time of year, the weather is nicer, the days are longer, we get to spend more time with family and friends and our social calendars are full to the brim. Whilst the summer holidays are a well deserved break for some university students, for […]

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Health and Wellbeing Student Life

National Day Of Unplugging: What Are The Benefits?

Elizabeth Wood

20 Feb 2023

Be ready to prepare yourself for the 3rd March 2023, as the first Friday in March every year is the National Day of Unplugging. A perfect excuse to get out of the cocoon that is your student accommodation and explore your city. Or even to start something you have been meaning to but never got […]

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Health and Wellbeing Tips and Tricks

The Student Cost Of Living Crisis: Tips For Your Mental Health

Chloe Carr

15 Feb 2023

As a student your mental health can be impacted from time to time, from dealing with living away from home, financial worries, academic stress, as well as other factors. With the weight of the cost of living crisis, it’s another factor which can affect your mental health whilst at university. Studies have discovered that 49% […]

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