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UK Comic Cons Students Have to Visit

Luke Williams

12 Oct 2026

Comic cons give students a weekend of cosplay, gaming, comics and the chance to meet the people behind their favourite films and series. They take place in major university cities, so many students can reach one without a long journey. This guide covers six UK comic cons worth planning around, including where each one takes […]

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General Leeds

The No-Stress Move: A Leeds Local's Guide to Move-In Day

Luke Williams

29 Sep 2026

There’s a moment on every move-in day when the car’s still half full, the postcode you’ve typed into your phone ten times finally becomes a real street, and you realise you have no idea where the stopcock is. That’s normal. Shire Oak Road is a quiet, leafy corner of Headingley just off the busier stretch […]

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General Leeds

The Best Student Areas in Leeds, Compared

Luke Williams

22 Sep 2026

Five minutes can decide your morning. Roll out of bed with lectures a short walk away, or take on a longer commute for a cheaper room and more space: that’s the real choice hiding inside “where should I live in Leeds?” So, we’ve decided to take a closer look at the best student areas in […]

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Events University

How To Enjoy Freshers Week : A Guide for Introverts

Luke Williams

9 Sep 2026

Freshers Week is full of new faces, parties, and activities, which can be a lot for introverts. It’s a time of excitement, but also one that can feel overwhelming. This guide is here to help introverts enjoy Freshers Week without feeling drained. We’ll share simple tips on finding events that suit your style, managing social […]

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General

Settling Into Student Life: Your Freshers' Week Plan

Luke Williams

1 Sep 2026

Freshers’ Week rarely feels the way you expect it to. Some hours are brilliant, full of new people and a genuine buzz about the year ahead. Others feel oddly flat, or homesick, or just tiring in a way you didn’t plan for. Both are completely normal. Here’s a loose plan for the week, one that […]

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Health and Wellbeing Ashton House

The Manchester GP Guide

Luke Williams

20 Aug 2026

Ashton House sits right in the thick of it, on Corporation Street, close enough to Cathedral Gardens that you’ll hear the trams before you see them. It’s a good spot. But there’s one job worth doing before freshers’ week swallows you whole, and it has nothing to do with parties. It’s getting yourself registered with […]

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General Ashton House

Hidden Gems: The Best Urban Parks in Manchester

Luke Williams

12 Aug 2026

Your laptop’s on 11%, the library’s out of seats, and someone’s already claimed the one comfortable chair in the flat. The fix isn’t a fourth coffee. It’s one of the best urban parks in Manchester. Live at Essential Student Living’s Ashton House on Corporation Street, and the best ones are nearer than you’d think. Here’s […]

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Health and Wellbeing

A-Levels Anxiety? How to Destress Before Results Day

Luke Williams

12 Aug 2026

Feeling anxious about A-level results day is completely normal, and you won’t be the only one experiencing it. After months of revision and exams, it’s natural for the waiting to feel like the hardest part. The big day falls on 13th August this year, so here are some useful ways to look after your mental […]

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General

Why Pre-Ordering Your Student Essentials Makes Move-In Day Easier

Luke Williams

10 Aug 2026

Picture two versions of the same move-in day. In the first, the car’s packed to the roof. Somewhere between the suitcases and the desk lamp, there’s a duvet stuffed into a bag that’s already too full, and a box of mismatched pans wrapped in tea towels, so they don’t rattle. You arrive, carry everything up […]

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General Manchester

The Guide to Student Housing in Manchester

Luke Williams

5 Aug 2026

As of mid-2026, there are over 100,000 students enrolled across the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the University of Salford. This has made competition for the best rooms fierce every single year. In our guide to the market for student housing in Manchester, we’ll be exploring the best times to book, how much […]

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