Student life

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Student life and study abroad blogs

International perspective: a desire to broaden my horizons led me to the UK

University of Manchester student Jumana Labib provides some insight on why she decided to study in the UK and what factors she considered in making her choice

Jumana Labib

January 8 2024

James Kenneth receiving his global winner award in classical studies at the Global Undergraduate Awards in Dublin 2023

Beyond expectation: winning recognition for undergraduate research

James Kenneth entered the Global Undergraduate Awards 2023 in the hope of getting his research published. He ended up with much more – a prize and the experience of a lifetime

James Kenneth

December 5 2023

International perspective: a Canadian student in Ireland

Navkirat Grewal, a medical student, shares her experience studying at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Navkirat Grewal

November 20 2023

Multiracial friends taking big group selfie shot smiling

International perspective: a German student in Australia

Christine Mittler shares her experience studying her PhD in Australia as a German international student

Christine Mittler

September 19 2023

Student mental health and wellbeing

Explore more articles on student mental health here

New online course to support international student well-being

An online course created by the British Council and Newcastle University aims to support international students with their well-being while studying in the UK

Seeta Bhardwa

July 18 2023

What support is available for LGBTQIA+ university students?

Are you a university student who identifies as LGBTQIA+? Check out this guide to the different types of support that may be available to you, including scholarships and peer networks

Joy Hunter, Grace McCabe

June 14 2023

Studying abroad: accepting my anxiety as a consideration, but not a limitation

Monika Bozic was diagnosed with anxiety and here she writes about her experience becoming an international student

Monika Bozic

June 27 2022

How to deal with homesickness at university

You’re never too old to miss your home – and don’t feel like you are the only person who goes through homesickness at university

Seeta Bhardwa

May 13 2022

Student activities, societies and social life

Discover more on student social life here

Group of students at the undergraduate awards ceremony with keynote speaker Yemi Adenuga

The Global Undergraduate Awards Summit 2023

THE Student had the opportunity to attend the Global Undergraduate Awards Summit this year and meet the winners from this year’s entrants

Grace McCabe

November 15 2023

Winners of 2023 Global Undergraduate Research Awards announced

The winners and highly commended students of the 2023 Global Undergraduate Awards have been announced and will soon be congregating at a summit in Dublin

Seeta Bhardwa

October 18 2023

What support is available for LGBTQIA+ university students?

Are you a university student who identifies as LGBTQIA+? Check out this guide to the different types of support that may be available to you, including scholarships and peer networks

Joy Hunter, Grace McCabe

June 14 2023

woman writing new years goals on a notepad in front of a christmas tree

Five ways to prepare for the new year as a university student

The new year is the perfect time to reset and start again with good habits and a new outlook, so here are our top five tips to prepare for January

Grace McCabe

December 28 2022

Study tips

Explore more study tips here

young man with his head in his hands reading lots of books in the library

January university exams: four essential study tips

Looking for helpful tips to survive January exam stress? These tips can help you organise your study sessions and feel prepared for your January exams

Grace McCabe

January 3 2024

How to balance relaxation and revision this festive season

Seven simple but effective tips for both a productive and relaxing festive season

Seeta Bhardwa

December 20 2023

Students having fun during study in library

How to write a successful research piece at university

Maggie Tighe, BA music and classics graduate from University College Cork and previous winner of the Global Undergraduate Awards and judge on the panel this year, shares her top tips on how to write a successful research piece

Maggie Tighe

November 27 2023

Group of students studying on a laptop at a round table with open books

How to study to get the best results in exams

As an Indian student studying management and marketing with a minor in entrepreneurship at a Hong Kong university, Naman Tekriwal shares his top study tips

Naman Tekriwal

February 9 2023

Careers advice and graduate employability

More advice for career development and skills

How to land a job as an engineering graduate

Engineering graduates develop many skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries, not only engineering. Vince Pizzoni, a professor of chemical and environmental engineering at the University of Nottingham, shares some advice on how to prepare for those job applications

Vince Pizzoni

November 30 2023

How to crack placements while at business school

Finding a campus placement while at a business school can be a tough process. Here are some tips to help you find the right role for you

Pooja Anil Rasal

November 24 2023

Best universities for graduate jobs: Global Employability University Ranking 2023-24

Universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2023-24

November 23 2023

Graduate employability: top universities in the UK ranked by employers 2023-24

UK universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2023-24

November 23 2023

How to make an impact as a university student

More articles on sustainability and impact here

Best universities for recycling and reusing

Stories from student alumni and university graduates

Winning a Global Undergraduate Award and how it impacted my career

Bailey Thompson won the the engineering category of the Global Undergraduate Awards in 2022 for her group research project at Western University. She shares how winning the award helped her chose a career and gain valuable skills

Bailey Thompson

June 5 2023

Alumni story: an Italian business graduate in London

Fabio Zheng looks back on his year as an international student in London, and all the opportunities and skills he gained during his time there

Fabio Zheng

April 11 2022

Women in STEM: juggling a PhD, a business and motherhood

Amina Yonis balances her work in cancer research while running a proofreading and academic writing business, and looking after her two young children. In this video she shares how she manages her time and the challenges she has faced as a woman in STEM

Seeta Bhardwa

March 8 2022

A group of university students studying in a library

Five things you hadn’t thought to prepare for as an international student

Before becoming an international higher education expert and author, Dr Rajika Bhandari left India at the age of 21 to study abroad in the US. Here are her top five things to consider when moving abroad as an international student

Dr Rajika Bhandari

October 21 2021

Student life and study abroad blogs

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Beyond expectation: winning recognition for undergraduate research

International perspective: a Canadian student in Ireland

International perspective: a German student in Australia

Student mental health and wellbeing

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}New online course to support international student well-being

What support is available for LGBTQIA+ university students?

Studying abroad: accepting my anxiety as a consideration, but not a limitation

How to deal with homesickness at university

Student activities, societies and social life

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}The Global Undergraduate Awards Summit 2023

Winners of 2023 Global Undergraduate Research Awards announced

What support is available for LGBTQIA+ university students?

Five ways to prepare for the new year as a university student

Study tips

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}January university exams: four essential study tips

How to balance relaxation and revision this festive season

How to write a successful research piece at university

How to study to get the best results in exams

Careers advice and graduate employability

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}How to land a job as an engineering graduate

How to crack placements while at business school

Best universities for graduate jobs: Global Employability University Ranking 2023-24

Graduate employability: top universities in the UK ranked by employers 2023-24

How to make an impact as a university student

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}Best universities for recycling and sustainability 2023

Top universities in the world for global impact 2023

Top universities for climate action 2023

Top universities for tackling gender equality 2023

Stories from student alumni and university graduates

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}Winning a Global Undergraduate Award and how it impacted my career

Alumni story: an Italian business graduate in London

Women in STEM: juggling a PhD, a business and motherhood

Five things you hadn’t thought to prepare for as an international student

International perspective: a desire to broaden my horizons led me to the UK

New online course to support international student well-being

The Global Undergraduate Awards Summit 2023

January university exams: four essential study tips

How to land a job as an engineering graduate

Best universities for recycling and sustainability 2023

Winning a Global Undergraduate Award and how it impacted my career