Student Handbook
The Skinny Student Guide, offering an insider's guide to making the most of the student experience in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee. We bring you a guide to things to do, food and drink tips, and a look at the arts, entertainment and music scene in your new city, as well as the best student club nights and more.
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Things To DoCapturing the Perfect Bite: Film and Dining Recommendations for Budget-Conscious Students
Film and dining recommendations for budget-conscious students in Scotland Read more »| 12 Sep 2024 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Student Special
For this month's student guide, our advice columnist fields questions from the team about what they wish they had known from their student days Read more »| 11 Sep 2024 -
LifestyleFresh Hell!: Fresher's Week Horror Stories
Sink your teeth into these blood-curdling Freshers' Week tales of old... Read more »| 11 Sep 2024 -
LifestyleGetting Rid of 'Riddy Culture'
Recent University of Strathclyde graduate Lauren Hunter discusses the plague of social inhibition caused by 'Riddy Culture' in Glasgow Read more »| 11 Sep 2024 -
LifestyleActivism 101: An Introduction to Student Protest
Learn how to support Palestine and squash transphobia from a pair of grassroots organisations based in Scotland Read more »| 10 Sep 2024 -
LifestyleWelcome to Somethinghood
One writer shares his path to university and living through what he likes to call the 'somethinghood' years Read more »| 10 Sep 2024
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LifestyleKnow Your (Tenancy) Rights!
We chat to Elise Corry about the important work she does with Living Rent in Edinburgh to protect tenants from exploitation and landlord greed Read more »| 09 Sep 2024 -
LifestyleImagining Sexual Health Futures with Dr Chase Ledin
We chat to Dr Chase Ledin about the inception of Sexual Health Futures Scotland – his university-funded project providing the space for people to explore sexual health through art Read more »| 09 Sep 2024 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Student Edition
Our resident agony aunt and PhD survivor tackles some students' concerns Read more »| 12 Sep 2023 -
Things To DoExplore Scotland's Arts Scene on a Budget
Your university years are a great time to explore the arts and figure out your tastes. But let's be honest: the arts can be pretty expensive. We've collated our fave budget-friendly arts offers for your enjoyment (and peace of mind) Read more »| 08 Sep 2023 -
LifestyleA Dry Night: A how-to guide to a sober night out
There's more to university life than hangovers and tequila shots. Trust us. We pull together our top tips for a good night out (that also happens to be a sober one) Read more »| 08 Sep 2023 -
LifestyleFood For All: Eating good as a student
While delicious, there’s only so long you can survive on baked beans on toast. We chat to some of our favourite Glasgow food organisations about getting all the good stuff on your plate – community, sustainability, and intimacy (on a budget) Read more »| 05 Sep 2023 -
EntertainmentCreative Clout: Social capital and creativity at university
It’s a tale as old as time: spoken word poetry is hot and everyone’s in a band. Creativity in university can seem synonymous with popularity – but it’s not always all it’s made out to be Read more »| 14 Sep 2022 -
LifestyleA Meal Shared: How food can form friendships
University can be lonely – but food can bring us together. One writer reflects on the power of communal cooking Read more »| 13 Sep 2022 -
TheatreJames Beagon on Student Theatre
Getting involved in student theatre can be the first step to a career in performing arts. We meet Strange Town Theatre's James Beagon to find out how participation influenced his trajectory Read more »| 08 Sep 2022