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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Lifestyle
Student Life: 5 Ways to Sound like a Genius at a Party...
...When you're actually an idiot like the rest of us.Everyone knows a bullshitter, but what's the secret? The Skinny asked five seasoned experts to share the... Read more »| 10 Sep 2008 -
Lifestyle
Student Life: Learn baby learn
Some people at uni have brains so big, and are so incredibly brilliant at their subject, that they're shit at everything else. They can't even make a bowl of cornflakes. Others have no brain, never do any work, but have such an easy-going manner that they're bound to be successful. Okay, they have brains too. Whoever you are, though, there are certain steps you can take to get the most from your learning experience at uni... Read more »| 10 Sep 2008 -
Lifestyle
Student Life: Style 101
Greetings, assembled student masses. Since this Student Handbook as a whole is built to ease your transition into campus life, here in fashion corner, we&rs... Read more »| 09 Sep 2008 -
Entertainment
Edinburgh Under Surveillance: May
...straddling the Forth like an endangered, furry suspension bridge Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Entertainment
Edinburgh Under Surveillance: February
Did January kick you squa' in the financial nuts? Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
Entertainment
Edinburgh Under Surveillance: January
Gut hanging a few extra inches over your breeks after devouring twenty selection boxes in front of Christmas Dr Who? Excellent. Then we'll begin. Read more »| 11 Jan 2007
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Entertainment
Edinburgh Under Surveillance: December
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through Auld Reekie... Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Entertainment
Student Life: Thesping It Up in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Student work is every bit as entertaining, compelling and fulfilling as professional theatre. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Entertainment
Edinburgh Under Surveillance: November
what better places to seek refuge from the impending big chill ... Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Entertainment
You Ain't from Around Here, Are Ya Boy?
Fear not young pup, Scotland's gallery scene is here to entertain you Read more »| 13 Oct 2006 -
Entertainment
Edinburgh Under Surveillance: October
Fear not Freshmen, The Skinny will shine you a light... Read more »| 13 Oct 2006 -
Entertainment
Avin' it on a Shoestring Pt. 2 - Glasgow
Our guide to what's on Glasgow students' clubbing menu Read more »| 13 Oct 2006 -
Entertainment
Edinburgh Under Surveillance: September
Welcome to the jungle all ye frizzy haired rosey cheeked freshers... Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Lifestyle
Top Ten Fresher's Fashion Edinburgh
If you're looking for cosy hoodies, baggy jeans and other casual essentials then get yourself to North Bridge Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Lifestyle
Coming Out at Uni
For many, going to university affords a chance to figure out their sexuality and come out of the closet. Read more »| 13 Sep 2006