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 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
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LifestyleClimate Action: How to start saving the world
The climate crisis is scary enough. The intimidating first steps of getting involved in climate activism as a student can feel similarly scary – but they don’t need to be Read more »| 08 Sep 2022 -
Things To DoThe Skinny's Student Heads Up 2022
Our run-down of the best things for students to eat, drink, and do in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee Read more »| 06 Sep 2022 -
Things To DoWomen's Safety in Edinburgh
We're working with Edinburgh's Women's Safety in Public Places Community Improvement Partnership to raise awareness of their consultations on women's safety in public places. Read more »| 31 Aug 2022 -
LifestyleCut the trash: The ultimate zero waste guide
Living well shouldn't cost us the Earth. Follow these tips to get your groceries, devices and your next fashion fix sustainably Read more »| 14 Sep 2021 -
LifestyleThe Open road: The path to life long learning
We talk to Sophie Grace Chappell, Professor of Philosophy at the Open University, about epiphanies, Bruce Springsteen, and making the most of human potential Read more »| 09 Sep 2021 -
IntersectionsHow lockdown has created more money worries for young people
As restrictions lift and life starts going back to some normality, we speak to young people about how spending the last year-and-a-bit in lockdown has changed their attitudes towards money Read more »| 08 Sep 2021 -
Things To DoOverground and RARE on the return of Freshers
With Freshers' Week able to incorporate club nights once again this year, we speak to the promoters behind popular student nights Overground and RARE about their plans and the safety measures that will be in place at their parties Read more »| 07 Sep 2021 -
LifestyleHow to Budget When You Lack Self-Control
Students! Looking after your money isn't the most natural thing in the world, but you can set yourself up for a year of financial stability with these tips, learnt the hard way Read more »| 30 Aug 2021 -
LifestyleUni isn't for everyone and that's OK
Our Music Editor talks us through the highs and lows of University, dropping out and how you don't need to have a degree to achieve success Read more »| 26 Sep 2019