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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LifestyleThe Gin Journey's Student-Friendly Serves
Put down the paint-stripper vodka and value mixer! There is a better way... Read more »| 03 Sep 2017 -
LifestyleCheap Eats: Restaurant Deals in the North
Just cause you're skint waiting for the next student loan installment to come through, doesn't mean you don't deserve a meal out every now and again... Read more »| 02 Sep 2017 -
EntertainmentDance to Your Own Beat: Becoming a Promoter
Our music editor talks us through her experience of running gigs and clubs, and a host of key players on the Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool music scenes share their words of wisdom Read more »| 01 Sep 2017 -
LifestyleBig Deals: Scotland's Food Deals & Offers
Because in the world of food and drink, your student card can only get you so far… Read more »| 31 Aug 2017 -
Entertainment
PEANESS' Favourite Gig Venues in the North
With so many venues for you to check out in your new home, we thought we'd ask our pals from indie-pop trio PEANESS to give you a heads up on what's good Read more »| 31 Aug 2017 -
Lifestyle
Hit the North: A guide to student day trips
Time to get up off your arse and out of the flat: there's a whole world out there, even for you students Read more »| 30 Aug 2017
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Entertainment
Art Graduates: Where Are They Now?
We speak to four recent art graduates to find out what they've been up to since finishing at uni, and what they have planned for the future Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
Entertainment
7 great short films to inspire budding directors
Some simple but stunning short films made by directors who'd go on to be famous, to give you inspiration as you embark on a career in film. Or maybe you’re just after something fun to watch while hungover. Either way, these shorts are for you Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
Entertainment
A Guide to Scotland's Record Shops
Go on the perfect record shopping spree in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee with our guide Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
EntertainmentBe Charlotte's Favourite Gig Venues
Be Charlotte picks out her favourite live music venues across Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
Theatre
Ask Auntie Trash: Who Can I Be Now?
Hi Trash, I’ve just submitted my dissertation and I have no idea what I want to do with my life. I don’t even know if I want to work in the same... Read more »| 09 Jun 2017 -
Entertainment
Best Selector: Guest Playlist Highlights
Some introductory listening from some of the North's best DJs and producers Read more »| 19 Sep 2016 -
Entertainment
Aye Drama: Student Guide to Theatre in Scotland
Hey, students! Do you want to get into the theatre? Do you want to write, direct, produce, or review plays? Then read on, because The Skinny’s resident theatrical agony aunt, Auntie Trash, has got the 411 Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Lifestyle
Cash in Hand: Money Saving Tips
Listen – being a student is expensive. Gone are the halcyon days of your parents where they had more grants than Jurassic Park (which has one Professor... Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Lifestyle
Appy Days: Essential Student Apps
Arriving in a new city can be confusing. Luckily technology is on your side with everything you need to find your way, make friends and stay safe. We asked our team what apps they swear by for general life and navigating new cities Read more »| 15 Sep 2016