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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MusicBands That Built Us: The Skinny at 10
The Skinny celebrates its 10th anniversary this month; to mark the milestone we pay respect to a score of bands from home territory and beyond who've each played their own part in defining our attitude and the musical landscape over the last decade. Read more »| 12 Oct 2015 -
TechStand up for the new desk top
It looks like standing desks are here to stay. This essential guide brings you up to speed with the various options for getting healthy by standing at work. Read more »| 22 Sep 2015 -
Lifestyle
How to Come Out at University
People can be total jeb-ends sometimes. But don't worry, we've got your back. Coming out, whether you’re doing it during freshers’ week at a liberal university or as a toupé-wearing Tory, is a tremendously brave and usually terrifying thing to do Read more »| 18 Sep 2015 -
EntertainmentA Tale of Two Cities: Music in Liverpool and Manchester
Need more info on the Northwest music scene? Levels, Stealing Sheep, Mugstar and more break it down. Read more »| 17 Sep 2015 -
Things To DoStudent Guide to Leeds 2015-16
Don't know your Hyde Park from your Headingley? Begin your university life with our guide to Leeds. Read more »| 16 Sep 2015 -
Things To Do
A Student Guide to Clubbing in Leeds: Night Crawlers
We explore Leeds' club scene in all its glory, from Canalz to Cosmic Slop; Butter Side Up to Bugalu. Read more »| 16 Sep 2015
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EntertainmentYour Book Guide to University: The Campus Novel
Student life has always been fruitful territory for writers, from Muriel Spark to Jeffrey Euenides. Read more »| 15 Sep 2015 -
Entertainment
Postgraduate Opportunities for Art Students
Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester students ahoy: a guide to getting involved in your local art scene. Read more »| 15 Sep 2015 -
Lifestyle
Student Guide to the Northwest 2015-16
Ready to call Liverpool or Manchester home for the next three years? Here's the lowdown on the two cities. Read more »| 14 Sep 2015 -
Lifestyle
Working Abroad: Want Job, Will Travel
Why not fund your gap year by working abroad? Read these three tales of overseas travel and work. Read more »| 14 Sep 2015 -
Things To Do
A Student Guide to Clubbing in the Northwest
Want to know where to find the best clubs in Liverpool and Manchester? Here's your essential guide. Read more »| 11 Sep 2015 -
Things To Do
A Student Guide to Scottish Clubbing
We give you the lowdown on the best clubs that Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow have to offer. Read more »| 11 Sep 2015 -
Entertainment
Student Guide: Movie Tribes at University
Cinephile? Contrarian? Ironist? Meet the tribes of film fans swarming the dorms at university. Read more »| 10 Sep 2015 -
Lifestyle
Student Cooking Tips: Things to Make and Chew
The basics of food, from buying a chicken correctly to resisting the urge for muticoloured pans. Read more »| 10 Sep 2015 -
Lifestyle
Student Fashion: Back to School
Academic inspiration to ensure your fashion sense graduates with first class honours. Read more »| 10 Sep 2015