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 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
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Lifestyle
Student Fashion: Back to School
Academic inspiration to ensure your fashion sense graduates with first class honours. Read more »| 10 Sep 2015 -
Entertainment
The Graduate's Guide to Art in Scotland
Make the transition from student to emerging artist with our guide to art and galleries in Scotland. Read more »| 10 Sep 2015 -
Lifestyle
Tinder Surprise: A Guide to Online Dating
Internet dating: it's a minefield. We consider the pros and cons of no-strings-attached sex via Tinder. Read more »| 09 Sep 2015 -
Entertainment
Act Up: Student Theatre Societies
So you're looking to get involved in theatre at university? Cast your eyes over this handy guide. Read more »| 09 Sep 2015 -
Lifestyle
Student Guide to Scotland 2015-16
Starting as a student in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dundee? Here's our guide to Scottish university life. Read more »| 09 Sep 2015 -
Entertainment
Live Music Highlights in Manchester with DICE
Planning your gig calendar? DICE offers tickets to the best shows, club nights and festivals with no booking or transaction fees. Here are our top picks Read more »| 04 Sep 2015 -
Lifestyle
Your Guide to Scotland’s Digital Dens
Scotland's tech scene is thriving, with numerous collaborative spaces, support networks, and educational groups for anyone interested in coding and creativity. Here's our guide to getting involved Read more »| 31 Aug 2015 -
Lifestyle
Living with FoMO
FoMO, the compulsive concern that a person might miss an opportunity for social interaction or a novel experience, has attracted the attention of journalists and academics as they try to understand the effect social media has on our emotional wellbeing Read more »| 27 Jul 2015 -
Fashion
Rioter: Hannah Wallace interviewed
This year's winner of the Gold award at Graduate Fashion Week Hannah Wallace talks about her outstanding graduate collection, which takes inspiration from rioters and astronauts – and the layers of protection they must wear Read more »| 30 Jun 2015