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5 TikTok Fitness Trends to Help You Get Moving

5 TikTok Fitness Trends to Help You Get Moving

30 Mar 2023

Matthew King

TikTok isn’t just the place to see what weird things people are eating, the ‘I wanna thank me’ trend, and giving your best bombastic side eye, it can also be a great place for fitness.  There are ever changing TikTok fitness trends that can invigorate your workout routines and get you pumped to get back […]

How To Find Cheap Holidays For Students 2023

How To Find Cheap Holidays For Students 2023

16 Mar 2023

Chloe Carr

Holiday season is well and truly approaching, it’s the time of year where you can escape the stressors of student life, swap lecture halls for sunny beaches and make unforgettable memories.  Regardless if you’re wanting to go on a solo trip abroad or head on a holiday of a lifetime with your friends for your […]

Top 8 Vegan Fast Food Options For Students Revealed

Top 8 Vegan Fast Food Options For Students Revealed

13 Mar 2023

Elizabeth Wood

Gone are the days of struggling to find vegan fast food options, nowadays plenty of your favourite food hubs offer plant based options, for student friendly prices.  If you don’t have too much time to cook up a plant-based breakfast or lunch in the kitchen your student accommodation provides, then the easiest alternative is to […]

What Is Commonwealth Day? | The Student Guide

What Is Commonwealth Day? | The Student Guide

8 Mar 2023

Chloe Carr

In honour of Commonwealth Day on the 13th of March 2023, we’ve put together this student guide with everything you need to know including the history and how to celebrate.  Commonwealth Day is a celebration which takes place on the second Monday in March. Despite not being a public holiday in the UK like some […]

10 Unmissable Events In Edinburgh 2023

10 Unmissable Events In Edinburgh 2023

28 Feb 2023

Chloe Carr

Edinburgh is home to some iconic events throughout the year so, if you’re looking for things to do with your friends, the Scottish Capital will certainly impress. From the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival to the vibrant Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival to Scotland’s biggest cocktail celebration, Edinburgh Cocktail Week, there’s so many special events, […]

8 Study Abroad Tips Every Student Should Know

8 Study Abroad Tips Every Student Should Know

22 Feb 2023

Chloe Carr

Embarking on a study abroad whilst at university is an exciting time with brand new territory to explore and a lifetime of memories to be made, but it’s not without its challenges either. If you’re heading off somewhere new to study internationally, you should take a read of our guide with tips every student should […]

10 Best UK Phone Providers For Students

10 Best UK Phone Providers For Students

21 Feb 2023

Chloe Carr

If you’re looking for the best phone provider deals as a student at university, you’re sorted as we’ve done our research to help you find the right UK mobile network to suit you. There’s so many mobile networks out there and it can easily become overwhelming. By reading our guide you’ll have a comparison of […]

Pancake Day Recipes You Need To Try ASAP

Pancake Day Recipes You Need To Try ASAP

9 Feb 2023

Chloe Carr

Pancake Day is one of the best times of year for us foodies and we cannot wait to get involved with the celebrations this year on Tuesday 21st February. We mean, who can say no to eating dessert for dinner? We certainly can’t! If you’re wanting to differ from the usual pancake selections of lemon […]

10 Best Valentine’s Day Recipes For A Perfect Date

10 Best Valentine’s Day Recipes For A Perfect Date

26 Jan 2023

Chloe Carr

If you’re wanting to chef it up with your partner this Valentine’s Day, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Universal, we’ve put together this guide on the best recipes you need to make for the perfect date. Forget about forking out on a fancy meal together or struggling to get a dinner reservation […]