Student Life

New data released today has ranked the locations with the biggest increases in interest for students finding accommodation in 2019, with London’s Hackney revealed as the location with the biggest surge in popularity for students over the past year, according to student accommodation search engine, Mystudenthalls.co m.

The data, which looked at location searches for student accommodation across the UK and Ireland over the past two years, found that Hackney had a 177% surge in interest. The data comes as no surprise with the borough, boasting trendy hotspots Shoreditch and Hoxton,...

A record number of schools across Devon are taking part in this year’s Leg it to Lapland challenge.

Starting on Monday (25 November), over 5,000 children from 20 primary schools in the county will be collecting ‘leg miles’ for every human powered journey they make to and from school, in a bid to be the first to travel 2,100 miles - the equivalent distance from Devon to Lapland. Walking, cycling and scooting all count towards the goal.

The challenge aims to decrease the number of cars used on the school run and is organised by Sustrans – the charity making it easier to walk...

For many Exeter School pupils, parents and National Trust supporters, the concert in aid of the National Trust in Exeter Cathedral is a highlight in the festive calendar. For the nineteenth year running, the concert showcases the school's senior orchestral groups, brass and choirs in the magnificent cathedral setting. Over 200 pupils will make this year's concert on Tuesday 10 December a night to remember. Director of Music Peter Tamblyn said: "It is always a pleasure to come to the Cathedral - it is such an inspiring venue in which to make music, and we are very pleased to be returning...

Whether you are an Exeter student or go to a university further afield, it is important that students start preparing for the new year as early as possible in order to stay organised. This could include thinking of resolutions that can have a positive impact on your student life and workload. In this guide, it will give you some of the most practical tips to follow for those entering 2020 as a student.

Find Next Year’s Accommodation Early

If you are currently in student halls run by the university, it is vital that you start looking for next year’s accommodation early,...