Student Life

At the end of every term, boarding schools empty in a matter of hours. Cars queue along the drive, trunks are heaved into boots, and by teatime the dormitories are quiet. For a large share of pupils at Britain's boarding schools, though, home is not a two-hour drive away. It is a long-haul flight and several time zones distant, and flying back for a single weekend is neither practical nor affordable. Someone still has to look after them. That someone is an educational guardian, and it is one of the least visible but most important roles in British education.

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Exeter has become one of the UK's most popular destinations for international students.

Home to more than 7,000 students from over 150 countries, the city combines the academic reputation of the University of Exeter with a lifestyle that feels far less overwhelming than larger student hubs such as London, Manchester or Birmingham.

But while moving to Exeter can be exciting, moving to a new country comes with a lot of practical challenges. From finding accommodation and setting up a bank account to understanding the local transport system, here's everything international...

Finding all-inclusive student accommodation in Bristol is a smart choice for students who want predictable monthly costs and fewer administrative tasks. These properties combine several essential expenses into a single monthly payment, making budgeting and daily life much simpler. By bundling costs like rent, utilities, and Wi-Fi, students can focus more on their studies and social life. To see exactly what is included and how it works, let’s take a closer look.

All-inclusive accommodation usually combines several key costs into...

The University of Exeter will mark LGBT+ History Month in the UK with a series of events and the launch of free classroom resources for secondary schools and museums that highlight the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science.

The teaching resources were announced in November and are now free to access and download to mark LGBT+ History Month in February.

The resources pack includes slides, posters, postcards, videos and class activities, produced in collaboration with LGBT+ education charity Schools OUT to support the usualisation of LGBTQ+...