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Posted on Tuesday, 20th August 2019
Heading to university can be an exciting time in your life, but it is also fraught with major adulting tasks to do. One of them is finding your own accommodation. We are going to explain all the avenues you can explore and some of the pitfalls in your search for the perfect place.
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Posted on Monday, 17th June 2019
Most students will be heading home for the summer, but for those of you staying in the city, we have some ideas for the season.
Posted on Monday, 20th May 2019
You will soon be looking to attend one of your chosen university open days. Here we are going to give you some idea of what to expect and how to get the most out of your visit to Sheffield’s universities.
Posted on Sunday, 17th March 2019
Although at first Sheffield with its multiple hills might seem a bit off-putting for the cyclist, Sheffield has a rich history and many connections with the sport of cycling. Here we shall look at how you can get on your bike.
Posted on Monday, 25th February 2019
As with all cities, there are a variety of places to go for drinks for all student budgets in the city of Sheffield! Here are some of our top recommendations for drinks!
Posted on Monday, 28th January 2019
Some of you might already have a fantastic plan for next year, but if you are yet to decide where to live after uni, read on.
Posted on Tuesday, 4th December 2018
Christmas is coming which means turkey, mince pies and all things nice! It’s also the best time of year for some good old retail therapy with shops pulling out all of the stops. Need ideas for your Christmas shopping in Sheffield, as a student or professional? Well, look no further.
Posted on Monday, 26th November 2018
Moving away to Uni is an incredibly exciting time and the student housing you choose can make or break your experience. Get it right and what’s better than living with your mates in a great location such as Sheffield?
Posted on Sunday, 25th November 2018
I have been living at Clarkson House with SPTL for 4 months now. I am on a 5-year university degree and so lots of my friends graduated after 3 or 4 years. When I was in my 4th year, I started to feel a bit frustrated about the typical student houses & flats being damp, gloomy ....
Posted on Sunday, 23rd September 2018
September 29th is International coffee day and as a ‘cup of joe’ is the thing that we students rely on to keep us going, we thought we would let you know of some of the best independent coffee shops around the city centre of Sheffield.