Helen Abrahams | Student Advice Service

Student Ambassador vacancies still open until 15th April

Looking for part time work? Want to work for the University of Brighton? Are you going to be continuing with your studies next academic year? Is blue your colour? Exciting opportunities for Student Ambassadors for 2016/17 All you need to do is register with the University Vacancy Service here: http://bit.ly/UoBvacancyservice and look for vacancy BRI160405/1 Applications close 15th April 2016…

Targeted funding opportunities for students

You may be aware of the different hardship funds that the university has available for students experiencing financial problems, but you may not be aware of the more niche funding streams that students can apply for if they meet the specific criteria. Read on for more information:…

Looking for advice over the holiday? The Student Advice doors are open

Whether you’re looking for advice on applying for next year’s funding, worrying about making ends meet this year or thinking about intermitting or taking time out, the Student Advice Service is open for business throughout the vacation. Our opening times are slightly reduced, but there will be someone available to talk to – at the end of a phone, email…

Tell us about life on a student budget for a chance to win £40 Amazon vouchers

Students at Brighton have taken part in a longitudinal study about all things related to student finance and life on a budget for the last 20 years. The study is called the Student Finance Survey and also is referred to as the Winn report (after the former lead researcher Sandra Winn). You may have seen some…

Are you a student who is estranged from your family? Do you want to connect with other estranged students in the UK?

There is a one day event in London on Wednesday 2nd March which is free and open to all estranged students. The national charity for people who are estranged, Stand Alone , is teaming up with the NUS to run a training day for estranged students. The event will be an opportunity for you to share your experiences…

Well that’s Money Week done and dusted for 2016….now the real work starts

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Money Week stands this week, it was great to get so many really useful (and interesting!) tips which we shall be sharing with students shortly, along with the results of the national Students, Money and Mental Health Questionnaire, which we circulated amongst Brighton students. We engaged with around…

Santander UoB Enterprise competition closes 19th February

Presidio of Monterey via Compfight Calling all budding entrepreneurs…. The Santander University of Brighton Enterprise Competition closes on 19th February. This competition celebrates ideas for new products, services or a community project perhaps and we are looking to reward the most innovative and interesting suggestions. You can submit these as an individual or a group….

National Student Money Week – unwind with a low cost adventure

Rolfe Kolbe via Compfight Wash away the January blues and celebrate the days getting lighter with a fun day trip or outdoors adventure. Living in Sussex offers so many fun opportunites which we can enjoy with family and friends and you don’t always have to fork out for a good time. As we’re focusing on…

National Student Money Week – how to de-stress for £less

John Hain via Compfight The Student Advice Service is supporting this year’s theme of ‘Students, Money and Mental Health’ by teaming up with colleagues across the university and the wider community to promote better financial wellbeing for our students. For the duration of this week we are having a campus-wide roadshow where the Advisers are out…

National Student Money Week – hydrate the mind, body and bank balance

This week the Student Advice Service is on tour across all campuses talking to students about how to avoid and manage money stress. One way to a healthy mind, body and bank balance is by paying a little more attention to what you eat and drink, which isn’t easy on a tight budget. Joost Nelissen…