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News from the Student Advice Service at the University of Brighton

Running out of money? Come and talk to Student Advice

For students who start their academic year in September, it is a long wait until the next instalment of student finance will drop on April 27th. If you’re worried about having enough money to cover 2 months rent, or saving money for a deposit for somewhere new to live in September, come and talk to…

Thinking about postgraduate study? Here’s our quick guide to postgraduate funding

If you are in the final year of your undergraduate course the end is nearly in sight. Some of you may be looking forward to taking a well earned break whilst others may be thinking of that full time wage packet. Still some of you may be toying with the idea of deepening your academic…

Looking for somewhere to live in September? We can help

The (September) start of the academic year may feel like only yesterday and many first year students are still getting to grips with uni life and a new place to call home. However, before too soon the local letting agents and private landlords will be competing for your business for securing somewhere new to live…

Student Advice is supporting National Apprenticeship Week

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (3rd – 9th February), we want to make our apprentice students aware of the financial advice and support available to them whilst studying at the University of Brighton. 6 useful facts about UoB Apprentices All apprentices enrolled on a full time higher or degree level apprentice programme Can be…

Be aware – Amazon Prime and TV License SCAMS

We all rely on internet and mobile shopping and banking these days, but this makes us vulnerable to phishing and scammers trying to get a fast buck at our expense. Amazon scam This relates to Amazon Prime trial renewal: You receive a phone call telling you that your Amazon Prime renewal is due for…

University of Brighton Bursary

Are you expecting a payment from the university? Eligible students who have been awarded a University of Brighton bursary should receive the first instalment in the next couple of days. If you are unsure about whether you should qualify for a bursary or not, firstly check you online student finance account. Click on the letters…

Wellbeing Week Shopping Basket Challenge – THE RESULTS

Thank you to everyone who studied our 2 shopping baskets last week and entered the competition to win a bag of groceries. We presented you with a list of everyday items and asked you to guess the difference between the premium and non branded goods. All items were purchased from typical supermarkets such as Aldi,…

What is the true cost of a premium brand shop? Wellbeing Week challenge

As part of Wellbeing Week, the Student Advice Service is setting our students a challenge. Can you really taste the difference in everyday store cupboard favourites? And if you can, do you know what the true price difference is? We often get sucked in to eye level shopping in the supermarket, picking out familiar brands…

Travelling over the Christmas period? Book your tickets now to get the best deals

If you know you will be going back to the family home for Christmas, now is the time to book your tickets to make sure you don’t end up being charged far too much. If your journey takes you across London and you usually use the underground to make a connection at a different London…

Student Advice supports Mental Health Day 10th October 2019

We know that money worries have a significant impact on our mental wellbeing and the pressures of managing your money on a tight student budget is very stressful. As part of World Mental Health Day 2019, we are getting behind the national Time to Change campaign and promoting the support we can offer you if…

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