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Compensation advice for Southern Rail users

Image: Luke Alexander/PA Have you been affected by the ongoing delays with many Southern rail services over the last few months? Things are only going to get worse over the holiday and into January, so we want to make sure our inconvenienced students claim back all…

Seasons and (sustainable) greetings from Student Advice

Theo Crazzolara via Compfight Many of us will be looking forward to getting some lovely new shiny gifts at Christmas, which could possibly be replacing or upgrading something we already have. This provides a great opportunity for making a bit of money and safely recycling. If you’re looking to sell items you no longer want,…

Reduced price bus travel for Carers

Brighton and Hove buses have just introduced a new reduced price travel scheme for Carers. All Carers’ Card and Compass Card holders (Compass Card Brighton and Hove and Compass Card West Sussex) are eligible for the discount, which equates to the same as a student price ticket. For more details and information about this scheme,…

Free bike stuff tomorrow (1st November 2016)

Now the clocks have changed, the nights are drawing in, so you need to be seen when you’re cycling at night or early morning. You may be able to see cars, but drivers can’t necessarily see you. Be safe, be seen. It’s not only dangerous, but also illegal, and you don’t want to be landed…

Are you a final year Arts student who has been in the care of a local authority?

Each year the university administers a scheme on behalf of the Pyrus Trust which enables us to make special financial awards to students in their 3rd or final year of study on an arts-related course The recipient/s will have been in the care of a local authority as a child or young person. Katrinitsa via…

Do you travel by bus? Do you buy student tickets? Be warned

We have been made aware that students are being asked to produce their student id along with the weekly saver tickets when using Brighton and Hove night buses. We understand that this is particularly an issue when trying to board night buses, so we want to alert students to this problem so you can travel safely,…

Household items, books and much more for sale in 2 day pop up shop

Steve Taylor via Compfight Need some stuff for your new student house? Looking for second hand text books? If you’ve got a budget to stick to and you want to support a local charity, look no further than the thrift store-esque pop up shop opening *TODAY* on the Moulsecoomb campus. When? Wednesday 05 October 11.00-16.00, and Thursday 06 October…

URGENT new and returning students BEWARE OF SCAMMERS

We have been made aware of a new online scam affecting students. Apparently new students are being told about an “educational grant” which they may be eligible for. DELETE THE EMAIL AND DON’T DISCLOSE ANY PERSONAL OR BANK DETAILS The email may look genuine as it will use terms like ‘finance department’ and ‘grant’ and it could…

New to uni in 2016? Read on for important funding payment information…..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3ao-b8v5Pgw If you are due to start uni and you have been assessed by Student Finance England, you must return your loan declaration form before your funds are released. Even if your assessment is showing as ‘approved’ and the payments have been scheduled, you won’t receive any funds until your loan declaration has been received…

Changes to UNIZONE tickets

With effect from today, 22nd August 2016, significant changes are being implemented to the purchse of Unizone tickets. Customers will need to use their current valid student id card or NUS card PLUS A 16-25 RAILCARD in order to purchase a weekly, monthly or termly ticket. These changes have not been widely publicised and have…