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Did you get a Discretionary Fund award last year?

We have received a number of enquiries from students asking about Discretionary Fund payments. Unfortunately there is no Discretionary Fund this year, but if you are a continuing Home undergraduate or postgraduate student you can apply for the Student Support Fund (the hardship fund) which is still open to continuing students for this academic year…

Research into the student experience of payday loans

Mark via Compfight The Student Advice Service is currently undertaking some research into the use of payday loans from a student angle, and we are looking for students to share their experiences whether disclosing their identity or remaining completely anonymous. We try to keep up to date with national trends, but the intention of…

New employment opportunity for a Student Residential Advisor

The university is launching a new scheme to offer more support to students living in halls We are looking for 10 Student Residential Advisors to live and provide support to new students at Varley Park next academic year. Would you like to: • volunteer? • like to live in halls again? • develop effective communication skills?…

Register to vote today

Advisers will be on hand this week answering all your register to vote questions. Come and have a chat at Moulsecoomb today outside BSU reception in Cockcroft; tomorrow in Checkland atrium, Falmer; Wednesday in the foyer at Grand Parade and Thursady at the Sports Centre in Hillbrow, Eastbourne. Just look out for the purple Student Ambassador tshirts. You…

Have you got an end of term money worry?

sarawestermark via Compfight Are you worried about paying your rent, travelling home for Easter or paying for day to day living costs until your next instalment of student finance comes in? Did you know that the Student Advice Service can advise and support students who are experiencing difficulties with their funding? There are hardship funds…

Please share your cost of living stories for positive change

The NUS are calling for members across the UK to share their cost of living stories in order to lobby candidates ahead of the forthcoming general election in May: http://www.nus.org.uk/costoflivingstories We know some students face difficult struggles with high local rents, especially in Brighton and across the Southeast, and utility and travel costs are on…

Want to work at the University of Brighton?

There are lots of Student Ambassador jobs up for grabs: Academic Services Student Ambassadors The Student Recruitment and Outreach team are always looking for new students to support the delivery of activities including Open Days, Higher Education fairs and Widening Participation work with local schools, colleges and communities. This…

Earn £50 for taking part in market research about grocery shopping habits

This post is being published on behalf of a University of Brighton alumnus now working for a research company: They are looking for students to take part in a survey: All you have to do is share your online grocery shopping behaviour and answer a few questions regarding your shop. They are trying to understand…

Money Week theme of the day is………………

Healthy eating on a budget can be tasty, easy and fun In 3 simple steps you can plan, prepare and enjoy some enjoyable meals and (hopefully) have some leftovers to save in the freezer for a rainy day. The meals that you’ve prepared from scratch will usually taste better and fill you up for longer,…

Money Week theme of the day is…………

Arm yourself with all the facts before you commit to private rented accommodation If you’re looking for somewhere to live for next year then don’t panic! Here are some ‘top tips’ to help you in your househunting: Browse through the Accommodation Office housing hunting guide before you get started http://www.brighton.ac.uk/_pdf/accommodation/house-hunting.pdf Check out Brightonstudentpad.co.uk. This is…