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STAY SAFE ONLINE We’re supporting Safer Internet Day UK Most of us probably access the internet on a daily basis, whether it is on our phones, personal pc, mac, tablet or in an internet cafe. Whether we’re managing our bank accounts, checking in on social media, shopping, doing some research or catching up with friends and family we…

What’s your money personality? Take the test

Our money personality quiz may be a light-hearted way of looking at how our personality might affect our attitudes to money and spending, but now you’ve got the results you can start to recognise how certain situations can trigger a reaction and how you can break bad habits and make positive changes. This means planning…

Get the best deal on advance travel

If you’re planning a journey home in the next few weeks or at Easter, now is the time to start looking for a ticket! Megabus are currently running a winter sale http://uk.megabus.com/free-seat-sale.aspx with free seats on offer on travel up to 12th February. It may not be the most luxurious of travel, but worth…

Graduate opportunities feature on Channel 4 news yesterday

Interesting article about graduate jobs in the news yesterday. Have a look at the Channel 4 piece here: http://www.channel4.com/news/will-pay-keep-up-with-rise-in-graduate-jobs-video Some interesting comparisons are made about starting salaries in the film. Student Advice Service

SLC publish new warning message about phishing

There have been a large number of phishing emails and text messages going to students from fake Student Finance Services and some look very authentic. Phishing scams are very common around this time of year, and unfortunately students are often targeted, so you need to be extra cautious and monitor your online activity carefully. Take…

Enterprise competition – chance to win big

The university annual enterprise ideas competition is live! Students and alumni have until Fri 20th Feb to enter. 3 categories – most innovative idea product, service and community project, with 3 top prizes of £2250. 10 shortlisted entrants automatically win £250. Previous winners have gone on to achieve entrepreneurial immortality and greatness! For details, and…

Have you heard about the Don’t Rent Yet campaign?

Both Brighton and Sussex Universities are supporting this national campaign to help inform students when looking for accommodation for the next academic year. Good quality, affordable rented accommodation is hard to come by and some agencies and private landlords capitalise on students’ concerns about finding somewhere to live for the following year some 8 months…

Interesting article about the rise of foodbank use

Photo Credit: State Farm via Compfight Politicians and church groups have been looking at the increasing use of foodbanks throughout the UK as reported in this BBC article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-30346060 People struggling on low incomes are turning to foodbanks for assistance with food parcels as a more regular occurrence. This is a very real issue now…

Black Friday today, Buy Nothing Day tomorrow

We may have been encouraged to adopt a very aggressive style of shopping today, but tomorrow is the real challenge as it’s Buy Nothing Day http://buynothingday.co.uk/ Student Advice Service

Important message for NHS funded students with childcare

Are you getting a Childcare Grant within your NHS bursary package? You should have been keeping all of your receipts for the relevant periods and you will probably be contacted by email to the address you have given in BOSS around 24th November. You must complete a ‘Childcare Allowance application form (V7) 08/2014’ http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students/Documents/Students/Childcare_Allowance_application_form_%28V7%29_08.2014.pdf…