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Get ready to vote in the local & general elections

http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/elections-and-voting/general/general-election-timetable-2015/ Who can vote? You can register to vote if you are: 16 years old or over (but you cannot vote until you are 18 years old) A British citizen An Irish, Commonwealth or European Union citizen who is resident in the UK NB – Citizens of the European Union who are not Commonwealth citizens…

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…

Money Week theme of the day is……

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