Paper £10 notes will no longer be legal tender next week

Spend, save or exchange your old ten pound (GB £ sterling) notes before they go out of circulation on 1st March, which is next week. The old paper notes have an image of Charles Darwin on the reverse and look like this: They have been replace with a new smaller, shinier version with an image of Jane…

National Student Money Week blog of the day – Look after your house/flatmates

As this is the final Money Week blog focusing on the national theme Where I Live, we thought we’d do something a bit different and not just talk about money. We hope that you’ve enjoyed the week and we’ve answered some of your more pressing questions. We’ll be responding to any renting worries in a round up…

National Student Money Week blog of the day – How to manage your bills…..cost, meters, dividing responsibility and saving money!

For most of us managing the rent, mortgage and household bills is an unenjoyable necessity of life, but for many students this aspect of living independently for the first time can be a very stressful and daunting experience. In terms of utility providers, there is so much choice and it is very easy to switch your…

National Student Money Week blog of the day – The true costs of renting

What are the true costs of renting? No sooner as you’re settled back into your studies, focusing on exams and projects or getting to grips with some module…

National Student Money Week blog of the day – Getting to grips with renting

Money Week blog of the day – Your Tenancy Rights made simple(r) Housing law is complicated and most students will have transient accommodation arrangements for the duration of a standard undergraduate course. If we know we’re not going to be somewhere for very long, we might feel less inclined to read the small print…

National Student Money Week 2018 – The countdown has begun

NATIONAL STUDENT MONEY WEEK 2018 starts next Monday

The Student Advice Service takes part in National Student Money Week each year. This year the theme is ‘Where I Live’ which has a general focus on financial matters relating to accommodation. As part of our campaign, we want to share with you some interesting findings from last year’s Save the Student Accommodation survey and promote…

Wheel up, wheel up, Dr Bike is coming next week

FREE bike maintenance checks from Dr Bike next week Does your bike need a bit of tlc or are you worried about a wonk or a clunk? The amazing Dr Bike is coming to your campus next week: – Moulsecoomb: Wednesday 07 February, outside Cockcroft 11.00 – 14.00 – Hastings: Wednesday 07 February, Priory Square…

National Student Money Week is coming

…….and the theme for this year is ‘Where I Live’ Watch the video to get a taste of the advice and support coming to your campus…………oh and a competition with prizes! Save the date: 12th – 16th February 2018 Student Advice Service

Do you have difficulties contacting Student Advice during standard office hours

Perhaps you’re a part time student, postgrad, mature student or you have access issues such as being on a remote (or any) placement? You may not be aware that as well as being open during standard office times Monday to Friday, we also run 2 twilight advice sessions every week term time. These are as follows: Tuesdays…