Student Life

Parents encouraged to allow their children to be tested for COVID-19 at school

Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon, is encouraging parents to give their consent to allow their children to be tested for coronavirus at school.

“The first step in the government’s roadmap starts next week with all students returning to schools and colleges,” he said.

“Students are going to be asked to take a lateral flow test twice a week, and while it’s not...

Over 7,200 laptops and tablets for disadvantaged students across Devon

Pupils across Devon have benefitted from more than 7,200 laptops and tablets to date, as the government hits an important milestone in its roll-out of devices to support disadvantaged young people.

More than 1 million devices have now been delivered to schools and local authorities across England as part of a £400million investment that will support schools and young people for years...

How to become a better student: 4 easy tips

At college, many students begin to worry less about their grades than they did in school. However, a low GPA in college may prevent you from being selected for some companies or from continuing on to a prestigious university. These simple tips will help you study well and have time to watch a movie at night, play with the National Casino sign up bonus , or go for a walk with friends.

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Top of the Toks: UK’s uni students earning cash on TikTok, as most popular student stars are revealed in first national ranking

New research from student accommodation search engine Mystudenthalls.com has revealed the UK students finding fame on popular social media platform, TikTok, from the comfort of their student rooms- with the potential to make anything from £150 to a staggering £15,000 per video, and finding success overnight. The findings reveal an increasingly popular way for UK students to make money as the...

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The End of Lost Property: SW schools set to throw away almost 5 million lost items this year

Schools throughout the South West run the risk of throwing away 4.8 million lost items during the current school year1 as the lost property box can no longer operate in the same way due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This means 1.6 million items may go to waste across the region this side of Christmas, accounting for five percent of the 90 million estimated to be thrown away across the...

How to save money as a student

Starting your student life at college or university is an exciting milestone in life and definitely one that you won’t forget.

Just like any part of growing up and becoming an independent adult, it’s not without its challenges.

You’re now responsible for taking care of yourself, making sure you get to your lectures on time and doing the work - unlike school, nobody is going...

Drake Circus launches two weeks of discounts for students

Drake Circus has launched a fortnight of student discounts, running from the 21st September to the 4th October, helping students to shop and dine while saving up to 30% off their favourite brands.

This year’s student shopping event is back with a twist, as Drake Circus has adapted its usual one-night annual event to run over two weeks, helping students make the most of some great deals...

Three Devon schools to make more space for social distancing during school run

Three schools across Devon County Council will be making more space outside their gates at pick up and drop off time as pupils return this term.

The School Streets schemes will restrict motor traffic at specific times to make more space for social distancing during the school run.

The schemes are being delivered by the schools and Devon County Council in partnership with...

School transport guidelines drawn up ahead of September return

The Department for Education (DfE) has produced school transport guidelines as it prepares for a full return of students in September, and Devon County Council has been working with schools, colleges and transport operators to plan for this return. Social distancing guidance, which applies to passengers on public transport, will not apply on dedicated school transport which is not open to the...

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The 25 best universities for cycling in the UK

Research released today has officially named the University of Edinburgh as the best in the UK for student cyclists, beating bike-famous Cambridge - as students prepare to ditch public transport for social distancing in September.

The research, from student accommodation search engine, Mystudenthalls.com , has ranked the UK’s universities using measures including campus bike storage...

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