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Which UK City Learned The Most During Lockdown
2020 saw the UK join a third of the world’s population in a lockdown due to Coronavirus. Lockdown was announced on the 23rd of March in an attempt to slow down the spread of the virus and resulted in 8.9 million workers being furloughed in the UK and a record number of people working from home. During the lockdown, a large number of people in the UK used this time to improve their skill set or find a new hobby. By looking at Google Search Trends data, we have measured the massive increase in searches for terms We used the data gathered to find out which UK city learnt the most during lockdown. Unsurprisingly, London is ranking high on the list, but it’s Birmingham taking the lead with a score of 287. London, Leeds and Manchester follow in second, third and fourth position. The value given is based on a higher proportion of all searches, instead of a higher search count. So a city with a smaller population where 80% of the searches were for “online courses” will get a higher score than a city with a larger population where only 40% of searches were for “online courses”. This explains […]

A Useful Guide to Viewing Student Houses [Infographic]
Get on top of the things you need to look out for when choosing your student accommodation and ensure you bag the perfect student house for next year, with our Useful Guide to Viewing Student Houses.

[EXTENDED] JANUARY OFFER – Get £100 CASHBACK per Housemate
GREAT NEWS – we’ve extended our amazing cashback offer!!
DON’T get caught up in the Summer Term student house hunting FRENZY… Sign-up for a house with us before the end of FEBRUARY and GET £100 CASHBACK for every housemate* – SERIOUSLY!

How to Nail Christmas on a Student Budget
Get yourself to the top of Santa’s Nice List this Christmas with these thoughtful gift ideas to help you nail Christmas without going broke!

REFER A FRIEND – Get £100 CASH if they book a house for 2020/21
Already booked a place to live next year…?
REFER A FRIEND to Andrew Chell and we’ll give you £100 CASH for every house booked as a result of your referral(s)* – Seriously!

Beat the January Rush – XMAS100 Prize Draw
Keep Calm and Book a Viewing – arrange a viewing with us before you go home for Christmas and we’ll enter you into our prize draw to win a £100 AMAZON voucher!

Student Tips: 5 Ways To Stay Warm Without Blasting The Heating
Well, it seems the cold weather is upon us, which means it’s time to get smart with your energy usage!
These tips will help you stay snug as a bug during the cold snap without paying through the nose when the utility bill lands on the mat!

The Top 40 Frugal Food Blogs For Cash-Strapped Students
We’ve scoured the web to bring you the 40 best food blogs for students on a tight budget. Whether you’re looking for tips on cooking and eating as cheaply as possible, general tips for living a frugal life, or blogs that will help you to really up your game in the kitchen, you’ll find it all here in this definitive list.
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7 Ways to Deal with Homesickness at University
No matter how amped you are about being at uni, chances are you’ll still get hit by sudden bouts of homesickness from time to time.

The Science of Memory: 8 Ways to Remember Anything
Do you struggle to remember things? The name of a person you’ve only just met? A road you were supposed to meet a friend on? Whether you’re studying for a test or trying to learn a new language, we’re going to help you out with these 8 remembrance techniques.