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As students, many of us might feel a tad out of our depth when it comes to things like owning or renting a property. For the majority, this will be the first time ever doing anything of the sort, making it crucial to do some research before making that...

It’s that time of year again – when sparklers are in abundance and gorgeous colours light up the sky. Bonfire night is a favourite time of year for many, and serves as a nice prelude to the Christmas season. Unfortunately, it is also a celebration with a history of...

Impact Features officially brings to you their brand new Agony Aunt! University life is riddled with confusing, scary and unfamiliar issues that can be harder to overcome as you live away from home and your normal support system of friends and family. However, the Impact Features Agony Aunt is here...

1) You might not meet your future best friends straightaway. If you have reached the conclusion of freshers’ week and haven’t found your BFF yet, or don’t feel like you’ve settled in – don’t panic. A lot changes in first year and people don’t always fall into friendship groups...

Got a ball coming up? Maybe a formal dinner after graduation or just planning to dance the night away after a successful first year? Here are some tips on how to get ready, what to wear and some other stuff we could think of. 1. Make sure your tights (if...

They call him Uncle Sam. The advice giving, suggestion slinging, arm-round-the-shoulder everyman who’s always there for you. Unless he’s too tired that day or too busy or something. He likes helping you help yourselves. He doesn’t like self introductions, lists or irony. “Dear Uncle Sam,  Netflix is taking over...

Thou Student Will Survive is a guide to university – with a difference. Through her personal experience of UoN life, Impact’s resident columnist Olivia shares her student commandments… Thou tea towel does not count Wrapping a tea towel around your head and claiming you’re a Shepherd doesn’t quite cut...