Posts by Luke Williams

Leisure Nottingham

Matchday: Watching Live Sport in Nottingham as a Student

Luke Williams

23 Oct 2026

Floodlights, a roaring crowd, the crack of a puck off the boards. Nottingham serves up football, ice hockey and cricket in one city, and the cricket ground sits close to both football stadiums, so a big sporting weekend is never far away. Check each ground’s route before you buy, because Arcadian and Centre Court sit […]

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Company

EVO Student Win Best Private Housing at the GSL Awards

Luke Williams

19 Oct 2026

EVO Student are delighted to have won the Best Private Housing category at the 2026 GSL Awards. Revealed at a spectacular ceremony at Horizon 22 in London, one of the capital’s most striking venues, this recognition places EVO Student at the very top of private student accommodation in the UK and Ireland. What are the […]

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Holidays Nottingham

Halloween in Nottingham: A Spooky Season Guide

Luke Williams

13 Oct 2026

Nottingham runs on centuries of restless history, making late October the ultimate time to explore its darker side. Behind the modern student buzz lie subterranean caves, Victorian gaols, and ghost stories passed down through generations. Halloween falls on Saturday 31st October 2026, giving you a full weekend to dive into the city’s supernatural calendar. The […]

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General

How to Research at University: A Student Learning Guide

Luke Williams

7 Oct 2026

Research is the heartbeat of university life. From essays to dissertations, seminar prep to lab reports, knowing how to research at university is an essential skill you’ll need to succeed. Despite this, many students navigating the library for the first time, or searching for reference points, can find it daunting. The good news is that […]

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Student Life

Grading System in UK University: What You Need to Know

Luke Williams

10 Sep 2026

The grading system in UK universities can seem confusing at first, especially if you’re used to different methods like letter grades or GPAs. For students, both local and international, understanding how marks are awarded is a crucial step towards academic success. It’s not just about passing your modules; it’s about understanding how your grades shape […]

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Money

Choosing A Student Bank Account in 2026

Luke Williams

9 Sep 2026

Choosing where to put your money is one of the most important decisions you will make before heading off to university. A good student bank account acts as a safety net, giving you access to interest-free borrowing and freebies that can ease your day-to-day living costs. What makes a student bank account different? Student bank […]

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General Nottingham

A Guide to Student Housing in Nottingham

Luke Williams

10 Aug 2026

The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University (NTU) both open their doors on 21 September 2026. That means two fresh intakes will hunt for rooms in the same city. They will chase the same shelf of studios, in the same handful of weeks. Today we are exploring the ever-dynamic market for student housing in […]

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General

Student Starter Packs Explained: Is It Worth It?

Luke Williams

20 Jul 2026

If you’ve never heard the phrase before, a ‘student starter pack’ probably sounds like a gimmick. It isn’t. It’s a box of essentials you’d otherwise need to buy, carry, and set up yourself, delivered straight to your new home before you arrive. With the help of our partners from UNPACKED, today we’ll be breaking down […]

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Health and Wellbeing Nottingham

The Best Gardens and Parks in Nottingham for Students

Luke Williams

12 May 2026

Nottingham is a city that breathes through its green spaces. When the library walls start to feel a little too close, the city opens up with a variety of parks and historic grounds that are perfect for a change of scenery. From the manicured lawns near Nottingham Trent University to the sprawling estate surrounding the […]

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General Nottingham

The Nottingham Traditions You Have To Experience

Luke Williams

2 Apr 2026

Nottingham is a city with a rich history and an undeniable spirit. Long before the first student halls were built, this place was defined by defiance. The legend of Robin Hood is not just a tourist trap; it’s the blueprint of a city that has always preferred to go its own way. From the Luddite […]

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