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Your Cheltenham Commute: How To Get Around Easily

Your Cheltenham Commute: How To Get Around Easily

14 Aug 2026

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Cheltenham has an advantage most students only notice after they have lived somewhere larger. Distance rarely gets in the way here. Francis Close Hall, Park Campus and the town centre are close enough together that the question is never whether you can get there, only which way you would rather go. So, let’s explore how […]

It’s A-Level Results Day!

It’s A-Level Results Day!

13 Aug 2026

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It’s here at last: A-Level Results Day has arrived across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. If you’re opening your results today, we hope you get exactly what you’ve worked so hard for over the past couple of years. If not, we’re here to help you through the process of finding student accommodation when applying through […]

Reading Traditions Students Need to Know

Reading Traditions Students Need to Know

6 Aug 2026

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A hundred years of students have already worn a path through Reading’s streets, and some of what they built is still running today. You don’t need to chase down every tradition in your first week, but knowing the shape of the year ahead makes the city feel like yours faster. Let’s explore the best Reading […]

How to Keep Calm on A-Level Results Day

How to Keep Calm on A-Level Results Day

5 Aug 2026

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A-level results day is nearly here, and if you’re waiting on a conditional offer to find out whether you’ve got into your firm or insurance choice, it’s normal for nerves to climb in the final stretch. It’s a nerve-racking time for most young people fresh out of sixth form or college. The good news is […]

It’s Scottish Results Day, But What Comes Next?

It’s Scottish Results Day, But What Comes Next?

4 Aug 2026

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You’ve waited. You’ve worried. And now it’s arrived – Scottish Results Day.  From checking your being up all night waiting for your grades to logging into your exam results, today might feel like everything’s changing all at once. For some, it’s a high-five moment. For others, it’s full of uncertainty. Don’t worry though, we’ve got […]

The HFS Move-In Checklist 2026

The HFS Move-In Checklist 2026

30 Jul 2026

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A good move-in checklist makes all the difference. Without one, it’s easy to arrive at your new room and realise you’ve forgotten your ID, your bedding doesn’t fit, or nobody told you where to collect your keys. Move-in day has more moving parts than most people expect. There’s paperwork, timing, transport, and a room to […]