Posts by Luke M. Williams

How To's Liverpool

Your Liverpool Commute: How to Get to Campus Quickly

Luke M. Williams

10 Nov 2026

In Liverpool, your best commute might just be a short walk. The city has three big universities: the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and Liverpool Hope University, and each one is easier to reach from a different spot. Here’s how to get to class from our two Liverpool buildings, Paddington Park House […]

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History and Culture Bradford

The Bradford Bucket List: Things You Have to Do Before You Graduate

Luke M. Williams

10 Nov 2026

Believe it or not, graduation sneaks up on you. One minute you’re hauling a suitcase through the door at The Green, the next you’re graduating with a list of things you never got round to doing. Bradford makes that easy to avoid: most of the best of it costs nothing and sits close to your […]

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Holidays

Deck the Halls & the Stalls: Your Essential Guide to UK Christmas Market Fun

Luke M. Williams

9 Nov 2026

Halloween is behind us, which means the festive season is already upon us! Soon, the UK will be glowing with Christmas cheer, and a huge part of this culture is the markets that will soon pop up in cities across the country. From the mulled wine to the roasted chestnuts, the range of UK Christmas […]

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This Month Series

This Month: Beating the November Slump at University

Luke M. Williams

6 Nov 2026

This Month… It’s 4:30, the streetlights are on, and your to-do list is longer than your patience. That’s a summary of what November at university can be like for some students. The clocks went back recently, and the excitement of freshers week has long since worn off. Christmas is coming, but it also feels a […]

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International Students

What the UK’s Return to the Erasmus Scheme Means for Students

Luke M. Williams

6 Nov 2026

Six years after the UK left, Erasmus+ is coming back. A semester in Alicante, a placement in Dublin, a year studying in L’Aquila. For UK students, these are back on the table. The deal is now signed, the start date is fixed, and the first funding round for universities is opening. Here’s what’s been confirmed, […]

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Careers and University Advice Bristol

Finding a Part-Time Job in Bristol: Side-Hustle City

Luke M. Williams

5 Nov 2026

As one of Britain’s coolest cities, Bristol never quite switches off. It stays out late, shops wildly, and fills its venues most days of the week. This, of course, needs people on hand to make it all run smoothly. That’s where you and your student pals come in. Living in the city puts plenty of […]

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Holidays

Bonfire Night as a Student: How to Make the Most of 5th November

Luke M. Williams

3 Nov 2026

Cold air, woodsmoke and a sky that cracks open in colour: few nights feel as British as 5th November. This year it lands on a Thursday, which gives you a midweek Bonfire Night and a weekend full of displays straight after. With a little planning, it’s one of the best nights of your first term. […]

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Company

More Than a Room. See What Makes Us Home

Luke M. Williams

2 Nov 2026

More Than a Room… Watch our new brand video “What’s life like here?” It’s the question every student asks before moving to university, and it’s the right one to ask. After all, floor plans and room sizes can only tell you so much. What many students really want to know is whether they’ll be happy […]

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Holidays

Your Guide to a Safe Halloween and Bonfire Night

Luke M. Williams

26 Oct 2026

Staying safe on Halloween and Bonfire Night might not be on your mind while the costume group chat is buzzing. Still, these two autumn nights are the kind you’ll talk about for years. There’s the flat that goes all out on decorations and the friends who turn up in matching costumes. Then there’s the cold, […]

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History and Culture Sheffield

Rain or Shine: A Student’s Season-by-Season Guide to Sheffield’s Weather

Luke M. Williams

20 Oct 2026

You hear the wetter side of Sheffield’s weather before you see it. A soft drumming on the window, then the hiss of buses on wet tarmac. It is part of the city’s character, and it is far easier to enjoy when you know what each season has planned for you. It’s not always rainy, though! […]

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