International students face some of the most significant immigration changes in years, and timing matters more than most people realise. The headline is the Graduate Route, the post-study work visa. Applications made on or before 31 December 2026 receive two years. Applications from 1 January 2027 receive 18 months, while PhD graduates keep three years. […]
Free speech on campus has become a political flashpoint, and the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 was designed to strengthen universities’ duties to protect lawful speech and academic freedom. A key piece of that framework went live on 1 September 2026: the Office for Students (OfS) free speech complaints scheme. The surprise for […]
For decades the student rental year followed a familiar pattern. A group of friends signed a joint fixed-term contract for ten or twelve months, often long before moving in, and sometimes paid rent upfront. On 1 May 2026 that changed. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 abolished assured shorthold tenancies, and most private student tenancies in […]
Sushi Pops is opened its doors on Oxford Road on 25th September, bringing its playful take on Japanese food, bold flavours and seriously fun sushi push-pops to the city. Founded by Emma and Nacho, Sushi Pops puts a fresh spin on sushi, serving beautifully crafted creations in an innovative push-pop format that is mess-free, portable […]
Landing your first office job is a major milestone. You’ve mastered the commute, worked out what everyone means by “let’s take this offline” and “EOP” – as well as, hopefully figured out where the free coffee is. But there’s another part of office life that rarely makes it into the graduate handbook: staying safe online. […]
Marvel Studios brought an unforgettable presentation to Hall H at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with a program led by Marvel Studios’ President and Producer Kevin Feige. The blockbuster showcase included a massive “Avengers: Doomsday” panel; announced Marvel Studios’ all-new film “Ghost Rider” starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Shawn Levy and set for release in […]
American Express presents Roundhay Festival, the newest addition to Leeds’ 2026 summer cultural calendar, has announced new additions to Pitbull’s headline show on Friday 3 July: rising R&B star Jazzie Martian plus Pitbull’s Globalization DJs – CJ.AllDayy, Dan Hills and DJ Flex – who join previously announced special guests Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah and Lil Jon. Tickets for Mr Worldwide’s debut Leeds show are on sale now, visit www.roundhayfestival.com. […]
Sky presents Isle of Wight Festival came to a spectacular close on Saturday, with an exceptional set from British rock royalty, The Cure. Headlining the Main Stage on the final day of the festival, the GRAMMY and BRIT Award winning group wowed the crowd with live renditions of tracks from throughout their formidable six decade […]
Sky presents Isle of Wight Festival continued today, delivering another spectacular day of live music, culminating in a euphoric headline set from internationally renowned DJ Calvin Harris. Topping the Main Stage on the festival’s third day, Calvin Harris delivered a hit-packed set featuring anthems including ‘We Found Love’, ‘Sweet Nothing’ and ‘How Deep Is Your […]
Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival’s main stage burst to life on Friday with a massive headline set from Lewis Capaldi. It was the opening headline set of a weekend that will see huge sets by Calvin Harris, The Cure, Teddy Swims, The Last Dinner Party, The Kooks, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, and […]