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Open doors: the University of Manchester spends a lot on helping students from poorer backgrounds

Student finance: A ticket to learn: How to find a bursary

Funding is in place to make your dreams of studying at university a reality, says James Morrison

The funniest of your fails

We all fail sometimes. And let's face it, we kind of like it when someone else fails.

Seven of the best: student cookbooks

From Pasta to Pancakes: The Ultimate Student Cookbook by Tiffany Goodall, Quadrille, £9.99Goodall’s book is bright and colourful, albeit slightly cluttered, but packed with fun recipes and cooking tips for students. The comic book-style layout is great for first-time chefs as it allows you to compare cooking stages with the pictures. The cookbook’s wide range of simple food ideas for student-sized budgets makes this a must-have read for culinary amateurs. Goodall’s inclusion of meal ideas for groups, birthday cakes and roast dinners makes it a perfect practical introduction to cooking.

Time well spent

The recent university students among you may have had a culture shock: with no parents peering over your shoulder to check on homework and no teachers looming with threats of detention, independence reigns. As such, the temptation to give in to the power of procrastination when you should be working is suddenly very strong!

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All in the mind

You don’t have to do media studies to become a DJ – Xfm star Rick Shaw talks to Dan Poole

New finance guide for students launched

In time for the start of the new academic year comes a new book from the Complete University Guide experts on how students can manage their money. Published in association with UCAS, The Complete University Guide to Student Finance explains the intricacies of the student funding system, including loans, bursaries, grants and tuition fees – and gives useful advice on how students can draw up their own budgets.

New finance guide for students launched

Student accommodation - the answers

Student summer fashion for the girls

The end-of-year parties, barbeques and balls are coming up and if you're worried that your budget will leave you looking like the penniless student you are, fear not, here are 10 must-have items for the summer...all for under £35

WIN a Brother printer, Filofax organiser and Parker Urban penset!

At last you’ve waved goodbye to the temp job that was grinding you down all summer. It’s the new term, and whether you’re a fresher, or you’re gearing up for your final year, no doubt you’ve been desperate to get back on campus. Before you know it your head’s back in the books, and if you’re to make the best of your year, you’ll need to be equipped for every eventuality.