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The best university April Fools’ pranks
April Fools’ Day is celebrated on 1st April every year by many cultures across the world. Traditions include pranks and practical jokes, but there’s one very important rule – all pranks must be completed before 12 noon, or the pranker becomes the fool. So let’s take a...
Nurtur House residents – we want your feedback!
It’s been a strange 12 months for us all. Nurtur House, Sheffield opened its doors in September, welcoming our first residents in the midst of a global pandemic. It’s not always been smooth-sailing, but your safety and welfare have always been our top priority. With...
Five new year’s resolutions for students
Did you know that of those people who set themselves a New Year’s Resolution, only 9.2%* actually stick to it? That’s not a very motivational statistic to go by if you’re considering making one yourself, so let’s find some ways to help you see your goal through....
Early bird booking offers
2020 price freeze! Enquire about a studio for September 2021 and receive £275 cashback upon booking (T&Cs apply). Do you like to be super organised? If so, you’ve probably already started thinking about what accommodation you’ll be staying in next year, and it...
Using the Laundry Room
Using the Laundry Room at Nurtur House couldn’t be easier. From the comfort of your studio, check if there are any machines available using your Student Portal, avoiding any unnecessary trips to the lower ground floor. The machines can be operated via the Circuit...
Your Nurtur House events: Oct – Dec
We’re really sad we can't operate our events calendar as planned for the rest of 2020. Safety is our top priority and current restrictions prevent us from planning events in person. But fear not, we’ve still got some activities for you to enjoy virtually, and there...
Preparing to move to Nurtur House
It’s only a matter of weeks now until we start welcoming you to Nurtur House, and we can’t wait. Things probably look a little bit different now to what they might have done a few months ago, and there are some changes that have had to be made to ensure that Nurtur...
How to stick to a university budget
If you’re moving to university for the first time, it’s likely that you’ve never had to properly budget your money before. Suddenly, you’re a university student with a large chunk of money in your bank account that’s expected to last you until the new year. Studying...
Clearing 2020: Our top tips
It can be disheartening when you don’t secure a place on the course you want or at the university you have set your heart on. Or maybe the application deadline passed before you decided that you do in fact want to enrol at university. But fear not, because we’re about...
Top 10 places for brunch in Sheffield
There's something special about brunching with friends and family - we can't quite put our finger on what it is that's so wonderful, but there's nothing better than a day spent with good food and good company. That's why we've teamed up with second-year Sheffield...
Best student bank accounts
*All information in this blog is correct as of 30/06/2020* The next academic year is just around the corner, and if you’re preparing for your first year at university, you’re probably working your way through a long to-do list. One of the most important things to make...
Nurtur House show home viewings
As new information surfaces every day on how the easing of lockdown might look over the coming months, the Nurtur team feel as though we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. While we’re doing everything we can to get those show home doors back open and...