There’s a lot of pressure for uni to be the best time ever, a time when you’ll make friends for life. But it’s not always that straightforward and can be really overwhelming; you’re moving away from your family and home, finding your way around a new town/city, meeting new tutors and having to sort out […]

You go to uni to learn, right? But it’s not all about your chosen academic subject, some of the biggest lessons you learn when you go to university don’t take place in a lecture theatre, particularly when it comes to adulting. Unfortunately, there is no Big Book of Adulting that you’re handed when you hit […]

People and dogs have been living alongside each other for 15,000 years and the bond they have is very special, after all, we’ve all heard the saying that a dog is a man’s best friend! One way to build a strong relationship with your dog is to make eye contact, in a similar way to […]

When term time is over, many students look forward to heading home to see their family and friends over the holidays. For whatever period of time you’re going to be away, it’s important to take the necessary steps to keep your home away from home secure whilst you enjoy taking a break from the pressures […]

When it comes to the subject of Artificial Intelligence (AI), for those of us that recall watching the original ‘Terminator’ movies and being in awe of their fantasy and futuristic narrative, the truth of the matter is that now this idea of machines becoming superior to humans could well become a reality. Well, perhaps in […]

Find the perfect camping location in Yorkshire. Caravanning has always been a favourite choice of holiday by Brits for decades. The simplicity of basic shelter, barbeques and fresh air is something that helps to fill our hearts with joy. Since lockdown and travel restrictions in 2020, more people are opting for staycations, and what better […]

To many people, golf is seen as a male-dominated sport, a ‘men’s only club’ where business deals are negotiated on the green. So, why is it that this sport is so often seen as being riddled with gender stereotypes and sexism, at both a grassroots and professional level, not to mention the significant pay inequality […]

THE IMPORTANCE OF BIKE THEFT PREVENTION The beauty of cycling is that it’s accessible for many people whether it’s via two wheels or sometimes three. For some, they’re weekday commuters to the office on the ultimate rail-friendly bike, a Brompton . For others, they could be weekend cycle enthusiasts with the latest carbon fibre road […]

Recent statistics show that angling is one of the UK’s top five hobbies, and it’s easy to see why; you get to spend time in nature, next to water – two things that have been proven to improve mental health, it keeps you fit both physically and mentally, tops up your Vitamin D, and lets […]

Our latest colleague profile features Simon Gallantree, a member of our Data Team. Simon refers to himself as a ‘fair-weather’ cyclist but as you’ll see, his idea of fair-weather cycling is a little bit different to the rest of us. Simon first started cycling 7 – 8 years ago when he bought a second-hand road […]