Everything you need for your new student chapter
New term, new home, new wardrobe? We’ve got your student shopping list sorted. Read on for bedroom upgrades and study essentials to new-season fashion, beauty must-haves and plenty of places to refuel.
YOUR ROOM = A VIBE
Bare walls and dodgy bedding? Absolutely not.
Give your new room some personality with homeware, bedding, storage and accessories from NEXT, Primark and Oliver Bonas. Think cosy corners, cute desk setups and somewhere to hide the inevitable pile of washing.
Need the practical stuff too? John Lewis has everything from home essentials to tech and electricals.
STUDY SPACE, SORTED
Head to Typo for colourful stationery and desk accessories, with students getting 20% off. Then swing by Waterstones for your reading list – and maybe a little treat for your free time.
Forgot a charger, water bottle or approximately 17 other essentials? MINISO has you covered, with students getting 10% off full-price items.
FRESH FITS: SORTED
From comfy lecture-day staples to going-out looks, uni is the perfect excuse to have a little fun with your wardrobe. Whether you’re keeping it casual or experimenting with a whole new look, find pieces to suit your style at top brands like Urban Outfitters, NEXT, UNIQLO and ZARA.
And the best bit? There are student discounts across plenty of your favourite stores, so you can refresh your wardrobe without blowing the whole maintenance loan in one go. MANGO offers students 10% off full-price items, while Schuh has 10% off for students too – perfect for finding your new go-to trainers or going-out shoes.
SELF-CARE, BUT MAKE IT STUDENT BUDGET-FRIENDLY
Uni life = late nights, early mornings and questionable amounts of caffeine. Stock up on your beauty and wellbeing essentials at John Lewis, where students can currently get 10% off Beauty, or pop into Rituals for something a little more treat yourself.
Seen it all over TikTok? Now’s your chance to try it for yourself. From viral skincare routines to the latest beauty must-haves, Sephora and Space NK are your go-tos for recreating the trends you’ve been saving.
BEYOND THE PASTA BAKE
Take a break from whatever’s left in the fridge. Whether you’re grabbing lunch between shopping trips, having a study lunch or fuelling up before a big night out, we have plenty of options.
Tons of restaurants offer discounts to students – so eating out doesn't have to break the bank! Head to Bill’s for a proper sit-down meal, with students getting 20% off Sunday–Friday, or switch up the usual student dinner at Bella Italia, where students can get up to 30% off food from 1st September to 31st October.
MAKE MEMORIES, NOT JUST NOTES
Uni isn’t all lectures, deadlines and staring at your laptop. For something a little more adventurous, Hangloose Adventure gives students 10% off activities with a valid student ID. Challenge your new friends to the zipwire, high ropes or giant swing – and see who’s brave enough to go first.
