Semester 2 can feel overwhelming, especially when deadlines, work, and future plans start piling up. In this honest student blog, Elayna shares what helped her reset her routine, stay motivated, and get back on track.

Short days and colder nights can hit harder than you expect. Here’s how winter affects us - and what actually helps.

February can slip into routine fast - busy days, quiet evenings, same plans on repeat. But Belfast has cosy, low-cost ways to break the cycle. From solo resets to relaxed nights out, here are easy ideas to brighten winter.

Lecture recordings can be more than just a backup when you miss class. This guide shares simple ways to use them to revise smarter, stay organised, and feel more confident as the semester picks up.

When deadlines pile up and everything feels urgent, having a simple routine can make a real difference.

Stress, deadlines, and long weeks can quietly change how we cope. This piece looks at mental health and substance use in a practical, non-judgemental way - and where to find support when things start to feel heavier.

You don’t need to have your summer plans figured out yet. This guide shares simple ways to turn part-time work, volunteering, or short courses into useful CV experience when the time comes.

Green Dot is an active bystander programme that helps students recognise warning signs and take small, safe actions to prevent harm - and why everyday moments matter.