Welcome to Birmingham, a city known for its vibrant culture and academic excellence, nestled in the heart of the UK. As an international student, you might find it challenging to adjust to a new city while juggling your studies and social life. In this guide,......
Waste sorting is a critical process that involves segregating various types of waste materials based on their characteristics and proper disposal requirements. Although it may appear simple, its significance cannot be overstated in the realm of waste management, offering a multitude of benefits for both......
Are you ready to lace up your trainers, hit the treadmill and embark on a new challenge? Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a complete beginner, the Couch to 5k Challenge is a fantastic way to kickstart your running journey and work towards achieving your......
At Prime Student Living, we prioritise the well-being of our residents, recognising the importance of fostering a balanced lifestyle. One powerful tool for enhancing mental health and overall well-being is meditation. In this post, we’ll explore five significant benefits of meditation for students and provide......
We are thrilled to announce that Prime Student Living has been named a finalist in the prestigious Global Student Living Awards for the second consecutive year! Our dedication to providing an exceptional booking experience has earned us this recognition, and we couldn’t be more grateful......
Experiencing stress or anxiety in response to changes is a natural human reaction. Humans often struggle with an uncomfortable intolerance of uncertainty, and undergoing any change can be a disconcerting experience. Additionally, transitions and the accompanying stress can impact physical health. For instance, feeling under......
Embarking on a fitness journey is a transformative step towards a healthier lifestyle, and at Prime Student Living, we’re committed to supporting our residents in achieving their fitness goals. We have free onsite gyms in all our locations across Leeds, Coventry and Birmingham. Our aim......
As we kick off the new year, it’s the perfect time to revamp our eating habits and incorporate nourishing, budget-friendly meals into our routine. For students, maintaining a healthy diet doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In this post, we’ll explore five delicious......
We are proud to announce that Prime has been awarded Best Booking Experience (UK & Ireland) in this year’s GSL Awards! Last night, the Prime team, in the company of various accommodation operators, universities, partners, and brands, graced the awards event held at Landing......
We are thrilled to share that we have recently been named finalists in the prestigious Global Student Living (GSL) awards! We owe this incredible achievement to your valuable feedback, as we have been nominated in not just one, but two categories: Best Customer Service......
We have recently been announced as finalists in the Global Student Living (GSL) awards! Thanks to your feedback, we have been nominated in not one but two categories; Best Moving In Experience, Best Booking Experience! These nominations are based up the votes of our lovely......
We’re committed to the environment, one of the ways we’re helping has been our focus on climate change – one tree at a time. If you didn’t already know we pledged to plant one tree for every booking last year. Thanks to everyone who has......
We’ve updated how you log your maintenance issues. No more emailing, going to reception, or filling out a card! You can now use your Resident Portal to log your maintenance issues – direct to our Maintenance team. Not only can you log it from your......
We’ve won the Global Student Living Award for Best Value for Money 2022! We are beyond ecstatic to receive this award and thankful to the students as it’s their votes that got us here! 87% of our students rated our accommodation positively, which exceeds the......
Now, you may be wondering ‘what exactly is an EPC?’ and ‘why should I care?’. Which is perfectly understandable, many first-time renters don’t know about these. Below we’ll breakdown what an EPC is and why you should care. What is an EPC? An Energy Performance......
As we say goodbye to some of our 21/22 year students (and hello again to those who rebooked 👋), we wanted to reflect on what an amazing year we’ve had here at Prime. We have recently been announced as finalists in the Global Student Living......
It still amuses me that the University of Warwick is not actually located in Warwick, but it sits comfortably in the city of Coventry. This means that when choosing to live off-campus, many students explore the option of living in Coventry. Trinity View is one......
When booking a room with Prime, you’re not only granted a safe and clean room but you are also provided with the ultimate student experience. Prime Student Living aims to make your life as a student life the best it can be by offering exclusive......
Regardless of how far away you are from home, moving into a new place remains an inevitably challenging task. Stress, chaos, and panic are a few of the many words students associate with the process of moving into a new home. However, Prime Student Living,......
Yes, we know it’s hard to believe it, but we did study at university. Shocking I know but live and learn through us. Here are our 5 top tips we wish we knew before moving. 💜 You can buy every uni essential item all together,......
The ever-important question, what do I pack! And no matter who you ask the answers will differ. Start by thinking about the top 5 categories: Kitchen essentials, Bedroom items, Wardrobe, Electronics and important documents. Got your list together… Great, now think about how you’re going......
We know, time flies when you’re having fun. With our bookings open, you can start referring your friends to live with us. If you do so and they book, you both save £50 off your rent next year 🤩 The more referrals, the more......
The pandemic has been challenging to say the least, but the extraordinary times we have found ourselves in have done little to deter us from delivering the best experience possible. In fact, we’ve kicked it up a gear and we’re doing all we can to......
Book a room, plant a tree 🌲 We’re showing our commitment to the environment by helping to fight climate change one tree at a time. We’re promising to plant one tree for every booking. We hope to plant thousands of trees, which will absorb 600......
It’s time to rebook! Our rebooking is open for 2022/23, and we’re so excited to be welcoming you back to live with us next year. There are so many benefits to rebooking with us at Prime, and we hope that you love living with us......
We’re on a roadshow and we’re taking you along with us! We’re visiting cities across the UK to meet more wonderful students and welcome them to Prime! A big part of our roadshow is our fantastic prize tube! We’ve put this together full of......
Making the choice to move away for university is daunting no matter your age, but as a mature student you may feel like you’re taking an even bigger step when there are so many misconceptions surrounding living in student accommodation when you’re over the age......
Starting university, returning after a break, or simply the strain of everyday life can be difficult. The important thing is knowing that you’re not alone and there is always someone to help or to talk to. University is getting busier, the nights are getting darker,......
Going to uni is usually described as one of the best times in your life. New friends, new experiences and a whole new chapter. The first few months of uni can sometimes be a shock to the system, especially if you’re living away from home.......
Joining a society is the number 1 tip that everyone says to new students! They’re are a great way to meet friends, have some fun, and gain some new skills. There’s a lot of choice and it can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together our......
This World Mental Health Day we’re here to remind you that Team Prime are here for you. From our Property Managers being trained in mental health first aid, to our wellbeing focus, and our ongoing work with Student Minds – mental health is important in......
The National Student Housing Awards are unique. There are no written nominations and there are no ‘expert’ judges. Awards are based 100% on direct feedback from tens of thousands of home and international students across the UK and Ireland. The results are in! We are......
This year has been challenging to say the least, but the extraordinary times we find ourselves in have done little to deter us from delivering the best experience possible. If anything, we’ve kicked it up a gear and we’re doing all we can to ensure......
We’re pleased to support the causes of Less Plastic UK as part of our ongoing Save the Planet campaign, by raising awareness and donating towards the cause. It’s Recycling Week! Recycling is one of the easiest ways that we can make a difference to......
Did you know that your rent includes £10,000 FREE contents insurance? When we say all-inclusive, we really mean it. ✔️ We have partnered with Endsleigh, the No.1 student insurance provider, to provide you with up to £10,000 worth of cover. It’s really important that you......
We’re pleased to support the causes of Less Plastic UK as part of our ongoing Save the Planet campaign, by raising awareness and donating towards the cause. Let’s look at the impact of disposable masks. If everyone wore a disposable mask every day......
Second hand, pre-owned, pre-loved, however you call it, it’s great for the planet and also for you. What may no longer be desired by someone else, could be loved by you and vice-versa meaning items such as clothing, homeware, furniture, electrical goods can all find......
Student Minds offers expert information, support and advice to help students through University. Throughout May, Team Prime took part in their #5kMay challenge as part of a national campaign to fundraise for charities, you can read more about it here. Our team tackled the......
When it comes to renting, one of people’s biggest worries can be around deposits. But not when you live with us. With Prime, your deposit is securely held with The DPS. So who are The DPS anyway? The DPS stands for The Deposit Protection Service,......
Team Prime Student Living are smashing out the 5ks this May for Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity. We’ll be running, walking, cycling, riding, swimming to get our 5ks in… it’s about getting out and feeling good while you’re doing it – all......
As we approach exam season, our stress and anxiety levels can increase. It’s completely natural to experience these emotions, however it’s important to manage them effectively and not let them impact your studies. Here are a few things you can do: Reduce your stress by......
Wasted energy is detrimental to the planet as the more energy we use the more fossil fuel gases such as carbon are emitted into the atmosphere. But the good news is it’s an easy fix. Are you guilty of leaving your lights on when you’re......
It’s no secret that since the pandemic started, almost a year ago, isolation has been a constant factor of our daily lives. This has eroded many of the things that normally protect our mental health – from social connectedness to financial security and hope for......
There are many benefits to buying locally grown food including the environmental important. It’s simple really, if your food travels less of a distance it has a smaller carbon footprint. Here’s some other reasons why: It can be fresher, tastier and last longer. Less......
We’ve teamed up with Hey Girls to raise awareness of Period Poverty throughout March. With over 7 million donations to girls and women in need, Hey Girls are on a mission to end Period Poverty and the taboo and stigma around menstruation. This is our second......
Try one (or more) of these each day and see an instant boost in your mood. Play your favourite song Have a little boogie Get moving – did we mention our yoga classes are free for everyone from anywhere? Fresh air can really help clear......
Self-care relates to anything we deliberately do to make ourselves feel good and these can be small or big actions. It’s all about putting yourself first physically, mentally, and emotionally. Introducing small actions into your everyday can really help your wellbeing and improve your mood.......
We’re always here for you whether you have any concerns, want to share some good news with us (we especially love that), or if you need a chat. All our team members (those you know and those behind the scenes) work really hard to support......
We’re thrilled to announce Prime Student Living is now COVID-19 Assured by British Safety Council. We take our responsibility for the welfare and wellbeing of all our residents seriously. This is one the reasons why we’re a member of the ANUK and have such amazing......
Student Volunteering Week takes place each year in February to encourage and raise awareness of the importance and benefits of volunteering. There are usually plenty of opportunities to volunteer and support our planet from litter picks, gardening groups and tree planting. In accordance with government......
Feel Good Feb is here! Our brand-new wellbeing campaign has arrived to help you feel great and highlight the many support services that are available. Your safety and wellbeing are our #1 priorities and that especially means keeping you safe and helping you through our......
Adopting a vegan diet can have a real positive impact on our planet and is regarded as the ‘single biggest way to reduce your impact on Earth’, following a study by Oxford University in 2018. Researchers found that cutting meat and dairy products from your......
Christmas is fast approaching, and we can’t wait. However, the festive season can be a very wasteful time, so it’s important to be considerate of your actions and how they impact our planet. Just think… how much gift-wrap is binned, not recycled, on Christmas Day?......
DECEMBER – Wrap up warm As the days are colder, it seems like an easy solution to pop the heating on high to be as toasty as possible. However, this small action has a detrimental impact on the environment. With over 15% of the UK’s......
Drumroll please… Your virtual events are now LIVE! We are SO excited to announce our highly anticipated events are coming to a screen near you! You told us what you’d like to see, and we’ve listened. We have so many exciting things coming up which......
Student Space has been created by Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity, to help you to find the support that you need during the Coronavirus pandemic. However you’re feeling, help and guidance is available. There are three ways that Student Space is here......
We asked on social for your advice for moving in somewhere new and how we can help you get to know your neighbours, and you came through. We thought it would be really helpful to share the answers with you, so here’s what you guys......
We hope you’re looking forward to moving in with us soon, we sure are excited to welcome you home. We recognise that moving day can be stressful in usual circumstances, so we wanted to give you a heads up on what to expect during check-in......
Did you know that your rent includes FREE contents insurance? When we say all-inclusive, we really mean it. ✔️ We have partnered with Endsleigh, the No.1 student insurance provider, to provide you with up to £10,000 worth of cover. It’s really important that you......
Wearing a face covering has become the new normal for many of us. From the 15th June anyone travelling by bus, train, ferry or plane in England must wear one. As of tomorrow, 24th July, when you’re in a shop (including supermarkets) in England it......
Top Tips For Moving Out At this time of year we’re always sad to say goodbye to our residents who are leaving us but hope that these top tips will help all students with some structure and advice to making moving out of your......
Prime Student Living – Coronavirus Update Our main priority is on the safety and wellbeing of our residents and the teams in our properties. We are working hard to make our properties as safe as possible, but as the number of cases of COVID-19 continues......
At Prime Student Living health and wellbeing is our top priority. (updated as of 12th May 2020) On Sunday, Boris Johnson announced changes to the existing restrictions we have to observe as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The changes come into effect in England......
During this unusual time, social distancing doesn’t have to mean we are any less connected. It can be the opposite! Here are some top tips on how to stay connected and stay inspired! Stay in touch Stay digitally connected with your family and friends.......
At Prime Student Living health and wellbeing is our top priority. (updated as of 23rd March 2020) We know it’s not easy, but the UK Government has issued stricter measures for us all to follow to reduce the possibility of infection spreading from Coronavirus......
We’ve teamed up with Hey Girls to provide our residents with free sanitary products and an education on the reality that is Period Poverty throughout March. With over 7 million donations to girls and women in need, Hey Girls are on a mission to end Period......
It’s Condom Month – who knew there was such a thing? This month we’re running a Sexual Health Awareness campaign for our residents. Not only will we be providing free condoms in our properties, we are also working with Brook (https://www.brook.org.uk/), to provide helpful advice......
We are so excited to announce our shortlisting for four (yes four) National Student Housing Awards! This year, we are finalists in Best Private Halls Provider, Best Customer Service, Best Learning Environment for Sycamore House in Leeds, plus the brand-new category for 2019, Best Student......
Huge congratulations to our very own Residential Coordinator at Sycamore House, Agnes, who won The CUBO Award! The RA Awards recognise the students who volunteer or work within the student accommodation sector who go above and beyond in helping their fellow students settle and thrive......
You can help save the planet by shopping in charity shops! It’s no secret that buying brand new clothes all the time is a huge strain on the environment. Fast fashion is one of the biggest polluters on the environment. It’s estimated over 7,000 litres......
Entering your final year and starting think about lining up a job after graduation? Perhaps you are looking at an internship or placement? If you need a little guidance on the assessment process, take a look at this step by step guide. Step 1 –......
To celebrate the start of the new University year, we’ve rounded up our 10 best tips to help you browse the web more securely and stay safe online. Create bulletproof passwords FACT: Last year, around 4% of people used “123456” as their password, making it......
You’ve made it to Uni. Checked-in to your spacious room with Prime Student Living. You’re feeling excited with a totally fresh start and a blank canvas to decorate your new home just how you’d like it. So, give these cheap and easy tips a go......
Saving the planet Wendall Berry once said ‘The Earth is what we all have in common’ so let’s unite in saving the planet with some easy tips which we can all introduce into our daily routine. Drive less bike more We’re all guilty of driving......
Have you got a creative spark? We need you! Are you skilled in event management, writing, video creation/editing, animation or photography, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! We’re looking for talented students who are keen to gain practical experience. Not only will it......
This award is extra special to us as it is based 100% upon direct feedback from both domestic and international students across the UK, as part of the annual National Student Housing Survey. This year’s survey had over 30,000 responses, with Prime Student Living achieving......
Along with pressing deadlines, lectures and exams, students must consider life beyond university and specifically, securing a graduate role. But what can you do to ensure you have the right skills to secure a graduate job before leaving university? We’ve carefully listed ten activities which......
Staying at University this Christmas If you’re staying at university this year for Christmas, there’s lots to be excited about! Many students stay over the Christmas break especially international students due to living far away, study or work commitments and travel costs. Here’s a few......
At Prime Student Living we love Christmas! Better yet we love the run up to Christmas! That’s why we’ve decided to be extra generous this year and give away 25 amazing gifts to one lucky winner each day. All you have to do is look......
Awards Season Is Here…. We’re bursting with pride to announce our Leeds, Sycamore House Property Manager Lisa, has been shortlisted for Site Staff Member of the Year, a very deserving place indeed! Lisa joined the Prime Student Living team in Spring 2017 and wasted no......
Affordable Halloween Costume Ideas Gone are the days of splashing out fortunes for your scary attires, we’ve created this spooktacular list of affordable Halloween costume ideas. Why didn’t the Zombie get the job? They wanted someone more lively If you fancy being the best dressed......
Changed your mind? Results unexpected? Want more options? That’s what clearing is for. First up, UCAS is amazing and will help you find the university and course which is right for you. UCAS helped nearly 60,000 students last year, so you’re not alone! No panic......
Best Part-Time Student Jobs Now you’ve settled into Uni you may be thinking about earning some extra money and creating a CV. But with so many different types of jobs, you’re unsure which to go for? Well fear not as we’ve got the best part-time......
Exam time is upon us and we thought you may be busy enough, so we’ve come up with some great study tips to help you throughout study season. Organisation Is Key It’s easy to shove a load of paper in your bag after a lecture,......
Do you live for a night out, or love a cosy night in? Whatever your preference, our city centre locations and facility packed properties cater for both. Night out Nights out are notoriously known for bringing people together, cast your mind back to freshers’ week,......
At Prime Student Living we’re committed to making our resident’s university experience the greatest it possibly can be. Whatever your Uni aspirations we’ve got a space for you to enjoy your Uni years hassle free. Our high-quality student accommodation makes the perfect home for any......
