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International Students may not Return to Australia until 2022

International Students may not Return to Australia until 2022

International students are not set to return en masse to Australian universities until the beginning of 2022. Individual academic institutions may, however, bring in students from overseas during this year if health officers agree and safe quarantine locations are established.

International Students in UK Withholding Fees

International Students in UK Withholding Fees

Hundreds of international students at three leading London universities are reportedly refusing to pay their fees because studying in their bedrooms has not justified prices of up to £29,000 a year.

Heathrow Queue's 'Unacceptable'

Heathrow Queues 'Unacceptable'

Heathrow Airport is currently seeing “unacceptable” queues of between three and six hours at border control, according to Emma Gilthorpe, its chief operating officer.

Everything You Need to Know about Travelling to Europe after Brexit

Everything You Need to Know about Travelling to Europe after Brexit

The Brexit transition period ended on 1 January 2021 and with travel restrictions set to be lifted for Britons from as early as May 17, we can now start thinking about the realities of a trip to Europe in light of the UK’s new position outside of the bloc.

University Students Allowed to Return Home at Easter

University Students Allowed to Return Home at Easter

University students in England are permitted to return to their family homes over the Easter break, updated guidance from the Department of Education (DfE) says.

Holiday Bookings Surge after UK Lockdown Exit Revealed

Holiday Bookings Surge after UK Lockdown Exit Revealed

Airlines, travel companies, and tour operators have revealed bookings and interest have surged following the British PM Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown announcement on Monday.

Reasons to Become a Digital Nomad

Reasons to Become a Digital Nomad

Aside from being able to travel the world while you work, there are a multitude of reasons to become a digital nomad in 2021.

The Best Digital Nomad Locations in the USA

The Best Digital Nomad Locations in the USA

We’ve rounded up some of the best locations throughout the US where digital nomads can not only work freely, but also live how they want to live.

NI Students to Receive £500 Covid Disruption Payment

NI Students to Receive £500 Covid Disruption Payment

Northern Irish students are to get a one off £500 payment from the Stormont Executive due to the financial disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

UK Summer Staycations: Beach Havens

UK Summer Staycations: Beach Havens

With bookings surging for the summer months, we thought now would be the perfect time to list our favourite coastal retreats across the country. Giving you enough time to book in advance and ensure you, and all the family, at least get some time in the sun.

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Student House Hunting Tips During COVID-19

Student House Hunting Tips During COVID-19

Besides all of the fun and games that a shared house can bring, there are also some boring adult things to do. Firstly, the process of finding and successfully getting a house, then things like picking rooms, setting up Wi-Fi, electricity, TV, splitting bills and so on. There’s also the small matter of staying safe and acting responsibly, especially in light of the current situation.

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Top Tips for being a Productive Student

Top Tips for being a Productive Student

Productivity at University is a challenge when you also want to enjoy your student days, having spontaneous nights out during the week, having a day out with friends or binge-watching Netflix all day when you have no seminars or lectures. Send My Bag have included our top tips for being productive at University, so that you can do what is needed done and still enjoy the fun part of University!

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Face Coverings Mandatory at Ulster University

Face Coverings Mandatory at Ulster University

Staff and students at Ulster University (UU) in Northern Ireland will have to wear face coverings in lectures and classes when the 2020/21 academic year begins on 21 September.

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