Hints and tips for your first week

Eduroam allows students, researchers and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating institutions using their Wi-Fi enabled devices.

See our Eduroam page for details.

When it comes to searching for jobs, there are many sites online and it may feel overwhelming at times. The key to success is to stay focused, do lots of research, and if necessary, think outside the box.

Check the advice from our Careers team on finding part-time work.

Blackboard contains all of your course information and is known as a Virtual Learning Environment, or 'VLE'. It is used by tutors (referred to as ‘Instructors’ on Blackboard) to deliver modules and learning support materials to students. 

Chek our Blackboard guidance online.

Students in University Accommodation will need to register with a GP.

You can find your nearest NHS doctor by using this ‘Find a GP’ site and typing in the postcode of your accommodation. You can find details on how to register on the website of the GP Practice you choose. This usually involves filling out a form with your medical history and contact details.

BUS: if there is somewhere you are planning to go to, check what bus services are running as it is the cheapest and often most frequent transport option.

Use Maps on iPhone or Google Maps on Samsung to see what routes are available, at what time, and where you need to go to catch them.

If you will be commuting to campus using the bus, you might be able to save money by purchasing a bus pass.

TRAIN: for long journeys the best option is to travel via train. If you will be commuting to campus on the train, you could look at getting a railcard, as this will save you 1/3 off your train tickets.

You can find more information about the 16-25 and 26-30 railcards by clicking here.

Download the Trainline app for live updates and to book train tickets online. If you experience any train delays, you can submit a claim to get money back from your ticket by visiting the train company’s website.

Below are some websites providing discount codes for clothing, restaurants, or any electrical appliances. You just need to sign up to it using your university email to confirm you are a student, and you can download their apps to keep up to date with all the deals.

UNIDAYS: https://www.myunidays.com/GB/en-GB

TOTUM CARD: https://www.totum.com/

STUDENT BEANS: https://www.studentbeans.com/uk

SAVE THE STUDENT: https://www.savethestudent.org/

A lot of places will also do teacher and NHS discounts. You can usually access these discounts if you are on a teaching or healthcare course by showing your ID card.

Opening a student bank account can help you to manage your finances. You’ll be able to set up Direct Debits for your bills and keep an eye on your spending using mobile banking, you can check your balance on the go and receive notifications if your balance dips below a certain amount.

Check our Money Team's page on Student bank accounts.

The Skills@Cumbria team have guidelines and webinars to help you with academic skills such as Finding Information, Reading and Notetaking, Referencing, Plagiarism and Turnitin, Dissertations and research projects.

Visit our Digital Skills page for advice on Software, Cybersecurity, Communication and Linkedin learning.

Monday to Friday - Start the day feeling energised and nourished by picking up your FREE breakfast from our on-campus catering outlets. You can enjoy cereal or porridge with a choice of toppings.