Sanctuary Social

International Students

Opening a bank account in the UK

Everything you need to start banking in the UK

International Students

International students: Coping with missing home

You may miss your family, friends or maybe just the weather

Support & Wellbeing

Tips if you're feeling homesick

It's perfectly normal to feel homesick when you're at uni

Sanctuary Social — accessible for all

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Being green in your accommodation

Tackling the Climate Crisis head on

Support & Wellbeing

Increase your employability

Take these easy steps to nail the job search

Support & Wellbeing

Breaking the ice: conversation tips and tricks

Converse like a King!

Support & Wellbeing

Unusual ways to deal with anxiety

(Results may vary but could be a laugh.)

International Students

Essential Chinese cooking ingredients

The hidden gems of Chinese cooking and where to find them

Support & Wellbeing

Easy ways to make money over the summer

And autumn, winter and spring if you like

Support & Wellbeing

Cheap getaways for students!

Treat yourself to a well-earned break

Support & Wellbeing

How to support a mate

Find out how you can be there for your friends

Support & Wellbeing

How to start a bullet journal

Not just a pretty way to record your notes...

Support & Wellbeing

#MoneyMatters - Budgeting tips

It's time to break those bad spending habits

Support & Wellbeing

Hobbies to handle homesickness

Homesickness during your time at university is common

Support & Wellbeing

Where to find help at uni if you're feeling blue

There are so many services that are here to help

Support & Wellbeing

Top tips on managing your money

Check out our favourite tips for managing money sensibly

Follow us on Instagram!

Keep up to date with everything 'Sanctuary Students'

Support & Wellbeing

My top apps for student life

Having these on my phone makes life so much easier

Things you didn't know about Sanctuary Students

When you live with us, you get More Than Just a Room

Support & Wellbeing

Battling loneliness at university

It's completely normal

How to have a big night in

Keeping it really REALLY local

How to live sustainably as a student

Whilst saving cash too!

Subscribe to our Youtube channel!

Why Sanctuary Students is the channel for you

The essentials for your first food shop

A priority, once you've moved in

Pride: your voices

Thank you for all your amazing messages!

Complete your online induction

Everything you need to know

My Manchester bucket list

The most vibrant and diverse city!

My favourite places in Manchester

Insider knowledge to help make the most from the city

My favourite places in Bradford

Insider knowledge to help make the most from the city

Take a tour of Don Gratton House in London

A 360 whistle-stop tour of the accommodation

Best things to do in Glasgow for students

You won't struggle to fill your spare time in Glasgow

My Manchester bucket list: Dovestone Reservoir

Fantastic outdoor spaces close to the city

City guides: London

Kick it back in the big smoke!

City guides: Manchester

Bee' a good city this one

City guides: Liverpool

The world in one city

City guides: Salford

North West Wonder

City guides: Bradford

Everything you need to know about this northern beauty

City guides: Dundee

Welcome to Scotland's coastal UNESCO City of Design

City guides: Ormskirk

The beating heart of rural West Lancashire

City guides: Preston

Historic architecture, and a vibrant cultural scene

City guides: Glasgow

Flourish in 'the dear green place'

City guides: Brighton

The unofficial gay capital of Britain!

International Students

Accommodation tour — Wardley House, Bradford

Ibitayo gives us a quick tour of his uni accommodation

International Students

Top 10 most unusual university courses

Find your perfect study topic

International Students

Arriving in the UK: International students

Everything you need to know before you arrive

International Students

10 British snacks you need to try NOW!

Check out our favourites

International Students

5 apps you need as an international student

Essential apps for making your life in the UK easier

How to report a repair

Does something need fixing in your accommodation?

How to make friends in halls

Make the most of this once in a lifetime experience!

International Students

Unique things I love about living in the UK

Elika shares some of her favourite things

International Students

UK snacks vs. Polish snacks

The age-old snack battle, which is best?

International Students

Top tips to help you settle in

If you've just arrived in the UK, this is for you

Breakfast inspo for exam season

A hearty breakfast to start the day!

My morning routine

The best way to start the day with a solid morning routine

Bath day trip

Explore your way around the beautiful city of Bath!

Getting around London

Our handy guide is all you need to make it easy

Take a tour of Manna Ash House in London

Explore the accommodation in 360

Recipes from around the world: Birriamen

Mexican-Asian Fusion.

Recipes from around the world: Belgian Waffles

Pour some sugar on them!

Recipes from around the world: Egg Fried Rice

An easy classic

Recipes from around the world: Bara Brith

A Welsh Wonder.

Recipes from around the world: Chloe Bhature

Sugar, spice & everything nice!

Recipes from around the world: Placki Ziemniaczane

Potato pancakes with goulash

Recipes from around the world: Chilli Crab

All about the spice!

Recipes from around the world: Momo

Momo more, please!

Recipes from around the world: Mansaf

All the way from Jordan.

Recipes from around the world: Pani Puri

Indian street food at its finest.

Recipes from around the world: Beans Porridge

Not too hot, not too cold... just right.

Recipes from around the world: Chicken Cutlets

feat. potatoes and salad

Spots to unwind in London

There are many beautiful spots, you just have to find them!

Do you really want to get to know your flatmates?

How keeping it communal can improve your flat relationships.

Sustainable Sanctuary: Your Carbon Footprint

The 2050 plan

Henry Scott Tuke House FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Murano Street Student Village FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Support & Wellbeing

Coping with loneliness

February's Wisdom Q&A

Support & Wellbeing

What is eco-anxiety?

How climate change can affect our mental health

Support & Wellbeing

Staying safe on social media

Follow these simple steps

Sustainable Sanctuary: Reducing Plastic Waste

One bottle at a time

Games night with my flat

Rolled the dice on hosting a games night and got a six!

Go on holiday by sharing a bathroom

No really, you could go on holiday with the money you save!

Meal prep with me: Japanese curry

Easy to prepare and delicious to eat!

Best study spots: Alliance House

Finding your perfect study spot is key!

Find your local food bank

Support your community

Foolproof meal-prep recipes ANYONE can master

Being too tired or busy to cook can be a regular mindset

£20 food shopping challenge

Tips for food shopping on a budget

How Alliance House is encouraging eco-friendliness

5 ways they are doing their part to think green

Belmont Residences FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Cairncross House FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Heathfield Flats FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Kelvinhaugh Street and Kelvinhaugh Gate Flats FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Queen Margaret Residences and Winton Drive FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Seabraes Flats FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

West Park Flats and Villas FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

A look back at 2022/23

A peek into your times in halls!

Support & Wellbeing

Time to talk

Who you can talk to if you need to

Support & Wellbeing

Why a healthy breakfast is important

The most important meal of the day!

A day in the life of a Manchester student

Here is my usual day-to-day routine living at Sanctuary

Support & Wellbeing

The benefits of exercise, mindfulness & creativity

Three is a magic number

Stress busters: 8 stress-fighting foods

Takeaways are tempting, but these will make you feel 100%

Support & Wellbeing

Stress busters: 5 unusual sleep hacks

Worth a shot for some Z's

My short walk to campus from Grafton Street Halls

5–10 minutes to my lectures

My favourite things about Alliance House, London

London living for City University students

Support & Wellbeing

Mental health awareness week: self-care routines

Make your own mental health a priority!

Support & Wellbeing

Mental health awareness week: sun power ☀️

Getting outside can make all the difference!

World baking day: easy baking recipes

Rolling pins at the ready!

Support & Wellbeing

World meditation day: become your own guru

Inhale, exhale...

Support & Wellbeing

International tea day: Brew your brain

Teas to make you feel good

National Cheese Day

Three recipes for cheese lovers

World Environment Day

Make saving the planet a walk in the park

Smoking in halls

How to stay safe and safely dispose

Share your story on Student Crowd!

Review us today

How to work your heater (part 1)

Turn up (and down) the heat! 🔥

How to work your heater

Turn up (and down) the heat! (part 2) 🔥🔥

Moor Lane Halls Tour

Check out the communal areas

Sustainable Sanctuary: Saving Energy

Lights off

Bin it! Don't block it!

Words to live by

I'm locked out! What do I do?

Don't panic, you're not the first person to do it!

Guest policy in halls

The info you will need if you'd like people to stay

Staying safe in your accommodation

This information could potentially save your life

The best plastic-free alternatives

For Plastic Free July!

Three indulgent chocolate recipes

For World Chocolate Day!

Recycle your batteries with us!

On-site & easy

Queen Margaret Residences FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Clearing checklist

Didn’t quite get the exam results that you had hoped for?

Six great tips for choosing accommodation

What to do when looking for a place during Clearing

International Students

Moving to the UK from India

Top travel tips!

Moor Lane Halls FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Walker Street FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Support & Wellbeing

Cooking up a storm 🧑🏾‍🍳

How to cook cleanly and safely

Fire safety in your halls

Help keep you and your friends safe at uni

Top horror films to watch this spooky season

Thrills and chills

Support & Wellbeing

Easy ways to reduce your uni stress

For World Mental Health Day

Three easy cake recipes

For National Cake Day!

Masala rice recipe

Meal prep made easy!

Pork & apple casserole with mashed potato

A real winter warmer!

Chicken & mushroom pie

An easy pie'sy recipe

Vegan chocolate cake recipes you'll love

Easy, budget-friendly and delicious

Vegan friendly bread poha recipe

Perfect for a filling breakfast or quick lunch!

What is Chinese Lunar New Year?

Plus how you can celebrate!

Recommended spots around Lilian Knowles

Need to know spaces

Come with Tanishqa to our Year of the Snake event

How we celebrated Chinese Lunar New Year

St David’s Day recipes

Food glorious food

Pancake art ideas

Let's get creative

Memories for life competition - Winner announced!

Find out if you won the £50 eVoucher...

'Winner Date' competition - winner announced!

& find out what everyone's date preferences are 👀

The festive emoji riddles comp winner announced!

Find out who is getting a late Christmas present...

YouTube Shorts competition: Winner!

Who has won the £50 e-voucher?!

Fill Your Fridge 2024 competition - Winner Reveal

Find out who won the £100 supermarket voucher...

Valentine's competition: Winner!

Who has won the £50 e-voucher?!

The Halloween Hunt Competition - Winner reveal!

Find out who won the £50 eVoucher

Spring Competition - WINNER ANNOUNCED!

So fresh, so clean, so green!

Emoji riddles competition winner!

Find out if you won the £10 eVoucher

Friends to best friends competition winner!

Find out if you're splitting a £100 e-voucher with a bestie

Support & Wellbeing

Stress busting competition WINNER ANNOUNCED!

Find out if you're our winner

Room to 'Hoom' competition winner!

See who won the £50 e-voucher!

Support & Wellbeing

Put yourself first

For University Mental Health Day

Food Waste Action Week Recipes

Small changes, big impact

Marybone FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Grenville Street Halls FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Lilian Knowles House FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

The best waffle spots in your city

You're going to have a waffle-y good time!

Grafton Street FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Denmark Road FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Manna Ash House FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Dinwiddy House FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Paul Robeson House FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

The Craft Building FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Don Gratton House FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Alliance House FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

The best running route in your city

Sweat off your stress with a good run 🏃

10 unusual ways to exercise

That don't feel like exercise

My 5-9 after my 9-5

How to maximise your evening

Support & Wellbeing

The 5 best fitness apps for students

Whether you're a gym newbie or cardio junkie

How to make the perfect cup of tea

The British way to brew

Sharing the laundry load

Save money with your flatmates

Essential student phrases in different languages

For International Mother Language Day 🌎

My moving in journey

From home to halls

Support & Wellbeing

Quick fire ways to de-stress

16 easy wins for your mind and body

Student's top book recommendations

Celebrating World Book Day

How to work your heater (part 3)

Turn up (and down) the heat! 🔥

We're on the lookout for new Digital Creators!

Get e-vouchers and digital comms experience!

Support & Wellbeing

Random Acts of Kindness you can do every day

Easy ways to brighten up someone's day

Famous women from your city

To celebrate International Women's Day

Pancakes in under 10 minutes

The easiest recipe for delicious pancakes

Support & Wellbeing

Stress busters: 4 easy exercises

All for free!

Support & Wellbeing

Quick wins for your exams

Take these easy steps on your way to exam glory!

Support & Wellbeing

My tips to de-stress during exams

By third-year student Saurav

Wardley House FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Tramways FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Grange Court & The Ridings FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

Top apps to help you save money

Make your uni life easier (and cheaper)

International Students

A day in the life of Ibitayo

An international student living in Bradford 📸

International Students

A day in the life of Tatyana

An international student living in London 🏰

5 cleaning hacks to avoid fines

Don't miss that one spot...

Moving out? Time to declutter & donate

Find out how to master the two D's

The Ultimate Cleaning Checklist

The move out clean doesn’t need to be a nightmare!

Checking out, a step-by-step guide

Read before you leave!

It’s okay to not be productive

A reminder during exam season

Become a Digital Creator

The easiest e-voucher you'll ever get!

Happy Creativity Day to our Digital Creators!

Are you creative? Join in on the fun and get rewarded

Support & Wellbeing

Pride: How to be an ally

Come together

What is Pride Month and where can I celebrate?

The closest Pride event to your city

Cook my favourite Spring recipe with me

Hritvi's Pav Bhaji, full of fresh veggies

International Students

A day in the life of Hritvi

An Indian student living in London

My favourite free things to do in London

Tatyana shows us the top spots near her halls in East London

Top 10 storage hacks for students

Make the most of your space

Calling all Alliance House shoppers

Top shops in your area

Music icons that should be on your playlist

Grab your headphones and listen to some old and new tunes

How to make chai tea

Follow Tanishqa's easy recipe

3 things Hritvi loves about her en-suite bedroom

What to expect from an en-suite room at Sanctuary Students

Coopers Court FAQs

We're looking forward to you staying with us!

The Move Out Quiz Competition - Winner Announced!

Find out if you won the £100 eVoucher...

Room tour! Moor Lane Halls

(Preston)

Recycling, reselling and donating

Create and maintain a more sustainable lifestyle

Our favourite celebrations so far

A year of unforgettable events

Rebooking is now open for 2025/26!

Book now to secure your accommodation for next year!

Support & Wellbeing

Health Assured has you covered

You don't have to deal with challenges alone

Shops near Paul Robeson House

Get your essentials within a 10 minute walk

My top 3 study spots in Manchester

Within a short walk from Denmark Road

Room tour! Grafton Street

(Manchester)

International Students

7 things no one tells you about living in the UK

Hritvi R Acharya (Resident at Lilian Knowles House)

Ultimate packing guide

What to pack for your brand new adventure!

So, what kind of flatmate are you?

Or what kinds of flatmates may you be living with?

How to host the best night in with your flatmates

Good vibes, snacks and a bit of creativity...

What is Sanctuary Social?

Stay up to date with what's going on in your accommodation

Support & Wellbeing

How to celebrate your achievements this summer

No matter how big or small, you deserve it

Flatmates to Besties - Your Stories

Celebrate together this International Friendship Day

Hidden spots near LKH you must not miss out on!

Blog by Hritvi, resident of Lilian Knowles House (London)

5 reasons I rebooked

Diya's story at Moor Lane Halls, Preston

My favourite things about London life!

Kranti and Robbie talk student life in the capital 🌇

Your ultimate guide to doing laundry

We've got the complete lowdown for you

Washing with Circuit Laundry

Follow our guide below to do laundry like a pro