Author Archives: Stephanie Bolton

Look after yourself with the Wellbeing Programme

The Wellbeing programme offers advice to students about a range of issues.  Photo:

The University of Lincoln’s Wellbeing website aims to help students asses their mood and offer advice on how to cope.

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No alcohol? No problem.

Fancy swapping a pint of beer for a pint of water? Carly Smith spent a month alcohol-free for Lincolnshire Police. Photo: Adrian Sampson.

Fancy swapping a pint of beer for a pint of water? Carli Smith spent a month alcohol-free for Lincolnshire Police.

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Top 10 value for money destinations in 2011

The Aleksandr Nevsky cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria. Photo: Martin Skeratt

From Estonia to Egypt, we look at the destinations that topped StudentBeans’ list as top value in 2011.

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Lap-dancing uncovered

Is it just for the money? There are many reasons why women start pole- or lap-dancing. Photo: Alex Thompson

Meet the women who are paid for their pole-dancing. Are they really as desperate as the stereotype suggests?

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If music be the food of love, Tastebuds.fm is the dish of the day

Online dating site Tastebuds.fm matches couples based on their music tastes.  Photo: Tastebuds.fm

If you love music and are single this Christmas, look no further than new dating site Tastebuds.fm.

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Make your own money-saving Xmas gift

A collage canvas, the creative, home-made Christmas present on a budget.  Photo: Martin Harrison

Money’s tight and Christmas is coming — a good excuse to get creative and make your own Christmas gifts this year.

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Lincoln students Dress for Success with Mark Heyes

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Celebrity TV stylist Mark Heyes shared his top tips for dressing for interviews on Monday, November 15th at fashion event Dress for Success.

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University prepares for Enterprise and Employability Week

A week of events and workshops will take place throughout Enterprise and Employability Week.  Photo: Studio View Design

From self-employment workshops, Dress for Success and the graduate careers fair, the university’s Enterprise and Employability Week has much to offer.

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Students warned not to use ‘Bouncer Spray’

Carrying Bouncer Spray isn't as safe as it seems.  Photo: Anneka James

‘Bouncer Spray’ is the latest safety product aimed at students, but why are the police trying to stop people using it?

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Top TV stylist to help students ‘Dress for Success’

The 'Dress for Success' fashion event will show students how to dress for job interviews.  Photo: Studio View Design

Job interviews are stressful enough, without worrying about what to wear. Now help is at hand with fashion event “Dress for Success”.

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