News and Updates

[Laura Slingo | News Editor] It’s time for part two of our Freshers’ Alphabet! Here’s our N-Z… N = NUS The National Union of Students is the hub for students nationwide. Stay involved as NUS campaigns offer discounts and advice on student life. Image - NUS Photo credit: NUS O = (OMNI)BUS Okay we cheated a bit here. Uno is the local bus service that will be your saviour as a fresher, as will the free shuttle bus between campuses! P = PREPARATION Don’t be that person that turns

[Laura Slingo | News Editor] Alright newbies, here’s the latest need-to-know guide for your first year at uni. We’re not necessarily experts, but we’ve got a flippin’ good idea regarding what you’ll experience. It wasn’t so long ago we were freshers too! Photo credit: University of Hertfordshire A = ADVENTURE You are about to begin one of the greatest journeys of your life. Heed our advice and don’t waste the next three years and you’ll be onto a winner! B = BUDGET If you wan

[Laura Noakes | Deputy Editor] In the last issue of BlueMoon, there was a fantastic A-Z of weird and wonderful words. For this issue, we’re going around the world, so here are some amazing words that don’t directly translate into English. From the Italian word that roughly translates as crazy cat lady to the German word that means ‘grief bacon’ in English, why not start using these interesting words today to impress your friends with your language prowess! A Akihi (Hawaiian)