General resources (covering more than one module)

Student engagement

www.brightknowledge.org
Brightknowledge provides guides to careers, education and student life.

www.oxygen.ie
Website for students in Ireland.

http://seed-research-centre.com/2014/12/09/students-engaging-with-student-engagement-a-change-in-perspective-at-winchester-student-union
The Winchester Student Union on student engagement.

www.students.org.nz
New Zealand Union of Students' Associations.

http://studentbeans.com
Studentbeans.com offers information for students in the United Kingdom.

http://studentedge.com.au
Membership website for students in Australia.

http://studentengagementfun.wordpress.com/2015/02/15/how-does-the-individual-student-benefit-from-student-engagement
Information on the benefits of student engagement.

www.studential.com
Offers useful information for students from GCSE level to postgraduates.

http://studentvip.com.au
Website for students in Australia.

www.thestudentroom.co.uk
The Student Room, the largest student community in the world.

University and You

Advice on starting your studies

www.independent.co.uk/student/into-university/freshers-guide-17-things-you-need-to-know-902619.html
Guide for freshers from the Independent.

www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/10-things-i-wish-id-known-before-starting-university-8788035.html
Hints and tips for freshers from the Independent.

www.nus.org.uk/en/advice/freshers-and-settling-in/top-10-tips-for-freshers
Tips for freshers from the National Union of Students (UK).

http://spunout.ie/opinion/article/10-tips-for-freshers-week
Tips for freshers' week.

http://spunout.ie/opinion/article/top-tips-for-college-newbies
Tips for new college students.

www.theguardian.com/education/2011/may/17/university-guide-student-advice
Guide for university students from the Guardian.

www.theguardian.com/education/2013/apr/22/10-things-wish-knew-before-started-uni
Advice for freshers from the Guardian.

Advice for mature students

www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-13/uwa-mature-age-access-program/3570122
Opportunities and challenges for mature students in Australia.

www.irishtimes.com/news/education/the-advantages-to-being-a-mature-student-at-third-level-1.2062353
The advantages of being a mature student.

www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/student-life/10478366/University-as-a-mature-student-top-tips.html
Tips for attending university as a mature student.

www.theguardian.com/education/2011/aug/18/mature-student-university-survival-guide
Survival guide for mature students at university.

Advice for international students

www.educationcounts.govt.nz/statistics/international-education/international-students-in-new-zealand
Information for international students in New Zealand.

www.icosirl.ie/eng/student_information.html
Information for international students in Ireland.

www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk
Resources for international students in the United Kingdom.

www.studyinaustralia.gov.au
Information for international students in Australia.

Advice for interacting online and via social media

www.aamc.org/members/gir/253674/viewpoint_july_11.html
Digital professionalism in the medical field.

http://issuu.com/theusi/docs/cyber_bullying_guide_2
Guide to cyberbullying from the Union of Students in Ireland.

http://mashable.com/2012/09/04/students-social-media-warnings
Warnings on what not to do on social media.

www.socialsciencespace.com/2011/11/what-not-to-share-digital-professionalism-academia
Digital professionalism and academia.

Socialising responsibly with alcohol

www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/effects-on-your-safety/staying-safe-at-uni
Staying safe with alcohol at university.

www.nhs.uk/Livewell/studenthealth/Pages/Smoking,alcoholanddrugs.aspx
Risks of smoking, alcohol and drugs for students.

www.uq.edu.au/student-services/counselling/alcohol-and-drugs
Recognising problems with alcohol and drugs.

What does it mean to be part of a university or college?

University/college recognition of volunteerism and extracurricular activities

www.csu.edu.au/faculty/arts/humss/student-resources/prize-grants
Student Awards in Social Justice at Charles Sturt University.

www.dcu.ie/community/civicEngagement/presidents.shtml
President's Award for Engagement at Dublin City University.

www.hallamstudentsunion.com/studentsunionawards2015
The Students' Union Awards at Sheffield Hallam University recognise a range of student achievement.

www.ncl.ac.uk/students/nclplus/nclplus-award
The ncl+ recognises extracurricular achievements at Newcastle University.

www.victoria.ac.nz/students/get-involved/vic-plus
Victoria Plus Programme for leadership development.

www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/skills/york-award
The York Award recognises employability skills.

Research and arts projects in higher education

www.ahrc.ac.uk/research/readwatchlisten/filmsandpodcasts/stonehengeadecadeofdiscovery/
Stonehenge: A decade of discovery.

www.cbcd.bbk.ac.uk/babylab
How babies develop.

www.motiondisabledunlimited.com
Dance and disability.

www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/physics/AMO/ion_quantum_technology/research/undergrad/interview.html
Students and hands-on research.

www.theguardian.com/education/2006/jul/05/highereducation.uk2
100 discoveries made in UK universities.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqPjEgoL0wo
Innovations in patient care.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOP2V_np2c0
Debating the crises of capitalism.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMJnBx117-E
The discovery of graphene.

Undergraduate research

www.universitas21.com/article/projects/?parentID=207
Student testimonials on research.

www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/iatl/reinvention
Reinvention, an international journal of undergraduate research.

The value of research skills to employers

www.civilservice.gov.uk/networks/gsr/gsr-recruitment/skills
Skills and qualifications needed for the UK civil service.

http://hbr.org/2012/10/data-scientist-the-sexiest-job-of-the-21st-century
The value of data science in a range of fields.

www.jobs.ac.uk/careers-advice/working-in-industry/2055/using-research-skills-outside-academia
Advice on using research skills outside of academia.

http://journalistsresource.org/studies/society/news-media/research-chat-new-york-times-sarah-cohen-state-data-journalism-what-reporters-need-know
The value of research and data skills for journalists.

Adapting to higher education

Virtual student clubs

www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2015/03/12/join-a-virtual-club-as-an-online-student
Virtual clubs for online students.

Student experiences

www2.open.ac.uk/students/careers/student-stories
Student stories at the Open University.

www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studentexperience/experiences/stories
Student stories at the University of St Andrews.

www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/sia/searchstories.aspx
Student stories in Australia.

TED talks

www.ted.com/talks
TED talks.

Becoming part of your university or college community

Baum, S., Ma, J. & Payea, K. (2013) Education Pays: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society. College Board. Available online at http://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/misc/trends/education-pays-2013-full-report-022714.pdf [accessed August 18, 2015].

National unions of students

http://nus.org.au
National Union of Students (Australia).

http://nus.org.uk
National Union of Students (UK).

www.students.org.nz
New Zealand Union of Students' Associations.

http://usi.ie
Union of Students in Ireland.

Student-led change in higher education

www.dcu.ie/news/2014/may/s052014c.shtml
DCU students campaign for alcohol awareness.

www.exeter.ac.uk/news/student/title_262359_en.html
Student sculpture linked to sustainability at the University of Exeter.

http://gofossilfree.org/australianunis/2015/06/17/lund-university-divest-direct-donations-from-fossil-fuels
Fossil Free campaign by students at Lund University leads to partial divestment.

http://gucasociety.blogspot.co.uk
Glasgow University Climate Action Society.

www.post-crasheconomics.com
Student-founded Post-Crash Economics Society at the University of Manchester.

www.victoria.ac.nz/news/2015/07/students-compete-in-power-struggle
Victoria University of Wellington students lead charge on decreased energy consumption.

Information for students with disabilities

www.disability.ie
Information for people with disabilities in Ireland.

www.disabilityrightsuk.org/how-we-can-help/benefits-information/factsheets/education-factsheets
Information on disability rights in the United Kingdom.

www.hrc.co.nz/your-rights/people-disabilities
Information for people with disabilities from the Human Rights Commission of New Zealand.

www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights
The Australian Human Rights Commission's guide to disability rights.

Tips for transitioning to a career

www.careers.govt.nz/plan-your-career/not-sure-what-to-do/skills-gained-outside-the-workforce
Skills gained outside the workforce that are valuable to employers.

www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2013/06/24/proof-that-volunteering-pays-off-for-job-hunters
How volunteer work can lead to a paid job.

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/entrylevelinterview/qt/extracurricularactivities.htm
How to talk about your extracurricular activities in a job interview.

www.prospects.ac.uk/options_with_your_subject.htm
Advice on how best to use a degree or qualification in your subject area.

www.tcd.ie/Careers/students/jobsearch/what_employers_want.php
What employers want from recent graduates.

www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-careers/planning-your-career/employability-skills
List of top employability skills.

Mental health support

www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/in-crisis/helplines
Mental health helplines and resources available in New Zealand.

www.nhs.uk/Livewell/studenthealth/Pages/Mentalhealth.aspx
Tips for student mental health from the NHS (UK).

http://pleasetalk.ie
Ireland's student-led mental health movement.

www.sane.org
SANE Australia provides help to all Australians affected by mental illness.

LGBTQI support

www.iglyo.com/about
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Youth and Student Organisation.

www.nus.org.uk/en/advice/freshers-and-settling-in/lgbt-and-starting-a-new-course
Tips for LGBT students from the National Union of Students (UK).

Help with finances

www.gov.uk/student-finance/extra-help
Student finance resources from the UK government.

http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist
Information about government assistance for students in Australia.

www.studylink.govt.nz/student-allowance
Student Allowance in New Zealand.

http://susi.ie
Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).