Student Links
Links to student websites, links to construction related resources and links to other sites of interest.
Student Resources
The National Union of Students
The official site for students. News, campaigns, entertainment and student resources.
The Student Loans Company
The central organisation responsible for administering student loans and grants in the UK.
Student Gems
Studentgems.com is a new site where students can register their skills on a nationwide database. Businesses and individuals register to find a student to carry out a one-off assignment or post details of a task they need completing.
UK Student Directory
Student Directory – Links – Blogs & Articles
Spanish Courses Cardiff
Learn Spanish in our Cardiff school! Our Spanish Classes are fun, interesting, engaging and excellent value. You will follow a clear course pathway which focuses on learning Spanish you can use outside the classroom. You will make loads of progress and have a great time doing it.
Study Material
Virtual Site
This resource from Leeds Metropolitan University has a range of material which will be useful to any construction student. It features case studies of various construction projects, 3D object movies and a comprehensive photo gallery featuring everything from deep basement constructions to fitted kitchens.
Sites of Interest
Burj Dubai
The official website of the Burj Dubai, still under construction but set to be the tallest building in the world. Due for completion in September 2009, will be the world’s tallest structure at a height rumoured to be 818 m (2,684 ft). Keep up to date with progress, get the facts and figures and take a virtual tour.
The Gherkin
30 St Mary Axe, the UK headquarters of Swiss Re, is one of London’s most iconic buildings. Get all the facts and figures, download the full spec and take a tour of this fabulous building designed by Sir Norman Foster. There are some more images here on the Swiss Re site.
London Student College Forums
Student discussion forums based around London universities and colleges.
