The bags are packed, your family keep pestering you about looking after yourself, you’re ready to party: Freshers’ Week is calling you! How much do you know about staying safe?
Tag: Safety
Festival mobile mishaps
A quarter of Brits admit to suffering a mobile mishap at musical festivals – from dropping their phone down a Portaloo to cracking their screen. New research from uSwitch.com has shown that despite these stats, just 8% would consider taking a cheaper phone to a festival instead of their day-to-day smartphone. A whopping 400,000 18 to… Continue reading Festival mobile mishaps
Kim Kardashian got robbed – here’s how to protect your stuff
The top story on the DM this morning (c’mon, don’t pretend you don’t check it first thing too) announced that Kim Kardashian West had been robbed at gunpoint while staying in her private residence in Paris. The five robbers – who disguised themselves as police – allegedly made off with millions of pounds worth of jewellery.… Continue reading Kim Kardashian got robbed – here’s how to protect your stuff
Bonfire Night Safety
It is the loudest, brightest and most exciting time of year – Bonfire Night is here! Here in Glasgow the festivities start today but wherever you are in the country, there will be fireworks and bonfires galore over the next couple of days. It’s a great opportunity to spend some time with friends and get… Continue reading Bonfire Night Safety
Taxi scheme for Glasgow students
Students in Glasgow will be able to ensure they have a safe way of getting home after a night out, thanks to a new scheme set up by a taxi firm. Glasgow Taxis have signed up to the Safe Taxi scheme, which permits students to guarantee payment for their taxi journey, even if they have… Continue reading Taxi scheme for Glasgow students
Social media mistakes
Attention social media addicts! If your security settings and internal filter (different from Mayfair on Instagram) aren’t up to speed, the tweets, selfies and status updates you post could damage your career. Laura Donaldson offers some advice on future-proofing your web presence… How private is private? No matter how secure you make your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, there’s still… Continue reading Social media mistakes
Staying Safe on Holiday
First holiday away with your mates this summer? Before you head off, here are our top tips to staying safe in the sun. Stay with the Group Rule number one when you’re on holiday with friends – don’t get lost! It’s bad enough losing your pals on a night out when you’re at home but… Continue reading Staying Safe on Holiday
Staying Safe – Bonfire Night
Remember, remember the fifth of November… but also remember to stay safe and wrap up warm. Yes, it’s that time of year again where we casually stand around a giant bonfire and (traditionally) watch a Guy Fawkes dummy burn on top. So if you’re heading out to a bonfire or fireworks display there’s a few… Continue reading Staying Safe – Bonfire Night