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There are lots of churches who are passionate about blessing students but are not located near a university campus. They want to support students and keep in contact with them but are unsure of the best way to do this. Perhaps this sounds like your church? Well keep reading to hear this incredible story about what a little village church...

As thousands of students head to university campuses over the coming weeks, we hear from Beth, who is both a graduate and a University starter as she begins her masters this September. She shares her experience of finding a church at university as well as some wisdom for Freshers of 2020.  How did it feel to find a church at uni?  “Finding...

At the time of writing, on Wednesday 9th September, all the information reflects current rules and guidance. This information may change with time, so please visit the Government’s COVID-19 information for official and more recent updates if reading after this date.  “We spent yesterday planning the next term, praying into it and getting excited. And then the plans have to change,...

Have you ever considered inviting a friend to church? Or have you yourself ever thought about trying church for the very first time at univeristy? Have a read at a student from Portsmouth's story in how she came to faith through trying church for the first time at univeristy. What did your life look like before becoming a Christian? "I had always dipped in and out of...

Student Linkup exists to help local church connect with University students for the first time. We want to bridge the gap between school and University so that everyone who wants to find a church has the best opportunity to do that.  Student Linkup Sunday on 13th September is a day to help your church get ready to welcome students home. Watch...

The river of God is still flowing. There is far more life, activity, growth and depth to the river than we could have ever known had we not come close. Had we not chosen to get our feet wet. But we are in it now. And we are up to our waist. Back in Ezekiel 47 again, the man leading the...

Work or rest? Business or break time? Study or sleep? These are the choices we are constantly facing, but is there a right answer?  In my first couple of years as a student at university I was a bit of a ‘Yes Man’ (feat. the Jim Carrey film). I filled my time with everything I was asked to be a part...