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Where Should International Students Live in the UK? A Guide to Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow and Lincoln

Choosing where to live is one of the first and most important decisions you'll make when studying in the UK....

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What Is the Best Luxury Student Accommodation in Leeds? A Complete Guide (2026)

Choosing where to live is one of the biggest decisions you'll make before starting university. Your accommodation isn't just somewhere...

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Area guide: The Edge

Based on the edge of the city, between Burley and Leeds city centre, The Edge is a great place to...

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International supermarkets in Leeds

Whether you're already a resident at one of our Leeds locations ([The Edge](https://www.iconinc.co.uk/locations/leeds-the-edge) or [The Glassworks](https://www.iconinc.co.uk/locations/leeds-the-glassworks)), or you're hoping to...

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Humans of IconInc: Stevie, our Community and Events Manager

Get to know the bright spark behind our year-round [events](https://www.iconinc.co.uk/our-community/events) calendar and who’s all about bringing our IconInc [community](https://www.iconinc.co.uk/our-community) together....

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Area guide: The Glassworks

You really are at the heart of student life in Leeds here. [The Glassworks](https://www.iconinc.co.uk/locations/leeds-the-glassworks) is right on the high street,...

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Humans of IconInc: Reece our 24 hour concierge

Whether you need directions to the local supermarket, want some friendly advice or just fancy a chat after a crazy...

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Stephanie’s spontaneous Super Bowl social

Having followed the National Football League up until the Super Bowl stage this year, my friends and I thought it...

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Cool things you might not know about IconInc

It might not come as a big surprise to you, that when it comes to the little things – we’re...

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Tips to make new friends at IconInc

One of my favourite things about living at [The Ascent](https://www.iconinc.co.uk/locations/liverpool-the-ascent) is the luxury of having my own kitchen and bathroom,...

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How to revise for your exams: 4 proven techniques

With January exams looming (sorry - we know you don’t need reminding!) we’re taking a look at four revision strategies...

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How Mido is making his time in the UK count

Mido is an international student living at [The Glassworks](https://www.iconinc.co.uk/locations/leeds-the-glassworks) in Leeds and he’s here to tell you a bit more...

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Things to do this Christmas in Leeds and Liverpool

‘Tis the season to…party, be dazzled by twinkling lights, drink mulled wine, ice-skate, visit cute Christmas markets and soak up...

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