News flash! Host Shortlisted for Three Prestigious GSL (Global Student Living) Awards 2025 and Retains Platinum Operator Certification
The benefits of getting a good night’s sleep
Why is a good night’s sleep good for your health? March is National Bed Month, and considering we spend approximately one-third of our lives sleeping, we’d better make sure we are setting ourselves the best standard to allow for optimal sleep.
Below are some of the benefits of getting the right amount of sleep, and ways for you to adjust current habits – even with workloads from uni, you still need to maintain a healthy sleep schedule.
Improves health and brain function
Having a regular sleep schedule when you have a full day of studying or work ahead of you means that when your head hits the pillow every night at a reasonable hour, you drift to sleep soundly.
Sleep helps your brain process the events of the day – converts short term memory into long term memory. It also helps to boost your immune system, which helps to keep colds and flu at bay in the winter months.
Sleep keeps you in a better mood
Being well rested allows you to think more clearly, solve issues that may have appeared in your life and have a generally more positive perspective on things. Without the weight of tiredness around your neck. When you don’t get enough sleep, this can cause you to feel more irritable and stressed. The more stress you feel, the more difficult it is for you to sleep – and so the vicious cycle continues to obstruct your life.
Be in the best shape for study!
When you have a regular sleep schedule, you can keep to the other schedules that you find in your daily student life.
It’s best to start your night-time routine around two hours before you intend to sleep. Everyone is guilty of falling asleep with our phone still clutched in our hand, but the advice is to start limiting screen usage at least one hour before going to bed. Try not to drink caffeine or alcohol before bed, as these can affect your body in a way that is not productive for good sleep.
Reading a book or listening to a podcast will be better for your brain than staring at a bright screen in the dark.
Try and resist the urge to day nap
Day napping can be seen as a luxury for some students. You finish a lecture and find yourself diving back under the duvet. Whilst it does feel good to get in those extra hours, it does mean that your internal clock starts to become confused. Try and keep yourself busy until bedtime – there’s no better feeling than trying to keep your eyes open and sinking into a well needed full night sleep.
If you really think you can’t resist, try napping for no more than 30 minutes.
#HostEnvironmentalPledge.
Getting serious about the environment we live in.
To become more ‘environmentally friendly’, Host is launching the #HostEnvironmentalPledge campaign to encourage responsible behaviour and drive sustainability across our sites throughout the UK and Ireland.
It’s a simple campaign! For every percent we reduce our overall utilities (electric, water and gas) consumption by we donate to one of our nominated charities.
Show me all newsLatest news
News flash! The benefits of working in your university city over the summer
As the academic year winds down, many students start packing their bags and heading home for a much-needed break. But what if you stayed in your university town or city instead? Picking up a summer job where you study can be a game-changer - not just for your bank balance, but also for your personal growth and career prospects. Here's why staying local this summer might be one of your smartest moves yet, along with practical tips to make the most of it.
News flash! Discover your ideal student home in London with Host
Choosing where to live during your studies in London is about more than just finding a place to sleep - it’s about finding a supportive, safe, and enriching environment that enhances your university experience. Here's why thousands of students choose Host as their student accommodation provider in London every year.