Having the right apps on your phone can help you stay organised and flourish during your time at university.
Published Friday, 16th May, 2025 in University news
Here are ten free apps recommended by students that can support you throughout your time at City St George’s:
1. Moodle
This is a must-have for every student at City St George’s. It gives you quick access to all your modules, lecture slides, assignment briefs, and feedback. You’ll get notifications when deadlines are approaching, and it makes checking your timetable and marks on the go super convenient.
2. Notion
Notion is your all-in-one productivity hub. You can use it to organise your lecture notes, create revision trackers, plan your week, and manage everything from your reading list to society events. It’s also great for goal setting or even keeping a digital journal.
3. Citationsy
Citationsy is a helpful tool for managing and formatting your references correctly. It supports over 8,500 citation styles, including Harvard, APA, MLA, Chicago and more. You can organise your sources into clearly labelled projects, making compiling bibliographies more efficient.
4. Flora
Struggling to stay focused? Flora uses the Pomodoro technique to help you study in focused 25-minute chunks. You can also decide how long to stay focused, and every time you stay off your phone, a tree grows. It’s a wholesome way to fight procrastination and help the planet.
5. Google Drive
Keep your coursework, lecture notes, and group project files all in one place. Google Drive syncs across your devices, making it easy to access your documents anywhere, even if your laptop dies five minutes before a seminar. It also provides real-time collaboration, making group work more efficient.
6. CityNav
New to campus? CityNav helps you find your way around the Clerkenwell and Moorgate buildings without wandering into a lecture by mistake. Whether you're trying to find a seminar room, student support, or the nearest microwave, this app has you covered.
7. Citymapper
If you’re not from London, figuring out how to get from A to B (especially on strike days) can be stressful. Citymapper gives real-time travel updates for buses, tubes, and trains, plus walking and cycling routes. It also tells you how crowded your train is and where to stand on the platform.
8. UNiDAYS
UNiDAYS gives you access to exclusive discounts on clothes, food, tech, subscriptions, and more. Think 10% off at ASOS, savings on Apple products, and offers at restaurants near campus. Just sign up with your university email.
9. Too Good To Go
Living on a budget doesn’t mean living on instant noodles. Too Good To Go lets you buy unsold food from cafes and restaurants at the end of the day for a fraction of the price. You’ll save money and fight food waste at the same time.
10. City Wellbeing
University life can get overwhelming, and it’s important to check in with yourself. The City Wellbeing app connects you with mental health and wellbeing services at City St George’s. Whether you need a mindfulness session or someone to talk to, support is only a few taps away.