Whiling away your time in the library working to meet coursework deadlines and preparing for the exam period that heralds the arrival of next year, festive gifts can be easily neglected. To make life easier for you, the stores have been scoured for the best presents around, leaving you with more time for studying / partying / eating / drinking / Christmas markets.
A pen that writes in temperatures ranging from -30 to +250 degrees, underwater and even upside down, leaves no excuse for not taking lecture notes.
Fisher Space Pen Original Bullet Chrome, £16.99, Oi Polloi

A classic wallet is a great investment to look after any boy’s pennies, Pokit (started in 1999 by an art specialist along with a pharmaceutical scientist) wallets are well constructed and worth a try.
Pokit Money Wallet, £39.99, Oi Polloi

A royal blue trilby is the perfect present for a fashion conscious friend, or someone who you want to save from bad hair days.
Trilby, £25, Accessorize
If you don’t fancy venturing out to the shop, pick up this pretty bracelet and have it delivered to your door.
Pearl & Stone Wristband, £8, www.asos.com
Leather gloves in a festive hue will enable hand holding in even the coldest of weathers.
Red Leather Gloves, £15, Dorothy Perkins
This eye mask will ensure that the Holly Golightlys of this world get a restful few hours sleep, between partying and studying.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Sleep Mask, £24, Urban Outfitters

Jazz up the traditional clichéd present of a pair of socks with a snazzy pattern.
Socks from a selection, £3, Topman
A cute bobble hat is ideal for wrapping up warm in the winter weather.
Wool hat, £10, Topman
Kelly Brook has collaborated with New Look again to create a range of underwear that will please both girls and boys.
Prices range from £5-£25
Invest in a warm mens’ jumper from the British institution of M&S, it’ll prove to be an indispensable item, for lounging around in or throwing on for school.
V-Neck Jumper, £9.50, Marks and Spencer

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