For those of you starting out in college or university, or even returning after the summer break, it’s important to have the right tools to do the job. Having a great selection of stationery can ensure boosted productivity, and help keep you motivated all through the year. Here’s our top picks:

Parker Jotter Trio Looking for a great value set which will meet all your writing needs? Look no further than the Parker Jotter Trio Set. With a ballpoint pen in blue, gel ink pen in red and a mechanical pencil, any student can write notes, mark important sections and draw helpful diagrams with a stylish matching set.

Filofax Classic A5 Notebook

As a student, it’s important to keep your notes organised. This fantastic refillable notebook has removable paper which can be taken out and reinserted wherever suits. The clever ring bound system and flexible cover enables the notebook to lie flat, and even be folded back on itself; ideal for taking notes when you don’t have a desk. With tabbed dividers, all your course notes can be kept separate and there’s a handy pocket for loose bits of paper!

Cross Tech3+ Multifunction Pen

With every writing type you could need housed in one stylish pen, you’ll no longer be fumbling around in a pencil case to find another. It's great for students and business people alike to jazz up your notes. Including black and red ballpoints, 0.5mm pencil, pencil eraser and touch-screen stylus, this multifunction pen is suitable for traditional writing and the digital age. Available in a range of colours.

Platinum Pro-USE 0.3mm Pencil & Filofax Saffiano Personal Organiser

Being organised can be difficult, but it’s essential to know when you’ve got class, when that next paper is due and obviously when you’re next big social event is happening. Keep on top of a hectic schedule with this premium quality Filofax organiser set. The Filofax is packed with useful features, such as the clearly laid-out diary with a double-page spread for each week and somewhere to tuck your notepad, whilst the Platinum Pro-USE technical pencil’s 0.3mm lead enables lots of notes in a relatively small space.

Lamy Al-Star Fountain Pen

Everyone needs a good, reliable pen, especially a student. We love the Lamy Al-Star Fountain Pen for it’s durable yet lightweight aluminium construction and ergonomic grip for comfortable writing. Known as the “writers pen”, they have an incredibly smooth writing style and cheap, easily interchangeable nibs.