College Student Bulletin - 6 November
The nights may be getting longer, but your College Bulletin has got plenty to light up your inbox.
In this edition:
- Kirsty Edgar’s dinosaur discoveries
- Welcome Week Prize Draw Winners
- Free sport sessions with Active Residences
Plus, keep reading for another chance to win £1000 with Santander.
News
Creole Cuisine Conversations
Dr Charlene Rose explores geographies of Caribbean cuisine and discusses themes of superdiversity, creolisation, authenticity and identity. Listen to the podcast
Dinosaur Discovery
The BBC covered Prof. Kirsty Edgar's contribution to the discovery of Europe’s longest sauropod dinosaur trackway, 166 million years old. Uncover the story
Young people and dissociation
Join Dr Emma Černis to launch a new resource designed to help young people make sense of dissociation in clear, compassionate ways. Register here
Winners of the Welcome Week Survey Draw
Congratulations to Harshali Sunil Pawaskar, Liezl Ince, Sofia Pisciotti, Matt Carter and Alfonso Fernandez Urbano, for winning £20 Sainsbury’s vouchers! Claim your prize at LES Student Hub
Cost of Living Support
Whether it’s utility bills, grocery prices or the cost of transport, we’re here to help. Explore our advice, special offers and discounts, and the Student Support Fund.
You don't have to pay to play
If you live in University or one of our partner-owned accommodations, check out Active Residences and sign up for free exercise and sport sessions. Get active
Supporting your studies
Find out how we’ve got your back when it comes to your studies. Explore our academic support resources and see how we can help you ace your assessments.
Get the most from Careers
Go Global Applications are now open
Explore new cultures, practice your language skills, and gain international experience with Go Global. Applications close on Sunday 16 November, for study abroad opportunities and international summer placements.
To find out more enrol in My Global Story or come along to an info session on 11 November at 11.00am in Aston Webb G33.
Lunch with a Leader
Join Gideon Kay over lunch on 26 November to discuss technology leadership, digital transformation, IT strategy, business integration and innovation in global organisations. Register by 7 November
Psychology in Practice: A Talk with Dr Daniel Weisberg
Join UoB alumnus Dr Daniel Weisberg as he shares his journey from undergraduate to ClinPsyD and founding a thriving psychology practice. Register to attend
2.30 – 3.30pm, Tuesday 18 November | Old Gym 110
Making Job Applications Beyond Academia
CV & Cover Letter Tips for PGRs. Attend online
1.00 – 2.30pm, Wednesday 12 November | Online
Promoting your Postgrad Skills in Online Applications
Get tips on a range of online application processes for jobs beyond academia, including psychometric tests, competency questions & recorded video interviews. Attend online
11.00am – 12.30pm, Wednesday 19 November | Online
Postgraduate Corner
Call for Papers – Psychiatry - Adolescents and Young Adults
Dr Sarah-Jane Fenton is leading a special edition in Frontiers in Psychiatry, focusing on Adolescent and Young Adult Psychiatry. The journal is welcoming submissions with a deadline for summaries on 16 January 2026. Get the full details and submit here
CENTA Science Opportunity Scholarships
The Central England NERC Training Alliance (CENTA) offers stipends, fees, and research support for minoritised ethnic UK applicants. Apply for a scholarship or explore your options with webinars on studentships and scholarships.
Academic Writing Month 2025
November is Academic Writing Month or #AcWriMo. Set yourself an academic writing goal and work towards it. We’ve got your back with workshops, recordings, Canvas courses and blog posts. Explore our #AcWriMo webpage
Partner’s English
There is still space for your spouse or partner to join our Partners’ English course. Running Wednesdays from 4.00 – 6.00pm until 10 December, we’ll cover a range of useful topics to help with everyday communication. Enrol on the Academic English Canvas page.
Dates for your Diary
For a full list of what’s on, see our Student Events pages
Living green: the psychology behind environmental action
6.00 – 8.00pm Monday 10 November | The Exchange
Explore how everyday behaviours impact the environment and how we can each make a positive difference. Register to attend
British Psychological Society (BPS) and Psychology Society: Film Screening and Discussion |Shutter Island
4.00pm Tuesday 11 November | Gisbert Kapp NG16
Join the BPS Student Ambassadors and the Psychology Society to learn more about their roles and take part in a discussion of the film Shutter Island. Sign up here
GEES International Student Support Session
1.00 -2.00pm, Wednesday 12 November | Old Gym LG10
Join your GEES International Student Support Team for a session covering assessments, feedback, and wellbeing support - plus enjoy free pizza and coffee!
Postgraduate Open Day
Saturday 15 November
Hear from staff and students about studying a Masters, a research degree or, continuing your professional education. Book your place
125Talks: Connecting Cultures
1.30 – 3.00pm, Wednesday 19 November | Debating Hall, Guild of Students
Join us for cakes and refreshments, with talks starting promptly at 2.00pm. Register your place
Biosciences Research Seminar: Metabolic control of sleep
1.00pm, Thursday 20 November | Biosciences 301
Join Prof. Dr. Anissa Kempf to uncover how sleep drives build up, and how neural systems respond to them.
Study the World | Gain Professional Skills | Shape the Future
2.30 – 4.00pm Friday 28 November | Muirhead Tower, G15
Come and hear about Postgraduate Study in Planning, Environment, Climate and Water.
Your Student Reps are Ready to Listen
Welcome to all our new and returning Student Reps who joined the LES Rep Induction last week. Got something to tell them? Find your rep
And finally...
Paid Online Research for Final Year Students
Student Focus, in association with The Times newspaper, wants to hear about your job-hunting experiences. Finalists can earn £10-£20 for each completed questionnaire and your feedback will shape how companies advertise graduate jobs to students in the future. Sign up here.
December Degree Congregation
Graduating on 8 December? Keep an eye out for an email from the graduation team, and login to the Student Gateway for full details.
50 sleeps to Christmas, and counting
Save the date for the Christmas Craft Fair on 11.00am – 3.00pm Wednesday 3 December at the Bramall café, with 25 stalls of creative crafts made by students & alumni.
£1000 still up for grabs
There’s still a chance to win £1000 with Santander. Hear from fellow UoB students who have already won. Enter now