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Blog: How to feel like you belong at university (because you do!)

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Student Content Shaper Anvi shares her experience of settling in at UoB and advice for finding your own place here.
Date:
Tuesday 30th September 2025

Blog: Finding my rhythm and navigating Uni life one day at a time

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With Welcome week over the pressure of settling in might have started to hit, but that's okay and you are not alone in this. Here's a look at how current international student Wissal has navigated uni life so far, one day at a time and some of her tips for getting settled in a routine.
Date:
Tuesday 30th September 2025

Industrial action September 2025

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The support staff union, UNISON, will be taking discontinuous strike action from Monday-Tuesday this week (29-30 September). We are not expecting any disruption to student-facing services during this period however there may be picket lines at entrances to campus.
Date:
Monday 29th September 2025

Welcome back, Birmingham! Your 2025–26 academic year starts here

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As the new academic year begins and we celebrate our 125th anniversary, here's everything you need to know to get started — from key tasks and campus tips to exciting events and support services waiting for you.
Date:
Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Shana Tova! Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur explained

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With Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur fast approaching, find out what these important Jewish holidays mean and how they're observed.
Date:
Friday 19th September 2025

UoB PhD Researcher Reaches Final in National Competition

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UoB PhD researcher Yuxuan Wu has placed as a national finalist in the prestigious Three Minute Thesis competition. We sat down with her to get some top tips on communicating complex research and how to remain motivated during long projects.
Date:
Thursday 18th September 2025

Stay safe this term and be drink aware

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Heading out to welcome parties? Check out our top tips to keep yourself safe and avoid drink spiking.
Date:
Wednesday 17th September 2025

How to be truly happy? Find out at the Happiness Lecture 2025

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Make sure to secure your spot for The Baggs Memorial Happiness Lecture with Clive Myrie.
Date:
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Blog: Lost on campus? There's an app for that

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Our campus is very beautiful but also very large, so it can be hard finding your way around. Luckily, the UoB Campus Map makes getting around a breeze. From step-free routes to tucked away study spaces, student Robin tells all.
Date:
Monday 15th September 2025

A guide to starting conversations and making friends at uni

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Starting university can be overwhelming — new places, unfamiliar faces and lots of unknowns. But the good news? Everyone feels it. In this blog, Student Content Shapers Maisie and James share their stories, tips and personal experiences on finding your people, one conversation at a time.
Date:
Thursday 11th September 2025
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