Student news Back to 'Student intranet' NewsRSS FeedAtom Feed A guide to starting conversations and making friends at uni DescriptionStarting 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 UK emergency alarm test on Sunday 7 September 2025 DescriptionPhones and tablets across the UK will sound an alarm at 3pm this Sunday – it's just a test, no need to worry.Date:Friday 5th September 2025 Join the UoB Sport & Fitness Ambassador Team DescriptionUoB Sport & Fitness currently have three exciting positions available to support their Marketing Team in the promotion of day to day activities, Super Series events, BUCS Fixtures, fitness facilities and more!Date:Thursday 4th September 2025 Blog: 5 things you should know about living in Selly Oak DescriptionThinking of moving to Selly Oak? Or about to move in to your new home in Selly? From 24-hour snack runs to surprise study spots, Student Content Shaper Anvi shares five things she loved discovering and wishes she'd known before making it her home.Date:Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Say hello to your University Campus Police Officer DescriptionWondering who to talk to about safety concerns on campus? Meet PC Matt Shakespeare your dedicated University Campus Police Officer here at UoB, proudly working with West Midlands Police.Date:Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Your personalised teaching timetable is now available DescriptionAccess it via the MyUoB appDate:Monday 1st September 2025 Could you be the next face of the University? DescriptionWe're recruiting our next cohort of student content shapers and want to hear from you!Date:Monday 1st September 2025 Blog: 5 things I wish I knew before moving into a second year house DescriptionEllen is here to share her top five things she wish she knew before moving out of university halls and into private student housing in her second year! And we bet some of these you haven't thought of...Date:Thursday 28th August 2025 Have you grabbed your free four-week bus pass yet? DescriptionAre you a new UoB student? Don't miss out on claiming your free four-week bus pass for the start of the academic year 2025-26!Date:Wednesday 20th August 2025 Win £500 in food vouchers from Santander Open Academy DescriptionSantander Open Academy has just opened their 'Fuel Your Studies' student prize draw to give you a chance to win £500 in food vouchers!Date:Friday 15th August 2025 Displaying 1 to 10 of 1000 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … Next