Just the tip of the iceberg: 125 tips for managing university life

2025 is nearly over and throughout the year we have shared various news stories and student blogs to help you thrive at university.

For our 125th anniversary, it just so happens that all these tips combined total 125 (almost like we planned it). Ranging from home safety, to exams and even some more fun student life bits we've included all our pieces in one place for you to refer back to for more information. Split by key theme check out all these helpful tips below.

Student life

Check out advice from our Student Content Shapers on making the most of your time as a student covering things they wish they knew and then some general bits and bobs.

• Start today and make a difference in your community
• Blog: 5 things you should know about living in Selly Oak
• Blog: 5 things I wish I knew before moving into a 2nd year house
• Blog: What I'm looking forward to at UoB Xtra
• Blog: 6 ways to celebrate your birthday on campus
• A traditional vs quirky Christmas: Make the season your own

Cost of Living

We know that financial support looks different for everyone so we have shared across the year some money saving guidance that everyone can implement in some way.

• Practical ways to save money in 2025
• Save on travel this semester
• Blog: 5 simple ways every student can survive and thrive
• Blog: Tips on gtting a part-time job
• Blog: 5 cost-effective swaps I make to save money
• Blog: Tips to help you save money
• 6 top food shopping tips every student needs to know

Safety

As a student there are some things you may not have thought about before, but now you're away from home, that you need to be mindful of so we've shared some tips to make it easier for you to navigate.

• Keeping your homes safe over the spring break
• How to protect our UoB email account
• Stay safe this term and drink aware
• Cycling at UoB: stay safe
• Top safety tips for after dark
• Heading home for winter break? Secure your home before you go

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Navigating university can be hard at times, so we've shared some tips to help you settle in, combat homesickness and for you to find your community at UoB.

• Creating connections and combatting loneliness
• Blog: four essential habits for happy shared living
• Why can't I fit in? Navigating your early weeks at UoB
• Blog: How to feel like you belong at university

UoBe Ready

Assessments are an important part of your university life and can look different to assessments you've had before. Our Student Content Shapers have shared some advice to help you get your head down and get exam ready.

• Blog: 5 tips to tackle procrastination
• Blog: Your guide to finding the best revision technique for you
• Blog: Finding my rhythm and navigating uni life one day at a time

Sustainability

Taking care of the planet, as well as yourself, is a big thing and you can have an impact on it during your time at university, so we've shared some ways you can be greener as a student.

• How to make an impact this Earth Day
• Moving out weekend is coming
• Eco-friendly Christmas

Interested in seeing more helpful hints and tips in 2026 on specific topics or would like to write something yourself? Contact the Student Communications Team at studentcommunications@contacts.bham.ac.uk to submit yor ideas or offer to write something yourself.