Category: Student Life

The life of an audio engineering MSc student at the university is exciting. Adeyinka shares her trip to Birmingham Utilita arena for the Prodigy concert, to experience how the sound, lights and stage are rigged and reinforced.

Moving away from home can feel like a big step, and understanding how university accommodation functions can be a huge help in feeling settled. Haze shares what they’ve learned about living in our halls.

Living costs are a standard part of life, but becoming a student might be your first experience of managing them. Second year Accounting and Finance student Kira shares her best advice on where you can make savings.

Joining a society can have many benefits - masters student Blessing Uwaje shares the biggest advantages to consider.

Recent graduates Izzy and Olivia help get you thinking about what's to come in final year so you can make the most of it.

Second year Accounting and Finance student Jack Hanson shares his best advice for Freshers based on how he experienced his own

Second year student Craig MacPhee shares the story of how life circumstances and self-belief held him back from studying at university for nearly a decade, and what he did to turn things around. 

Masters Creative Writing student Medha Godbole explains how you can actively contribute to positive change across the University by joining the Student Panel. And there are other benefits.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a student. This blog will help you assess your stress levels, understand the importance of managing stress and provide you with techniques to keep calm.

With energy costs increasing, it can be difficult to cover bills as a student. Here are five easy methods to save energy, reduce costs and lower your carbon footprint.