Alumni reflections: My journey to Nursing
Hear from Rebecca Parker, Child Nursing alumna, as she reflects on her time studying Nursing at the University of Birmingham.
- Published: 6 February 2026
- Topic: University life
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Choosing A-levels without a specific degree in mind
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- Published: 5 February 2026
- Topic: Top tips
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- Published: 2 February 2026
- Topic: University life
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- Published: 2 February 2026
- Topic: University life
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- Published: 30 January 2026
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- Published: 29 January 2026
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Slowing down to stay: A PhD student’s journey toward grounding
Asma focuses on reflection, wellbeing, and the PhD student experience from a different angle.
- Published: 28 January 2026
- Topic: Top tips
Why I chose to study Aerospace Engineering at Birmingham
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- Published: 28 January 2026
- Topic: University life
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- Published: 27 January 2026
- Topic: University life
Winners of the Computing Insight UK supercomputing challenge 2025
Meet the Beariables: A Q&A with the Computing Insight UK supercomputing challenge winners 2025
- Published: 26 January 2026
- Topic: University life
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