Ben's Top Tips For Starting Your First Clinical Placement
I’ve collated some of my own reflections, and advice from others, to help you settle in to your placement.
- Published: 17 December 2025
- Topic: University life
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Why I chose Environmental Change and Sustainability at Birmingham
Brooke shares her story of why she chose Environmental Change and Sustainability
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Daniel shares his reasons why he chose to study Natural Sciences
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How to spend Christmas away from home
Staying in Birmingham over Christmas? Rae gifts his advice on how to look after yourself this festive season.
- Published: 17 December 2025
- Topic: Top tips
Why CEPLAR is essential for Law students
Discover CEPLER at the University of Birmingham Law School. It's your gateway to employability, pro bono work, and real-world legal experience. Don’t miss out!
- Published: 16 December 2025
- Topic: Careers and alumni
Why I chose to study PhD Chemistry at Birmingham
Charlotte tells us why she decided to pursue a PhD in Chemistry at the University of Birmingham.
- Published: 16 December 2025
- Topic: University life
Why I chose to study PhD Applied Health Sciences at Birmingham
Asma tells us why Birmingham was the right destination for her postgraduate research journey.
- Published: 15 December 2025
- Topic: University life
Building healthy habits as a university student
Emily shares her top tips for staying healthy and looking after yourself while studying at university.
- Published: 15 December 2025
- Topic: Top tips
Why I chose to study Computer Science at Birmingham
Emily tells us why she chose to come to Birmingham to study her Masters in Computer Science.
- Published: 15 December 2025
- Topic: University life
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