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Why I chose to live in Tennis Courts

by Harry James

Choosing accommodation at the University of Birmingham can feel overwhelming, but here’s why Tennis Courts (En-suite) stood out to me as the perfect choice.

From London to Birmingham: Moving to the UK's second city

by Aqil Ghani

Aqil tells us how his perspective of Birmingham changed dramatically after moving here from the capital city for his degree.

Berlin Fieldtrip: Urban Planning Student Experience

A second-year Geography and Urban and Regional Planning student reflects on a field trip to Berlin, exploring urban planning and smart cities.

Birmingham through the ages as "the city of a thousand trades"

by Asma Alghamdi

Asma tells us how Birmingham has transformed itself over the years, and how the city's history has made such an impact on her own student experience.

How to get the most out of your Open Day: tips from current students

by Hams Abouelela Stefina Manoj

Planning an Open Day? University of Birmingham Dubai students share tips on questions to ask, what to explore, and what to look out for.

Looking back on Law School: Advice for my first-year self

by Richa Ganatra

Law student Richa reflects on her first two years at Birmingham Law School, offering advice to her first year self.

Advice for my first-year self, from a third-year History student

by Grace Wakeman

BA History student Grace shares her favourite hidden gems, tips, and tricks for making the most of university life as a first-year.

A letter to first year me

by Ruby Green

English Language and Linguistics student Ruby shares her reflections on her years at university, offering advice to her first-year self.

What can you do with a Civil Engineering degree?

by Sujay Reddy Ramireddy

Discover where a degree in Civil Engineering could take you.

Exam season: How to make the most of your revision

by Daniel Brown

Daniel is studying BEng Aerospace Engineering at Birmingham.