My favourite cafés to study in around Dubai
University of Birmingham Dubai student Hams shares favourite cafés across Dubai for studying, group work, and productive days away from campus.
- Published: 28 October 2026
- Topic: Top tips
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My Business Management with Marketing placement at National Grid
Joshua is currently taking part in a 12-month placement as part of his BSc Business Management and Marketing degree with National Grid.
- Published: 22 October 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
My top tips on how to beat homesickness as an international student
Vidhyasree shares her top tips on beating homesickness as a new student.
- Published: 22 October 2026
- Topic: University life
Welcome from BiomedSoc!
Hear from Zara, BiomedSoc President, as she welcomes future Biomedical Sciences student to their dedicated student society.
- Published: 16 October 2026
- Topic: University life
My 4 favourite places to visit in Brum as a student
Harry talks through his favourite places to visit in Birmingham as a uni student
- Published: 8 October 2026
- Topic: Birmingham and city life
How much I spend weekly as a student in Dubai
Hamzah breaks down the cost of living as a Dubai student, including his commute from Sharjah and how he manages his budget at university.
- Published: 29 September 2026
- Topic: University life
My budget-friendly ideas for decorating your room
Follow Harry's advice on budget-friendly ideas for decorating your room.
- Published: 23 September 2026
- Topic: University life
From first-year anxiety to final-year confidence
Starting university in Dubai came with plenty of unknowns. Amina shares how support, new routines, and unexpected opportunities helped her find her place.
- Published: 9 September 2026
- Topic: University life
My Company Project with Costa Express
Abigail completed a Company Project during her MSc Supply Chain Management programme, working with Costa Express on a spare-parts inventory management challenge
- Published: 9 September 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
From Birmingham Business School to PwC Saudi Arabia
Muthana recently completed a three month internship with PwC as part of his BSc Accounting and Finance degree at Birmingham.
- Published: 8 September 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
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