Why I chose to study Aerospace Engineering at Birmingham
Discover why student Daniel chose to study Aerospace Engineering at Birmingham.
- Published: 28 January 2026
- Topic: University life
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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 Computer Engineering at Birmingham
Discover why student Alisha chose to study Computer Engineering at Birmingham.
- 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
Why I chose to study Materials Science and Engineering at Birmingham
Discover why student Caitlin chose to study Materials Science and Engineering at Birmingham.
- Published: 26 January 2026
- Topic: University life
Why I chose to study at Birmingham
Discover why current Mechanical Engineering student Ebikeyi chose to study at Birmingham.
- Published: 26 January 2026
- Topic: University life
Why I chose to study Maths at Birmingham
Discover why student Matthew chose to study Mathematics at Birmingham.
- Published: 23 January 2026
- Topic: University life
Why I chose to study Mechanical Engineering at Birmingham
Discover why student Ethan chose to study Mechanical Engineering at Birmingham.
- Published: 23 January 2026
- Topic: University life
Missing home but starting to finding one here in Birmingham
The quiet shift between home and uni life, carrying pieces of both worlds with you, and learning to belong to more than one place at once.
- Published: 22 January 2026
- Topic: University life
Navigating homesickness when moving abroad
My reflection on homesickness while studying abroad, with practical tips on creating comfort, building routine, and finding balance in a new chapter of life.
- Published: 22 January 2026
- Topic: University life
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