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
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- Published: 21 January 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
Why I chose to study Strategic Marketing and Consulting at Birmingham
Audrey tells us why she decided to come to Birmingham to study MSc Strategic Marketing and Consulting.
- Published: 6 January 2026
- Topic: University life
Why I chose to study MSc Management at Birmingham
Laras tells us why she decided to come to Birmingham to study MSc Management.
- Published: 22 December 2025
- Topic: University life
Easy student meal ideas from around the world
Indonesian student Laras cooks up some ideas for simple, healthy dishes to give your palate a fresh global perspective.
- Published: 22 December 2025
- Topic: University life
Why I chose to study Development Policy and Politics at Birmingham
Favour tells us why she decided to come to Birmingham to study MSc Development Policy and Politics.
- Published: 22 December 2025
- Topic: University life
Joining a playwriting workshop with the Royal Shakespeare Company
MA Digital Media and Creative Industries student Olivia writes about her experience at a playwriting workshop with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
- Published: 18 December 2025
- Topic: University life
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 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 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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