Birmingham students brave poor diet and worse hygiene to camp out in university library for charity for a week and counting

Three students from Birmingham have set up permanent camp in the university’s library to raise money and awareness for Nightline. … More

Student City guide: Birmingham

  What’s the big draw? Birmingham sometimes gets a bad rep despite being the UK’s second city. Some cynics have … More

Birmingham University agrees to pay all staff the Living Wage

The University of Birmingham has announced that staff will now all be paid the Living Wage. The announcement was made … More

Missing the Winter Olympics? Five of the best extreme sports societies

  Now that the Winter Olympics has come to a close, it may have left some students inspired to try … More

Student City guide: Cardiff

What’s the big draw? The Welsh capital is a cheap and cheerful place to visit. There are often good alternative … More

It’s better to give: A student guide to secret Santa

Secret Santa is the best way for friends to give each other gifts without busting through the overdraft. It’s that … More

Birmingham University campus occupied once more by student activists

A group of student demonstrators have occupied a room in one of the main buildings on the University of Birmingham’s … More

Birmingham University bans “racist” Halloween outfits

Students wearing sombreros and Native American headdresses were banned from attending Halloween parties at the University of Birmingham last week, … More

Is your Halloween costume culturally appropriate?

When you were planning your Halloween costume this year, did you consider whether it may be seen as offensive by … More

Do you feel safe in your student house?

When first year students make the leap of moving away from home and into student accommodation they may experience homesickness, … More