Preparing for University

What every small town student should know about moving to a big city university

Nothing can prepare you for the move from a small village to a big city for the first time. Except, perhaps, this arti...

Five steps to settling into student life

To help you prepare for your new life at uni we've got a five-step guide that will help you feel at home before you kn...

What to take to university

Student Effie shows you what it's like to pack for university and shares her top tips.

14 things to do in your first week at uni

To help you get stuck in and explore what Birmingham and campus life has to offer, here's some suggestions of things y...

Becoming Brummie - Birmingham dictionary

Get the low down on the local accent, popular locations and things to look forward to before you arrive.

Are you ready for uni?

How ready for living away from home are you? Take the quiz and find out.