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From Nigeria to Brum: a Black mathematician's journey

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PhD Mathematics student Seun reflects on his journey from Nigeria to the UK and the legacy of Professor Nira Chamberlain OBE — a pioneering British-Jamaican mathematician who continues to inspire Black scholars in STEM.
Date:
Tuesday 7th October 2025

Want £1,000 to boost your student life? Apply now for the Santander Brighter Futures Grant!

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£1,000 grants are available for ten lucky University of Birmingham students – apply now!
Date:
Monday 6th October 2025

How to protect your UoB email account

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Protect your new UoB email and stay alert for scams.
Date:
Thursday 2nd October 2025

Your inside scoop (and freebies) start here

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Check out your first Brum Bulletin of the year for Black History Month events, a £10K internship scheme, campus tips from fellow students, and your shot at winning free UoB merch and other goodies.
Date:
Wednesday 1st October 2025

Black History Month

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This October, UoB marks Black History Month with events, careers opportunities and celebrations under the theme "Standing Firm in Power and Pride."
Date:
Wednesday 1st October 2025

Blog: How to feel like you belong at university (because you do!)

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Student Content Shaper Anvi shares her experience of settling in at UoB and advice for finding your own place here.
Date:
Tuesday 30th September 2025

Blog: Finding my rhythm and navigating Uni life one day at a time

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With Welcome week over the pressure of settling in might have started to hit, but that's okay and you are not alone in this. Here's a look at how current international student Wissal has navigated uni life so far, one day at a time and some of her tips for getting settled in a routine.
Date:
Tuesday 30th September 2025

Industrial action September 2025

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The support staff union, UNISON, will be taking discontinuous strike action from Monday-Tuesday this week (29-30 September). We are not expecting any disruption to student-facing services during this period however there may be picket lines at entrances to campus.
Date:
Monday 29th September 2025

Welcome back, Birmingham! Your 2025–26 academic year starts here

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As the new academic year begins and we celebrate our 125th anniversary, here's everything you need to know to get started — from key tasks and campus tips to exciting events and support services waiting for you.
Date:
Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Shana Tova! Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur explained

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With Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur fast approaching, find out what these important Jewish holidays mean and how they're observed.
Date:
Friday 19th September 2025
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