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Whether you’ve just returned from a placement or study abroad year, your original group plans fell through, or you simply didn’t want to sign a contract ten months in advance, here is how to navigate the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ housing market when the clock is ticking. Read this practical guide on finding accommodation late in the year.

Everyone revises differently, and it's useful to recognise what approach works best for you. Explore our Revision page, which offers practical tips that can support you to succeed during the upcoming exam season.

Exam period brings a change of rhythm. Lecture theatres make way for library desks, routines settle in and days become more focused. That’s where Eatwise fits in - not as a distraction, but as part of your study flow. From quick breakfasts ahead of morning sessions, to filling lunches between revision blocks, Eatwise helps you stay balanced and ready throughout the day. Check out the limited edition ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Break Meal Deal along with some great recipes to make at home. Find out more here!

Sports Ball 2026 is back at our favourite spot, the Hilton Metropole at the NEC, on Friday 19 June. It's your chance to dress to impress, celebrate an incredible year in sport and party the night away with friends and teammates. Get your tickets now!

What's it like being a postgraduate researcher at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ? Now’s your chance to tell us about your experiences before the survey closes on 8 May. Your feedback will be addressed by the academic community and help to inform meaningful changes.

Your insights on teaching, learning, assessments, and skills development will help us enhance the experience for you and future PGT students on your course. Complete the PTES survey, and as a thank you for your time and contribution, you will be entered into a prize draw with the chance of winning 1 of 70 shopping vouchers! 

Health and Safety Services, in collaboration with the Community Safety Team, have installed several ‘Bleed kits’ on University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ main campus and the Innovation Campus in Stratford-upon-Avon. Bleeding control kits are specialised trauma kits designed to provide bystanders with the products they need to stop life-threatening bleeding until paramedics arrive, potentially saving lives. Find out where these are located on our page.

As voted by you on our Instagram, we're screening Mamma Mia on the Big Screen in the Piazza on Thursday, 14 May at 9:30pm! Get ready for sun, sequins and ABBA anthems. It's the perfect sing-a-long study break to keep you going during Term 3. Come by the Nook to sign in and pick up your free bag of popcorn before the movie begins, and keep an eye out for more screenings this term.

The Outstanding Student Contribution Awards (OSCAs) recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's students. They not only excel academically, but also find the time to campaign for good causes, fundraise, start small business, and work with local charities. Send in your nomination before 8pm on Sunday, 10 May 2026.

Please be aware that we are currently seeing an increase in phishing activity across the University, including more targeted emails designed to look legitimate and trigger quick action. These messages may appear to come from University‑related services. Taking a moment to pause and check before responding can significantly reduce risk. You can read more on how to protect yourself and the University on our page.

Following the recent terror attack in Golders Green, London, the UK National Threat Level has been raised to Severe, as of Thursday, 30 April 2026. This is a national precaution following this attack and not linked to any specific risk on our campus. Support is available to our community - read more here.

We would like to make you aware of upcoming roadworks that may impact travel to and from campus over the coming months. There will be temporary traffic lights in place from 11 May - 8 July on Westwood Heath Road, and from 26 - 31 May on Gibbet Hill Road. Please plan your journey and allow additional time for potential delays.

Visit our Exams Information page, to develop your understanding of the different types of exams, timetables and key terminology, and find out what support is available to you throughout exam season.

Join the Global Lounge at The Nook every Wednesday, 2.00–4.00pm, for free snacks, drinks and a chance to meet other students. Week 2 features ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ, Solve & Connect, while Week 3 is Walk, Talk & De-Stress.

Need a break from preparing for exams and assessments? Join the Wellbeing team's regular events, including peer support sessions. Our regular sessions use mindfulness to help you reduce stress, manage pressure, and build focus. All events are part of DeStresstival 2026.

Need a boost to start your day? Join us at the Eat Well Hub which will be available to students in need on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am–10:00am, in the SUHQ Green Room. Fuel up with a tasty selection of healthy options including wholemeal bread, oats, wheat cereals, delicious fruit and fresh fruit juices!

Come along on Friday, 1 May, to celebrate the start of summer and a new term with a lively May Day festival. Join in activities designed to bring colour and energy to campus, including sports, competitions, crafts, face-painting and a giant Helta-Skelta!

Check out the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Spaces page, where you will discover spaces designed to support you with revision this exam season. The also provides an overview of how many spaces are available in each area of the Library. Here, you will also find additional flexi-space rooms during peak times in Term 3. If you are registered with the University’s Disability Services, you can also book an accessible study room in the Library.

Want to represent your fellow students on important issues in the Summer Elections? Why not become a Faculty Rep, Forum Member, Disabled Students' Officer, or Trans Students' Officer? Nominations close on Sunday, 10 May at 11:59pm. Learn more about the roles and nominate now.

DeStresstival, is a free cross-campus festival for University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ students, offering opportunities to relieve exam stress and boost your wellbeing. With events spanning the whole of term 3, DeStresstival provides the perfect environment for you and your friends to focus on mindfulness, relaxation, and wellbeing activities. We know how pressurised exams can be, so we’re helping you unwind, decompress and de-stress! Check out what's on, and book your place.

Join us on Wednesday, 6 May, for this unique guided walk to explore Gibbet Hill Wood with the Woodland Trust, and learn about this green oasis situated between Tocil Lake and Gibbet Hill. Sign up for the event today.

Did you know that as a ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ student, you can get discounted tickets to some of the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Arts Centre's most popular and exciting live events? Secure your tickets for the acclaimed play "Black Is The Colour Of My Voice", see "Mammal Hands" live, experience "Ontroerend Goed: Handle with Care", see a performance by "The Drifters", or enjoy "Jen Brister: Reactive".

Congratulations to the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Poetry team, who have been crowned UniSlam 2026 National Champions! We caught up with the team to find out more about the competition and their success. Read more on our page.

Fancy a spring walk? Explore our new outdoor trail featuring poems inspired by ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s researchers and technicians, written by award-winning poet Sujatha Menon during her time as the School of Life Sciences’ poet in residence. Step into this 60th anniversary legacy project on foot or watch our short video clip.

Your voice matters. By sharing your feedback, you are shaping the future of postgraduate research at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ as well as your own experience of doctoral studies with your home department(s). Please take this opportunity to participate this year and help us make improvements in PGR experience now and in the future.

Dr Gurnam Singh, Hon Professor of Sociology and Sikh Faith Adviser tells us about Vaisakhi, what it means to him and the importance to the Sikh Community.

Term 3 tickets are on sale now! Your calendar just got exciting! That's POP!, Skool Dayz (This is a special fundraising event - all proceeds go back into funding Students’ Union activities), Sports Ball, and so much more. Grab your tickets before they're gone!

Students with caring responsibilities are invited to take part in a research project led by the University’s Gender Engagement Group, exploring the experiences of student carers. Focus groups to be held in late April and early May, participation is voluntary, and all data will be treated confidentially. Each participant will receive a Â£20 Eden Red shopping voucher as a 'thank you' for their time. 

Whatever your goals, come and take the next step on your fitness and wellbeing journey this Spring. Enjoy huge savings for a limited time only!

The Widening Participation Student Network aims to create a space that empowers, educates and inspires current students through information sharing, fun workshops, and sharing of lived experiences. All home students who identify as being from a Widening Participation background are welcome. Sign up on our webpage.