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One tip for academic success is knowing your Reading lists. Created by your lecturers, these contain key materials that are fundamental for building your subject knowledge and confidence. Gain valuable insights and advice for the most effective use of your Reading lists on our brand-new Academic Essentials page.

We wish prosperity, joy and light to members of our ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ community who are celebrating Diwali. ​Experience Diwali with the Students’ Union on 21 October as they lead a day of making, music, and delicious food.​

Bring in your small electricals, textiles, furniture and more to learn repair skills with fixers from the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ community. You'll find us in the Green Room at the Students' Union on Tuesday 21 October from 1pm - 4pm.

Need to find a new home for something, or looking for a bargain? Explore our new online Marketplace pages where staff and students can buy, sell, donate and borrow.

One World ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ is back for its second year this November! Join us to celebrate 60 years of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's global engagement and impact. With events on campus and with partners worldwide, One World ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ invites you to connect, collaborate, celebrate, and explore new perspectives.

We are proud to announce our 2024/25 energy savings. The Energy and Sustainability team diligently check data from thousands of meters across campus to tackle energy inefficiencies. In the 2024/25 academic year, we avoided wasting enough electricity to drive an electric car 57 times around the world.

Diwali​ is on 20 October. Celebrate with the Students’ Union on 21 October as they lead a day of making, music, and delicious food as part of One World ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ.

Join us for The (Free) Breakfast Club every Tuesday, starting from 8:30am - 10:30am in The Green Room! Help yourself to a variety of hot and cold breakfast options, alongside a hot drink. Remember, once it’s gone, it’s gone - so be sure to get in quick!

As part of our 60th anniversary celebrations and One World ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ, join us for Workshop Wednesdays and other creative sessions to prepare for a dazzling international light procession that will wind through the heart of campus on 19 November.

Take a break from studying and research and get involved in a variety of activities to support your wellbeing. Visit the SU Atrium for their World Mental Health Day Fair, get active with ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Sport, or relax in the Library's sensory workspace. Find blogs from ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ students and resources to support you on our page.

The Nook is now open Рour brand-new space tucked in between Curiositea and Rootes, created for students to pause, meet and discover. Join friendly gatherings like the Community Lounge and Global Caf̩, where you can share experiences, get creative, and make new friends.

Take part in events happening across campus to celebrate Black History Month. Design your own t-shirt with the SU, join the Law School’s 5^th Black Arts Showcase, discover the Library’s curated Ethnicity and Migration collection, or watch In the Heat of the Night with the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Student Cinema.

Curated to celebrate the University’s 60th Anniversary, this exhibition showcases some (but certainly not all) of the many aspects of student life at the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ over the past ​six decades. Visit the Main Library entrance area on Floor 1, or the Modern Records Centre between September and December 2025 to view.

University House is temporarily closing for important maintenance work. From November 2025, the University House Learning Grids will be closed for approximately 12 months. Find alternative study spaces on campus here.

Do you take the bus, walk, or cycle to campus? From 6 October you can turn your daily commute into Green Points with the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Green Rewards Journey Challenge. Log every journey for a chance to win a big voucher. The challenge ends 6 November. Join ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Green Rewards today!

ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Food Group is delighted to announce that Coffee Lab is now open in IBRB, on the Gibbet Hill campus. Visit us on 7 October to celebrate! There will be samples to try, prizes to be won, and a free cookie with every purchase (while stocks last!).

Your safety matters. As part of our commitment to safety, we’re pleased to introduce SafeZone, a free app designed to help you get support quickly and easily - anytime, anywhere on campus. Find out more and download the app!

The Library is completing a number of building works over the quieter summer period to keep the building up to scratch. Visit their dedicated page to see what's happening and avoid disruption.

The central campus Post Office will be closed from today (Friday 25 July), alongside Rootes Grocery Store, for refurbishment as we launch a new Co-Op store in September. The nearest Post Office in the meantime is at Cannon Park.

Join us on this butterfly-themed event on Thursday 24th July, 10:00-11:00 and 11:00-12:00, to learn more about the Big Butterfly Count, explore what species we have on campus and have a go at contributing to the world's largest butterfly survey. This activity contributes to the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Award.

We continue our ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ at Night event series with a moth survey. Join us on Thursday 10th July at 9 am to see what species of moths can be found at this location! Spaces are limited to sign-up is essential. The activity contributes to the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Award.

Our Biodiversity Walks are back! Join us on a relaxing lunchtime stroll on Monday 7th July, enjoy being surrounded by greenery and bird song, and find out more about what bird species can be found on campus. This activity contributes to the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Award.

Rootes Grocery Store is now closed for a full refurbishment and will reopen as the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's Co-op on Wednesday 24th September. A pop-up shop will be opening on Monday 28th July, this will be located in the SU building, opposite The Finery Barbers. The shop will sell a reduced range of basic supplies, including sandwiches, bread, milk, drinks, snacks, fruit, tea and coffee. You can read about the new Co-op store here.

The end of the academic year has arrived! We hope you have a wonderful and well-earned break. Remember, support and services are still available over the break, and there is plenty to see in the local area if you are sticking around campus this summer.

Summer at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ is finally here! See our opening times and find out more about outdoor activities, career advice and continued support throughout the break. We're also offering advice on next steps, from summer work opportunities, to preparing for life after graduating.

The Library have announced the winner of their 'Be Considerate' competition. Visit the Library news page to read the winning competition entry and get a helpful list of study tips for being considerate whilst studying in the Library.

We are aware of a demonstration currently taking place outside Senate House. The demonstration is by ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Stands with Palestine. On Wednesday 14 May and Thursday 15 May access to University House and WMG buildings will move to a single point of access. This is in response to a planned rally. You will need to be prepared to show your university ID to Community Safety staff and keep it visible while in the buildings. University House will close to students for general access from Thursday 15 May and remain closed to students until Friday morning.

The Library is running a 'Be Considerate' campaign aimed at encouraging a supportive study environment during the busy Term 3. Get involved and enter a competition to win a £50 pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Enter the prize draw by sharing your tips and tricks on how to study considerately during Term 3 in different Library noise zones via the submission form. The competition closes on 16 May, so don't miss out.

Check out the new Campus ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Spaces webpage, created to help you discover different study spots across campus.