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Graduation: Join the festivities!
Our Graduation Celebration Zone will be open during the Graduation period this July. It's the perfect place to relax, connect, and make lasting memories around the ceremony. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere with live entertainment, photo opportunities, and a selection of food and drink to enjoy with family and friends. Everyone is welcome, whether you're graduating or staying on campus over the summer months.
DeStresstival: What's coming up...
There is plenty to get involved with next week from Rock & Play social sessions at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Sport, Relaxation Yoga and Yin Yoga, plus delicious Eatwise offers from the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Food Group and more!
Changes to Summer opening hours at the Library
From Saturday 4 July to Sunday 4 October, the Library are introducing temporary changes to the Main Library’s opening hours. The Library will be open during this time on Monday–Friday: 8:00am – midnight (Main Library), overnight (weekdays): ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lounge & Eating Place remain open, Saturday and Sunday: open during the day but closed overnight (8:00pm–8:00am). For further information, please visit our webpage.
University nightlife has a reputation for destroying bank accounts almost as quickly as it destroys sleep schedules. But enjoying ¹û¶³´«Ã½ nightlife does not have to mean financial regret the next morning. A little planning ahead means you can still enjoy the socials, the club nights, and the spontaneous memories, just without the wallet wobble the next morning. Hear from Student Money Assistant, Abigail, on !
Thank you to all who nominated and joined us to celebrate the students who work super hard to create fantastic opportunities, advocate the student community and give great service in our outlets and departments! Find out your award winners for: Sports, Societies and Student Voice & Impact.
Warm weather advice
The has issued a Red Weather Warning for 'Extreme heat' this week on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June. We're sharing advice on how to stay safe and well during the heatwave - read more.
Preparing to move out
Before you leave your current accommodation, it’s important to plan ahead to ensure a smooth handover and get your deposit back. Starting the process can feel challenging, but we've got you covered with a checklist and some guidance to make sure everything is covered.
Arranging storage and removals for summer
If you're staying away during the summer vacation period, you may want to arrange storage or delivery for your belongings. There are lots of storage and removals companies operating locally, across the UK, and overseas, so it's worth comparing options before booking - we have compiled a list of companies to consider to help you plan. Check out the details here.
DeStresstival: What's coming up
Next week, enjoy Rock & Play social sessions at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Sport, Relaxation Yoga and Yin Yoga, plus delicious Eatwise offers from the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Food Group. Don't miss our outdoor film screening of How to Train Your Dragon on Thursday, 25 June!
¹û¶³´«Ã½ rises to 68th in QS World University Rankings
Published today (18 June) by global higher education analysts QS Quacquarelli Symonds, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ ranks 68th globally among more than 1,500 institutions across 106 countries and 10th in the UK. The latest results highlight major progress in several key areas, underpinning ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s global reputation and research strength. Thank you to our community, who continue to make ¹û¶³´«Ã½ a place where ideas thrive, and positive change happens.
Money Matters Blog: Subscription Spring‑Clean: Trim Digital Costs Without FOMO
Summer at ¹û¶³´«Ã½
Looking for ways to stay connected, active and inspired this summer? Check out our Summer at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ pages to stay in the know with what’s happening across campus over the summer. Whether you're staying on campus or just dipping in and out over the summer, it's your go-to guide. From events and wellbeing activities to support services, have a look and see what's on offer!
¹û¶³´«Ã½ Awards for Personal Tutoring
We asked you to nominate staff who’ve made a real difference through personal tutoring. Meet the winners and a highly commended colleague and read about their work supporting students.
Returning your Library books
If you have recently completed your studies, or are about to finish, please return any library books you still have. This helps to ensure these resources are available for the next cohort of ¹û¶³´«Ã½ students. If you're in the UK, you can return books for free using our Freepost service. Find out more here.
Meet your WATE winners!
The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Awards for Teaching Excellence are a celebration of successful, dedicated educators within our teaching community – discover this year’s winners and their work.
Insurance isn’t the most exciting part of student life, but it becomes surprisingly relevant once you move away from home. Suddenly you’re responsible for your laptop, your room, your bike, your travel plans - and the costs if something goes wrong. This guide by student blogger, Ruyi, will walk you through the main types of cover worth considering.
The Library achieves Customer Service Excellence
The Library and Archives has achieved Customer Service Excellence accreditation – a national award that recognises our commitment to delivering outstanding support and service to our university community. Thank you to our Library users for helping us achieve this success!
June Open Days
University Open Days will be taking place on 20 and 27 June. These are two of the busiest days of the year on campus, with thousands of visitors arriving throughout the day. During this period, parking will be extremely limited, and accommodation residences may not be easy to access by car. Please consider the Open Day timings when making your travel plans.
¹û¶³´«Ã½ Wombles Litter Pick: 17 June
Join our award-winning community on 17 June from 12-1pm for the next monthly litter pick on campus, and help to make our green spaces safer for wildlife. The activity contributes to the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Award. Full event details can be found here!
Protecting yourself from scams and fraud
Scams are becoming more common and more convincing, from phishing emails and fake accommodation adverts to payment and impersonation scams. If something feels urgent, unusual or too good to be true, pause and check it through official University or trusted external channels before responding. Find out how to stay protected following the latest guidance.
Community update: tuberculosis case affecting a student
Community update on a tuberculosis case affecting a student.
DeStresstival: Up next...
Help beat your exam stress and boost your wellbeing by checking out our DeStresstival events, with open mic nights, activities at the Arts Centre, outdoor cinema screenings, free yoga and relaxation sports sessions, and so much more. See what's on here.
Student life is exciting, but it can also be very expensive. Opportunities such as study abroad programmes, society trips, conference attendances and graduation ceremonies can come with hefty price tags. With financial planning and budgeting using the tips in this guide, you can spread out the cost of the expense so you can still be financially secure without skipping out on the formative experiences university provides. , on her top money saving tips!
Download SafeZone App
Have you downloaded the free SafeZone App? Designed to help you get support quickly and easily - anytime, anywhere on campus, the SafeZone app is here to keep you safe! Get support at the tap of a button. Download SafeZone – your link to campus safety and wellbeing.
Complete the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Student Survey today!
Take your chance to inspire change! Complete the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Student Survey and share your insights into student life for the chance to win 1 of 25 shopping vouchers worth up to £100.
Moth Survey: 10 June
Join us at 9am on 10 June for the first moth survey of 2026 to discover the fascinating diversity of these vital nighttime inhabitants of campus. This activity contributes to the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Award. Find out more here.
Your Students’ Union is student-led meaning that we put you in charge of deciding, and becoming, your future student leaders. Congratulations to everyone who put in their time, effort and passion into their campaigns, and thank you to everyone who voted! You can also find out the results from this on the University's ethical stance on AI.
DeStresstival: Up next!
Enjoyed the Petting Zoo on campus last week? We have plenty more regular events this term to help you relax, unwind and destress. Check out our DeStresstival events, with open mic nights, outdoor cinema screenings, free yoga and relaxation sports sessions, and more.
Ahead of the summer vacation period, the you can get ¹û¶³´«Ã½ merchandise at a discounted price. Some items are available online, with more (and different) stock available in the Co-op store on campus. Pop in and see us!
Staying safe on and off campus
Whether you are living on or off campus, this may be the first time you have lived away from home or in shared accommodation. Wherever you are living this year, taking care of your personal safety is important, and we encourage you to review the advice and support available, including important phone numbers. Dial 101 for non-emergency police, dial 999 for emergency police, fire and ambulance and 111 for non-emergency medical problems. Students living off campus can access dedicated guidance, including advice on staying safe in and around your student home. You can also download our SafeZone app, which can be used on campus or in partner accommodation.