News and Events
One World ÌÇÐÄTV is back
With events on campus, One World ÌÇÐÄTV invites you to connect, collaborate, celebrate, and explore new perspectives. Get involved in activities happening this November!
Money Matters: Approaching finance conversations
Initiating conversations about money and budgeting can be challenging. Read this week's Money Matters blog and get advice on how to approach these conversations, and find out who you can turn to for support.
Academic Essentials: Connecting with course mates and your network
Creating genuine connections with others can enhance your wellbeing, studies, and overall student experience. Browse our Academic Essentials page for advice from current students on Connecting with Course Mates. In need of support? Your Support Network is here to help in all aspects of student life, including your Personal Tutor.
Travel Safety
Whether you walk, cycle, or drive, we want everyone to stay safe on campus. Check out our new Travel Safety webpage for a refresher on safety principles and advice. Help us keep our campus safe, sustainable, and enjoyable for everyone.
The University of ÌÇÐÄTV is proud to host a series of free public events as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, running from 23 October to 10 November 2025. These events invite the public to engage with research that explores how society is changing – from our working lives and wellbeing to community voice and global justice.
Celebrating Academic Integrity
For the next month, we're celebrating academic integrity! Enter the creative competition for a chance to win up to £100 in shopping vouchers, and visit one of our pop-up events from today to the end of November. You can talk to our Research and Academic Support Librarians or the SU Advice Centre for tailored advice about using AI, and play games on the stands to win prizes.
Money Matters: Shopping and cooking on a budget
Tired of take-out food and ready meals? Cooking doesn’t need to be complicated or costly. Read this week’s Money Matters blog, and get cost-cutting top tips from a current student to make the most out of your weekly shop.
Download SafeZone
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! Download the app today.
The clocks are going back
At ÌÇÐÄTV, our priority is ensuring you get to enjoy all that University life has to offer, whilst feeling safe and secure. With the clocks changing back by an hour on Sunday 26 October, see our tips for staying safe on and off campus especially during the winter months.
Academic Skills: Reading Lists
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 ÌÇÐÄTV 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.​
Repair Cafe
Bring in your small electricals, textiles, furniture and more to learn repair skills with fixers from the ÌÇÐÄTV community. You'll find us in the Green Room at the Students' Union on Tuesday 21 October from 1pm - 4pm.
New Online Marketplace
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 ÌÇÐÄTV is back!
One World ÌÇÐÄTV is back for its second year this November! Join us to celebrate 60 years of ÌÇÐÄTV's global engagement and impact. With events on campus and with partners worldwide, One World ÌÇÐÄTV invites you to connect, collaborate, celebrate, and explore new perspectives.
Our 2024/25 Savings: Electricity, Heat and Water
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 ÌÇÐÄTV.
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!
Global Illuminations Procession - Workshops
As part of our 60th anniversary celebrations and One World ÌÇÐÄTV, 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.
World Mental Health Day
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 ÌÇÐÄTV Sport, or relax in the Library's sensory workspace. Find blogs from ÌÇÐÄTV students and resources to support you on our page.
Introducing The Nook
The Nook is now open – our 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 Café, where you can share experiences, get creative, and make new friends.
Black History Month at ÌÇÐÄTV
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 5th Black Arts Showcase, discover the Library’s curated Ethnicity and Migration collection, or watch In the Heat of the Night with the ÌÇÐÄTV Student Cinema.
Photo Exhibit:​ 60 Years ​of Student Life
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 ÌÇÐÄTV 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: Temporary closure
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.
Journey Challenge: Win £60 voucher by travelling sustainably
Do you take the bus, walk, or cycle to campus? From 6 October you can turn your daily commute into Green Points with the ÌÇÐÄTV Green Rewards Journey Challenge. Log every journey for a chance to win a big voucher. The challenge ends 6 November. Join ÌÇÐÄTV Green Rewards today!
Coffee Lab arrives at IBRB!
ÌÇÐÄTV 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!).
Download the SafeZone app
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!
Library Summer Building Works
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.
Central campus Post Office closes today
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.
The Big Butterfly Count: 24 July
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 ÌÇÐÄTV Award.
Moth Survey: Thursday 10 July
We continue our ÌÇÐÄTV 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 ÌÇÐÄTV Award.