By Anwesha, Physics College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham University life during a pandemic falls nothing short of strange. Laboratory work is replaced with online labs and socials from societies are replaced with engaging Zoom sessions. Nonetheless, the last academic year has been incredibly rewarding and exciting as a physics student. From … Continue reading “Being a Physics student during a pandemic”
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Getting Involved in Societies at Birmingham
By Emily, Physics College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham If you’ve ever visited the University of Birmingham, you’d probably remember the Guild of Students. It’s the building with the mermaid fountain in the courtyard – the huge building is known for being full of eateries, computers and seating, and as the headquarters … Continue reading “Getting Involved in Societies at Birmingham”
Friendships from Home
By Emily, Physics College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham Before myself and my friends left for university, I jokingly told them “remember, no matter how many friends you make there, you’ve known us longer”- and we laughed. But there was some truth in it. I was worried that my friendship group, after … Continue reading “Friendships from Home”
Physics Learning Resources
By Emily, Physics College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham In the midst of preparing for university, a common worry is the need to find books to cover the course material. Whilst books are of utmost importance to more literary-based courses, in the EPS department, you’ll find that there are many other equally … Continue reading “Physics Learning Resources”
Careers Support
Amongst the coursework and nights out (or in), it’s easy to forget why many of us came to university in the first place: to get a job. Even if you have no idea what this job will be – and there’s a lot of that going around – the right time to use the UoB’s … Continue reading “Careers Support”
Bachelor’s or Master’s?
Before applying to university, we’re all forced to choose whether we want to study for 3 years (usually) to get a bachelor’s or do an extra year for a master’s. We have to make this choice at a time when we may barely have decided we want to go to university. Which is the best … Continue reading “Bachelor’s or Master’s?”