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Finding the balance: my top 5 tips for balancing...
Finding the right balance when you are a student and working part-time can be challenging. Find out how Coventry University student juggles this balancing act.
22/03/24
Hidden gems in Coventry to help you shop smarter
Find out how to shop smarter and save money while studying at university.
22/03/24
It’s a juggling act, top 5 tips to managing study and...
Find out the top 5 tips for managing studying and work. From how to plan, learning to say no and making the most of your time at university.
20/03/24
Second-year Film Production student’s work on...
‘Leaving to Remain’ follows three Roma settlers and their work to help others like them. Hynek Psenicka is a second-year Film Production student - he tells us about...
04/08/23
My journey to secure a placement with Scottish Power
Abdul Wadood, a Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence student, shared his journey to securing a placement as a Software & Database developer.
13/09/22
The Students’ Union has rebranded
After 30 years of being ‘CUSU’, it’s time to evolve. Welcome to Your Students’ Union.
02/09/22
Moving in at university? Here are six steps to success
Coventry University psychologist, Nim Bahia, shares her top tips on making friends and transitioning to university life.
16/08/22
The benefits of studying a Foundation Year course
We caught up with two course directors to find out what a Foundation Year course is and how you might benefit from studying one.
14/07/22
Five ways I got more than a degree from Coventry...
History and Politics student Adam has almost finished his degree, but what else has he got out of his time at Coventry University?
21/06/21
Four tips help you choose the right student...
Decided to study with us here at Coventry? Good choice! Now, you’ll need to secure your new home away from home. Here’s our top tips to help you choose your student...
21/06/21
World Book Day 2021
On Thursday, March 4th, we will celebrate World Book Day, and our team will celebrate by sharing their favourite books.
03/03/21
Five tips to remain focused during Lockdown
Here are five great ways to keep motivated and focused while in lockdown
17/02/21
The Protection Service Uncovered
We caught up with our Protection Service to find out more about what they do on campus to keep staff, students and the public safe.
09/02/21
How to be healthy without going broke
Learn some healthy food hacks to keep both the calories and the costs down
04/02/21
Five ways to get to Coventry
Coventry is as close to the heart of England as you can get. This means, we're pretty easy to get to. All roads lead to Coventry you could say.
02/02/21
Places to see and visit in Coventry
New or unfamiliar with Coventry? This blog will help you find how to get around.
02/02/21
Eight career lessons Disney movies teach us
Our resident ‘Mouseketeer’ Evelyn Bell-Jones gives us eight career lessons we can learn from Disney.
29/01/21
1,000 years of Coventry History
2016 marked ‘1000 years of Coventry Heritage’. We translate this as meaning it was is Coventry’s 1000th birthday, and it's never looked better!
25/01/21
Five day trips from Coventry
One of the best things about being in the middle of the country is that everywhere else is pretty accessible to you! Coventry has brilliant connections to the rest of...
21/01/21
Finding part-time work during your studies
Trying to find a part time job whilst being a student can be stressful. You wouldn’t believe how many flexible part time work opportunities there are!
18/01/21
University costs I didn't need to budget for
After a few quick calculations, Coventry LLB Law Graduate Sheereen discusses some myths about student finances.
15/01/21
Six ways to keep in touch with your friends
It's so important to keep in touch with friends and family, especially during a pandemic and lockdowns. Here are 6 easy ways to keep connected.
09/01/21
Six free places to visit in Coventry
Andreea is studying advertising and marketing at Coventry university. I’ve rounded up the best places you can go for a day out – and the best thing is, they won’t cost a...
12/11/20
Get to know the multicultural Coventry
As Coventry prepares to become the UK City of Culture 2021, it worth learning more about the city and its culture.
07/11/20
