Student stories: Making Bradford home
Zoe moved to Bradford from Northampton to study with us. After a short spell of homesickness, she discovered that studying in Bradford was the best decision she’s made. Here, she…
We’ve made Clearing easier
Getting your results and applying through Clearing can be like riding a rollercoaster; there are ups and downs that you may not be prepared for, but we’re here to make…
Parents – here’s how you can help your child through Clearing
A level students across the country are hoping they get the grades they need this week – and the uncertainty can make it a stressful time for both parent and…
Apprenticeships vs Degrees
You may be torn between doing a degree or an apprenticeship, but the good news is you don’t have to choose between studying or working. Here are top five courses…
It’s never too late to start your degree
Going to university after a break from education can be daunting. If it’s something you’re considering though, you won’t be alone – around a third of our undergraduate students are…
Results day is around the corner
A Level results day is right around the corner and students everywhere will be going through many ups and downs leading up to, and after, the big day. But don’t…
Everything you need to know about Yorkshire
We’re very proud of a lot of things at Bradford, but today we’re especially proud to be situated in the greatest county of all; Yorkshire. No one is prouder than…
Understand human nature – then change people’s lives
The truth behind your decision making We think of ourselves as the masters of our own fate. But our decisions and our opportunities in life are often shaped by the…
8 things to do in summer before university
Summer is well underway and it’s time to make the most of it! Check out our tips on how to make the most of summer to help overcome the rollercoaster…
How to choose the right course for you
The two biggest decisions you need to make when considering university are: What course do you want to do? What university do you want to study at? It can feel…
Freshly brewed music with Doug: Desmond John
This Coffee House Session was a special one. Special at least for me, because it was my first gig as an actual PhD student like it says in the bio…
Freshly brewed music with Doug: Joe McCorriston
1pm Wednesday afternoon – while all the sports teams are out and about competing in their respective competitions, I am sat in Student Central, waiting for the next Coffee House…
Freshly brewed music with Doug: JoAnna Lee
Another week, another Coffee House Session and another location! Just when you thought that there was an established routine of listening to some live music in Student Central, someone breaks…
Freshly brewed music with Doug: Joel Baker
Joel Baker Joel’s set was probably been the most entertaining and most banter-filled session we have ever been fortunate enough to witness! Not only did he show up about half…
Freshly brewed music with Doug: FLAWES
Today I’m taking a look back at the UBU Coffee House Session by the band FLAWES. This week’s session had a last minute venue change due to a clash with…
Freshly brewed music with Doug: Mike Watson
I’m Doug and I’ve been studying at Bradford over the last four years. Join me as I take a look back at the free live music acts who’ve performed at…
6 activities to keep you busy over the winter break
Spend time with family Whether you’ve missed your time at home or not, make sure you spend time catching up with your family. Don’t take this time with loved ones…
Getting Ready For University
I got my results. I got into university. Now, all I need to do is get ready to go. One thing I did not realise was how many emotions I…
My journey to medicine: why I know Bradford will make me a better Doctor
I’m Lloyd Finlay and I moved from Lincolnshire to study the Foundation in Clinical Sciences/Medicine at Bradford. I applied to the course through route 3 and I’m transferring to Leeds School of…
Watch: Graduates talk about Bradford
I know, some videos are slick marketing operations that are carefully crafted to sell, sell, sell. However, this video ain’t that. At summer graduation, Maq and Alice picked some fresh…
Discovering what makes Jaguar Land Rover squeal
We’ve got a lot under the hood here at Bradford when it comes to engineering. Some of the world’s leading car manufacturers work in partnership with our researchers to develop…
11 Instagrammable places in Bradford
Whether you’re new to Bradford or have lived here for years, be sure to visit our top 11 Instagrammable locations. Explore the University of Bradford and the city for yourself….
Overturning the hijab ban
Pharmacy student, Raabya, discusses the University of Bradford’s diverse sporting community, how the women’s basketball team helped overturn Turkey’s ban on women wearing a hijab whilst playing, and how sport…
Life at LEGO: Home Stretch (Part 2)
Welcome back. Let’s jump into the second half of the last post. This week will be my last in Denmark – at least until I (hopefully) come back for a…
Life at LEGO: Home Stretch (Part 1)
Hello again to anyone who’s still following me. Thank you for sticking around! What’s happened since my last post? Not a lot, but that’s Denmark – particularly Billund – for…
Living at home? It’s a breeze if everyone follows these top tips…
Hi my name’s Emily and I spent three years studying Clinical Sciences BSc at the University of Bradford, and am now training to be a secondary school biology teacher. My time…
Digitising Iron Age art
Our School of Archaeological Sciences is actively involved in many high-profile research projects. The ENTRANS project is a €1M project HERA and European Commission funded project to support work from 2013-2016….
Woah, we’re halfway there…
Hello! I apologise for the long gap between posts. I just haven’t got round to it! I’ve now been in Denmark for almost two months, and I’m still loving it…
Det bedste er ikke for godt (Pt. II)
Hello everyone, and welcome to part 2 of this post! This one is just a continuation from a longer post on my Tumblr blog, cut down to two shorter posts…
Pokemon Go – A Trainer’s Guide to Bradford #BradfordPoGo
Unless you’ve been on another planet this summer, you’ll know the phenomenon that is Pokémon Go has taken the world by storm since its release in July. Timing is everything,…