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5 reasons to choose Bradford

Laura studies BSc Business and Management and she shares her top 5 reasons to choose Bradford. Find out more about studying at Bradford. Laura, BSc (Hons) Business and Management It is…

By Maqbool on Monday, October 29th, 2018 in Everything else

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Choosing a university – second time’s the charm

Hisham came to study BSc (Hons) Computer Science with us after originally starting a degree at a different university. Here, he shares his advice on how to choose a university…

By Maqbool on Monday, October 29th, 2018 in Everything else

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University open days for the socially anxious

For the socially anxious, shy or introverted among us, the thought of attending a university open day conjures one firm response: NOPE. Usually, we’re advised to attend open days to:…

By Steve on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 in Everything else

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How to cope with your embarrassing parents at open days

Stomach-churning, ground-opening, hide-in-your-hoodie embarrassment; parents have a knack of just saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. But when it comes to researching universities, you could find your parents’…

By Maqbool on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 in Everything else

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Pack the essentials for university

If you’re moving to university this September, you’ll want to make sure you pack everything you need for your first year away from home. Zoe, a third year Biomedical Engineering…

By Maqbool on Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 in Everything else, Living

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Read a Book Day 2018

It’s now over twenty years since parents first started raiding the dressing up box, getting creative with make-up, or making a late-night, last-minute, dash to the supermarket to dress up…

By Maqbool on Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 in Everything else

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These life hacks will get you through the first few weeks of uni

So, you’ve bagged your place at uni and you’re getting ready to start your new student life. Here are some essentials and helpful tips to help you get your first few weeks off to a great start. A doorstop University of Bradford…

By Alice Gill on Friday, August 31st, 2018 in Everything else, Living

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Engineering your future – placement years in industry

Engineering graduates have a vast range of career paths open to them. The work of engineers is at the heart of every industry, every product, and every part of our…

By Stephen on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 in Careers, Engineering, Placement

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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…

By Maqbool on Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 in Everything else

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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…

By Maqbool on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 in Everything else

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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…

By Stephen on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 in clearing, Results Day

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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…

By Alice Gill on Sunday, August 12th, 2018 in Business and Management, Chemistry, Engineering, Everything else, Psychology and Crime

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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…

By Steve on Friday, August 10th, 2018 in Everything else

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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…

By Maqbool on Thursday, August 9th, 2018 in Everything else

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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…

By Maqbool on Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 in City, Everything else, Studying

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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…

By Stephen on Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 in Careers, Everything else

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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…

By Maqbool on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 in Everything else

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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…

By Alice Gill on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 in Everything else

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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…

By Alice Gill on Thursday, February 15th, 2018 in Everything else, Students' Union

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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…

By Alice Gill on Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 in Students' Union

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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…

By Alice Gill on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 in Everything else

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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…

By Alice Gill on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 in Students' Union

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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…

By Alice Gill on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 in Students' Union

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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…

By Alice Gill on Friday, December 22nd, 2017 in Students' Union

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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…

By Alice Gill on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 in Everything else

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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…

By mariamwrites17 on Thursday, September 14th, 2017 in Everything else, Living, Studying

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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…

By Alice Gill on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 in Clinical Sciences, Everything else, Studying

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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…

By alexat on Monday, August 21st, 2017 in City, Everything else, Living

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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…

By Stephen on Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 in Careers, Engineering, Everything else, Research

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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….

By Alice Gill on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 in Everything else

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