July 2025 Newsletter

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In our July Newsletter:

  • Aston University Jewellery Students Try to Save ‘Dying Art’
  • Government’s Planned White Paper to Change Tuition Fees This Summer
  • UoB Develops Technology to Detect Emerging Global Viruses

News Near You

News around the area of the UK and topical to students.

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Aston University Jewellery Students Try to Save ‘Dying Art’


Aston University partnered with the Goldsmiths' Company Charity to launch the course in September with five students.

The new Aston University Goldsmiths Institute's principal, Daniel Locke-Wheaton, said they worked with companies in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter to work out where there was the most need for new talent.

Jewellery tutor Collette Waudby said about the famous area of Birmingham: "It's an ageing workforce and, unless we do something about it, we could lose this industry."


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Government’s Planned White Paper to Change Tuition Fees This Summer


Universities in England have experienced a fall in income for the third year in a row, according to the higher education regulator, as it warned that declining international student numbers would translate into more cuts on campuses.

The Office for Students’ (OfS) annual financial health check found that many universities were trying to repair budget deficits by slashing building and maintenance spending as well as cutting courses and staff, with the sector expected to sell off more than £400m worth of land and property this year.


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UoB Develops Technology to Detect Emerging Global Viruses


A low-cost genome sequencing technique that was used by thousands of laboratories globally to spot COVID-19 variants of concern will now be extended to cover all pathogens, known or unknown, in an ambitious new project launched today.

The ARTIC 2.0 project brings together an international collaboration led by the University of Birmingham. The team includes researchers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana and Kenya with expertise in responding to numerous viral threats using genomic surveillance including recent outbreaks of Ebola virus and Mpox in Africa.


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Tips For Students

Tips and tricks to improve your time at university.

Keep Your Accommodation Clean!


Maintaining a clear and uncluttered accommodation space promotes uninterrupted thinking and helps avoid distractions. Not only that, it makes your accommodation more suitable for when friends visit.


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Get Involved With Clubs and Guilds


At university, there is a huge number of communities to explore, anything from fitness and media to gardening and gaming. Look at your university's available guilds and meet many like-minded people.


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Check Out the Various Food Places in Selly Oak


Selly Oak is home to some amazing food and restaurants. Make sure you have a look around and you'll be sure to find something you love!


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Prioritising Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing

At Unihousing, we understand that positive mental health is key to a successful and fulfilling student experience. That's why we actively promote well-being through the design and features of our properties.
From comfortable study spaces to communal areas that encourage social connections, every detail is chosen with mental wellness in mind.
Our properties are located close to essential amenities, helping to reduce stress and foster a balanced lifestyle. We’re dedicated to providing environments where students can thrive academically and personally, because we know that a supportive living space can make all the difference.

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Check Out Our Properties


At Unihousing, we keep all of our properties well-maintained and modern. We fully own our properties, making maintenance much quicker and simpler. Check out some of our properties below.

Fully Furnished Student Ensuite Near UoB
3 Bed Student Flat in Grange Road

Students only. This shared terraced house is a great option for 3 University of Birmingham students during the next academic year. This well-presented accommodation boasts a spacious reception room, a fitted kitchen with appliances, a modern bathroom with a shower, and 3 large bedrooms. This property comes fully furnished, including double beds, storage, a washing machine and more.


  • Available July 2025.
  • Double glazed
  • Gas included
  • £133pw/572pcm.

Register your interest so we can contact you with properties that may be of interest, or view the full listing and book your viewing today.

Fully Furnished Student Ensuite Near UoB
3 Bed Student Flat in Grange Road

Inside this well-presented accommodation, you'll find a spacious reception room, a fitted kitchen with appliances, a modern bathroom with a shower, and 3 large bedrooms. This property comes fully furnished, including double beds, storage, washing machine and more


  • Available July 2025.
  • Double glazed
  • Fully furnished
  • Gas included
  • £133pw/572pcm.

Register your interest so we can contact you with properties that may be of interest, or view the full listing and book your viewing today.

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