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Read blogs about what student life is like at the University of Bradford.

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Recent posts

  1. Building a community at Bradford

    Author:
    Sakinat
    Published:
    2 March 2026

    Sakinat, an international student from Nigeria, shares her journey of building meaningful friendships and finding her community at Bradford.

  2. A glimpse into the life of a computing student

    Author:
    Oshan
    Published:
    23 February 2026

    Oshan, a final-year computing student, gives a fresh glimpse into her life at Bradford. She shares what her course, the campus and community mean to her.

  3. My law degree (and everything I built around it)

    Author:
    David
    Published:
    9 February 2026

    David reflects on moving from Nigeria to the UK and his journey to become an aspiring barrister. He shares how initiative, leadership, and opportunity shaped his rewarding university experience.

  4. Trips and outings: making unforgettable memories

    Author:
    Jubeda
    Published:
    29 January 2026

    Jubeda, a chemical engineering student, shares her favourite memories from trips she's been on with the Students’ Union. Jubeda tells us about exploring new places, making new friends, and creating unforgettable university experiences.

  5. A year in the life of a paramedic science student

    Author:
    Safina
    Published:
    8 January 2026

    Safina, an adult learner, shares her inspiring journey of how she is becoming a Paramedic. Safina tells us how she has turned a lifelong dream into reality at the University of Bradford.

  6. Finding my people at university

    Author:
    Lexie
    Published:
    9 December 2025

    Lexie, an occupational therapy student, shares her experience of finding her people, making connections, and feeling at home at university.

  7. Navigating uni life as an international student

    Author:
    Oshan
    Published:
    8 December 2025

    Oshan is in her second year of BSc (Hons) Computer Science. She shares her knowledge on student rights, budgeting, academics, and experiences to help you thrive at Bradford.

  8. Mastering uni: balancing my studies and personal life

    Author:
    Maleehah
    Published:
    18 November 2025

    Discover how to stay organised at university with practical tips from Maleehah. Learn how to use Outlook, reminder apps, sticky notes and boundaries to balance studies, wellbeing and extracurriculars.

  9. UBU: by students, for students

    Author:
    Oshan
    Published:
    11 November 2025

    Oshan, an executive member of the University of Bradford Union of Students, shares how the UBU impacts student life. She highlights the support available, the exciting events students can get involved in, and how every student has a voice.