Living at University of Birmingham might mean you’re living independently for the first time. That doesn’t mean you have to go it alone though. When you live with us, you will have access to a fantastic range of support and services to ensure your student accommodation feels like home.
We work closely with the Guild of Students and UB Sport to provide you with a Residence Life package to enhance your student experience. Everything you’ll find below is free and accessible to all students in accommodation, no matter if you’re living on campus or with one of our trusted partners in the city.
One-to-one support
We all need a helping hand every now and again. Our Wellbeing Ambassadors are a team of friendly students who can support you with all things student life, from budgeting to studying, living with others to settling into uni life.
The team’s service is free and confidential – and, where they can’t help, our ambassadors will signpost you to someone who can. Our Wellbeing Ambassadors also host a variety of events and freebie giveaways across the year to boost your wellbeing and help you make new friends.
You can get in touch with the team on 0121 415 8568, email them through the link below, or drop by the team's office in Shackleton (The Vale Village), which is open Monday to Friday, 4pm to 8pm, during term time. You'll find it next to the Duck and Scholar.
Contact an ambassador
In-halls events and activities
Every hall has a dedicated Event Activator who brings the fun to accommodation with craft sessions, pizza parties, outdoor cinema events, and more throughout the year.
All events are free to attend and are designed by students for students, to help you meet new people and feel a part of our brilliant Brum community.
Follow your accommodation village on Instagram to see what the team has planned for you. Have a suggestion for an event? Email your Event Activators at events.reslife@guild.bham.ac.uk.
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Active Residences
To help you stay healthy at uni, you can make the most of free sports and fitness activities every week – either in or near your student home. From badminton to tennis, Pilates to yoga, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. There are even opportunities to get out in nature and help our villages bloom with gardening activities that are good for both your body and mind.
It’s all brought to you by our Active Residences team, led by experts from UB Sport and our team of student activators.
Discover Active Residences
Student Groups and Associations
Whether you’ve just arrived on campus or have been here years, it’s never too late to join a student group, to make friends, develop new skills and discover your passions.
The Guild of Students is home to over 300 student groups, so whether you’re interested in singing, sports, politics or food - you’re sure to find the perfect group for you.
You can join a student group at any point in the year and each group will host its own calendar of events and activities.
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