Author: Dec Bowring

Guest Blog: Olly on Life with A Mental Health Condition at Aston

Guest Blog: Olly on Life with A Mental Health Condition at Aston

Posted by | Feb 1, 2018 | , |

Everyone struggles when they move to uni – I was no exception. But what made my struggle different was having to juggle the newfound independence with a recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Experiencing the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, sometimes within hours of each other, took its toll. Alongside strong medications that made me gain lots of weight in a short space of time, the juggle felt impossible to handle at times. However, the Enabling Team at Aston are second-to-none, providing me with a weekly counsellor and a meeting with someone who helped me prioritise my...

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Places in Aston that you might not know existed

Places in Aston that you might not know existed

Posted by | Jan 15, 2018 | , |

Aston has a few quirky spots that are mostly hidden from the students and staff at the university – and a couple of interesting ones that aren’t hidden, but you need to know where they are. The Woodcock Sports Centre used to have two swimming pools. The ground floor-up was revamped to be part of what is now the weights and gym section of the sports centre, but the original  site of the pool was not filled-in. The former pool structure is still intact, complete with tiling and scaffolding to support the structure above ground. There are even remains...

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How to settle back into uni after the holidays

How to settle back into uni after the holidays

Posted by | Jan 2, 2018 | |

It’s a New Year, and uni doesn’t wait for anybody. Exams will finish within the next two weeks for most of us – as well as a new term of lectures. Here’s a few tips for coming back from home to start Term 2 off the right way. Use the Libraries The Uni library re-opened today at 8AM, and will be 24 hours for the rest of the exam period before term 2 begins. As well as the resources you’re familiar with, the Library of Birmingham  (which also reopens today) has a wider range of resources which can help...

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South Birmingham: Cooler than the City Centre

South Birmingham: Cooler than the City Centre

Posted by | Dec 7, 2017 | |

With Aston’s campus being just a ten-minute walk from the middle of town, is it easy to forget about the rest of Brum. Although the City can boast a gorgeous urban park just behind Aston (Eastside), nightlife in Broad Street, Digbeth and the Jewellery Quarter, as well as an array of museums, there’s a lot to be found just a short bus ride away: explore South Birmingham for a day out. Not bad for a £4 daysaver on the bus. Bus routes are in brackets; all departures from Moor Street. King’s Heath (50 bus; 24 hours) If you like...

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