Southampton Student's Insider: 7 Must-Do Activities
Welcome to Southampton, where history meets modernity, and there's never a dull moment for students! Whether you're new to the city or looking to explore beyond the campus, we've curated a list of the top things to do that promise to make your student life in Southampton unforgettable. What’s even better is that, as a student, so much of what’s great and good about this city is within easy reach. So let’s take a walk around and introduce you to some of the places that top our list of favourite spots to explore and hang out.
Read moreChinese New Year 2024
We're celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Dragon across our Canvas cities: London, Bristol, Manchester, Coventry, Birmingham & Glasgow. Check out our favourite spots to celebrate & events to attend in this handy guide.
Read moreWhat to bring to uni checklist
So you’ve smashed your exams and are heading to a new city in the UK to study – how exciting! Now it’s time to figure out exactly what you need to bring with you to your new student digs. All Canvas rooms have tonnes of storage, so if you’re joining us in September, make sure to bring your everyday items... but you don’t want to clutter up your new home with things that'll collect dust. All our locations are also super close to the local high streets and city centres, so you can kit your room out, whatever your taste and budget.
Read moreClearing: The Canvas Guide to UCAS
Check out Canvas' guide to Clearing. UCAS Clearing is a second chance at getting a place at uni, by matching students that want a uni place to unis with unfilled places. You might get better grades than expected on A-level results day, and Clearing will be the perfect opportunity to secure a spot at a different uni or course that might not have been previously available. Or don't worry if you don't get the results you want, Clearing will still offer plenty of opportunities for you to go to uni in September.
Read more10 reasons to study & live in Coventry
Have we mentioned how much we LOVE Coventry? We love the history, the culture, the diversity, the people. It’s a hidden gem. One of those places you experience as a student or visitor and can’t wait to shout about. But enough of why we love it — that’s a blog post in itself. Here are 10 reasons you’ll love Coventry as a city to study and live in.
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