Make it a night (Or day) To remember
The night you met friends for the first time, the day you picked up a new skill, the evening you took home the top prize, Canvas events are made for memories.
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Whether it’s a bake-off, quiz-off or impromptu dance-off, a workshop, talk shop or a game on table top, if it’s happening and it’s happening at Canvas, here is where’ll find out about it.
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What to bring to uni checklist
Category: Tips & Hacks
Date: 09 August 2023
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.
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Clearing: The Canvas Guide to UCAS
Category: Tips & Hacks
Date: 09 August 2023
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.
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10 reasons to study & live in Coventry
Category: City Guides
Date: 10 July 2023
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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Love, Parties & Solidarity: 7 Ways to Celebrate & Support Pride Month 2023
Category: News
Date: 01 June 2023
June is Pride Month — a celebration of LGBTQ+ communities around the world. Pride is about being proud of who you are no matter who you love. It’s a get-together of love and friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come and raise awareness for work that still needs to be done. And it’s coming to your Canvas city. Wherever that happens to be in the UK. Want to get involved? Here’s how to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month and beyond.
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Top things to do in the UK this summer
Category: City Guides
Date: 17 May 2023
It’s that time of year again. Class plans are coming to an end and summer plans are ramping up. And guess what? You can enjoy everything on offer from your student accommodation. Because when universities kick out, Canvas kicks on. We’re inviting you to Stay for Summer. Stick around after term ends, or join us before Autumn term starts, and immerse yourself in summer in your city. From festivals and fiestas to parties and parades, here are our top highlights. Find your location and put the dates in your diary.
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