May Newsletter 2024

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In our May Newsletter:

  • University of Birmingham First Choice for Leading Graduate Employers
  • Free Cycle and E-scooter Credits to Support Travel Costs for West Midlands Residents
  • Tell-Tale Signs of Essays Written With AI Tools Revealed by Researchers

Our Accommodation Will Be Fully Let by July

All our student accommodation will be fully let by July 2024.

We have a limited availability of properties. Get in touch with us to discuss the best accommodation options for you.

Contact the office to find out more.

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Employment


University of Birmingham First Choice for Leading Graduate Employers

The University of Birmingham is the top choice for major employers searching for graduate recruits in the UK.

A survey reveals that the University of Birmingham is the most targeted by the country’s leading graduate employers.

According to ‘The Graduate Market in 2024’, Birmingham attracted the most attention from employers featured in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers list.

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Free Cycle and E-scooter Credits to Support Travel Costs for West Midlands Residents

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has launched its Go Cycle and Scoot offer, which aims to help residents across the West Midlands with the cost of living with free cycle and e-scooter credits.

The project uses funding from Active Travel England to promote sustainable and accessible transport, offering free travel for 300 minutes on a West Midlands e-scooter or e-bike or 600 minutes on a pedal bike, valid for up to 30 days to people facing financial challenges.

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Ai


Tell-Tale Signs of Essays Written With AI Tools Revealed by Researchers

Repetition of words, tautology and paragraphs starting with “however” are some tell-tale features of ChatGPT’s writing style, researchers have found.

The writing style of the artificial intelligence tool is “bland” and “journalistic”, according to a Cambridge University Press and Assessment study.

It comes after the rise of generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, has sparked concerns about cheating among pupils in the education sector.

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Tips For Students

Tips and tricks to improve your time at university.

Pack Efficiently:

When moving into student accommodation, you should pack strategically and prioritise essentials. These can range from clothes to medical supplies if you need any. You can always buy non-essential items later. There are always cheap student discounts on a wide variety of items. You can also use storage bins or boxes to keep your belongings organised and your new accommodation neat. Read More


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Eliminate Distractions:

Identify and minimise common distractions, such as turning off notifications on your phone or computer. Create a clutter-free workspace. This will help you utilise your time better. For many students, procrastination is a common challenge. We tend to want to put tasks off for later, some of which could have been completed there and then. Read More


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Pay Off Your Outstanding Rent and Bills:

Ensure that all your pending bills are paid before your tenancy ends. This ensures that the landlord can't hold onto your deposit due to uncleared rent or bills that relate to the property. Read More


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Check Out Our Properties


At Unihousing, we keep all of our properties well-maintained and modern. Our properties are fully owned by us, making maintenance much quicker and simpler. Check out some of our properties below

Fully Furnished Student Ensuite Near UoB

3-Bedroom Student House at Grange Road

This shared house is within walking distance of the University of Birmingham. Consisting of 3 spacious bedrooms, a large communal lounge, a fitted kitchen with appliances, a modern bathroom with underfloor heating and a Jacuzzi bath with a shower. This property comes fully furnished with double beds, storage and more.

  • Available July 2024.
  • Large Rooms.
  • Utility bills and 100Mb broadband included.
  • £120pw / £520pcm.

Register your interest so we can contact you with properties that may be of interest, or view the full listing and book your viewing today.

Student Ensuite Property Near UoB

Student Ensuite Property Near UoB

A modern self-contained studio consisting of an open plan living/ dining area and a fitted shower room. This spacious accommodation on offer is fully double-glazed and fully furnished with student essentials. The studio is located within a secure gated community, with off-road parking. It is located very near the university and close to the busy nightlife of Selly Oak Village is just a short walk away. The cleaning and upkeep of the communal stairs and landings are carried out by us.

  • Available July 2024.
  • Secure building with 24-hour CCTV and key fob entry.
  • Utility bills and super-fast 100Mb broadband included.
  • Bike locking facilities and car parking available on reservation.
  • A short 4-minute walk to UoB.
  • £220pw / £954pcm.

Register your interest so we can contact you with properties that may be of interest, or view the full listing and book your viewing today.

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