Disability & dyslexia support, mental health & wellbeing, extenuating circumstances and other procedures.
Birmingham City University
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🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July.
Who can have it?
- All current Year 13s
- Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25.
ALT MenB vaccine available for a limited time from late July 2026. Who is eligible? All current year 13 students (or of equivalent age). Anyone aged under 25 starting university or moving into further education halls of residence for the first time this autumn. Two doses are essential for protection.
If you’re coming to our Offer Holder Day tomorrow (Saturday 28 Feb) don’t forget to stop by our Student Services stand to find out about support at uni if you are disabled or think you will need mental health or wellbeing support. We’d love to chat 😊
The @SnowdonTrust Master's Scholarship Programme 2026 opens soon snowdontrust.org/financial-a…
Discover your future at Birmingham City University! Join us at our BCU Open Day on Saturday 15 November - whether you’re exploring undergraduate or postgraduate study @MyBCU
👉 Book today: bit.ly/3JdcfZO
Are you a disabled @mybcu student who'd like to help improve the experience of disabled students?
We have paid roles on our Disabled Student Commitment Student Panel. Find out more about the role and how to apply, by 30 June, at this iCity link: icity.bcu.ac.uk/News/Help-us…
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Calling all disabled students! 🔊Shape the future of accessibility by completing the Annual #DisabledStudentSurvey. Your voice matters! Join over 1000 fellow students and make a difference: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk… . #DisabledStudents #Accessibility #Disability
ALT Image has a the Disabled Students UK logo in the top right corner. Image reads: Have your voice heard in the Annual Disabled Student Survey! You do not need to have a diagnosis in order to fill in the survey. Disabilities include long-term conditions such as chronic illnesses, mental health conditions and neurodiversity.
BCUsupport retweeted
🚨 One week left to enter 🚨
Santander Universities are giving away 10 brand new MacBook Airs to all UK university students. You don’t need to bank with Santander to get involved.
Enter by 6 March for your chance to win! 👇
shorturl.at/GAmAe
Coming to the @MyBCU Offer Holder Day today? Don’t forget to pop by our stand and find out about support at uni 😊
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The Careers and Employability team are holding a Careers Fair on campus for all BCU students and graduates tomorrow!
🗓️ Tuesday 18 February
🕚 11am to 2pm
📍 STEAMhouse
Register here 👇
careers.bcu.ac.uk/leap/event…
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.@MyBCU students, if you're disabled and worried about applying for jobs, why not join our partners @Employ_Ability on 12 February, 2-3pm, for advice on navigating the recruitment process. Book your place here: careers.bcu.ac.uk/leap/event…
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Are you a disabled student at @MyBCU? If so, we want your feedback to help us improve the experience of disabled students. Complete our survey for the chance to win a £50 voucher. Find the survey links on iCity by searching for ‘disabled student commitment’. Survey closes 12 Jan.
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Student Services at @MyBCU is now closed for the Christmas period, re-opening on 2 January 2025. We wish our students and colleagues a happy and restful break. For information about support over the Christmas period, visit our Christmas Support page bcu.ac.uk/student-info/stude…
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.@mybcu students, if you're a disabled student or graduate, join our partners @Employ_Ability on 4 Feb, 2-3pm, for a webinar on disability adjustments in recruitment and the workplace. Book on the @BCUCareersPlus website: careers.bcu.ac.uk/leap/event…
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Are you a disabled student at @MyBCU ?
If so, we want your feedback to help us improve the experience of our disabled students. Complete our survey for the chance to win a £50 voucher. Find the survey links on iCity by searching for ‘disabled student commitment’.
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.@MyBCU Head of Student Inclusion, Kate, enjoyed chatting to Richard on Scratch Radio about disability support and why we want feedback from our disabled students. Listen today at 12pm on scratchradio.co.uk
Are you a disabled student at @MyBCU ?
If so, we want your feedback to help us improve the experience of our disabled students. Complete our survey for the chance to win a £50 voucher. Find the survey links on iCity by searching for ‘disabled student commitment’.
ALT A diverse group of students in a library
If you’re coming to the @MyBCU open day today, don’t forget to visit our Student Services stand to find out how we can support you at university #disability #mentalhealth #moneyadvice
BCUsupport retweeted
Our vision for our new strategy? To be an exemplar anchor institution.
BCU’s "Rooted in Birmingham, Reaching Beyond” strategy will see us recognised as a forward-thinking university: known for its technical, creative, professional excellence. We will promote fairness and innovation in education.
We will create and share knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We'll change lives with inspiring, accessible, and inclusive practice-based teaching. We’ll equip students with skills for their careers. We’ll lead the way in promoting social mobility and community development.
Our intention is to become the top university in the Midlands for boosting regional growth, innovation, and skills. And our outstanding research will solve problems and effect societal change.
Ultimately, our ambition is to make a difference. We will be differentiated as a university by rising to real-world challenges through our achievements.
Find out more: bcu.ac.uk/2030
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.@MyBCU staff and students, don't miss this exciting Black History Month event tomorrow, In conversation with Corey Brotherson - register at this link events.teams.microsoft.com/e…