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From the pyramids to MI5: Inside Anastasia Kingsnorth’s wildest podcast conspiracy theories
Who knew AI stood for ancient intelligence?
KJ Apa opens up about severe eating disorder he struggled with whilst filming Riverdale
He also described how Cole Sprouse helped him with addiction
Fitness influencer banned from ‘pathologically jealous’ gym and faces huge fine if she returns
Customers complained Edda Elisa had been hogging mirrors to take selfies and violating filming policies in the gym
‘I haven’t been proposed to’: All the signs Jade Thirlwall and Jordan Stephens were splitting
The pair haven’t been spotted together since February
‘La La Hand’: Bizarre reason why Ryan Gosling is edited in La La Land’s 10th anniversary poster
It seems his dance moves were not quite up to scratch back in 2016
‘A tornado from the inside’: Olivia Wilde speaks out about relationship with Harry Styles
She claims their relationship ‘hurt’ the success of Don’t Worry Darling
Ranked: Every Russell Group uni by NSS academic support scores – KCL last at 87.4 per cent
Oxford topped the table at 93.5 per cent for academic support, while KCL scored lowest at 87.4 per cent, a gap of 6.1 percentage points, according to the National Student Survey 2026
Suited then booted: The most iconic fashion moments of UK prime ministers over the years
I don’t think Andy Burnham can beat Rishi ruining Sambas for everyone
Warwick uni student hospitalised after mistaking fabric freshener for water post-night out
Lukia Pardoe didn’t realise she drank the detergent until she noticed the empty bottle the next day
University of Birmingham urged to sign up to national Disabled Students’ Commitment
A guild officer is campaigning for the university to sign the commitment
Birmingham nightclub’s licence suspended following double stabbing at weekend rave
The violence at Luna Springs resulted in two men being rushed to hospital
Peaky Blinders’ star-studded cast take over Birmingham park while filming new series
By order of the Peaky Blinders: Two new series are on their way
I quit my graduate job, and built a £1.8 million property portfolio only three years after university
Aston graduate shares the story behind his success
‘I blacked out’: Student who collapsed during Birmingham race completes half marathon
The Master’s student had his life saved by a stranger
Birmingham medical students join national campaign to address funding gaps in degrees
‘These are the doctors of the future that we cannot afford to lose’
New year, new you? The Birmingham Tab is looking for new writers
Come to our open meeting on Tuesday 27th January at 7pm in Joe’s
University of Birmingham to launch degrees in Thailand
The degree programmes will be delivered in partnership with the Universities of Manchester and Reading
University of Birmingham launches first-of-its-kind AI degree
The undergraduate degree combines AI technologies with public policy and ethics
Here’s everything that happened at the University of Birmingham’s Performative Man Contest
What a fever dream
University of Birmingham drops five places in Times Higher Education ranking for 2026
The university just managed to stay in the top 100
Love to get the lowdown? The Birmingham Tab is looking for new writers, and we want you!
Come to our open meeting on Tuesday 7th October at 7pm at Joe’s
‘The ugliest thing I have ever seen’: Birmingham students react to new sculpture on campus
The piece of art is in commemoration of the university’s 125 year anniversary
Birmingham Uni selling parts of Selly Oak campus as more housing and land promised
It comes as part of a major redevelopment plan for the campus
We’re hiring! The Birmingham Tab wants you as its next TikTok Editor
Applications close Wednesday 10th September at midnight
Ranked: These are the 10 most unusual Russell Group university societies you can join
Signing up to Extreme Ironing asap
These are nine celebrities you wouldn’t believe have ties to cults
Turns out it’s not just Tom Cruise after all
Netflix’s Trainwreck: Fired American Apparel CEO still working in the fashion industry
Dov Charney was terminated as CEO in 2014 following allegations of wrongdoing and sexual misconduct
22-year-old TikToker describes almost falling victim to drug trap on public transport
‘I would have never ever imagined something like that could have happened to me’
Meet the travel influencers walking 15,000km from the UK to Vietnam
The expedition, which is across 23 countries, will be completed entirely on foot
‘I was bed bound’: How extreme menstrual conditions affect students’ university experiences
A new report has found that university students miss around six weeks of their education due to their menstrual cycle
‘This deal is dead’: Here’s why Netflix is scrapping contract with Harry and Meghan
‘She had everything going for her—name, platform, press—and the numbers were dismal’
From a Tesla to a flat: These are the wildest graduation gifts UK uni students have received
We’re not sure whether to laugh or cry tbh
Ozzy Osbourne dies at age 76 following farewell show
The famous Black Sabbath singer had reunited with his bandmates at Villa Park earlier this month
Ranked: Here’s how expensive each Russell Group university’s graduation is
Charging for guests is such a London thing to do
Aston University cuts graduation livestream as student dedicates degree to deceased child
The graduate’s speech was edited out of the ceremony
‘It hasn’t sunk in yet’: Birmingham students set to travel to Amazon rainforest for COP30
Eight students will spend two weeks in the rainforest tackling climate change challenges
Birmingham City student caused fatal crash after driving 100mph while on his phone
A grandad of five was killed in the M6 collision
Here’s where all the Birmingham universities ranked in Complete University Guide 2026
It’s bad news for the UoB vs Warwick rivalry
Here’s how old the cast of Modern Family are now, compared to their characters in the finale
Luke is now a MENSA genius and Lily’s a TikTok star
Local MP says HMOs, including student ones, are a ‘brewing problem’ in Selly Oak
Labour MP Al Carns recently spoke to students at the University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham student running 3k in Old Joe-inspired drag and heels
‘Bold Joe’ towers above the competition
University of Birmingham’s library ranked fifth most overcrowded out of all Russell Groups
Unsurprising considering finding a seat is like a game of musical chairs
The ultimate guide to the best roast dinners in Birmingham
Save yourself the cooking this Sunday and explore the best roasts in Brum!
We went to Strictly Brum Dancing: Here’s what you missed
The University of Birmingham’s Strictly Brum Dancing event gets a 10 from us!
From alcohol to education: A Birmingham student’s guide to Labour’s new budget
Maybe the increased maintenance loan can finance my sweet treat cravings