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Ruby Howe

Ruby Howe
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Location
Birmingham
Education
Birmingham University
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University culture, campus life, politics, trends, international politics, public affairs, relatable topics, nightlife culture, study tips

  • Ruby is a Student Contributor for the Tab, writing relatable stories for students around Birmingham and beyond. Ruby prefers to write Features articles on student life and campus culture, but has dipped into news with a few articles.
  • Ruby is passionate about a career around journalism, hopefully around public affairs and international politics too. She is also an advocate for social mobility as the Publicity Secretary for Birmingham's 93% Club- a charity championing wider career access for state school students.
  • Ruby is also passionate about politics, and is currently President of Birmingham University's Politics Netball Club. This involves planning regular social events, coordinating two teams and weekly matches and leading regular training.

Experience

Ruby joined the Tab team in January 2024, in her first year of university. She hopes to continue on in the role until her third year and gain valuable experience in journalism.

Education

Ruby is a second year Politics and International Relations student at the University of Birmingham. As she goes into her final year in September, she will be looking at graduate programmes in journalism and public affairs.

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Posts

Who at Birmingham Uni is on Santa’s naughty or nice list?

Ruby Howe | Features

These are in fact direct instructions from the North Pole

A very Selly Christmas: How to make the most of the festive season at Birmingham Uni

Ruby Howe | Guides

Because what says Christmas better than some lopsided fairy lights in your grimy uni kitchen

Here’s the ultimate game of green and red flags at the University of Birmingham

Ruby Howe | Features

Selly Oak Aldi, need I say more?

Birmingham students can now use digital IDs on the bus

Ruby Howe | News

The free Yoti app lets West Midlands students use digital ID for cheaper bus tickets

‘Boys will be held accountable’: UoB students on taking part in Reclaim the Night march

Victoria Hope & Ruby Howe | News

Students protested against violence towards women

Literally no one asked but here’s a definitive review of Birmingham Uni’s campus toilets

Ruby Howe | Entertainment

Yes, I did spend way too much time on this