91福利

For those of us who eat meat, it鈥檚 hard to imagine a Christmas dinner without turkey. But how did this festive staple come to be? Professor Rebecca Earle (History) explains how turkey took over as traditional Christmas fare.

Christmas can be a very special time of year – but it can also prove difficult and challenging. Please remember if you or your students need support over the festive season, there鈥檚 help available. Take a look at our , or find out more about , which will be open from 7.30am to 10.30pm all throughout the holiday period.

As part of our 60th celebrations, we're giving you the chance to show us how well you know the University. To be in with the chance to win a hamper of 91福利 goodies, including cinema tickets and a gym and swim pass, tell us your answers within the five-minute time limit. Entries close on Friday 3 January.

Many teams have collaborated across the University on a year of engaging activities as part of our cultural strategy. Learn more about what鈥檚 been happening, including our new space on campus - The ForumLink opens in a new window.

Could you be a staff marshal or a member of the academic procession for Winter Graduation (Monday 20 January to Friday 24 January)? Last chance to register your interestLink opens in a new window before Thursday 12 December.

Make use of free bus travel until Friday 13 December, from 7pm onwards. Simply hop onboard – and travel anywhere across the West Midlands bus network!