For students moving to Glasgow, the city offers more than just academic opportunity - it's a cultural hub alive with creativity, history, and visual inspiration. Whether you're into bold street art, contemporary exhibitions, or underground studios, Glasgow delivers on all fronts.

Glasgow is a brilliant student city.Three world-class universities (the University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde are within a few minutes walk of Canvas, and Strathclyde University is only 25 minutes away via public transport), lots of green spaces, great shopping, a glorious quayside and thousands of independent cafés, bars and restaurants.

Wembley — the home of football. Where the biggest games in domestic football and some of the biggest games in the world are played, and where the NFL, big-time boxing and A-list musicians all rock up to for show-stopping spectacles. If a live event is box office, Wembley is where it’s at.

Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe, with 40% of the population under 25. What’s even better is that, as a student, so much of what’s great and good about this city is within easy reach. Living at Canvas Birmingham means having Birmingham City University, Aston University and University College Birmingham within walking distance. And the city centre on your doorstep. So let’s take a walk around and introduce you to some of the places that top our list of favourite spots to explore and hang out.

Bristol is a starting place for exploration. But where once voyages would head out from the harbour, ambitions are now realised within these city walls. Listen closely and you’ll hear big ideas echoing out from the tables of independent restaurants. Look closely, and you’ll see visions painted out on brick. Stand still and you’ll feel the buzz of creative energy.