June is Pride Month — a celebration of LGBTQ+ communities around the world. Pride is about being proud of who you are no matter who you love. It’s a get-together of love and friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come and raise awareness for work that still needs to be done. And it’s coming to your Canvas city. Wherever that happens to be in the UK. Want to get involved? Here’s how to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month and beyond.

It’s that time of year again. Class plans are coming to an end and summer plans are ramping up. And guess what? You can enjoy everything on offer from your student accommodation. Because when universities kick out, Canvas kicks on. We’re inviting you to Stay for Summer. Stick around after term ends, or join us before Autumn term starts, and immerse yourself in summer in your city. From festivals and fiestas to parties and parades, here are our top highlights. Find your location and put the dates in your diary.

You are the artist, we are Canvas... and we're here to help you tell your story as only you can. So, we asked Amy from Glasgow Caledonian University for some insight into her typical day at Canvas Glasgow after living with us since September 2021.

One of the great things about the UK is it's size. It packs a LOT into a small space. You don’t have to travel far to experience new cities and all they have to offer. If you’ve got a free day or two coming up, here are our favourite places to visit within an hour of your Canvas city.

Want to apply to Uni for 2023/24 but still trying to figure out the UCAS application process? Don't worry, there's still time to get your application sorted and we've got you covered! This year's UCAS application deadline is Wednesday 25th January, so be sure to start working on it as soon as possible to relieve some of the pressure for yourself. Check out our step-by-step guide to help you nail your Uni application via UCAS. 

Coventry has been ranked the 5th best city for students living in the UK... so if you're currently considering Coventry University or University of Warwick for your further education, you're in for a treat. The student population makes up over 33,000 of the people living in the city, so it’s fair to say the area is tailored to all student needs - from student accommodation to eating out, shopping out and going out-out.

Guy Fawkes Night (also known as Fireworks or Bonfire Night) is celebrated across the UK with fireworks, sparklers and bonfires, where straw men designed to look like Guy Fawkes are often burned. Get ready to ooh and ahh as twinkling colours explode in the sky and bonfires ignite across our Canvas cities, as here are our recommended displays to check out nearby.

Spooky season is in full swing and whether you've got a ghoulish fancy dress party lined up to paint the canvas red, or prefer to chill in with a horror flick and the lights dimmed... we've pulled together some inspo for how you can still make the most of October and celebrate Halloween.

Whether January whizzed by and you didn't get a chance to kick start any New Year's resolutions, or you're looking for inspo to keep up your ongoing goals - check out our handy tips and recipes for a happy and healthy 2022.