Welcome back to the section which brings you the most comprehensive coverage of Jewish student life – JC On Campus.

As the Jewish calendar turns to 5771, JC On Campus enters its second year in a new home, as part of the Community section.

We will be bringing you the latest news and issues affecting our student community from campuses across the country.

The section is dedicated to representing Jewish students' views on topics from Israel to interfaith and social action to socialising.

Every campus has a unique identity and every Jewish Society offers something different.

We will begin our weekly coverage in October when campus life gets under way.

Until then, here's our introduction to the key centres of Jewish university life:

Manchester

Students in the city face a harder job than most to tackle anti-Israel activity on their campuses. But Manchester remains a top attraction for a mix of religious, political, charity and social events to keep you entertained and educated.

Midlands

JSocs in the region are not merely poor relations of Nottingham and Birmingham. Warwick goes from strength to strength, there's a new JSoc in Cheltenham, and Coventry has a tight-knit Jewish student community.

Birmingham

Firmly cemented as one of the "big four" cities for Jewish student life. The range of educational, charity and social events on offer is staggering. Birmingham JSoc is one of the most polished performers around and a beacon to others.

Scotland

While Jewish student numbers remain relatively low north of the border, big steps have been taken by JSocs to offer their members a wider range of activities. St Andrews is one to watch for 2011.

North East

Durham and Newcastle are leading a revolution in the North East. New chaplain Rabbi Mati Kos and wife Vanessa have been appointed to cope with the huge demand for educational and welfare provision. A very bright year ahead.

Leeds

Another year at the top. Young Jews continue to flock to the party capital of the North. Leeds offers everything - a thriving JSoc, a range of chaplain services, a new Hillel student centre and dozens of social and charitable events.

Yorkshire

Jewish life on Yorkshire campuses is seeing the green shoots of recovery after a decade in the doldrums. Sheffield has a refurbished Hillel House, Hull is planning a kosher kitchen on campus and York JSoc numbers are rising.

Nottingham

Now established as one of the "big four" unis of choice for Jewish students. A hotbed of social events and charity work. New chaplains Rabbi Amiel Vasl and wife Einat inherit one of the most exciting centres of Jewish student life.

South West

Not a traditionally popular area for Jewish students, but the South West's JSocs are rising. Bristol has a solid programme of events; Bath was nominated as Developing JSoc of the Year; and Exeter is strengthening every year.

Brighton/Sussex

Jewish students on the south coast remain among the most passionate young supporters of Israel, campaigning vigorously against anti-Israel motions and engaging with other religious student groups.

London

The capital remains one of the most diverse centres of Jewish life on campus. Many students in London live at home and the number coming from abroad to study is substantially higher than elsewhere. Georgina Bye begins work this month as University Jewish Chaplaincy's first London Projects Officer, assisting Rabbi Gavin Broder to tackle the unique challenges faced in the capital. London JSocs' new committee also has big plans for the coming year.

Oxbridge