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A knotted rope in front of a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
27th October 7:15pm - 3rd November 8:15pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.
A student speaks to a staff member Go Global drop-ins
3rd November noon - 4pm
Aston Webb Student Hub, Aston Webb building
Considering a Go Global opportunity? Whether you already know where you want to go or have absolutely no idea where to start, come and speak to us! Our weekly drop-ins are a great place to find out more.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
3rd November noon - 1pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
A student holding freshly baked bread Bread and Belief: Justice
3rd November 2pm - 4pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
What is justice and how do we try to achieve it?  Bread & Belief ponders the value of justice as we bake & eat bread.  Take away the bread you bake.
Benjamin Zephaniah in the Great Hall Benjamin Zephaniah Community Lecture with Afua Hirsch
4th November midnight - 11:59pm
On campus
The Race Equality Network are delighted to announce that our 2026 Benjamin Zephaniah Community Lecture welcomes journalist, broadcaster, former barrister, and author Afua Hirsch, a leading voice on the topics of race, identity and social justice.
Two students working on laptops Interacting with bAI - A study skills workshop for UG and PGT students
4th November noon - 2pm
ASC Training Room, Main Library
bAI is the University’s new generative AI platform. In this workshop, hosted by the ASC, you’ll explore the new models and see how they can support your studies. We’ll also look at how you can customise a chat model for a specific task.
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
4th November 12:30pm - 1pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.
Three students take a selfie looking over the New York skyline Go Global: Summer talks
4th November 1pm - 2pm
Online
Want to study, work, research or volunteer abroad as part of your degree? You're in the right place! Go Global SUmmer opportunities are open to all undergradstudents, no matter your year or degree. Find out more as applications close 15 November.
A student on a laptop in a study space PGT Academic Skills Chat
4th November 1pm - 1:45pm
Online
Your opportunity to ask study skills questions and connect with other PGT students. PGT Academic Skills Chat is a monthly online community space for postgraduate taught students held on the first Wednesday of every month in term time.
A student writing in a study space Preparing for your Assignments: Planning an assignment
4th November 1pm - 2pm
Online
How do you plan an assignment? How you do you move from a few notes to a full first draft? In this mini workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, we’ll look together at how a student at UoB plans their essays to give us some inspiration.
Painting of a medieval street Cost of Living in a Medieval Society
4th November 6pm - 8pm
Lecture Theatre 2 (G11), Alan Walter building
Step into medieval England and navigate the Great Famine of 1315 in an interactive role-playing workshop exploring inequality, crisis and decision-making, part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026.
Student Christian Movement Meeting
4th November 6:30pm - 8pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Student Christian Movement (SCM) Birmingham has free food and good discussions about what it means to follow Jesus.  People of all church backgrounds, and none, are welcome to attend this inclusive community.
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