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MenB vaccine pop-up clinic: 19th September midnight - 25th September midnight; On campus; Get vaccinated against MenB, one of the causes of meningitis and septicaemia, with a pop-up clinic on campus. You won't need to book an appointment, but register your interest to help us make sure we have enough vaccines for eligible students.

Museum of Me: Five Ways to be Brummie: 21st September noon - 25th September 5pm; Chancellor's Court; Through five outdoor exhibitions, changing daily, Five Ways to be Brummie showcases what makes each of the individual stories connected to the University of Birmingham their own unique version of being ‘Brummie’.

Sport & Fitness Fair: 22nd September 9am - 4pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Join us at Sport & Fitness to discover how you can start or continue your sporting journey, socially or competitively. With 58 sports to choose from and a huge range of fitness opportunities, there really is something for everyone.

Sport & Fitness Fair: Low sensory hour: 22nd September 9am - 10am; Sport & Fitness Centre; Join us at Sport & Fitness to discover how you can start or continue your sporting journey, socially or competitively. Our low sensory hour lets you explore our clubs and teams in a calmer environment.

Welcome Registration Hub: 22nd September 9am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

College of Arts and Law (CAL) Student Support and Study Abroad Pop-up: 22nd September 10am - 2pm; Foyer, Arts building; Meet the College of Arts and Law support teams, here to help you make the most of their time at university. If you're joining us for a semester or a year on a study abroad or exchange programme, we're happy to help with your questions!

Guild Welcome Fair Day 2: 22nd September 10am - 4pm; Guild of Students; Join the Guild of Students over two days at the Welcome Fair to discover a wide range of brands, collect freebies, and take advantage of exclusive student discounts and offers.

MedSoc Societies Fair 2026: 22nd September 10am - 4pm; Guild of Students; Explore over 50 Medsoc societies at the Guild! From Academic, to Performance, there is a huge range of activities for you to get involved in! Medsoc societies are catered to medical students - often fitting around your busy schedule.

Multifaith Welcome Café: Tuesday: 22nd September 10am - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy (St Francis Hall); Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Meet fellow students and chaplains, make new friends, and discover what the Chaplaincy has to offer. Everyone is welcome.

Plant Potting and Painting: 22nd September 10am - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Get creative at the Multifaith Chaplaincy with our Plant Pot Painting and Seed Planting activity. Decorate your own plant pot, add soil and plant a seed to take away and grow. Take some time to relax, and express your creativity.

Preparing for final year or your dissertation: come and have a chat with the Academic Skills Centre: 22nd September 10am - 11:30am; 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library; This workshop, specifically tailored for final year UG students, will help you manage your time and work-load and strengthen your critical thinking and academic voice as you start to prepare for final year projects or dissertations.

Social Sport Taster: Climbing: 22nd September 10am - 4pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Student Community Hub: Tuesday: 22nd September 10am - 5pm; Marquee near Old Joe; Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!

Talking Space@UoB: 22nd September 10am - 5pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Bread baking masterclass with Pastor Obi: 22nd September 11am - 3pm; Marquee near Old Joe; Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? Join Pastor Obi for one of his renowned classes and learn how to bake home-made bread with simple ingredients.

Campus tours: 22nd September 11am - 4pm; Meet outside Main Library; Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.

Canal boat trips: 22nd September 11am - 5pm; Departs from The Vale, University station and Selly Oak; Enjoy a FREE trip on a traditional narrowboat! The perfect way to take things slow and see our beautiful campus and surrounding area from a different perspective.

Community Coffee Morning: 22nd September 11am - 2pm; Selly Oak; Join us at our Community Coffee Morning to enjoy a free coffee and get to know people in your local area.

Meet the Student Disability Service: presentation and games: 22nd September 11:30am - 1pm; Room G17, Nuffield Building; Find out what the Student Disability Service do and how to access support with a presentation, followed by a chance to ask questions and chat with other students over some board games.

Learning at University: Gain some essential learning skills with the Academic Skills Centre: 22nd September noon - 1pm; 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library; Reflect on your own approaches to study to feel prepared for the year to come in this workshop, open to all UG and PGT students. We'll look at some essential learning skills including time management, independent learning, and notetaking.

Walk the Labyrinth: 22nd September 1pm - 3pm; Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy (St Francis Hall); A labyrinth is an ancient, meditative path designed to help you slow down, centre your mind, & release stress. There are no wrong turns; just a single, winding path to the centre and back out again.

International Welcome Talk: 22nd September 5pm - 6pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Your official welcome to the University as an international student.

Whatever Oasis: 22nd September 8:30pm - 11pm; Guild of Students; Head to the Guild to celebrate the music of one of Britain's most iconic bands with Whatever Oasis, an electrifying live tribute show packed with the biggest hits that defined a generation.

Welcome Registration Hub: 23rd September 9am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

College of Arts & Law Disabled and Neurodivergent Student Coffee Morning: 23rd September 9:30am - 11am; Lecture Theatre 8 (301), Arts building; This is a coffee morning for Disabled and Neurodivergent students who are based in the College of Arts & Law. It will be a friendly and supportive space to meet and get to know staff and students in the College of Arts & Law over refreshments.

Multifaith Welcome Café: Wednesday: 23rd September 10am - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy (St Francis Hall); Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Meet fellow students and chaplains, make new friends, and discover what the Chaplaincy has to offer. Everyone is welcome.

Plant Potting and Painting: 23rd September 10am - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Get creative at the Multifaith Chaplaincy with our Plant Pot Painting and Seed Planting activity. Decorate your own plant pot, add soil and plant a seed to take away and grow. Take some time to relax, and express your creativity.

Student Community Hub: Wednesday: 23rd September 10am - 5pm; Marquee near Old Joe; Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!

Talking Space@UoB: 23rd September 10am - 5pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Societies Fair Day 1: 23rd September 10:30am - 4pm; Guild of Students; Your Guild of Students supports over 350 incredible student groups, societies and associations! Find people who share your passions or try something new.

Bread baking masterclass with Pastor Obi: 23rd September 11am - 3pm; Marquee near Old Joe; Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? Join Pastor Obi for one of his renowned classes and learn how to bake home-made bread with simple ingredients.

Campus tours: 23rd September 11am - 4pm; Meet outside Main Library; Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.

Henna hand art with Talking Space: 23rd September 11am - 2pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Drop into Talking Space and immerse yourself in the mindful and artistic experience of traditional henna hand art. No bookings needed, just pop in and say hello.

Introduction to Library Resources: 23rd September 11am - noon; 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library; This workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, will introduce you to some key Library resources that will help you with your study: how to access and use your module Resource List and how to get the most out of the library catalogue, FindIt@Bham.

Active Residences: Pop Up Badminton (Pritchatts Park): 23rd September noon - 3pm; Pritchatts Park, near Hexagon Room; Ready to smash your way into Welcome Week? All equipment is provided, so bring your friends and enjoy a fun, relaxed game of badminton.

Coffee, Cake and Chat: Mature, Parent and Carer Student Social: 23rd September noon - 2pm; Beorma Bar, Guild of Students; Are you a mature, parent or carer student? Take a break from the busy responsibilities of daily life and meet your people from the mature, parent and carer student communities with your Guild of Students.

Holy Communion Service: 23rd September 12:30pm - 1pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, Cadbury Room; 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.

Introduction to using Generative AI for studying: 23rd September 1pm - 2pm; Online; Open to all UG and PGT students, this is a great introduction to GenAI tools and how they can be used to enhance your study and learning. Gain a better awareness of the risks and limitations, whilst ensuring that you maintain academic integrity.

Journalling workshop with Talking Space: 23rd September 1pm - 3pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Join Talking Space, the friendliest people on campus, for an introduction to journalling. Come along and find out how it could be part of your wellbeing routines!

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