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Two students sit looking at a leaflet together 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.
A person stood amongst museum style cases outdoors 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’.
A cricketer hitting a ball Get free cricket tickets at Edgbaston
24th September midnight - 27th September midnight
Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road
Are you looking for things to do in Birmingham? Thanks to our partnership with Warwickshire CCC, you’re eligible to claim free tickets for this week’s County Championship fixture at Edgbaston stadium. Claim your tickets now!
Two student staff chat to students Welcome Registration Hub
24th 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.
Three students at a buzz wire game Student Community Hub: Thursday
24th September 10am - 4pm
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!
Students talking to societies at a stall during a fair Societies Fair Day 2
24th 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.
A group of students stood outside the Guild of Students Campus tours
24th 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.
students concentrating and playing wheelchair basketball Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball on the Vale
24th September 1pm - 4pm
Chamberlain Tower, on the front
No booking needed! Come along to Chamberlain Tower and give Wheelchair Basketball a go! An inclusive activity suitable for everyone, no experience needed, just turn up and have fun!
Student sat at a table doing some crafts Crafternoon
24th September 1pm - 4pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
Want a change of pace over the Welcome period? Come and do some relaxing crafting at the Guild!
Four people seated in a bright lounge area, chatting around a small table in front of large windows. Multifaith Welcome Café: Thursday
24th September 1pm - 3pm
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.
Three students walk out of St Francis Hall Plant Potting and Painting
24th September 1pm - 3pm
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.
Walk the Labyrinth
24th 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.
Students in a lecture theatre Birmingham Scholar Welcome
24th September 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Lecture Theatre (Room 120), Arts building
Kick-start your Birmingham Scholar journey with us! If you've joined us through Pathways to Birmingham, Realising Opportunities, a Sanctuary Scholarship, or are care experienced, you're a Birmingham Scholar.
Students Playing Outdoor Netball at Uni of Birmingham Pop Up Netball hoop
24th September 2pm - 4pm
Chancellor's Court
Come along for quick fire Netball shooting in the iconic Chancellor’s Court. No experience needed, no need to book - just turn up, have a go and have fun!
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport Taster: Badminton
24th September 3pm - 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.
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread and Belief: Making Bread, Exploring Belonging
24th September 4pm - 6pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Bake, eat and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport Taster: Badminton
24th September 4pm - 5:30pm
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 in fair in marquee International Fair and Social
24th September 5pm - 7pm
Student Community Hub Marquee, Chancellor's Court
Come along to talk to our teams that will support you throughout your time at Birmingham. You will also have the opportunity to meet other international students, play some games and get some freebies.
Two smiling students running next to each other Just Run
24th September 5pm - 6pm
Athletics Track (by Tennis Courts Accommodation)
Come along, enjoy yourself and move at your own pace: run, walk or jump your way through the session. All abilities welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy! Athletics Track (by Tennis Courts Accommodation)
A knotted rope in front of a climbing wall Social Sport Taster: Climbing
24th September 5:45pm - 6:45pm
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.
Students at Joe's Bar sitting at tables Joe's Big Quiz
24th September 7pm - 10pm
Guild of Students
Think you’ve got what it takes to reign supreme at our weekly quiz night? Gather your brainiest mates and head over to the Guild for an evening of trivia, laughter and top-notch competition!
A knotted rope in front of a climbing wall Social Sport Taster: Climbing
24th September 7pm - 8pm
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.
A staff member at a desk passes an ID card to a student Welcome Registration Hub
25th 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.
Image of students talking on campus - Chancellors Court. College of Arts & Law Commuter Student Coffee Morning
25th September 9:30am - 11am
Lecture Theatre 8 (301), Arts building
This is a coffee morning for students who live locally and will be commuting to University. It will be a friendly and supportive space to meet other commuting students and get to know staff in the College of Arts & Law over refreshments.
Students wearing a VR headset Give It A Go Fair
25th September 10am - 4pm
Guild of Students
Come along to the Guild of Students' Give It A Go Fair to get involved in group taster activities, for free! It's a great way to give a society a trial before fully committing to getting a membership.
Students sat round a table chatting Student Community Hub: Friday
25th September 10am - 4pm
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!
A staff member looks at a bike, raised on a stand Second hand bike sale
25th September 10:30am - 3pm
University Centre plaza, next to Staff House
Cycling is a great way to explore Brum! Pick up a refurbished second hand bike at our bike sale and get on the move. Prices start from £125.
A campus tour group outside the Guild of Students Campus tours
25th 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.
Students talking to people at a stall Explore Birmingham Fair
25th September 11am - 4pm
Deb Hall, Guild of Students
Want to find out the best Birmingham has to offer? Come along to the Guild and meet with small businesses and brands from the local area. You might discover your new favourite spot!
Two students looking at bookshelves Introduction to Library Resources
25th September 11am - noon
Online
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.
Two students look at a leaflet with a staff member Drug and alcohol information with Aquarius
25th September noon - 2pm
Reception, Guild of Students
Come chat with the Aquarius team! They'll be popping up in Guild Reception with lots of great information and advice on drug and alcohol use and how to support yourself and your peers.
Tutor talking to student Preparing for 2nd Year: come and have a chat with the Academic Skills Centre
25th September noon - 1pm
4th Floor Training Room, Main Library
Are you an undergrad moving into your 2nd year of study? This workshop reflects on key skills from your 1st year including time management, reading and notetaking, and writing critically so that you feel confident and prepared for your second year.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport Taster: Badminton
25th September noon - 1pm
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.
Graphic with icons and a purple background which reads 'We love consent' Consent & Bystander Intervention Workshop
25th September 1pm - 2pm
Mandela Room, Guild of Students
Join a bespoke peer-led consent workshop, designed to explore the topic of consent and empower you to become an active bystander who can confidently challenge harmful or negative behaviours.
Pickleball equipment at University of Birmingham Pop Up Pickleball
25th September 1pm - 3pm
Chancellor's Court
Come along for quick fire social Pickleball games in the iconic Chancellor’s Court. No experience needed, no need to book - just turn up, have a go and have fun! All equipment is provided.
Students playing football outdoors Social Sport Taster: Campus League Football
25th September 1pm - 2pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Get a taster of our Campus League Football - a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
25th September 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.
Students sat at a table making bracelets Calm and Connect
25th September 2pm - 4pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
A relaxed event for disabled and neurodivergent students, providing the perfect opportunity to get to know each other, enjoy relaxed activities in a quiet space and learn all about available support.
Graphic with icons and a purple background which reads 'We love consent' Consent & Bystander Intervention Workshop
25th September 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mandela Room, Guild of Students
Join a bespoke peer-led consent workshop, designed to explore the topic of consent and empower you to become an active bystander who can confidently challenge harmful or negative behaviours.
Image of students in the Great Hall Aston Webb College of Arts & Law International Student Social
25th September 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
This is a friendly event for first-year undergraduate and postgraduate international students in the College of Arts and Law.
A football on astroturf Social Sport Taster: Football
25th September 4pm - 5pm
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.
A photo of students taking part in crafts at their accommodation Welcome to Halls: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
25th September 5pm - 8pm
Infusion, Shackleton, The Vale
A magical evening of food and entertainment, celebrating the full moon!
A student sat reading a bible Friday Evening Mass
25th September 5:30pm - 7pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.
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