Events in January

Sun 19th January

PG Welcome BBQ
noon - 2pm
DIAC Parkland
Join us for a sizzling BBQ, great vibes, and a chance to connect with your UoB Dubai family.
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread & Belief: a Christian community
6pm - 8pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
The new year can be a time for new perspectives. Join us to bake tasty bread and share stories as we eat bread together around the table. All perspectives and beliefs are welcome as we discuss this month's theme of living healthy lives.
A silhouetted figure stood DJing at a laptop, with a large wooden cross next to them be...
7pm - 9pm
Bournville Parish Church, St Francis of Assisi, Bournville
Join the University of Birmingham Anglican Chaplaincy and Bournville Parish Church for joyful, lively, and welcoming Sunday evening worship in Bournville.

Mon 20th January

A close up of a lap with hands resting, with a step tracker and rainbow bead bracelet on one wrist LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in
12:30pm - 4pm
Behind main reception, Guild of Students
Led by Birmingham LGBT sexual health team and supported by Umbrella, these drop-in sessions offer free support for LGBTQ+ students. You can access testing, advice and support, and pick up some freebies, as well as discovering other services.
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.

Tue 21st January

Five students walk out of the Arts building, chatting Free Coffee and Careers with Teach First
10am - 2pm
Under the arches, Law Building
Meet Teach First to hear about their Taster Programme and Graduate Scheme, as well as opportunities to get involved with partner organisations - and grab a free coffee!
Photo of a student studying with a laptop Top tips for CVs, cover letters and applications
11am - noon
Online
Whether you are looking for part time work to compliment your studies, applying for an internship or seeking graduate opportunities, this session will give you valuable information on best practice for creating CVs, cover letters and applications.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.
Two students crafting at a table Drop in and draw
1:15pm - 1:45pm
Foyer and Galleries, Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Why not take a lunchtime break from study and find a space to reconnect with your creative side? Join us for a relaxed drawing exploration of the Barber. Take notice, look deeper and learn new drawing techniques. No booking necessary, just drop in.
A sports pitch. PGR Social Badminton
4pm - 5pm
Slater Hall, Sports and Fitness Centre
An informal, social badminton event for PGRs of all levels to relax and meet new people. Racquets and Shuttlecocks are provided, with a free hot drink to relax afterwards.

Wed 22nd January

A close up of a golden chalice, held by a person in white religious robes. A second person in similar robes hold a red cloth embroidered with a gold cross. The Divine Liturgy
9am - 10am
Cadbury Room, St Francis Hall
Fr. Nenad will lead The Divine Liturgy this week, in addition to the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy's regular services, drawing on the psalms, the gospels, and prayers from the Orthodox Church’s history.
A student and staff member sit at a table in conversation Raise your research profile for PGRs
10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
This workshop for Postgraduate Research (PGR)students introduces the concept of a research profile and their importance within the research landscape. Through a series of practical activities, you'll learn how to enhance your profile as a researcher.
Three people look at a computer screen together Structuring your thesis for PGRs
11:30am - 1pm
Online
Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.
Go Global Summer Fair. Study, research, work or volunteer abroad in 2025. A photograph of people walking in Bali. Go Global Summer Fair
noon - 4pm
Debating Hall, Guild of Students
The Go Global Summer Fair is your opportunity to learn about your opportunities to Go Global in Summer 2025!
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Anglican Eucharist
12:30pm - 1pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause
1pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.
Two students sit at a table outside the Guild, with the mermaid statue in the background Housemate Finder
2pm - 4pm
Rosa Parks, Guild of Students
Unsure who to live with next year? Your Residence Life team are here to help - come along for a relaxed and friendly way to meet other like-minded people, with games and activities to help you break the ice. Groups and individuals welcome!

Thu 23rd January

A student studying in a library full of books. PGR Shut Up and Work
9:30am - 4:30pm
PGR SUAW Teams site
Monthly online co-working sessions for PGRs. Stay focussed and productive, and take breaks together in a supportive online community.
A group of students and facilitator sit around a table in discussion Top tips for interview and assessment centre success
11am - noon
Online
Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
Five students walk past the outside of the Main Library The Birmingham Award explained
noon - 1pm
Room 229, Engineering building
Find out how the Birmingham Award, our employability award for students, can help future you and superboost your CV. This session is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread & Belief: a Christian community
1pm - 3pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
The new year can be a time for new perspectives. Join us to bake tasty bread and share stories as we eat bread together around the table. All perspectives and beliefs are welcome as we discuss this month's theme of living healthy lives.
Students sit chatting with a hot drink Comfort Zone with Pause
2pm - 3pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.
5 students sitting around a picnic table. PGR Film Club
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Westmere House
A PGR-Led Monthly Film Club for postgraduate researchers. Join us to watch a film and chat about it!

Fri 24th January

A close up of red folding theatre chairs Barber Lunchtime Concert: Will Duerden and Svitlana Kosenko
1pm - 1:50pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, we welcome double bassist Will Duerden, who is joined by pianist Svitlana Kosenko to present a mesmerising programme.

Sat 25th January

Chinese New Year Celebration
8am - 10am
Old Joe Pod
Join us in celebrating Chinese New Year as we celebrate the Year of the Snake!

Mon 27th January

Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.
A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member Reviewing the literature for PGRs
3pm - 5pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Understand how to create a quality literature review and effectively synthesise the literature you have read as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Tue 28th January

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.
Three students sit at a table in conversation How to get started: getting ready to think about and start planning for work experience
3pm - 4pm
Room UG05, Murray Learning Centre
Don't know where to start when thinking about career direction? Work experience can help! Careers Network will help you learn to identify what would suit you, and how to spot opportunities available to you.
A student and staff member sit at a desk chatting Top tips for interview success
5pm - 6pm
Online
Regardless of whether you’re applying for internships, part time positions or graduate opportunities, come along to our interviews session to find out how to prepare, top tips for answering questions and what to keep in mind on the day itself.

Wed 29th January

Students sit in a workshop listening to a presenter Mastering Assessment Centres: Mock assessment centre for postgrads
10am - noon
Room G17, Nuffield Building
Whether you’ve been invited to an assessment centre or would like to find out more about them, our interactive session will help you understand what to expect and how to be successful. The workshop is open to Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students.
Two students smiling whilst working on laptops The Good Grant Guide Workshop 2025
10am - noon
Online
Are you a postgrad student looking for tips and advice on applying for grants? Discover best practice approaches to completing grant applications, to maximise your chances of success, in this free, two-hour interactive webinar.
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Anglican Eucharist
12:30pm - 1pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Research Skills for dissertation (UG Dissertation Support)
1pm - 2pm
Online
This workshop is a helpful reminder of how to access and use key resources for your dissertation including journals, databases and other relevant sources of information and referencing.
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause
1pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.
A student looks at a book stood between library bookshelves Academic Skills Centre drop-in: Research skills
2pm - 3pm
Online
Ask quick questions about your academic skills to advisors from the Academic Skills Centre. Join the Canvas course to access the online drop-ins via Zoom, which alternate between focusing on research or study/writing skills each week.
A group of international students sit around a table, chatting and laughing, in a crowded room Culture & Connect: international peer support group
2pm - 5pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
Whether you’re looking for guidance, friendship or just a place to be understood, we are here for you. Culture & Connect is facilitated by a diverse group of international students who understand - join us for discussions and fun activities!
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby At memory's sharp end: from War Zones to Waiting Rooms to Justice
4pm - 6pm
Main Lecture Theatre, Aston Webb building and Online
How can the science of human memory help deliver justice and protect fundamental human rights? Join us for a landmark inaugural lecture by Professor Heather Flowe, an expert in memory science and criminal justice.

Thu 30th January

speaker Emirates LitFest
8am - 10am
Harvard Lecture Theater
Join writer, historian, and comedian Subhadra Das for an irreverent tour through the idea of Western civilisation, and all the lies, exaggerations, and misdirections that underpin it.
Students sit chatting with a hot drink Comfort Zone with Pause
2pm - 3pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Fri 31st January

A close up of red folding theatre chairs Barber Lunchtime Concert: Jason Lewis and James Keefe
1pm - 1:50pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, CBSO principal trumpet player Jason Lewis makes his Barber Concerts debut with duo partner James Keefe.
Three students look at a computer screen together Masters Consultancy Challenge 2025 - Application Launch Event
2pm - 3pm
Online
Find out more about the Masters Consultancy Challenge (MCC), a programme that gives Postgraduate Taught students the opportunity to work in interdisciplinary groups to solve a real-world business problem that our employer partner are facing.

Mon 3rd February

A model skeleton of an allosaurus at the Lapworth Museum of Geology Lapworth Museum Tour
noon - 1pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Join Museum staff and volunteers for a guided tour of the Museum.
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.
A projector beams light into dusty air, creating light trails Queer Film Series: Conversion Therapy + But I'm A Cheerleader (1999)
5pm - 7pm
The Carroll Room (Room G15), Muirhead Tower
Join this B-Film for a special choice for LGBT+ history month. Professor Sarah Beck will be discussing conversion therapy and its history at Birmingham, before we screen 'But I'm A Cheerleader', combining learning and lighthearted comedy!

Tue 4th February

A student looks intently at a stall selling cured meats Artisan Market
10am - 4pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.
Two students sit at a table outside the Guild, with the mermaid statue in the background Housemate Finder
5pm - 7pm
Social Space, Battery Park
Unsure who to live with next year? Your Residence Life team are here to help - come along for a relaxed and friendly way to meet other like-minded people, with games and activities to help you break the ice. Groups and individuals welcome!

Wed 5th February

Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Anglican Eucharist
12:30pm - 1pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause
1pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Writing your literature review (UG Dissertation Support)
1pm - 2pm
Online
The literature review is an important component of a dissertation. This workshop will explore what an effective literature review involves, focusing on how to structure a review, and how to write critically about the literature.
Two students study side by side on laptops Academic Skills Centre drop-in: Writing and study skills
2pm - 3pm
Online
Ask quick questions about your academic skills to advisors from the Academic Skills Centre. Join the Canvas course to access the online drop-ins via Zoom, which alternate between focusing on research or study/writing skills each week.
A student staff member in a gold high vis stands in a wooden booth with an Ask Me sign, speaking to a student Insights into student work experience
3pm - 4pm
Online
Join Careers Network for our online panel event where we’ll be speaking to students who’ve accessed a whole range of work experience opportunities, with a focus on those available on campus, including both voluntary and paid positions.
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Time management and digital tools (Building on your skills)
3pm - 3:45pm
Online
This workshop will explore time management strategies, alongside a range of digital tools to help you study more efficiently and effectively.
An allosaurus skeleton in a museum looms at the camera Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum
7pm - 8:30pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Quiz nights are back at the Lapworth Museum! Join us for an exciting evening of trivia across a variety of fun categories, all while surrounded by fascinating fossils and our Allosaurus Roary. Come solo or as a team - student tickets cost £3.96.

Thu 6th February

Three students stand in conversation Coffee morning in the Researcher Suite
11am - noon
Researcher Suite, MainLibrary
Are you a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student? Join the Research Skills Team for a relaxed coffee morning in the first floor Researcher Suite in the Main Library. Grab a cuppa and a biscuit, and a chat about anything library-related.
Students sit chatting with a hot drink Comfort Zone with Pause
2pm - 3pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby A meiotic symphony of chromosomes dancing and recombining
4pm - 6pm
Lecture Theatre 2 (Room G11), Alan Walters building and Online
'Meiosis is a very complex process' - since hearing these words, Prof Eugenio Sanchez-Moran has learned to appreciate the intrinsic involvement of meiosis in sexual reproduction, genetic variation, and evolution.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Fri 7th February

A close up of red folding theatre chairs Barber Lunchtime Concert: Will Duerden and Svitlana Kosenko
1pm - 1:50pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, Kenneth Hamilton returns to the Elgar Concert Hall to offer another instalment of his perennially popular lecture-recitals.

Mon 10th February

A close up of a lap with hands resting, with a step tracker and rainbow bead bracelet on one wrist LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in
12:30pm - 4pm
Behind main reception, Guild of Students
Led by Birmingham LGBT sexual health team and supported by Umbrella, these drop-in sessions offer free support for LGBTQ+ students. You can access testing, advice and support, and pick up some freebies, as well as discovering other services.
Students sit at tables in a teaching room, typing or writing in notebooks How to find work experience
1pm - 2pm
Room UG07, Murray Learning Centre
Discover how you can search and find work experience, volunteering, internships, placements and graduate roles during and after your studies. The session will also follow with an open Q&A period with the Work Experience Team.
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.

Tue 11th February

ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Improve your marks using your feedback (Building on your skills)
noon - 12:45pm
Online
In this workshop, we give you space to reflect on your feedback and to identify strategies for using it to improve future work.
Two students look at a phone showing a scientific diagram Introduction to AI tools for researchers
noon - 1pm
Online
Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby The Philosophy Garden: When is nature art?
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
We are often struck by the beautiful world around us. But can nature be art? Head to Winterbourne for a free philosophy workshop for all ages, facilitated by UoB academics.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Wed 12th February

A student walks through a line of stalls in the Great Hall, with a crowd in the background Spring Careers Fair 2025
10:30am - 3pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Explore various career paths, network with industry professionals, and learn about job and internship opportunities at the Spring Careers Fair! Whatever level of study you're at, drop-in to discover what's on offer with potential employers.
Four students stand chatting outside Aston Webb Introduction to the Birmingham Award and the Postgraduate Professional Development Award (PPDA)
11am - noon
Room G13, Nuffield building
The Birmingham Award and the Postgraduate Professional Development Award (PPDA) are industry-recognised employability awards that you can gain here at Birmingham - come along to find out more!
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Anglican Eucharist
12:30pm - 1pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause
1pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Writing skills for your UG dissertation (Literature Based)
1pm - 2pm
Online
This workshop will focus on some key writing skills for your dissertations. Including writing critically, how to use signposting, what to include in your introduction and conclusion and approaches to editing.
A student looks at a book stood between library bookshelves Academic Skills Centre drop-in: Research skills
2pm - 3pm
Online
Ask quick questions about your academic skills to advisors from the Academic Skills Centre. Join the Canvas course to access the online drop-ins via Zoom, which alternate between focusing on research or study/writing skills each week.
A group of international students sit around a table, chatting and laughing, in a crowded room Culture & Connect: international peer support group
2pm - 5pm
Beale Room, Aston Webb Building
Whether you’re looking for guidance, friendship or just a place to be understood, we are here for you. Culture & Connect is facilitated by a diverse group of international students who understand - join us for discussions and fun activities!
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby 'It's just sugar water, isn't it?' Unlocking the science of performance nutrition from inside the laboratory to inside the factory
4pm - 6pm
Main Lecture Theatre, Aston Webb building and Online
In his inaugural lecture, Prof Gareth Wallis will share his research on carbohydrate nutrition, human metabolism and exercise outcomes. His professional journey weaves through laboratories and factories, translating science to practical application.

Thu 13th February

A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member Reviewing the literature for PGRs
9am - 10:30am
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Understand how to create a quality literature review and effectively synthesise the literature you have read as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.
Three students walk under Old Joe, chatting Take a seat with Enterprise Mobility™
10am - 4pm
Under the arches, Law Building
Get comfortable in Enterprise Mobility's fabulous chair, learn about them for a minute and earn a prize every time. Pizza vouchers? Sweets? Cinema vouchers? Yes please!
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Writing skills for your UG dissertation (Primary research)
noon - 1pm
Online
This workshop will focus on some key writing skills for your dissertations. Including writing critically, how to use signposting, what to include in your introduction and conclusion and approaches to editing.
Students sit chatting with a hot drink Comfort Zone with Pause
2pm - 3pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!
A staff member sits working at a laptop in a café space Literature searching training for PGRs
2pm - 4pm
Online
Develop a search strategy, use that to undertake a literature search, keep the resulting records of your search and get tips and techniques to maximise effectiveness, as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Fri 14th February

A close up of red folding theatre chairs Barber Lunchtime Concert: The Queen's Six - Mapping the Stars
1pm - 1:50pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, the Queen's Six will be performing their new programme, Mapping the Stars. Based at Windsor Castle, The Queen's Six make up part of the Lay Clerks of St George's Chapel.

Sat 15th February

Postgraduate Social
1pm - 4pm
Save the date for the next Postgraduate Social!

Mon 17th February

Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.
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