Event List

Fri 14th March

Barber Lunchtime Concert: Chaos String Quartet: 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, The Chaos String Quartet join us for their Barber Concerts debut as BBC New Generation Artists.

Sat 15th March

Bread & Belief Retreat: 11:30am - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall; Need a break? ? Nourish your soul and body at the Bread & Belief retreat, hosted by Rev. Mindy Bell. In the midst of mixing and kneading flour into dough, we'll share stories from our lives and from the Bible. All people and perspectives are welcome.

Sun 16th March

Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir: 3pm - 4:30pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; The University Music Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir bring together musicians from across campus for an afternoon of light entertainment. Tickets cost £5.

Mon 17th March

How to talk to UK employers about visas: 1pm - 2pm; Online; Are you an international student, graduate or researcher looking for jobs in the UK? This workshop will give you practical tips on talking to potential employers, keeping the conversation going, and answering tricky questions.

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.

What is Citation Justice?: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Delve into the conversation of Citation Justice, exploring the role of influence and power in who we cite and, and how bias in this area can occur and be addressed. This workshop is for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students.

What is Citation Justice?: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Delve into the conversation of Citation Justice, exploring the role of influence and power in who we cite and, and how bias in this area can occur and be addressed. This workshop is for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students.

Tue 18th March

Literature searching training for PGRs: 10am - noon; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; 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.

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.

Insights Into Research Careers: 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; Get an insight into the experiences of a range of panellists working in research roles within a variety of different types of organisations, with a focus on social research, market research, and policy research.

PGR Social Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sports and Fitness Centre; An informal, social badminton event for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) of all levels to relax and meet new people. Racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, with a free hot drink to relax afterwards.

Study UK career development workshop for Chinese students: 4pm - 7pm; Vaughan Jeffreys Lecture Theatre (Room 135), Education Building; The Study UK Career Development Workshop provides Chinese students in the UK with updated insights on China's job market, industry trends, employer expectations, and recruitment processes for students, along with UK job market information.

Wed 19th March

Pause@UoB open house: 10am - 11am; No. 1 Lodge, North Gate; Ever wondered what Pause@UoB is like? Drop-in for our weekly open house to meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions, without sessions running. We'll even put the kettle on!

Postgraduate Open Day: noon - 5pm; On campus; Join us on campus to find out more about our Masters, research, and short course opportunities. Hear first-hand from our staff and students and discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers.

Anglican Eucharist: 12:30pm - 1pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.

Careers Network drop-ins: 1pm - 3pm; Careers Corner, Main Library; Need some help and advice on applications, career planning, or work experience opportunities? Come along to one of our weekly, Wednesday afternoon Careers Network drop-ins, to chat with our friendly experts.

The Yale Bible Study: 1pm - 2pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join a lively exploration of the Gospel of Luke in the company of Yale University's Biblical scholars, hosted by the Christian Chaplains.

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB: 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.

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.

PGT Academic Skills: Finding and using information: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop on research skills, finding and using information, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to this topic.

Holi on Campus: 3:30pm - 6pm; Lawn behind the Guild of Students; Expect a day packed with fun, games, vibrant colours, and amazing performances celebrating Holi with UoB's Hindu Society. Check out their Instagram for updates.

Insight into charities: 4pm - 5:30pm; Online; Discover what it's like to work in the charities sector with our panellists. You'll find out what they do and how they got there, and learn about the skills needed to plan your career goals.

Thu 20th March

Building on your skills: Writing concisely: noon - 12:45pm; Online; This session will cover six methods that you can use to write concisely in an academic way. You will have opportunities to practice some of these and get feedback during the session.

Bread & Belief: soul food: 1pm - 3pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; 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 soul food.

Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB: 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!

Community Iftar: 5pm - 8pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; The Islamic Society is excited to welcome everyone to this year’s highly anticipated Community Iftar! Iftar is the special meal enjoyed at sunset to break the fast during Ramadan. Everyone is welcome to explore the exhibition and share a meal togethe

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.

Voices in Unity Iftaar: 5pm - 8:30pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Join us for a community Iftar with the Dialogue Society, a charity which aims to connect communities. Expect keynote speeches, an inspiring performance, live Sufi music, interactive activities including an online quiz, and a communal dinner.

PGR Film Club: 6:30pm - 9:30pm; Westmere House; Settle in for a PGR-led monthly Film Club for postgraduate researchers. Join us to watch a film and chat about it!

Fri 21st March

Structuring your thesis for PGRs: 10am - noon; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; 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.

Barber Lunchtime Concert: Adam Heron: 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, we welcome BBC Young Musician 2018 piano finalist, Adam Heron, described as ‘an eclectic musician of refined taste and eloquence’ and ‘a truly outstanding young talent'.

Home Words celebration event: 5pm - 6:30pm; Birmingham Rep, Centenary Square; Join the National Literacy Trust this World Poetry Day as we celebrate the multilingual diversity of Birmingham through words and poetry. Discover the incredible words submitted by Birmingham residents for our multilingual campaign, Home Words.

University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; The University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs come together for this uplifting concert, with works including Cross of Honour, Cry of the Celts, and There is sweet music here. Tickets cost £5.

Sat 22nd March

Wind Band and Saxophone Choir: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; The University Wind Band and Saxophone Choir present an eclectic concert: a new work by William Ashley to music from Wicked the musical and film music by Ennio Morricone and John Williams. Tickets cost £5.

Sun 23rd March

Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra: 3pm - 5pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; The Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra present a lively programme, with a jig from Holst, Dvořák' Slavonic Dances and Czech Suite, and a treat for Sherlock Holmes fans! Tickets cost £5.

Mon 24th March

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.

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 25th March

EndNote Desktop Q&A session for PGRs: 11am - noon; Online; Completed the Introduction to EndNote 21 Canvas course for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students and still have questions? Drop-in for an online Q&A with the Research Skills team.

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 26th March

Pause@UoB open house: 10am - 11am; No. 1 Lodge, North Gate; Ever wondered what Pause@UoB is like? Drop-in for our weekly open house to meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions, without sessions running. We'll even put the kettle on!

Careers Network drop-ins: 1pm - 3pm; Careers Corner, Main Library; Need some help and advice on applications, career planning, or work experience opportunities? Come along to one of our weekly, Wednesday afternoon Careers Network drop-ins, to chat with our friendly experts.

Lunch with a Leader: Charlene Hunter: 1pm - 2:30pm; On campus; An opportunity for students to sit down over lunch with one of our leading alumni. This session is with Charlene Hunter MBE, Founder & CEO at Coding Black Females.

The Yale Bible Study: 1pm - 2pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join a lively exploration of the Gospel of Luke in the company of Yale University's Biblical scholars, hosted by the Christian Chaplains.

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB: 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.

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.

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!

Pioneers: Dame Hilda Lloyd: 5:30pm - 7pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Discover the University of Birmingham pioneers who have studied, innovated and inspired in Birmingham and beyond for over a century. Dame Hilda Lloyd was a true pioneer, studying medicine at Birmingham, and paving the way for many women in medicine.

Thu 27th March

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.

Revise and Refresh: 10am - 3pm; Main Library; Feeling the pressure of exams and assessments? Drop-in to the Main Library for Pets as Therapy, crafts, meditation, Academic Skills Centre, and chair yoga, or join a wellbeing walk. You can also pick up our Time to Talk? resources.

Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB: 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!

Insight Into Marketing: 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; Discover the marketing sector in the UK and hear directly from experienced professionals as they share their career journey through a panel discussion and Q&A. You'll pick up practical takeaways and insider knowledge to help you plan your next steps.

Increasing your productivity for PGRs: 3:30pm - 5pm; Online; As Postgraduate Research (PGR) students, we cannot change the number of hours in a day, but we can use them as effectively as possible. This workshop encourages you to understand your own working preferences to be as productive as possible.

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.

University Vocal Consort: 6:30pm - 7pm; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; University Vocal Consort - a hand - selected chamber ensemble of talented young singers – will give a short concert featuring a selection of choral gems, with something to suit everyone! Free, no booking required.

Fri 28th March

Barber Lunchtime Concert: Heartstrings: 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, the programme takes the golden age of lutesong as its basis with works of Dowland, Campion, Strozzi and Monteverdi.

Sat 29th March

Plastics unpacked: family discovery: noon - 4pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join the Birmingham Plastics Network for a fun, family-friendly drop-in event! Meet some of the brilliant experts who are working together to tackle plastic pollution.

The Many Lives of PET 1: 1pm - 1:55pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Dive into the world of plastic with a complicated comedy about a plastic bottle by Stan's Café. Commissioned by the UoB Plastics Network, this free performance is suitable for ages 8+.

The Many Lives of PET 1: 4pm - 4:55pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Dive into the world of plastic with a complicated comedy about a plastic bottle by Stan's Café. Commissioned by the UoB Plastics Network, this free performance is suitable for ages 8+.

Mon 31st March

Walk and Draw: 1pm - 2pm; On campus, meeting outside the Barber Institute of Fine Arts; Come for a relaxed walk and draw and explore your campus. Discover new ways of seeing the sculptures, plants and unique architecture that make up the University of Birmingham.

Tue 1st April

Artisan Market: 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

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 2nd April

PGT Academic Skills: Managing your research project: noon - 1:30pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop on time management, working with your supervisor and the process of research, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to this topic.

Anglican Eucharist: 12:30pm - 1pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.

Careers Network drop-ins: 1pm - 3pm; Careers Corner, Main Library; Need some help and advice on applications, career planning, or work experience opportunities? Come along to one of our weekly, Wednesday afternoon Careers Network drop-ins, to chat with our friendly experts.

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.

Life Drawing with Queer Draw Brum: 2pm - 4pm; The Main Library on campus; Join Queer Draw Brum for a relaxed and inclusive 2-hour life-drawing session on campus!

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 3rd April

Building on your skills: Exams and revision: noon - 1pm; Online; This workshop will help you prepare for your exams whether you're taking them remotely or in-person. It will help reflect on your own approaches to revision, consider different strategies for revising, and ensure you’re prepared on the day.

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.

Mon 7th April

Lapworth Museum Tour: noon - 1pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join Museum staff and volunteers for a guided tour of the Museum.

Tue 8th April

The Philosophy Garden: Is the internet a human right?: 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Join Dr Merten Reglitz as he explores the prevalent question – is there a human right to internet access? Head to Winterbourne for a free philosophy workshop for all ages, facilitated by UoB academics.

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