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Events in October

Forthcoming Events

Tue 6th October

How to think like a recruiter: 9:30am - 11am; Room 202, Teaching and Learning Building; With UK employers currently receiving an average of 140 applications for each advertised graduate opportunity, what can you do to help you to stand out? This practical session will help you to think like a recruiter.

Mini Explorers: Under 5s outdoor playgroup: 9:45am - 10:45am; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Our new outdoor playgroup lets your little one will discover new sounds, smells, and sights whilst you make some new friends and see just how much fun you can have as a family in the great outdoors. Ages 1-5, £7.

Go Global: year and semester abroad talks: 10am - 11am; Lecture Theatre B, Watson building; Want to study, work, research or volunteer abroad as part of your degree? You're in the right place! You could apply to study abroad for a year, with more than 300 destinations to choose from. Find out more as applications close 20 November.

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; 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.

Deloitte: Meet your Future: 10:30am - 3:30pm; Under the arches, Law Building; Meet Deloitte with their interactive activation on campus. Get inspired, connect with their values, culture and people, and get an authentic glimpse into the people behind Deloitte and the different career journeys available.

How to: Turn your work experience into your next opportunity: 11am - noon; Online; Have you recently completed an internship or other work experience and are wondering what's next? Let's take some time to identify key learning moments, and translate these into compelling examples for job applications, CVs, and interviews.

Careers Support for Postgraduate Researchers: An Introduction: noon - 1pm; Online; This short one-hour webinar will introduce the online resources, upcoming events, and other support that you can make the most of your time as a Postgraduate Researcher in the 2026-27 academic year.

Go Global drop-ins: 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 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.

Disability, careers, and me: 1pm - 3pm; Room G5, Frankland building; Discover how your disability can be supported throughout your career journey. Our advisers can help you explore opportunities, adjustments, placements and support, building confidence and strong foundations for your future career.

POV: Life as a Linklaters Trainee - an immersive workshop: 3pm - 5pm; Atrium, School of Sport & Exercise Science; This immersive, one-of-a-kind workshop gives you the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Linklaters trainee solicitor. Get first-hand insight into the work lawyers do and develop the skills used by trainees across the firm.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Consent & Bystander Intervention Workshop: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Tolkien 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 5pm - 6pm; 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.

Social Sport: Beginner climbing course: 5:30pm - 7pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Learn the basics of safe climbing, belaying and equipment checks. Please wear flat soled footwear, all other equipment provided! 18+ Cost covers course.

Active Residences: Dance Fitness: 6pm - 6:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; Dance with Marta! Move to the music, get active, and have fun! Energetic, feel-good sessions designed to boost your fitness, confidence and mood while you dance your way to a stronger, healthier you. Free for students in UoB accommodation.

Active Residences: Just Play Netball: 6pm - 7pm; Outdoor Netball Courts, Bournbrook pitches; Active Residences is a fun and friendly way to look after your wellbeing and meet others, for students living in University and partner accommodation. All sessions are free and suitable for beginners - make sure to book your place.

Social Sport: Basketball: 6pm - 7pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Join us for an hour of fast paced, friendly 5v5 games!. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment and sort the teams! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Climbing: 6th October 7:15pm - 13th October 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.

Wed 7th October

Muddy Explorers: Stay and play for 6m-5yos: 10am - 11am; The Oaks Day Nursey, Bristol Road; A stay-and-play group designed for young adventurers; Muddy Explorers gives children the chance to let their imaginations run wild and develop real-life skills at The Oak’s award-winning Forest School. Ages 6m-5yo, from £8.50.

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; 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.

Autumn Careers Fair 2026: 10:30am - 3pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Kick start the academic year with the Autumn Fair - your chance to meet employers and graduates and explore graduate and work experience opportunities, no matter what stage of your career planning you are at.

International Hub @ Autumn Careers Fair: 11am - 2pm; Beale Room, Aston Webb Building; Find a dedicated space for international students to learn about careers and employability support, whether you're just starting to think about your future or are actively searching for opportunities.

Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications: 11am - noon; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; 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.

How to get started with work experience: noon - 1pm; Room G17, Nuffield Building; No work experience? No problem. Get advice and tips on how you can get started with finding work experience, making the most of your time at University.

Know My Heritage panel event, with Black Scholars: noon - 2pm; Room UG06, Murray Learning Centre; Join the Race Equality Network for a panel discussion on identity, heritage, and lived experience. Hear from an academic, a professional services colleague, and a PhD student as they share the stories and experiences that have shaped them.

Top Tips for Interview and Assessment Centre Success: noon - 1pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Regardless of whether you’re applying for internships, part time positions or graduate opportunities, come along to our interviews and assessment centres session to find out how to prepare, top tips for answering questions and what to keep in mind on

Holy Communion Service: 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.

PGT Academic Skills Chat: 1pm - 1:45pm; Online; Your opportunity to ask study skills questions and connect with other PGT students. PGT Skills Chat is a monthly online community space for postgraduate taught students held on the first Wednesday of every month in term time.

Bread and Belief: Making bread, exploring authenticity: 2pm - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; What is real and not 'performed'? Bread & Belief ponders the value of authenticity power as we bake, eat bread, and take bread home. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

International students: Careers support and opportunities for you: 2pm - 3pm; Room WG5, Aston Webb building; Are you an international student? Then you're invited! Join us for a series of short talks from the Careers Network Team and Student Circus to discover the employability support, resources and opportunities available to you at UoB.

PG Induction: Making the Most of Careers Network for Aspiring Researchers: 3pm - 4pm; Online; Curious about a career in research? Whether you're using your Master's as a pathway to a PhD or simply exploring your options, this interactive session will help you understand the support available from Careers Network.

PGT Essentials: Develop your skills for postgraduate study with the Academic Skills Centre: 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; Postgraduate study can feel like a big transition, whether you are returning to university straight after an undergraduate degree or a longer break from education. This session will explore some key skills required for PGT study, followed by a Q&A.

Poem Explosion: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; What happens when you take a poem apart and put it back together again? Get creative at this poetry workshop at The Exchange for Booktober. Book your free tickets.

Active Residences: Intro to tennis: 6pm - 7pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball: 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.

Telling the Truth and Shaming the Devil: the Church's Complicity with the Transatlantic Slave Trade: 6:30pm - 8pm; Room G07, University House; Join us for a thought-provoking and timely discussion with Professor Anthony Reddie (Oxford University and University of Birmingham alumnus), a leading theologian, educator, and scholar of Black theology.

Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum: 7pm - 9pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum of Geology. Questions will range from general knowledge and geography to music and movies. Tickets £3.99 per person, up to 6 people per team.

Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis: 8pm - 9pm; Shackleton, Vale Village; Get active, sharpen your skills and have fun! Just Play Table tennis improves coordination, reflexes and fitness while keeping every game exciting and social. Free for all students in UoB and partner accommodation.

Thu 8th October

University Life Essentials: 9am - 10am; 0208; Learn the essentials on student life at UoBD

Canvas Induction: 10am - 10:30am; 0210; Grasp the basics of Canvas

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; 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.

The Birmingham Award Explained: 11:30am - 12:30pm; Room LG12, Old Gym; Superboost your CV with The Birmingham Award. The Birmingham Award is the University’s employability award for all students. Come along to this session, open to all students, to find out everything you need to know about the award.

Community litter pick: 1pm - 2:30pm; Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.

Foundations: Construction Law Training: 2:30pm - 5:30pm; Online; "Foundations" is a free training programme delivered by the City of London Law Society introducing you to construction law in England and Wales, across five Thursday afternoon sessions, with presentations and interactive Q&As. Book by 30 September.

Social Sport: Badminton: 3pm - 4pm; 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.

Active Residences: Dodgeball: 4pm - 5pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and have fun? Join us to meet new people, stay active, and have fun. No experience needed, free for all in UoB accommodation.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Active Residences: Just Play Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Get moving and have some fun with our Active Residences basketball sessions. Whether you come alone or with friends, we'll match you up some fun drills and casual games. Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.

Film screening: Sarafina!: 5pm - 7pm; Lecture Room 1, Gisbert Kapp building; Join the University of Birmingham's Race Equality Network for the screening of the powerful story of Sarafina! Set during the apartheid era in South Africa, this powerful and inspiring film follows a young student whose passion for freedom and justic

One shot Dungeons & Dragons with Alder & Fable: 6pm - 9pm; The Shack, Vale Village; Taking down monsters in the Shack? Dealing out mayhem at the Vale? You can certainly try! Join Alder & Fable's expert team for an exciting one-shot, with everything you need provided. Tickets £15, with two free drinks.

Social Sport: Basketball: 6pm - 7pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Join us for an hour of fast paced, friendly 5v5 games!. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment and sort the teams! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Fri 9th October

Shut Up and Work for early career researchers: 9:30am - 4:30pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; Work on your own writing, planning or literature discovery in a quiet but supportive environment. There will be time to set targets at the beginning of the day and there will be regular planned breaks to enable you to network or take a walk.

Muddy Explorers: Stay and play for 6m-5yos: 10am - 11am; The Oaks Day Nursey, Bristol Road; A stay-and-play group designed for young adventurers; Muddy Explorers gives children the chance to let their imaginations run wild and develop real-life skills at The Oak’s award-winning Forest School. Ages 6m-5yo, from £8.50.

Social Sport: Badminton: 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.

Talking Space@UoB: 1pm - 9pm; 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.

Jummah Prayers: 1:20pm - 2:10pm; 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.

Jummah Prayers: 2:10pm - 3pm; 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.

Friday Evening Mass: 5:30pm - 7pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Active Residences: Cricket: 6pm - 7pm; Water Synthetic Pitch, Sport & Fitness Centre; Join us for 1-hour cricket: a fast, fun, and social game, it’s perfect for all, whether you’re a beginner or have played before. Come along, meet new people, and enjoy! All equipment provided. Free for students in University accommodation.

FEVER: A night for the diaspora: 11pm - 4am; Guild of Students; Whether your roots are in Africa, the Caribbean, the UK or across the diaspora, join your Guild of Students for a celebration of culture and music! Tickets £4.

Sat 10th October

Booktober Reading Day: 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Whether you're passionate about football, fashion, music, gardening, history or fantasy, reading helps you explore the things that interest you. This day is all about making space to slow down, pick up a book and enjoy reading, whatever you're into.

Chatterbooks: 2pm - 3:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; As part of our Come Read With Us day for the National Year of Reading, we're welcoming children to our first-ever fun reading club! Suitable for children aged 7 to 11; children should be accompanied by an adult. Book your free tickets.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 5pm - 6pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Sun 11th October

Sunday Morning Mass: 10am - 11am; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Sunday Evening Mass: 5:30pm - 7pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Bread and Belief: Making bread, exploring authenticity: 6pm - 8pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; What is real and not 'performed'? Bread & Belief ponders the value of authenticity power as we bake, eat bread, and take bread home. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Mon 12th October

Mini Explorers: Under 5s outdoor playgroup: 9:45am - 10:45am; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Our new outdoor playgroup lets your little one will discover new sounds, smells, and sights whilst you make some new friends and see just how much fun you can have as a family in the great outdoors. Ages 1-5, £7.

Social Sport: Badminton: 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.

Your UK career plan for international students: 1pm - 2pm; Online; Not sure how to get a job in the UK after your studies? This online session will help you find jobs, understand when to apply, and what UK employers want. We'll also explain graduate jobs, graduate schemes, and how to talk about your visa.

Social Sport: Climbing: 12th October 7:15pm - 19th October 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.

Just Run: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; 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! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 13th October

Mini Explorers: Under 5s outdoor playgroup: 9:45am - 10:45am; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Our new outdoor playgroup lets your little one will discover new sounds, smells, and sights whilst you make some new friends and see just how much fun you can have as a family in the great outdoors. Ages 1-5, £7.

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; 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.

Go Global drop-ins: 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 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.

Welcome to Westmere Drop-in: noon - 4pm; Westmere House; Join us at Westmere House for an informal PGR drop-in. Meet the University Doctoral School team, learn about the support and resources available to postgraduate researchers, enjoy refreshments, and explore the facilities through a guided tour.

First Black Brummies: 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Room WG12, Aston Webb building; Join the University of Birmingham's Race Equality Network for the screening of the inspiring documentary about the first Black Brummies and their incredible stories.

PG Induction: Making the Most of Careers Network for Career Changers: 1pm - 2pm; Online; Changing career can feel daunting, but we’re here to help! This interactive session is designed to help you navigate what’s on offer from Careers Network to make the change a reality.

Business for non-Business: How students from any degree can build a Business career: 3:30pm - 5pm; To be confirmed; Are you interested in exploring careers in business but not studying a Business-related degree? Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring professionals and graduates working across a range of business functions and graduate schemes.

Law career for non-law students: 4pm - 5pm; To be confirmed; Discover how you can apply for law training contracts and how you can train as a lawyer, as a student who isn't studying Law.

Preparing for your viva: 4pm - 5pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your programme. Attend this workshop in the months approaching your viva to do some practical activities to help you prepare.

PG Induction: Making the Most of Careers Network for Career Developers: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Online; Are you undertaking postgraduate study alongside your job for professional development, or with the aim of a promotion or professional accreditation? This interactive session is designed to help you navigate what’s on offer from Careers Network.

Social Sport: Climbing: 13th October 7:15pm - 20th October 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.

Wed 14th October

Muddy Explorers: Stay and play for 6m-5yos: 10am - 11am; The Oaks Day Nursey, Bristol Road; A stay-and-play group designed for young adventurers; Muddy Explorers gives children the chance to let their imaginations run wild and develop real-life skills at The Oak’s award-winning Forest School. Ages 6m-5yo, from £8.50.

Starting to write for PGRs: 10am - noon; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; An introduction to the writing process, strategies for planning and creating text, and the role of GenAI in writing for research, suitable for those at the beginning of their development as postgraduate research level academic writers.

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; 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.

STEM Careers Fair 2026: 10:30am - 3pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Join us to discover a wide range of career paths in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Connect directly with recruiters who are eager to meet UoB students for graduate jobs, placements, and work experience.

Holy Communion Service: 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.

Go Global: year and semester abroad talks: 1pm - 2pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building; Want to study, work, research or volunteer abroad as part of your degree? You're in the right place! You could apply to study abroad for a year, with more than 300 destinations to choose from. Find out more as applications close 20 November.

Student Sustainability Day: 1pm - 4pm; Atrium and G11, Alan Walters building; Join the Sustainability Team for an informal afternoon of talks, workshops and networking. Find out about sustainability research at UoB, ways to get involved and great opportunities for your CV.

Creative Workshop: Greek-inspired tiles: 5:45pm - 7:45pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Decorate your own enamel tile, inspired by ancient Greek artefacts from the University of Birmingham’s Collections, with archaeologist Dr Maeve McHugh and artist Naomi Clarke. Student tickets £5.

Student Christian Movement Meeting: 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.

Thu 15th October

BabyLab sessions: 10am - noon; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join a relaxed session for parents and carers to explore fascinating research on topics from child development to science, health, and society while little ones play, feed, or snooze. Come as you are - curious minds (and wriggly babies) encouraged!

Macfarlanes Roadshow: 10am - 4pm; Under the arches, Law Building; Macfarlanes invite you to drop by to 'Pick n' Mix' your future in law! They are looking for open-minded and driven people who want to build their careers at the highest level of Private Capital, Private Wealth, M&A and Disputes.

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; 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.

Coffee Morning in the Researcher Suite: 11am - noon; Main Library First Floor Researcher Suite; Take a break and join the Research Skills Team for an informal coffee morning in the first-floor Researcher Suite, Main Library. Drop in for a cuppa, a biscuit, and a friendly chat about all things library and research related. No need to book.

The Birmingham Award: for College of Medicine and Health: 11am - noon; Online; Join this session to learn how the award can support your future, how to get started, and how to work towards The Birmingham Award with Distinction, an optional advanced level of the award. This session has been designed with CMH students in mind.

Community litter pick: noon - 1:30pm; Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.

Preparing for your Assignments: Getting started with finding information: noon - 1pm; Online; Search strategies can provide a handy structure to your research. We’ll explore breaking down a topic into keywords, exploring alternatives and how to use search operators to make database searches easier. Open to UG and PGT students.

Starting Afresh: UK experience discussion with Dr. Chinyere Sam-Okerenta: noon - 2pm; Room LG14, Murray Learning Centre; Join Dr Chinyere Sam-Okerenta, a Nigerian consultant, author and community advocate, for an inspiring discussion exploring her personal and professional journey, including her heritage, migration experience and career progression in the UK.

Insight into the Pharmaceutical Sector: 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Online; Are you interested in the pharmaceutical industry and curious about the diverse career opportunities it offers? Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring professionals from various sectors of the pharmaceutical world.

Bread and Belief: Making bread, exploring authenticity: 1pm - 3pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; What is real and not 'performed'? Bread & Belief ponders the value of authenticity power as we bake, eat bread, and take bread home. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Reading and note-making: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; A huge quantity of reading is required for postgraduate research. This workshop helps you develop strategies to read effectively and efficiently, extracting the key information into your notes. Bring your own reading material to practise with!

Foundations: Construction Law Training: 2:30pm - 5:30pm; Online; "Foundations" is a free training programme delivered by the City of London Law Society introducing you to construction law in England and Wales, across five Thursday afternoon sessions, with presentations and interactive Q&As. Book by 30 September.

Social Sport: Badminton: 3pm - 4pm; 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Sexual health advice with Umbrella: 5pm - 7pm; Reception, Battery Park; Stop by the Umbrella Stall for free, confidential sexual health support at your student accommodation! Get expert advice, free contraception, and private STI testing – all in one place.

Bread and Belief: Film Evening: 6pm - 9pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; In Bread & Belief, we bake, eat bread, and take bread home. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Social Sport: Basketball: 6pm - 7pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Join us for an hour of fast paced, friendly 5v5 games!. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment and sort the teams! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Fri 16th October

Muddy Explorers: Stay and play for 6m-5yos: 10am - 11am; The Oaks Day Nursey, Bristol Road; A stay-and-play group designed for young adventurers; Muddy Explorers gives children the chance to let their imaginations run wild and develop real-life skills at The Oak’s award-winning Forest School. Ages 6m-5yo, from £8.50.

Social Sport: Badminton: 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.

Talking Space@UoB: 1pm - 9pm; 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.

Jummah Prayers: 1:20pm - 2:10pm; 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.

Jummah Prayers: 2:10pm - 3pm; 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.

Friday Evening Mass: 5:30pm - 7pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Sat 17th October

Adventures in Space: 1pm - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Celebrate the stories that take us beyond our own world at this free drop-in family day inspired by Helios and the power of stories.

Sun 18th October

Sunday Morning Mass: 10am - 11am; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Sunday Evening Mass: 5:30pm - 7pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Mon 19th October

Mini Explorers: Under 5s outdoor playgroup: 9:45am - 10:45am; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Our new outdoor playgroup lets your little one will discover new sounds, smells, and sights whilst you make some new friends and see just how much fun you can have as a family in the great outdoors. Ages 1-5, £7.

Coffee and Careers with Teach First: 10am - 2pm; Under the arches, Law Building; Join Teach First, under the Law Arches for a free coffee and careers chat! They'll be on hand with their free hot drinks cart, ready to discuss theirr opportunities and top tips for applying to their Times Top 20 graduate scheme and Taster Programme.

Increasing your productivity: 10am - noon; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; As postgraduate researchers (PGRs), 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 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.

Development Needs Analysis: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; The Development Needs Analysis (GRS1) form is a requirement of research programmes. This highly practical workshop supports the process, including introducing you to Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework.

Go Global: year and semester abroad talks: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Want to study, work, research or volunteer abroad as part of your degree? You're in the right place! You could apply to study abroad for a year, with more than 300 destinations to choose from. Find out more as applications close 20 November.

Social Sport: Climbing: 19th October 7:15pm - 26th October 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.

Just Run: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; 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! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 20th October

Mini Explorers: Under 5s outdoor playgroup: 9:45am - 10:45am; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Our new outdoor playgroup lets your little one will discover new sounds, smells, and sights whilst you make some new friends and see just how much fun you can have as a family in the great outdoors. Ages 1-5, £7.

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; 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.

Get UK work experience for international students: noon - 1pm; Online; Want to find a part-time job, internship, or placement while you study? In this online workshop, you'll learn what work experience you could do in the UK and how to find the right opportunity for you.

Go Global drop-ins: 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 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.

Bread and Belief: Making bread, exploring authenticity: 2pm - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; What is real and not 'performed'? Bread & Belief ponders the value of authenticity power as we bake, eat bread, and take bread home. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Social Sport: Climbing: 20th October 7:15pm - 27th October 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.

Wed 21st October

Muddy Explorers: Stay and play for 6m-5yos: 10am - 11am; The Oaks Day Nursey, Bristol Road; A stay-and-play group designed for young adventurers; Muddy Explorers gives children the chance to let their imaginations run wild and develop real-life skills at The Oak’s award-winning Forest School. Ages 6m-5yo, from £8.50.

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; 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.

Business & Finance Careers Fair 2026: 10:30am - 3pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Discover exciting career paths in business, finance, consultancy and professional services! You’ll have the chance to speak directly with recruiters who are keen to find candidates just like you for graduate roles, placements and work experience.

Holy Communion Service: 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.

Preparing for your Assignments: Reading and notetaking strategies: 1pm - 2pm; Online; In this workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, we’ll consider different strategies for reading effectively and taking active and useful notes for your assignments.

Your PhD what next? Understanding what you want from life after PhD: 1pm - 2:30pm; Online; This interactive virtual workshop is designed to help you identify your skills and preferences, recognise which of these you most want to use in your future work, and understand what you want from your future work.

Halls Halloween Spooktacular: 5pm - 9pm; Pritchatts Park Village; Put on your spookiest costume and join your Residence Life team for nachos, sweet treats, rodeo pumpkin, tarot card readers, face painting, and more! Free for students living in UoB and partner accommodation.

Student Christian Movement Meeting: 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.

Thu 22nd October

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; 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.

Coffee Morning in the Researcher Suite: 11am - noon; Main Library First Floor Researcher Suite; Take a break and join the Research Skills Team for an informal coffee morning in the first-floor Researcher Suite, Main Library. Drop in for a cuppa, a biscuit, and a friendly chat about all things library and research related. No need to book.

Preparing for your Assignments: Getting started with referencing: noon - 1pm; Online; Being able to reference resources correctly is a key academic skill. This workshop will introduce you to some key principles of referencing as well as highlight the main styles (like Harvard) used at UoB.

Community litter pick: 1pm - 2:30pm; Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.

PGR-Led Activities Fund - Drop-in: 1pm - 5pm; Westmere House; Interested in organising an activity or event for your fellow postgraduate researchers? Join our PGR-Led Activities Fund drop-in session to learn about available funding, discuss your ideas, and get practical guidance on developing an application.

Cake, crisps, and chat: 2pm - 3:30pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join Rev. Mindy Bell at the Multifaith Chaplaincy for an informal space to hang out and be nourished by conversation, crisps, and cake.

Foundations: Construction Law Training: 2:30pm - 5:30pm; Online; "Foundations" is a free training programme delivered by the City of London Law Society introducing you to construction law in England and Wales, across five Thursday afternoon sessions, with presentations and interactive Q&As. Book by 30 September.

Bread and Belief: Making bread, exploring authenticity: 5pm - 7pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; What is real and not 'performed'? Bread & Belief ponders the value of authenticity power as we bake, eat bread, and take bread home. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Sexual health advice with Umbrella: 5pm - 7pm; Shackleton Reception, The Vale Village; Stop by the Umbrella Stall for free, confidential sexual health support at your student accommodation! Get expert advice, free contraception, and private STI testing – all in one place.

One shot Dungeons & Dragons with Alder & Fable: 6pm - 9pm; The Shack, Vale Village; Taking down monsters in the Shack? Dealing out mayhem at the Vale? You can certainly try! Join Alder & Fable's expert team for an exciting one-shot, with everything you need provided. Tickets £15, with two free drinks.

40 Years of Handsworth Songs: Film Screening and Q&A Panel: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Mockingbird Cinema, The Custard Factory, Birmingham B9 4AA; A screening and panel discussion marking the 40th anniversary of the multi-awarding winning documentary feature film Handsworth Songs.

Fri 23rd October

Go Global Fair: 10am - 4pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Take part in an international opportunity during your time at UoB. From two weeks to a full academic year, see what opportunities interest you at our annual Go Global Fair.

Muddy Explorers: Stay and play for 6m-5yos: 10am - 11am; The Oaks Day Nursey, Bristol Road; A stay-and-play group designed for young adventurers; Muddy Explorers gives children the chance to let their imaginations run wild and develop real-life skills at The Oak’s award-winning Forest School. Ages 6m-5yo, from £8.50.

Organising your research notes: 10am - noon; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; For Postgraduate Researchers who have begun gathering sources - develop a more structured approach to managing notes, explore different approaches to organising research notes and practical guidance on developing a clear and searchable system.

Drug and alcohol information with Aquarius: 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.

Talking Space@UoB: 1pm - 9pm; 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.

Jummah Prayers: 1:20pm - 2:10pm; 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.

Jummah Prayers: 2:10pm - 3pm; 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.

Friday Evening Mass: 5:30pm - 7pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Guild of Students: Africanize Poetry Workshop: 6pm - 8:30pm; On campus; Join Artist‑in‑Residence Sipho Eric Ndlovu for an immersive poetry workshop that brings the University’s African collection to life, whether you’re a seasoned writer or trying poetry for the first time. Book your free ticket now!

Guild of Students: Poetry Workshop: 6pm - 8:30pm; Teaching and Learning Building, Room TBC; An introduction to Africanize, a University of Birmingham project led by Artist-In-Residence Sipho Eric Ndlovu. This will be an introductory, engaging and accessible poetry workshop inspired by live artifacts and artworks from the University's Afri

Sat 24th October

Rise of the Phoenix: Fantasy Family Day: 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Step into a world of fantasy and adventure in a magical family day for Booktober at The Exchange

World Anatomy Day: 11am - 3pm; Midlands Art Centre, Cannon Hill Park; Come and join us this October for Birmingham’s World Anatomy Day interactive free event! Explore all the wonderful ways your body works, from cells to organs, from birth to death, and all the astonishing bits in-between!

Sun 25th October

Sunday Morning Mass: 10am - 11am; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Sunday Evening Mass: 5:30pm - 7pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Mon 26th October

Social Sport: Badminton: 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.

Talk to employers about visas and find sponsored jobs: noon - 1pm; Online; Do you feel unsure when employers ask about visas? This online session will help you learn what to say. We'll explain common employer concerns and show you how to answer with confidence.

Making the most of conferences: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; This workshop introduces practical tips for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) preparing to attend a conference, helping you get the maximum value from your conference, including getting the most out of networking opportunities.

Sexual health advice with Umbrella: 5pm - 7pm; Social Space, Pritchatts Park; Stop by the Umbrella Stall for free, confidential sexual health support at your student accommodation! Get expert advice, free contraception, and private STI testing – all in one place.

Social Sport: Climbing: 26th October 7:15pm - 2nd 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.

Just Run: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; 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! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 27th October

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

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; 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.

Go Global drop-ins: 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 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.

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.

Wed 28th October

October Half Term: Make Your Bed: 9am - noon; The Exchange, Centenary Square; What if your bed could fly? What if it could bounce, zoom, sail underwater or take you all the way to the stars? Uncover the secrets and stories in our bedrooms at this creative Booktober family workshop! £5 per child, suitable for ages 3+.

Data management plans for PGRs: 10am - 11am; Online; All postgraduate researchers are required to have a Data Management Plan in place before completing their first annual review (GRS3). This workshop will help you to achieve this by covering the basics of research data management.

Fossils & Fiction: 10am - 4pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Enjoy a free Family Fun Day exploring the connection between fossils and stories. Snag your picture with Roary the Allosaurus, join the LEGO trail and stop the spooky skeletons taking over the Museum, and try our role playing game and tell a story.

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; 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.

Public Sector & Teaching Careers Fair: 11am - 2pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Explore career pathways across the public sector and education, including routes into teaching. Gain insight into different roles, training options and the profession, while discovering job and work experience opportunities.

Holy Communion Service: 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.

Black Heritage campus walking tour: 1pm - 3pm; On campus; Join the Black Heritage Walks Network for a guided walking tour exploring the often-overlooked Black histories connected to the University of Birmingham campus.

Go Global: Summer talks: 1pm - 2pm; Room G33, Aston Webb C Block; 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.

Student jazz sessions: 1:15pm - 2pm; Mezzanine, Bramall Music building; Join us on your lunch break for an informal jazz performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians.

How Policy Gets Created: workshop with government policy advisers: 1:30pm - 4pm; UG06, Murray Learning Centre; Join an interactive event with DEFRA and Birmingham Plastics Network, featuring insights from government policy advisers, a hands-on policy workshop and networking opportunities.

Bread & Belief for Black History Month: Reclaiming Religious Stories for Liberation - how does God-Talk shape us?: 2pm - 4pm; Oasis Lounge - Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join Mindy and the Student EDI Team to make bread and share stories during Black History Month. Leave this event enriched by community, conversation and with the loaf of bread you made.

PGT Essentials: Finding and Using Information: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; What is the best way to begin your assignment research? how can you make sure you find the information you need? and how do you make the most of library resources? Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop followed by a Q&A.

Wellbeing Café Spooky Special: Cost of Living: 4pm - 7pm; Social Space, Pritchatts Park; Halloween is spooky, but your finances don't have to be! Join you Residence Life team for a cost of living themed Wellbeing Café, with crafts and therapy dogs! Open to all in uni and partner accommodation.

Cost of Living and the Criminalisation of Poverty: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; Explore the links between poverty, financial hardship and the criminal justice system through interactive discussions, real-world scenarios and expert insights.

Student Christian Movement Meeting: 6:30pm - 8pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy (St Francis Hall); 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.

Thu 29th October

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; 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.

Working effectively with your supervisor: 10am - noon; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; Understand what to expect from the supervisor-PGR relationship, how to get the most from your supervisory team, and the support available to complement your supervision.

Community litter pick: 1pm - 2:30pm; Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.

Doubts & Doughnuts: 1pm - 2pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join Rev. Mindy Bell at the Multifaith Chaplaincy for an informal space to hang out and be nourished by conversation, and doughnuts.

Preparing for your Assignments: Critical Thinking: 1pm - 2pm; Online; What is ‘critical thinking’ and why is it important? This workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, will explore how to apply critical thinking to your assignments. Including structure, analysis and creating strong arguments in written work.

Foundations: Construction Law Training: 2:30pm - 5:30pm; Online; "Foundations" is a free training programme delivered by the City of London Law Society introducing you to construction law in England and Wales, across five Thursday afternoon sessions, with presentations and interactive Q&As. Book by 30 September.

Fri 30th October

Writing clearly and concisely: 10am - noon; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively. This will be most useful for those who have already drafted some texts.

Talking Space@UoB: 1pm - 9pm; 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.

Jummah Prayers: 1:20pm - 2:10pm; 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.

Jummah Prayers: 2:10pm - 3pm; 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.

Friday Evening Mass: 5:30pm - 7pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Guild of Students: Open Mic Night: 5:30pm - 7pm; Beorma Bar, Guild of Students; As Halloween approaches, we invite you to gather for Khuluma, a special open mic inspired by storytelling, ancestry and remembrance. "Khuluma", meaning 'speak' in Zulu, calls us to share the stories we hold close.

Sat 31st October

Down the AI Rabbit Hole: 9:30am - 2pm; Deloitte Room, Midlands Arts Centre; Play an interactive game and discover how AI is shaping everyday financial decisions, from budgeting and mortgages to fraud prevention and pensions. Designed for families and curious minds of all ages.

October Half Term: Everyday to Eerie: 10:30am - noon; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Transform ordinary beds into extraordinary adventures and familiar places into something strange and eerie at this family-friendly Halloween session.

Sun 1st November

Sunday Morning Mass: 10am - 11am; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Lutheran Worship Service: 11:30am - 1pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join us for our monthly Lutheran Worship Service, a time of scripture, prayer, and reflection. All are welcome.

Sunday Evening Mass: 5:30pm - 7pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Mon 2nd November

Social Sport: Badminton: 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.

Structuring your thesis: 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.

Just Run: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; 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! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 3rd November

Go Global drop-ins: 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 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.

PGR Careers beyond academia: How to research your options: 1pm - 2:30pm; Online; In this webinar, PGR Careers Adviser Holly will introduce some useful research strategies and resources that you can use to research career options beyond academia, including places to start, using LinkedIn, and inspiration from other PhDs.

Bread and Belief: 2pm - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; In Bread & Belief we bake, eat bread, and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Development Needs Analysis: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; The Development Needs Analysis (GRS1) form is a requirement of research programmes. This highly practical workshop supports the process, including introducing you to Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework.

Getting your thesis ready: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; For postgraduate researchers (PGRs) approaching the final stages of preparing their thesis (4-6 months from submission), this workshop covers thesis presentation, the submission process and copyright considerations.

Wed 4th November

Benjamin Zephaniah Community Lecture with Afua Hirsch: 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.

Literature searching: hints and tips for researchers: 10am - 11:30am; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Explore practical strategies for finding academic literature. Learn how to make the most of databases, search engines and discovery tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your literature searches.

Holy Communion Service: 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.

Go Global: Summer talks: 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.

Preparing for your Assignments: Planning an assignment: 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.

Cost of Living in a Medieval Society: 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: 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.

Thu 5th November

Preparing for your Assignments: Easy formatting for Microsoft Word: noon - 1pm; Online; Not using the full range of functions within Word? This workshop open to all UG and PGT students will help you to make the most of automatic functions to help with sections, page numbering, tables etc.

Community litter pick: 1pm - 2:30pm; Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.

Community Wellbeing Café: 1pm - 3pm; Reception, Guild of Students; Take a break and join us at the monthly Community Wellbeing Café. Enjoy free refreshments in a relaxed setting at the Guild of Students while accessing practical advice, wellbeing resources, and support.

One shot Dungeons & Dragons with Alder & Fable: 6pm - 9pm; The Shack, Vale Village; Taking down monsters in the Shack? Dealing out mayhem at the Vale? You can certainly try! Join Alder & Fable's expert team for an exciting one-shot, with everything you need provided. Tickets £15, with two free drinks.

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