125 Anniversary Events

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Forthcoming Events

Tue 27th May

A child shines a UV torch on a fish on a wall display May half term: Rivers
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Discover the important role rivers play in nature, the hidden materials that flow through them, and the threats they face in a changing environment. Families are invited to get creative!

Mon 9th June

Five students burst off the end of an inflatable assault course, laughing together The Big Birthday Bash
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! On Monday and Tuesday, travel back in time and have fun like our students in 1900 would have, with a traditional helter skelter, swing boats, and side stalls!

Tue 10th June

Five students with novelty sunglasses sit having a picnic The Big Birthday Bash
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! On Monday and Tuesday, travel back in time and have fun like our students in 1900 would have, with a traditional helter skelter, swing boats, and side stalls!

Wed 11th June

Two students play a brightly coloured mini golf course set up on grass The Big Birthday Bash
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Wednesday takes a sporty vibe with the Campus 3k Your Way, including mini golf on the hill!

Thu 12th June

A student stumbles off an inflatable surf simulator, laughing The Big Birthday Bash
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. We're finishing up the week with unfiltered fun - come along and find your inner child with our inflatables and bungee trampolines!

Thu 19th June

A group of students sit listening in a lecture theatre Ten Talks: Europe’s Future - navigating Trumpism, gender, and generational divides
1pm - 2:30pm
Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower
Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. Our final session considers the impacts of Trump's politics on Europe and gender and generation in politics.

Fri 20th June

Two students hold hands as they slide down a giant inflatable slide The Big Birthday Bash
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. We're finishing up the week with unfiltered fun - come along and find your inner child with our inflatables and bungee trampolines!

Sat 21st June

Three people stand together in a field with festival style flags and stalls in the background Come to Campus Community Festival
11am - 5pm
On campus
In 2025, the University of Birmingham turns 125, and we’re inviting you to our special celebration weekend! Explore a fantastic lineup of free events, including captivating talks, campus tours, live performances, and family-friendly activities.
A covered stage sits in the Green Heart with Old Joe in the background, and crowds sat watching 125 Anniversary Concert
6:45pm - 10pm
Green Heart
Experience the thrill of live music with a special Brummie twist; from the music of ELO to Elgar, pop to rock, classical to folk, and everything in between, we celebrate the music of Birmingham and its people. Book your FREE tickets now!

Tue 24th June

A student stands next to a board with a research poster, smiling at the camera Postgraduate Research Festival 2025
1pm - 5pm
Teaching and Learning Building
Explore the remarkable achievements of our postgraduate research community over the past 125 years, from personal stories and milestones, through to the cutting-edge research taking place today. Open to all students and staff.

Wed 25th June

A very old black and white image of ancient pottery arranged on display shelves Classics 125: Birmingham Past
2pm - 3:45pm
On campus
Celebrate 125 years of Classics at Birmingham with a packed programme. This session explores the teaching of Classics here at Birmingham, with our expert panel sharing key figures from the department's history.
Headshot of Natalie Haynes Classics 125: Birmingham Present
4:15pm - 5:30pm
On campus
125 years on, what does it mean to study Classics at Birmingham? Natalie Haynes, Peter Somner, Dr Polly Stoker, and Prof Patrick Finglass offer their personal perspectives in this panel discussion.
Headshot of Professor Alice Roberts Classics 125: Public lecture with Professor Alice Roberts
6:30pm - 7:30pm
On campus
What is the interface between sciences and the humanities, and what is the place of Classics in a civic university today? Join Professor Alice Roberts, our Professor of Public Engagement with Science, to delve into classics in the modern world.
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