Events in June

Forthcoming Events

Sun 14th June

Bread and Belief: Power: 6pm - 8pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bake, eat and take bread home as we explore how we derive power and how to use it ethically. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Mon 15th June

Impact Challenge: 15th June midnight - 19th June midnight; On campus; Work with employers to solve real-life problems and have the chance to learn and see first-hand how an organisation operates and how you can make an impact to their business! Enrolment is now closed.

Research Internship – Expression of Interest: 15th June 9am - 26th June 11:59pm; Birmingham Business School is offering paid 2-week research internships for undergraduate BBS students to gain hands-on experience working on live academic research projects.

PGR Workshop: Linear Mixed-Effect Modelling: 9:30am - 5pm; Edgbaston Park Hotel; Join this one-day workshop for PGRs and Early Career researchers on Linear Mixed-Effects Models, part of the PG Research Festival. Led by Dr Mark Andrews, the free session combines lecture-based explanations with hands-on practical sessions in R.

Video Content Creation Workshop: Build your brand through video: 9:30am - 4:30pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Want to share your idea or business but not sure how to show it on camera? This exclusive practical workshop will help you turn your ideas, skills or business into confident, professional video content using just your phone.

Get research experience in just 35 hours: 15th June 10am - 26th June 10am; Various locations; The Future Focused Micro Internships give you hands-on experience in one of our very own world class research centres at the University of Birmingham.

Top Tips for Job Searching: 11am - noon; Online; Maybe you’ve already started applying for graduate roles or you’re just about to start your search, either way this session is designed to help you to navigate the job search process.

Bread and Belief: Power: noon - 2pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bake, eat and take bread home as we explore how we derive power and how to use it ethically. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Junkbusters: noon - 3pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Introduction to the Birmingham Award with Distinction - Postgraduate: 1pm - 2pm; Lecture Room 5, Arts building; Explore our flexible programme designed exclusively for postgraduate taught students to support your professional development alongside your unique circumstances, interests and, career stage.

Spotlight on Technology and Engineering: 1pm - 3pm; Main Library, Wolfson Room; Come along to our dedicated drop ins to find out more about possible career paths in our listed sectors. We will share lots of useful resources, tips for finding opportunities, and the latest vacancies in the region and beyond.

The Birmingham Award for PGTs: 1pm - 2pm; Arts LR5; If you’re a PGT student, there’s still time to complete your Birmingham Award this academic year!

Preparing for your viva: 2pm - 3pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your programme as a Postgraduate Researcher. Attend this workshop in the months approaching your viva to do some practical activities to help you prepare.

Sustainability in Action CPD: 2pm - 4pm; Room 214, Elm House; Understand the fundamental principles of sustainability, how we as a University are tackling sustainability challenges, and the role we all play in enacting change, in this interactive version of our Sustainability in Action training CPD course.

Job hunting for those with 2+ years professional experience: 3pm - 5:30pm; Room G17, Nuffield; Join our Careers Network team for a bespoke session for postgraduate taught students with at least two years' professional experience prior to your degree and plan your next career steps.

Lapworth Lecture: When the ground moves (and we miss it) - what satellites can (and can’t) tell us about landslides: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Room WG12, Aston Webb building and online; From fast-moving rock avalanches, to slow-moving instabilities evolving over centuries, landslides are among the most powerful natural hazards on Earth. Dr Benedetta Dini explores the strengths and limitations of satellite-based monitoring.

Tue 16th June

Save a Life workshop: 9am - 11am; Sport & Fitness Centre; The save a life workshop is aimed to teach you the skills you want without the formal assessment. This workshop will cover CPR, use of a defibrillator, what to do if someone is choking and more.

Storytelling across Worlds: 9:30am - 5:30pm; Old Gym; Join FREE creative workshops on creating comics, futuristic worldbuilding and diverse writing, reading for pleasure, and the popularity of romantasy fiction with bestselling authors. Come for the full day or book your favourite sessions.

Games Day: 10am - 5pm; Spanish Steps, Student lounge area & auditorium, DIAC Park; A day of games, challenges and friendly competition with fellow students across campus.

Voice and Text workshop with the RSC: 10:30am - noon; Studio 1, ERI Building; Step into the rehearsal room with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Voice Coach Ellen Hartley to discover how language comes to life with this dynamic, introductory workshop. Suitable for all students, no experience needed!

Alexander Technique workshop: 11am - 1pm; Studio 2, ERI building; If you're looking to present with more confidence, hold your own in discussions, or perform in some other way, the Alexander technique can help you communicate with authenticity and confidence. Join this introductory workshop to find out more.

Basics of British Sign Language for healthcare students: 11am - 2:30pm; Room UG05, Murray Learning Centre; Learn the very basics of supporting Deaf patients who use BSL as you build awareness of communication barriers and patient dignity in clinical settings. This is a great introductory session for students across healthcare courses.

Ten Talks: What really shapes a life?: 11am - 12:30pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Now entering its third year, our thought-provoking Ten Talks programme returns with an exciting new format! Each session pairs a distinguished academic with emerging student experts for two presentations exploring major challenges for societies.

Top Tips for Interview and Assessment Centre Success: 11am - noon; Online; 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

Job Hunting: Top tips for PGTs: noon - 1:30pm; Lecture Room 5, Arts building; If you're starting to think about job hunting after your Masters or postgraduate taught programme, make sure to join Careers Network for this top tips session, a masterclass for the Birmingham Award.

Residence Life: Out of halls, into the community: noon - 3pm; Mason Social Space, Vale Village; Grab a free IKEA bag from your Residence Life team to help you with the big move out of halls! Get advice and answers to your questions, as well as joining a tour of Selly Oak with local students at 13:30.

Become a Climate Ed facilitator: 1pm - 2pm; Room LG06, Old Gym; Did you know that climate education isn't required in UK schools? Find out how you can train as a facilitator with Climate Ed, a charity bringing FREE climate education to primary schools.

How to make this summer count: Finding and creating work experience: 1pm - 2pm; Online; Are you looking for work experience for the summer and beyond? There is still time to find an opportunity! This session will provide you with information on how you can search and find different types of work experience.

UDS Showcase: Keynote: 1pm - 1:45pm; Teaching and Learning Building; Discover how research is translated into real-world impact in policy, industry, and society, featuring award-winning researchers Prof. Yemisi Takwoingi, Dr Alana Farrell, and Dr Tom Goodman. The Keynote will kickstart our UDS Showcase, open to all!

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 1pm - 4pm; On campus; Build your knowledge and awareness of young people’s mental health with this introductory three-hour certificated session delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Spot the signs and have the confidence to start a conversation. Booking essential.

UDS Showcase: Research Poster Competition: 1:45pm - 2:30pm; Teaching & Learning Building; Featuring posters from across our five Colleges, the Research Poster Competition is your chance to meet and from our postgraduate researchers as they present their projects and findings – with the opportunity to help select our competition winners!

Alexander Technique workshop: 2pm - 4pm; Studio 2, ERI building; If you're looking to present with more confidence, hold your own in discussions, or perform in some other way, the Alexander technique can help you communicate with authenticity and confidence. Join this introductory workshop to find out more.

Ten Talks: Making connections in a disconnected world: 2pm - 3:30pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!

Learn to ride and basic bike skills: 2:30pm - 4:30pm; On campus; Ideal for total beginners, this course will teach you how to pedal a bike in an off-road environment, along with essential bike handling skills. Led by qualified instructors, this three session course is a great place to start.

UDS Showcase: PGR Talks: 2:30pm - 3:15pm; Teaching and Learning Building; PGR Talks 2026 will celebrate Black-led research across the University. Delivered in collaboration with the Black PGR Network, 125th Anniversary Scholars and the UDS, join us to explore why representation is vital in inspiring the future of research.

UDS Showcase: Awards: 3:30pm - 4:15pm; Teaching and Learning Building; Help celebrate fantastic research and congratulate the winners of the Research Poster Competition, the Best Publication Award, the Award for Excellence in Doctoral Research, and prizegiving for the 2026 3MT Finalist and 3MT People’s Choice Award.

Wed 17th June

Mental Health First Aid: 17th June 7am - 18th June noon; Online; Join our Mental Health First Aid session designed especially for students. Learn how to recognize signs of mental health struggles, support your peers, and build a more understanding and supportive campus community.

BEAR Challenge 2026: 17th June 9am - 19th June 5pm; On campus; Have you got what it takes to tackle real world computing problems? This supercomputing challenge for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starts with a crash course for beginners, ready for challenges in conjunction with industry experts!

UK and Ireland Health Ethics and Law Association Conference: 9:30am - 5:30pm; Law building; Birmingham Law School is delighted to host the first Conference of the new UK and Ireland Health Ethics and Law Association, with themes including End of Life, Reproduction, Consent and Capacity, Mental Health. Registration is free for PGR students.

126 Seconds Presentation Challenge - CAL Research Festival: 10am - 11am; Main Lecture Theatre, Arts Building; Could you communicate your research in 126 seconds?

Digital Media and Murder Mystery: 10am - 4:30pm; Old Gym; Learn about videogame design with Cult of Galaxy, explore digital media and AI through the work of iconic theorist Stuart Hall, and join a genre-blending murder mystery event. Come for the full day or book your favourite sessions.

Give Back, Gain Skills: Volunteering Day: 10am - 3pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30) and Room G31, Aston Webb Building; Interested in volunteering but not sure where to start? This relaxed, drop-in event lets you meet organisations face-to-face, learn about the incredible work they do, and find ways to get involved over the summer and beyond.

Organising your research notes: 10am - noon; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; 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.

Volunteering Day: 10am - 3pm; Careers Training Room & Careers Board Room, Aston Webb; Join our Volunteering Day and meet amazing local charities looking for student volunteers from the summer onwards!

Ten Talks: Why does infrastructure matter?: 11am - 12:30pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!

Stuff and Nonsense: truth, lies, and museum objects: 11:30am - 1pm; On campus; Is it a dinner plate? Or is it an ancient frisbee? This interactive, hands-on sessions brings two truths and a lie to real museum objects! Can you come up with convincing stories for items from the University Collections?

Presenting with confidence: noon - 1pm; On campus; This interactive workshop will help you develop a confident and engaging presentation delivery which you can use in interviews, presentations or putting forward a pitch.

Spotlight on Health and Science: noon - 2pm; Medical School, Learning Hub (ground floor); Come along to our dedicated drop ins to find out more about possible career paths in our listed sectors. We will share lots of useful resources, tips for finding opportunities, and the latest vacancies in the region and beyond.

Holy Communion Service: 12:30pm - 1pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall - Baobab 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.

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.

Chocolate Art Making Workshop: 1pm - 4pm; Off-campus; For students looking to learn a new skill, pick up a new hobby or wanting to connect with other students

Creative Exchange: 1pm - 2pm; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; If you love experimental music and like to try something new, then come along and join our Creative Exchange group as they present the very latest new music and explore a variety of composition styles.

Spotlight on Creative, Culture and Legal: 1pm - 3pm; Main Library, Wolfson Room; Come along to our dedicated drop ins to find out more about possible career paths in our listed sectors. We will share lots of useful resources, tips for finding opportunities, and the latest vacancies in the region and beyond.

Ten Talks: Does the law understand the world?: 1pm - 2:30pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!

Watercolours and wind down with Pause@uni: 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Come and spend a chilled afternoon with Pause@uni, learning and practising some great techniques for relaxation and mindfulness, with a few creative activities thrown in!  No need to book, just drop in .

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 1pm - 4pm; On campus; Build your knowledge and awareness of young people’s mental health with this introductory three-hour certificated session delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Spot the signs and have the confidence to start a conversation. Booking essential.

Changing the Odds: pop-up research café: 1:30pm - 3:30pm; Foyer, Alan Walters building; Hear how research is shaping conversations about gambling and student life at a pop-up café with complimentary snacks! Drop-in to find out more.

HSBC Smart Money: Reaching your savings goals: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The third session covers savings products and compound interest - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

Ten Talks: How do we understand complex human challenges?: 3:30pm - 5pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Our thought-provoking Ten Talks concludes with two final presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!

Residence Life office pop-up: 5pm - 7pm; Social Space, Belgrave View; Join us for a relaxed drop-in session where you can chat with fellow students and the Residence Life Wellbeing team about a wide range of topics, including your wellbeing, living with others, managing finances, looking for work, housing, and more.

Pop-Rock choir rehearsal: 5:30pm - 7pm; Main Lecture Theatre, Aston Webb (C Block); Love to sing? Come along to our Pop-Rock choir! Suitable for all levels, no experience needed, just enthusiasm! Ideal for anyone who likes to sing pop, rock, and musical theatre. No need to book - just come along!

Summer Festival of Music: Brass Band: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Green Heart; Enjoy the summer evening vibes with an al fresco performance by the University Brass Band, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Bread and Belief: Explore Power: 6:30pm - 9pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Join us for a cosy film evening where we'll watch the "O Brother, Where Art Thou" and dive into meaningful conversations about power. Bring your friends (or come as you are) - we'll provide the popcorn!

Refugee Week Celebration: 6:30pm - 8pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity, and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Join us for an evening of stories, music, and art.

Thu 18th June

Mental Health First Aid: 17th June 7am - 18th June noon; Online; Join our Mental Health First Aid session designed especially for students. Learn how to recognize signs of mental health struggles, support your peers, and build a more understanding and supportive campus community.

BEAR Challenge 2026: 17th June 9am - 19th June 5pm; On campus; Have you got what it takes to tackle real world computing problems? This supercomputing challenge for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starts with a crash course for beginners, ready for challenges in conjunction with industry experts!

From awkward to effective: how to have better conversations: 9:30am - 12:30pm; Room UG05, Murray Learning Centre; Fed up of group tasks? Unsure of team dynamics? This fast-paced, interactive workshop will give you the skills and tools to approach conversations with confidence, challenge assumptions, and ask powerful questions. Suitable for all subjects.

PGR Festival Shut Up and Work: 9:30am - 4:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; 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.

Getting to know a play with the RSC: plot and character: 10am - noon; Studio 1, ERI Building; Gain an insight into a rehearsal room with RSC practitioner Rachel Gartside to discover how actors bring Shakespeare to life. Explore playful approaches to plot and character, working collaboratively to create a short ensemble performance.

LES Make a Difference: research that matters: 10am - 1pm; Teaching and Learning Building; From bacteria, to prisons, to hangovers - discover ground-breaking research in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences at these talks exclusively for UoB Xtra, open to all students!

Level-Up with LinkedIn Learning: 10am - 11am; Online; Discover how to access your free University of Birmingham LinkedIn Learning account and explore how you can use the platform to develop essential skills you need now and in the workplace.

Coffee & Cake: Connecting women & underrepresented genders in STEM: 10:30am - 11:30am; Room G17, Nuffield Building; Come along to our informal coffee morning to connect with other women and underrepresented genders across STEM doing a PhD. There will be plenty of tea, coffee, pastries and cakes as well as opportunities to meet people across disciplines.

Spotlight on Health & Medicine: noon - 3pm; Main Library, Wolfson Room; Come along to our dedicated drop ins to find out more about possible career paths in our listed sectors. We will share lots of useful resources, tips for finding opportunities, and the latest vacancies in the region and beyond.

Systems thinking for Sustainability: noon - 2pm; Room 112, Alan Walters Building; Build your skills in considering the bigger picture with this hands-on beginners session which introduces systems-thinking diagramming to explore how sustainability challenges connect environmental, social and economic systems.

Unlocking Shakespeare’s language with the RSC: From page to playable practice: 1pm - 3pm; Studio 1, ERI Building; Move beyond the page with RSC practitioner Rachel Gartside to experience Shakespeare as it was meant to be—spoken, embodied, and shared. Discover how Shakespeare’s words can connect with contemporary audiences and demystify his language.

Vocal Health: Connecting, caring, and conditioning your voice: 1pm - 4pm; Room G13, Nuffield building; Whether you sing professionally, for your studies, or for the joy of it, learn how to take care of your voice with Vocal Health Education. Learn how your voice works, what can go wrong, and what to do if and when it does with this practical session.

From awkward to effective: how to have better conversations: 1:30pm - 4:30pm; Room UG05, Murray Learning Centre; Fed up of group tasks? Unsure of team dynamics? This fast-paced, interactive workshop will give you the skills and tools to approach conversations with confidence, challenge assumptions, and ask powerful questions. Suitable for all subjects.

Letters from the future: 2pm - 4pm; Room N334, Gisbert Kapp building; The climate crisis is a daunting global challenge. Join us as we unpack what a positive future could look like, and write a letter from your future self inspiring us to change course today. Bring any writing materials you'd like to use!

What's next for my money: 2pm - 3pm; Careers Training Room, Aston Webb Building; This interactive workshop is designed to help equip transitioning students with essential financial literacy skills as they prepare for life after university. We will use gamified learning to break down complex financial concepts into simple steps.

Clark Lecture 2026: How to deliver transport infrastructure megaprojects: Lessons from HS2: 3:30pm - 7pm; First Floor Learning Lounge, School of Engineering; Prof Andrew McNaughton explores why new railway infrastructure and development is often difficult to attain in the UK, drawing on his experience with HS2. The Clark Lecture is named in honour of Emeritus Professor Leslie Clark's many contributions

Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications: 5pm - 6pm; 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.

Grad Ball 2026: 6:30pm - 11:59pm; On campus; End the year in style with the Guild of Students' Grad Ball 2026! Are you ready for the party of the year?

Fri 19th June

BEAR Challenge 2026: 17th June 9am - 19th June 5pm; On campus; Have you got what it takes to tackle real world computing problems? This supercomputing challenge for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starts with a crash course for beginners, ready for challenges in conjunction with industry experts!

Literature searching: hints and tips for researchers: 10am - noon; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; This practical introduction to effective literature searching provides guidance on search strategy planning, the use of keywords and subject headings, and tips on managing search results.

Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices: 1pm - 2pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy our Summer Festival Voices performance, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

HSBC Smart Money: Borrowing money and managing debt: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The fourth session covers types of lending products and interest - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

Working effectively with your supervisor: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; 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.

Summer Festival of Music: Jazz Orchestra with Queen Lilas: 7:30pm - 9pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy a performance by our Jazz Orchestra with Queen Lilas, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Sat 20th June

Summer solstice celebration: 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Head to The Exchange for family-friendly storytelling and dance workshops inspired by traditions and rituals linked to the longest day of the year, make your own sun catcher, and join in crafts and music inspired by the sun.

Icarus: A play in a day: 12:15pm - 2:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join Sampad during our Summer Solstice celebration day for this unique "play in a day" children's workshop. For ages 8-11, accompanied by an adult. Book your free place now.

Sun 21st June

Summer Festival Orchestra: 3pm - 4:30pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; We celebrate the height of summer with a performance from the Summer Festival Orchestra, performing a programme including the winner of the annual University Music soloist competition and Shostakovich’s ninth symphony. Tickets cost £6.

Mon 22nd June

Introduction to Agile Project Management: 9:30am - 12:30pm; Online; Get an introduction to Agile Project Management approaches, no matter what you are studying! Understand the principles, how it is different to other methods, and core practices.

China Connections: UK Degree, China Career - Career Pathways for STEM Graduates in Railway Industry: 10:30am - 11:30am; Online; Hollysys, one of China's leading enterprises in rail industry, is hosting an exclusive online sharing session to help you explore career opportunities in China after graduation.

Promoting your postgrad skills in CVs and cover letters: 11am - 12:30pm; Online; How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.

Top Tips for using LinkedIn: 11am - noon; Online; Our innovative ‘Top Tip’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.

Junkbusters: noon - 3pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Profit from your passion: noon - 1pm; Online; This session will show you how people are making money from the things they already know how to do, from creative skills and social media to organising, writing, editing, photography, gaming, fitness, and more. You’ll learn simple ways to get started

Creative drop-in with Pause@uni: 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Find chilled crafts and the best vibes with Pause@uni! Drop-in to relax, take a break, and create something fun.

Spotlight on Business & Finance: 1pm - 3pm; Main Library, Wolfson Room; Come along to our dedicated drop ins to find out more about possible career paths in our listed sectors. We will share lots of useful resources, tips for finding opportunities, and the latest vacancies in the region and beyond.

Summer Festival of Music: Flute and Clarinet Orchestra: 1pm - 2pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy a performance by our Flute and Clarinet Orchestra, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra: 1pm - 2pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy our Summer Festival Orchestra performance, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Introduction to Agile Project Management: 1:30pm - 4:30pm; Online; Get an introduction to Agile Project Management approaches, no matter what you are studying! Understand the principles, how it is different to other methods, and core practices.

Find a job in your home country or another country: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Gain practical insights to navigate the challenges of securing a job outside the UK and understand how your international experience can be your advantage.

Knit and natter at the Lapworth Museum: 2pm - 5pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Bring your knitting* to Lapworth and work on your latest project in a comfortable space. Chat with others, enjoy a drink and a snack, and marvel at the museum! No need to book. (*crochet also welcome, but we couldn't think of a cute slogan!)

Tue 23rd June

Explore careers outside academia for STEM PGRs & ECRs: 9:45am - 3pm; Lloyd Suite, Edgbaston Park Hotel; Hear a variety of presentations from guests in different industries, take part in direct discussions with speakers, meet fellow researchers, and enjoy lunch at this session for Postgraduate Researchers and Early Career Researchers in STEM fields.

Researcher visibility essentials: ORCID and Pure: 10am - 11am; Online; Learn how to create an ORCID profile for yourself that is recognised in academia and grows in value as your career progresses. Link it to your University of Birmingham Research Portal webpage to increase your discoverability.

Main Character Energy: Turning your story into your brand: noon - 1pm; Online; Discover how storytelling can help you communicate your skills, values and personality in a way that feels authentic and true to you.

Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars: 1pm - 2pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy performances by our University Music scholars, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Bread and Belief: Power: 2pm - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bake, eat and take bread home as we explore how we derive power and how to use it ethically. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

CMH x Barber: Reframing anatomy workshop: 2pm - 4:30pm; Skills Lab (Barnes Basement), Medical School; Explore diversity in anatomy through a unique workshop in collaboration with the Barber Institute of Fine art and artist Danni Evans, a fusion of queer life drawing and anatomy talk!

UK job search skills: navigating employers, visas and applications: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Are you an international student, graduate or researcher exploring your career options in the UK? This session will help you understand what UK employers look for, how to search for roles, and tips to create strong applications.

Uli painting workshop and talk: 3pm - 6pm; Library of Birmingham, city centre; Join us for a workshop exploring what artistic practice can tell us about care, community, identity and how creative traditions can connect across generations, focusing on Uli, a traditional Igbo art practice.

Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications: 5pm - 6pm; 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.

Sunset tour of the Lapworth Museum: 8pm - 10pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join us for a sunset tour at the Lapworth Museum. See behind-the-scenes, be awed by our amazing objects and hear incredible stories. Then, enjoy a delicious mocktail and marvel at the Museum as the sun sets over campus. Book your free ticket now.

Wed 24th June

Video Content Creation Workshop: Build your brand through video: 9:30am - 4:30pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Want to share your idea or business but not sure how to show it on camera? This exclusive practical workshop will help you turn your ideas, skills or business into confident, professional video content using just your phone.

(not so) Artificial Intelligence: Making AI work for you, your skills and your career: 11am - 12:30pm; Room LG13, Learning Centre; AI. What does it mean for you, the workplace and your future career? How could you (or should you) be using it?

China Connections: UK Degree, China Career – Career Opportunities and Overseas Talent Policies in Hangzhou: 11am - 12:30pm; Online; Join us for a session with Ms Junqi Han, Director of the Hangzhou Global Youth Talent Centre, the local government-affiliated organisation supporting overseas returnees. The session will cover the favourable policies Hangzhou offers

Holy Communion Service: 12:30pm - 1pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall - Baobab 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.

How does my inner life relate to the climate crisis?: 1pm - 3pm; On campus; Reflect on the ways the climate crisis impacts our inner lives, and vice versa, with this workshop exploring the Inner Development Goals (IDG) structure as a catalyst for sustainability.

Promoting your postgrad skills in applications: 1pm - 2:30pm; Lecture Room 5, Arts building; How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.

Summer Festival of Music: Brass Band: 1pm - 2pm; On campus; Enjoy some lunchtime music with an outdoor performance by the Symphonic Brass ensemble, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Get confident with Public Speaking: 1:30pm - 4:30pm; Room 201, Arts Building; Join a half day course with communications expert James Piercy and build your confidence in public speaking!

HSBC Smart Money: Fraud and your money: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The fifth session covers fraud and your money - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

Reference management tools for your dissertation: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Referencing causing you a headache? Join the Academic Skills Centre to discover how you can use Cite Them Right Online and EndNote can help you reference clearly and correctly.

Pinhole camera workshop with Niki Gandy: 4:30pm - 6:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Create a pin-hole camera with artist Niki Gandy, as she reflects on her recent collaboration with prisoners, exploring exposure to light and its impact on vitamin D and circadian rhythms. Tickets £5.

Thu 25th June

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) course: 9am - 4pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Defibrillator training, including basic life support, will give you the confidence to act quickly and effectively if someone has a cardiac arrest. You will learn how to operate a defibrillator and how to perform effective CPR.

Bridging the Gap Summer School: 9:30am - 1:45pm; Online; A free 2-day online programme for students considering a career in academia.

Masters Dissertation Conference: 9:30am - 5pm; Lecture Theatre 2, Law Building; The annual College of Arts and Law Masters Dissertation Conference offers Masters students the opportunity to present their research, engage with peers, and build confidence in their academic work.

Video Content Creation Workshop: Build your brand through video: 9:30am - 4:30pm; JG Smith Building G08; Want to share your idea or business but not sure how to show it on camera? This exclusive practical workshop will help you turn your ideas, skills or business into confident, professional video content using just your phone.

China Connections: Building a STEM career in China - employer insights and alumni journey: 11am - 12:30pm; Online; Join us for this panel discussion as Chinese employers and alumni working in STEM-related industries in China share insights into industry trends, recruitment expectations, and in-demand skills. This session is delivered in Mandarin.

PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve: 11am - 1pm; Online; Are you feeling daunted by your dissertation? Do you wonder how other students are approaching their projects? Or would you like to chat about your experience and reflect on your next steps? Come along to the PGT Dissertation Conversation!

Summer Festival of Music: Saxophone Choir: 1pm - 2pm; Outside Bramall Music Building; Enjoy an outdoor performance by our Saxophone Choir, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Introduction to presentation skills: 2pm - 4pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Are you a postgraduate researcher who wants to build your confidence in delivering presentations? This workshop covers the basics of a good presentation, including structure and visual aids. Get peer feedback on an informal presentation of your own.

Fri 26th June

Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band: 1pm - 2pm; On campus; Enjoy some lunchtime music our Folk Band, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

HSBC Smart Money: Income, tax, and employability: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The final session covers earing an income and the taxes we may encounter - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

India Connections alumni panel: building a career in India: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Join us for an alumni panel featuring alumni who are now working in India across a range of sectors. Alumni will share practical insights into transitioning from studying in the UK to building a career in India.

Top Tips for Interview and Assessment Centre Success: 2pm - 3pm; Online; 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

Sat 27th June

Barber Family at the Neighbourhood Futures Festival: 27th June midnight - 28th June midnight; Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Edgbaston Reservoir; Come and find our Barber Institute stall at the Neighbourhood Futures festival, for some creative and collaborative family fun!

Junkbusters: noon - 3pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Sun 28th June

Junkbusters: noon - 3pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Mon 29th June

Junkbusters: noon - 3pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Tue 30th June

Ancient Wetland, Modern Wasteland: 9:30am - 4pm; Arts Building; This workshop links research perspectives with the practical challenges of biodiversity conservation, flood risk mitigation and climate change, together academics with those working in industry and wetland management.

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

Wed 1st July

Holy Communion Service: 12:30pm - 1pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall - Baobab 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.

PGT Summer Series: Research and writing for systematic reviews: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; This session, for PGT students, will explore how to approach a systematic review, focusing in particular on searching the literature and writing up your findings.

Sat 4th July

Heritage Tours at The Exchange: 11am - 4pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Discover The Exchange, opened in 1933 as the Headquarters of Birmingham Municipal Bank and now part of the University. See the banking hall, vaults, and rooms not normally open to the public. Tours at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, booking essential.

Barber Family at the CoCoMAD festival: noon - 4pm; Cotteridge Park; Create your own unique wearable art with the Barber team at our badge making stall, as part of this year’s CoCoMAD festival in Cotteridge Park.

Wed 8th July

PGT Summer Series: Dissertation writing - primary research: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; If your postgraduate dissertation is based on primary research and you need a bit of support and advice for writing and structuring it, then this is the workshop for you. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.

Fri 10th July

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.

Tue 14th July

Postgraduate Researcher Writing Summer School: 14th July midnight - 16th July midnight; Online; Calling all Postgraduate Researchers - the annual Postgraduate Researcher Writing Summer School is back for 2026, and its all online so you can join wherever you are in the world! Network, practice your writing, and build your confidence. Enrol now!

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