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Events in February

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Sun 1st February

Saturday afternoon fixtures: 10:30am - 7:30pm; On campus; Cheer on your fellow students as we take on other universities in the BUCS leagues and tournaments! Check out this week's fixtures you can watch on campus.

Social Sport: Basketball: 1pm - 2pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Mon 2nd February

LGBTQ+ book display and badges: 2nd February midnight - 28th February midnight; Main Library; Come along to the Main Library Atrium any time this month to learn about LGBTQ+ contributions to the field of Science and Innovation. Find your next read to borrow, learn about LGBTQ+ scientific history, and take a badge and a sticker!

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.

Social Sport: Badminton: noon - 1pm; Slater Hall, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in: 12:30pm - 4pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Led by Birmingham LGBT and supported by Umbrella, these drop-in sessions offer free support for sexual health, wellbeing support, and signposting. Access testing, advice and support, and pick up some freebies, as well as discovering other services.

Writing clearly and concisely: 2pm - 4pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Munrow Arena 1, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Just Play Football: 5pm - 6pm; Water Synthetic Pitch, 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!

Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis: 8pm - 9pm; Shackleton, Vale Village; 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!

Tue 3rd February

Social Sport: Pickleball: noon - 1pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Pickleball 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Philosophy Workshop: Is it normal to be delusional?: 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Are people who have bizarre delusional beliefs especially irrational, or is it in some way normal? Explore the subject with Dr Ema Sullivan-Bissett at Winterbourne - free entry with student ID, but booking for this workshop is essential.

Three Minute Thesis 2026: Online Q&A and Drop-in: 2pm - 4pm; Online; Are you a doctoral researcher thinking about taking part in the 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition? Join our informal online drop-in to learn more, get tips, and ask your questions.

Active Residences: Dance Fitness: 6pm - 6:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 4th February

Sexual health advice with Umbrella: 9am - 11am; Reception, Guild of Students; We’re bringing vital sexual health services directly to your doorstep! Visit our Umbrella Stall at the Guild for FREE, confidential support, including sexual health advice, free contraception and information, and STI testing kits.

Working effectively with your supervisor: 10am - noon; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; 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.

Low traffic time - Spring Careers Fair: 10:30am - 11am; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Want to explore the Spring Careers Fair with less of the busyness? Book this slot before the Spring Careers Fair, for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.

Spring Careers Fair 2026: 10:30am - 3pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Whether you're already mapping out your career path or exploring your options, join us at the Spring Careers Fair to discover a variety of job sectors, connect with potential employers and learn about their work experience and graduate opportunities.

Transgender Clothing Swap: 11am - 5pm; Studio 2, ERI building; Find some new outfits with a clothing swap event for transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, and questioning students and staff - a low-cost, sustainable way for members of the trans community to find clothing that aligns with your gender expression.

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

Africa Talks: Waiting in a Platinum City: 4th February 1pm - 4th March 2:30pm; Fage Room (Room 250), Arts building and online; Hear from Joseph Mujere (University of York) in a talk based on a documentary film, which uses waiting as a lens to explore everyday struggles of residents of informal settlements on the margins of platinum mines in South Africa.

Navigating a career change: 1pm - 2:30pm; Online; As a postgraduate, you may already have worked for a while in a particular sector and want to transition to another sector; you might be moving from academia into industry, or vice versa. This workshop will help you plan your next steps.

Software Carpentry - R: 4th February 1pm - 5th February 4pm; Murray Learning Centre; This course is an introduction to programming in R for people with little or no previous programming experience. Built around the common scientific task of data analysis, it will teach you the basic concepts and tools in R and how to manage your data

Student jazz sessions: 1:30pm - 2pm; Mezzanine, Bramall Music building; Join us for informal performances from a selection of our talented student jazz musicians.

PGT Essentials: Getting started with your research strategy: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Where do you begin when faced with a broad research topic? How do you turn an idea into a precise, effective search for related literature? Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop followed by a Q&A where you can ask questions.

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: Just Play Basketball: 6:30pm - 7:30pm; 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.

Social Sport: Tennis: 7pm - 8pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Turn up and try a sport with no commitment! Whether you're a regular player, or trying something new, our Social Tennis sessions provide all the equipment. Book your place now - £4 for students.

Thu 5th February

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

Supporting your Dissertation: Writing your literature review: noon - 1pm; Online; The literature review is an important component of a dissertation. This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will explore what an effective literature review involves, focusing on how to structure a review, and how to write critically about the literature.

Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball: 4pm - 5pm; Munrow Arena, 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5:30pm; Munrow Arena 2, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Netball in partnership with England Netball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; 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.

Active Residences: Yoga: 6pm - 6:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Pilates: 6:50pm - 7:20pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 7pm - 8:20pm; Munrow Arena 3, 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!

Fri 6th February

Social Sport: Badminton: noon - 1pm; Slater Hall, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Jummah Prayers: 12:15pm - 1:15pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy - St Francis Hall; 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: 1:15pm - 2:15pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy - St Francis Hall; 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.

Active Residences: Pilates: 2pm - 2:40pm; Hexagon Room, Pritchatts Park; 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: Football: 4pm - 5pm; Water Synthetics Pitch 2, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Intro to climbing: 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Try out climbing while meeting new people, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in and flat soled trainers. Book via Sport & Fitness app, free for UoB and partner accommodation residents!

Sat 7th February

Active Residences: Just Run: noon - 1pm; Athletics track, near Priorsfield; Living in UoB or partner accommodation and want to get running? Our Active Residences Just Run session is free and open to all abilities! Book your place via Sport & Fitness.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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 8th February

Social Sport: Basketball: 1pm - 2pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Mon 9th February

Social Sport: Badminton: noon - 1pm; Slater Hall, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

In Conversation with Paul David Gould, author of ‘Last Dance at the Discotheque for Deviants’: 1pm - 2pm; Room 111, Law Building; Join us for an in‑person conversation with Paul David Gould, author of Last Dance at the Discotheque for Deviants. Set in 1993's Moscow, his debut novel blends mystery, history and a powerful queer coming‑of‑age story, inspired by his own experience.

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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Munrow Arena 1, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Just Play Football: 5pm - 6pm; Water Synthetic Pitch, 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!

Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis: 8pm - 9pm; Shackleton, Vale Village; 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!

Tue 10th February

Social Sport: Pickleball: noon - 1pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Pickleball 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Applying for jobs when you're changing career: 1pm - 2:30pm; Online; In this interactive workshop for postgraduates, we will provide suggestions and examples of how you can articulate relevant skills when you’re moving from one career to another, even if you don’t consider your previous experience to be relevant.

Building on your Skills: Using EndNote to store references: 1pm - 2pm; Online; New to reference management software or EndNote 21? Come along to this session, hosted by the ASC, which will cover the basics: loading EndNote 21, importing references, creating groups, and connecting your EndNote 21 library with MS Word.

Active Residences: Dance Fitness: 6pm - 6:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 11th February

Designing and presenting your poster at conferences: 9am - 11am; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; Learn how to maximise the opportunity to communicate your research in a highly visual way using a poster. Understand the nature of a poster session, how to create visual impact, and how to use PowerPoint in this context.

Literature searching: hints and tips for researchers: 10am - noon; Online; 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.

Teaching Careers Fair: noon - 3pm; Foyer, Main Library; Thinking about teaching? Join us to explore training options, gain insights into the profession, and discover work experience opportunities.

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

Structuring your thesis: 1pm - 2:30pm; 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.

Supporting your dissertation: Writing Writing skills (secondary research): 1pm - 2pm; Online; This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will focus on some key writing skills for your dissertations. Including: Signposting to structure your argument. Writing critically. What to include in your introduction and conclusion. Approaches to editing.

The Light of Day: Rediscovering a Gay Liberation’s Hero: 1pm - 2pm; Teaching and Learning Building; Come along for a thought-provoking conversation with Christopher Stephens, author of The Light of Day: the moving true story of the first man to come out as gay.

Parents' and carers' group: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Are you a student who's also a parent or carer? Balancing studies and caring can feel tough, but you're not alone. Find a network who understand what it's like with our termly online therapeutic group.

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: Just Play Basketball: 6:30pm - 7:30pm; 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.

China Institute: Lunar New Year Concert: 6:30pm - 8pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; The China Institute is delighted to invite you to our 2026 New Year Concert! Join internationally renowned Chinese pianist Di Xiao and The Silk & Bamboo Trio for a concert to welcome the year of the Horse! Booking essential, get your ticket now.

Social Sport: Tennis: 7pm - 8pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Turn up and try a sport with no commitment! Whether you're a regular player, or trying something new, our Social Tennis sessions provide all the equipment. Book your place now - £4 for students.

Thu 12th February

Preparing for your viva: 10am - 11am; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; 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.

How to: Get started with work experience through volunteering and part-time work: noon - 1pm; Room G11, Alan Walters building; Explore types of informal work experience opportunities how getting involved with your university and local communities can develop your work experience portfolio. This session is particularly useful for those with limited or no prior experience.

Introduction to AI tools for researchers: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process, explore how AI Tools might be used to augment research processes to create efficiencies, and critically evaluate potential ethical risks.

Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball: 4pm - 5pm; Munrow Arena, 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5:30pm; Munrow Arena 2, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Netball in partnership with England Netball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; 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.

Active Residences: Yoga: 6pm - 6:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Pilates: 6:50pm - 7:20pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 7pm - 8:20pm; Munrow Arena 3, 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!

LGBTQ+ Association and Guild of Students: Drag Disco: 10pm - 3am; Joe's Bar, Guild of Students; Come along to our Drag Disco featuring, Ruby Boy, crowd games and high-energy performances that you won’t want to miss! This is an 18+ only event.

Fri 13th February

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.

Social Sport: Badminton: noon - 1pm; Slater Hall, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Jummah Prayers: 12:15pm - 1:15pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy - St Francis Hall; 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: 1:15pm - 2:15pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy - St Francis Hall; 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.

Active Residences: Pilates: 2pm - 2:40pm; Hexagon Room, Pritchatts Park; 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: Football: 4pm - 5pm; Water Synthetics Pitch 2, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Intro to climbing: 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Try out climbing while meeting new people, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in and flat soled trainers. Book via Sport & Fitness app, free for UoB and partner accommodation residents!

Sat 14th February

Active Residences: Just Run: noon - 1pm; Athletics track, near Priorsfield; Living in UoB or partner accommodation and want to get running? Our Active Residences Just Run session is free and open to all abilities! Book your place via Sport & Fitness.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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 15th February

Social Sport: Basketball: 1pm - 2pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Mon 16th February

Social Sport: Badminton: noon - 1pm; Slater Hall, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Career Planning for PG International Students: 1pm - 2pm; Innovation Lounge; This workshop is designed to assist students in exploring career options, boosting employability, and preparing for local and global job opportunities after graduation.

Owning your career: Professional development, promotions and career management for the long-term: 4pm - 5:30pm; Online; This workshop is for postgrads interested in how to continue developing in your career beyond your first or current role, including how to position yourself effectively for potential promotions and find development opportunities.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Munrow Arena 1, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Just Play Football: 5pm - 6pm; Water Synthetic Pitch, 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!

Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis: 8pm - 9pm; Shackleton, Vale Village; 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!

Tue 17th February

Explore family tours at The Exchange: 11am - noon; The Exchange, Centenary Square; A new bank clerk uncovers bank secrets and explores mysterious items from the past in a family-friendly adventure for ages 4-11 (and their grown-ups). Booking essential - 1 free ticket per child, to be accompanied by an adult.

Social Sport: Pickleball: noon - 1pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Pickleball 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Explore family tours at The Exchange: 1pm - 2pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; A new bank clerk uncovers bank secrets and explores mysterious items from the past in a family-friendly adventure for ages 4-11 (and their grown-ups). Booking essential - 1 free ticket per child, to be accompanied by an adult.

Supporting your dissertation: Writing Writing skills (primary research): 1pm - 2pm; Online; This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will focus on some key writing skills for your dissertations. Including: Signposting to structure your argument. Writing critically. What to include in your introduction and conclusion. Approaches to editing.

Planning for success: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Designed primarily for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) in the very early stages of their research programme (approximately during the first three months), this workshop covers research project management techniques.

Active Residences: Dance Fitness: 6pm - 6:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 18th February

Three Minute Thesis 2026: Presentation Workshop: noon - 2pm; Arts Main Lecture Theatre; Getting ready for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition? Join our applicant workshop to learn how to craft a clear, compelling presentation that makes an impact.

Holy Communion Service: 12:30pm - 1pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; 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 Essentials: Critical Thinking: 1:30pm - 3pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for for an online workshop on critical thinking, including strategies for success and expert advice, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to critical thinking and writing.

Apply for UK jobs - CVs, cover letters, and forms: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Want to make strong job applications in the UK? We'll show you how to write a clear CV, a strong cover letter, and complete online forms. We’ll focus on what UK employers expect and common mistakes. Suitable for international students.

Global Connections Alumni Panel: establishing a career in the UK: 2pm - 3:30pm; Lecture Theatre 2, Teaching and Learning Building; Are you an international student or postgraduate researcher considering a career in the UK? Be inspired by our interactive panel with UoB international alumni now working in the UK.

Reviewing the literature: 2pm - 4pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Understand the nature of a quality literature review and how to effectively synthesise the literature you have read in your thesis.

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: Just Play Basketball: 6:30pm - 7:30pm; 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.

Social Sport: Tennis: 7pm - 8pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Turn up and try a sport with no commitment! Whether you're a regular player, or trying something new, our Social Tennis sessions provide all the equipment. Book your place now - £4 for students.

Thu 19th February

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.

Unearthing the past: using archives and special collections: 10am - noon; Cadbury Research Library, Lower Ground Floor, Muirhead Tower; Get an introduction to archives and a practical guide to special collections departments. Explore how archives and special collections can be best used for your research. Go behind the scenes at the Cadbury Research Library.

Barber Baby: Latona and the Frogs: 11am - 12:30pm; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Relax, listen, or dance -adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in. Our Half Term special is a bit longer, with older siblings welcome too!

Building on your Skills: Improve your academic writing: noon - 1pm; Online; Looking to develop your academic writing style further? This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will help you to: Develop your academic voice. Integrate critical discussion. Understand how to make your writing clear and concise.

How to: Find work experience (internships & placements): noon - 1pm; Room 112, Chemical Engineering building; Get information on how you can search and find work experience, internships, placements and graduate roles during and after your studies. Meet the Work Experience team, complete a skills audit, and understand different sectors.

Creative & Cultural Careers Unlocked: 2pm - 4:30pm; Room 715, Muirhead Tower; Explore roles in the Creative & Cultural sectors that panellists work in, what they did after graduation, first jobs and tips for getting your foot in the door. Get advice and pick up some tips and strategies to understand careers possibilities.

Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball: 4pm - 5pm; Munrow Arena, 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5:30pm; Munrow Arena 2, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Netball in partnership with England Netball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; 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.

Active Residences: Yoga: 6pm - 6:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Pilates: 6:50pm - 7:20pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 7pm - 8:20pm; Munrow Arena 3, 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!

Fri 20th February

Introduction to presentation skills: 10am - noon; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: noon - 1pm; Slater Hall, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Jummah Prayers: 12:15pm - 1:15pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy - St Francis Hall; 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: 1:15pm - 2:15pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy - St Francis Hall; 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.

Active Residences: Pilates: 2pm - 2:40pm; Hexagon Room, Pritchatts Park; 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: Football: 4pm - 5pm; Water Synthetics Pitch 2, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Intro to climbing: 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Try out climbing while meeting new people, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in and flat soled trainers. Book via Sport & Fitness app, free for UoB and partner accommodation residents!

Sat 21st February

Active Residences: Just Run: noon - 1pm; Athletics track, near Priorsfield; Living in UoB or partner accommodation and want to get running? Our Active Residences Just Run session is free and open to all abilities! Book your place via Sport & Fitness.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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 22nd February

Social Sport: Basketball: 1pm - 2pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Mon 23rd February

Social Sport: Badminton: noon - 1pm; Slater Hall, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Munrow Arena 1, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

UK Work Visas: What you need to know: 4pm - 5:30pm; Online; Are you an international student or graduate considering work opportunities in the UK? Join us for an informative session on UK work visas delivered by Paragon Law, a specialist immigration law firm based in the UK.

Active Residences: Just Play Football: 5pm - 6pm; Water Synthetic Pitch, 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!

Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis: 8pm - 9pm; Shackleton, Vale Village; 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!

Tue 24th February

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

What is Citation Justice?: 10am - 11am; Online; Explore the role of influence and power in who we cite, how bias in this area can occur and be addressed, and discover tools for finding literature that is more representative of the global majority.

Social Sport: Pickleball: noon - 1pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Pickleball 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

AI for academic writing for PGRs: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Explore effective and appropriate use of generative AI tools in the context of academic writing and the University's regulations and guidelines for the assessment of research degree theses.

Active Residences: Dance Fitness: 6pm - 6:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 25th February

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

Building on your Skills: Critical thinking - how to get a first: 1pm - 2pm; Online; In this workshop, hosted by the ASC, we’ll explore how to apply critical thinking skills to your writing in order to achieve higher marks in your assignments.

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: Just Play Basketball: 6:30pm - 7:30pm; 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.

Social Sport: Tennis: 7pm - 8pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Turn up and try a sport with no commitment! Whether you're a regular player, or trying something new, our Social Tennis sessions provide all the equipment. Book your place now - £4 for students.

Thu 26th February

How to: Get work experience with speculative applications: noon - 1pm; Room 110, University House; Struggling to find work experiences that suit you? This session will provide you with information on how you can find and apply for opportunities that may not be advertised or are hard to come by.

Increasing your productivity: 3:30pm - 5pm; Online; 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.

Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball: 4pm - 5pm; Munrow Arena, 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5:30pm; Munrow Arena 2, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Netball in partnership with England Netball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; 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.

Active Residences: Yoga: 6pm - 6:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Pilates: 6:50pm - 7:20pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 7pm - 8:20pm; Munrow Arena 3, 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!

Fri 27th February

Careers in Sport LIVE: 9:30am - 3:30pm; Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road; With up to 40 exhibitors under one roof, this is your opportunity to connect with employers, training providers and industry organisations offering career pathways in sport and leisure. Book your free place now.

Social Sport: Badminton: noon - 1pm; Slater Hall, 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 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Jummah Prayers: 12:15pm - 1:15pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy - St Francis Hall; 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: 1:15pm - 2:15pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy - St Francis Hall; 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.

Active Residences: Pilates: 2pm - 2:40pm; Hexagon Room, Pritchatts Park; 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: Football: 4pm - 5pm; Water Synthetics Pitch 2, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Active Residences: Intro to climbing: 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Try out climbing while meeting new people, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in and flat soled trainers. Book via Sport & Fitness app, free for UoB and partner accommodation residents!

Sat 28th February

Active Residences: Just Run: noon - 1pm; Athletics track, near Priorsfield; Living in UoB or partner accommodation and want to get running? Our Active Residences Just Run session is free and open to all abilities! Book your place via Sport & Fitness.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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!

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