Events in March

Thu 19th March

Carved figures above the main entrance to the Aston Webb building Green Sculpture Trail
16th March 12:01am - 22nd March 11:59pm
On campus
Explore sculptures around campus through a sustainable lens!
A student at a computer working at a picnic bench on campus Sustainability Change Challenge
16th March 12:01am - 22nd March 11:59pm
Online
This informal, flexible challenge is designed to help you think about what changes you can make to be more sustainable, but also, how you can increase your sustainability knowledge and skills and where you can influence wider change.
A student wearing a knitted jumper Charity donation station
16th March 8am - 22nd March 6pm
University House
Help reduce waste by visiting the British Heart Foundation donation box in University House to drop off your unwanted - good condition - items!
Two students point and look at something off screen The Imaginarium
16th March 8am - 22nd March 6pm
Main Library
Welcome to the World of What If? Explore the Main Library foyer as it transforms into an interactive exhibition imagining what an equitable, sustainable future could look like.
Someone taking a photo of a flower on their mobile phone UoB nature photography competition
16th March 8am - 20th March 6pm
Wherever you are
Join our uni-wide photo competition and take a moment to appreciate the nature and biodiversity we have around us in our everyday lives!
The main library on Edgbaston campus Green Week book display
16th March 10am - 22nd March 4pm
Main Library
Pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.
An aerial view of Selly Oak, showing green space, houses and other buildings Making Our Cities Climate Ready: An interactive exhibition
16th March 10am - 20th March 4pm
Main Library foyer
This exhibition showcases real-world climate adaptation examples from the West Midlands and around the world selected by the WM Adapt project team.
A student speaks to a staff member at Gear Up Free valeting in Green Week
8am - 4pm
Gear Up, outside Staff House
Green Week 2026 is taking place this March, and we're offering FREE bike valeting for UoB cyclists with our friends at Gear Up. Bring your bike along for cleaning, checking, and minor tweaks to help you stay on the move. Limited spaces.
Empty lecture theatre seating What does a career in corporate sustainability look like?
9am - 10am
Room UG09, Murray Learning Centre
Join us for this insight into corporate sustainability from UoB alumni, Luke Wheeler, of Accenture.
Craft items on a table Creative printing workshop - make a print for our Green Week collage
10am - 3pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Drop in to learn some creative printing skills and make your mark on our Green Week collage! We'll be using recycled materials to build a picture of our collective hopeful future visions.
A toddler watches a harpist Barber Baby: Homme vu par une fleur (Man Seen by a Flower)
11am - noon
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.
A student and staff member chat in the Pause garden Pause@uni drop-in
11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Two students smile and pose in the Great Hall Green Careers & Suppliers Fair: low traffic time
11:30am - noon
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
To ensure everyone has the opportunity to engage meaningfully with potential employers, UoB staff and volunteer groups, we are offering a Low-Traffic Time for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting.
A crowd at a fair in the Great Hall Green Careers & Suppliers Fair
noon - 3pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Join us at the Green Careers & Suppliers Fair to discover diverse career options, gain practical advice, identify volunteering and work experience opportunities, find out about our sustainable suppliers and connect with professionals driving change.
Green Careers Fair.
noon - 1pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb
Join us at the Green Careers Fair and connect directly with employers who are driving change in sustainability.
Three students walking along the Bristol Road Guild of Students: Nature walk
noon - 2:30pm
Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion
Join us for a nature walk around Selly where we will be discovering small pockets of green space and contributing to the greenery in the area!
A student in a lecture theatre LES Sustainability Research talks
noon - 1pm
Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1), School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences
We bring together three researchers whose work spans climate science, mental health, and human behaviour, showcasing the diverse ways research across LES contributes to understanding and addressing the challenges of a changing planet.
Cloth-bound books on shelves Birmingham Business School Green Week Book Club
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Business School Library (next to Café 1902), University House
Join us for a special Green Week Book Club session celebrating ideas and conversations around sustainable fashion.
A bumblebee collecting nectar from a thistle flower Biodiversity at University of Birmingham
1pm - 2pm
Online
University of Birmingham is committed to protecting and nurturing nature. Join us for this online session to hear about our Biodiversity Action Plan and the progress we're making against it!
Two students stand on a bridge between buildings, looking down Build a dome with Project DOME
1pm - 4pm
The Quad, Metallurgy and Materials building
Can you build a build out of redundant conference posters? The Postgraduate Researchers from Project DOME can! Drop in to see their research in action and if you're feeling inspired, sign up to build your own dome as part of UoB Xtra in June!
A student paying at a till in a shop Doing good with your money
1pm - 2pm
Room UG10, Murray Learning Centre
The organisations that hold our money do a lot with it, so how can we know that they're doing good? Discover how you can use your personal finances to support climate action and bring your money in line with your ethics.
Students in a teaching room on laptops Lunchtime English: Word relationships
1pm - 1:50pm
Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Students working on laptops in a study space Shape Tomorrow with AtkinsRéalis: Engineering Net Zero
1pm - 2pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
Ready to engineer a sustainable future? Join AtkinsRéalis for an inspiring session on how YOU can help achieve Net Zero by 2050. Discover real-world projects, explore cutting-edge solutions, and see how your skills can make a global impact!
A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
1:30pm - 3:30pm
On campus
Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.
A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
2pm - 3pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
This laid-back session invites you to grab a drink and a snack, connect with fellow students, and (weather permitting!) enjoy some time in the garden. Whether you're in the mood to chat, get creative, or simply sit quietly, you're welcome here.
Two students sit on a bench smiling and holding small shopping bags Decolonising fashion
2pm - 3pm
Room G07, University House
Join Yannick Gibson for this short talk on decolonising fashion, as part of Green Week. No booking needed, just come along.
A close up of a yellow plastic crate Driving positive plastics policy action
2pm - 4pm
Room G46, Molecular Sciences building
Join Birmingham Plastics Network to consider how we can use research evidence to support us in communicating our own plastics concerns to influence sustainable policy in the UK.
Three people stand in conversation Women in Sustainability: Pathways into sustainability careers
2pm - 3pm
Online
Join us for an interactive session open to all students interested in careers in sustainability. Hear from women working in sustainability-focused roles about their personal career journeys, insights into different pathways, and practical advice.
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread and Belief: Sacrifice
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall
Bake, eat and take bread home as we ask ourselves, what is the value of sacrifice? All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
A student in a wheelchair holds a basketball 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.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall 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.
Students playing netball outdoors 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.
Gold paper stars with a pair of scissors Residence Life: Paper flower bouquets
5pm - 7pm
Social Space, Metalworks
Join your Res Life team to create some beautiful paper bouquets, all using leftover supplies from our other wonderful activities! Free for students in UoB and partner accommodation.
People in a yoga class 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.
A film projector Ex Machina: Film screening and panel discussion
6pm - 9pm
Midlands Art Centre, Cannon Hill Park
As part of the Philosophy Fortnight, the Philosophy Department has organised a screening of the film Ex Machina followed by a panel discussion. The event is sponsored by the Royal Institute of Philosophy. Tickets £3.
A film projector PGR Film Club
6pm - 9pm
Seminar Room, Westmere House
Join us this Green Week for a screening of David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet, exclusively for our Postgraduate Research (PGR) community. We'll also have pizza, soft drinks, and comfy beanbags!
Students playing basketball in a sports hall 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.
Three rolled black yoga mats stand in a crate 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.
A student playing badminton in a sports hall 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 March

Carved figures above the main entrance to the Aston Webb building Green Sculpture Trail
16th March 12:01am - 22nd March 11:59pm
On campus
Explore sculptures around campus through a sustainable lens!
A student at a computer working at a picnic bench on campus Sustainability Change Challenge
16th March 12:01am - 22nd March 11:59pm
Online
This informal, flexible challenge is designed to help you think about what changes you can make to be more sustainable, but also, how you can increase your sustainability knowledge and skills and where you can influence wider change.
A student wearing a knitted jumper Charity donation station
16th March 8am - 22nd March 6pm
University House
Help reduce waste by visiting the British Heart Foundation donation box in University House to drop off your unwanted - good condition - items!
Two students point and look at something off screen The Imaginarium
16th March 8am - 22nd March 6pm
Main Library
Welcome to the World of What If? Explore the Main Library foyer as it transforms into an interactive exhibition imagining what an equitable, sustainable future could look like.
Someone taking a photo of a flower on their mobile phone UoB nature photography competition
16th March 8am - 20th March 6pm
Wherever you are
Join our uni-wide photo competition and take a moment to appreciate the nature and biodiversity we have around us in our everyday lives!
The main library on Edgbaston campus Green Week book display
16th March 10am - 22nd March 4pm
Main Library
Pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.
An aerial view of Selly Oak, showing green space, houses and other buildings Making Our Cities Climate Ready: An interactive exhibition
16th March 10am - 20th March 4pm
Main Library foyer
This exhibition showcases real-world climate adaptation examples from the West Midlands and around the world selected by the WM Adapt project team.
A student on a phone, with a cursor image superimposed over them Canva Student Challenge | University of Birmingham
9am - 3pm
On campus
Be part of an intensive, one-day sprint to solve a specific challenge using creativity, strategy, and tools (like Canva!). Work in teams to get hands-on experience and win prizes!
The exterior of The Exchange building Hearing voices and suicidality
9am - 4:45pm
Assembly Room, The Exchange, Centenary Square
A workshop for mental health researchers, healthcare practitioners, policy makers, and people with lived experience of mental healthcare, exploring AI psychosis and the relationship between hearing voices and suicidality from a range of perspectives.
A student makes a heart shape with their hands in front of some trees Fruit and Nut Village pruning workshop
10am - 1pm
Tennis Court orchard, Tennis Courts
Join us for a practical, hands-on workshop learning essential tree pruning techniques in collaboration with the Fruit and Nut Village.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall 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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
12:20pm - 1:20pm
Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.
Three students in a teaching room with laptops Lunchtime English: Adverbials
1pm - 1:50pm
Room UG10, Murray Learning Centre
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
A student working on a laptop at a picnic table Sustainable computing: understanding the energy impact of digital workflows
1pm - 2pm
Online
Have you ever considered the environmental cost of your everyday digital activities? In this webinar, we’ll explore the carbon footprint of computing – from routine tasks to intensive data processing - and discover small changes you can make.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.
Three rolled black yoga mats stand in a crate 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.
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby Cutting carbon from academic travel
2pm - 3pm
Room 229, Engineering Building (Y8) and online
While long distance travel is often seen as an essential part of an academic career, it can cause significant environmental damage. This session will explore the necessity of travel and low-carbon alternatives. Book now.
A student and staff member in conversation Sharing our visions of a better future
2pm - 3:30pm
Creative Practice Studio 1, ERI building
"The future is obvious, but the potential impossible is calling softly and knocking gently" - enjoy live performances in response to our Green Week call for submissions.
Close-up of the lions from the University's crest of arms Sustainable Fashion Influencers
2pm - 3pm
Room G03, University House
Join us for this short talk to learn about how Instagram Influences are shaping sustainable fashion practices.
Two students sat crafting together Neuro Nights: Moss ball terrariums
4pm - 7pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain
Bring a little piece of greenery into your flat, with our Moss Ball terrarium making event for students living in UoB and partner accommodation. Choose your time slot for a relaxed session.
Close up of the net on a football goal 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.
A person on a climbing wall 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!
Two boxers in a ring throw punches. Knockout | Boxing | Showcase | Super Series
6pm - 8pm
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
For the second time, the boxing club is bringing a night of amateur boxing to UoB campus.
The top of a large orange inflatable sun model in an old building Helios launch night
6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Be among the first to experience Helios, Luke Jerram’s stunning five‑metre solar sculpture, at a special launch event hosted by Professor Alice Roberts. Book your free ticket now!
A student playing a large brass instrument watches a conductor Brass Band and Saxophone Choir
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
From film music to Wagner opera, brand new arrangements to a traditional march, this shared concert with the University Brass Band and Saxophone Choir means Friday night really is music night! Enjoy a relaxed evening of entertainment. Tickets £5.

Sat 21st March

Carved figures above the main entrance to the Aston Webb building Green Sculpture Trail
16th March 12:01am - 22nd March 11:59pm
On campus
Explore sculptures around campus through a sustainable lens!
A student at a computer working at a picnic bench on campus Sustainability Change Challenge
16th March 12:01am - 22nd March 11:59pm
Online
This informal, flexible challenge is designed to help you think about what changes you can make to be more sustainable, but also, how you can increase your sustainability knowledge and skills and where you can influence wider change.
A student wearing a knitted jumper Charity donation station
16th March 8am - 22nd March 6pm
University House
Help reduce waste by visiting the British Heart Foundation donation box in University House to drop off your unwanted - good condition - items!
Two students point and look at something off screen The Imaginarium
16th March 8am - 22nd March 6pm
Main Library
Welcome to the World of What If? Explore the Main Library foyer as it transforms into an interactive exhibition imagining what an equitable, sustainable future could look like.
The main library on Edgbaston campus Green Week book display
16th March 10am - 22nd March 4pm
Main Library
Pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.
A student crouched looking at a bike Bike maintenance classes
10am - 4pm
On campus
Whether you're a keen cyclist or just getting used to travelling on two wheels, join this free bike maintenance class to learn the basics to help keep you happy and safe. Cost £6.
A child holding a model of a brain Brain Awareness Week at the MAC 2026
10am - 4pm
Midlands Art Centre, Cannon Hill Park
Drop in to this free unique family‑friendly event brings cutting‑edge brain research out of the lab and into the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) with interactive activities for all ages.
Children interact with a music technician in a performance Barber Family: Sounds of the Sun
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Experience the sounds of the sun with musician Aaron Diaz! Barber Family workshops are free and drop in, for children aged 4-10yo and their grown-ups, with interactive performances and activities.
A person silhouetted against a giant illuminated sun scuplture Helios Family Day
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Explore the Sun with the whole family! Enjoy interactive activities, meet real researchers, step up to Helios, and discover fun facts about our closest star.
A student playing badminton in a sports hall 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!
A graphic reading ramadan mubarak ramadan kareem Residence Life: Eid Feast Night - a halls celebration!
5pm - 7pm
Social Space, Battery Park
Join us for a warm and festive evening as we celebrate Eid together right here in halls! We'll be serving tasty curries and indulgent brownies - make sure to pick up a goody bag too! Free for students in UoB and partner accommodation.
Students singing in a choir University Chorus
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
The University Chorus welcomes guest conductor, and Department of Music alumnus, Elliot Mercer, with a programme centred around Vivaldi's popular Gloria, a firm favourite with many a large choir. Tickets £5.

Sun 22nd March

Carved figures above the main entrance to the Aston Webb building Green Sculpture Trail
16th March 12:01am - 22nd March 11:59pm
On campus
Explore sculptures around campus through a sustainable lens!
A student at a computer working at a picnic bench on campus Sustainability Change Challenge
16th March 12:01am - 22nd March 11:59pm
Online
This informal, flexible challenge is designed to help you think about what changes you can make to be more sustainable, but also, how you can increase your sustainability knowledge and skills and where you can influence wider change.
A student wearing a knitted jumper Charity donation station
16th March 8am - 22nd March 6pm
University House
Help reduce waste by visiting the British Heart Foundation donation box in University House to drop off your unwanted - good condition - items!
Two students point and look at something off screen The Imaginarium
16th March 8am - 22nd March 6pm
Main Library
Welcome to the World of What If? Explore the Main Library foyer as it transforms into an interactive exhibition imagining what an equitable, sustainable future could look like.
The main library on Edgbaston campus Green Week book display
16th March 10am - 22nd March 4pm
Main Library
Pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.
Students playing basketball in a sports hall 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.
A student playing a cello University Philharmonic Orchestra
3pm - 5pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
We celebrate the 90th anniversary of the birth of Richard Rodney Bennett with a performance of his film-score-like Partita, and give the second-ever performance of Ryan Latimer’s Dromsong, commissioned for our 125 Anniversary. Tickets £5.

Mon 23rd March

A student at the door of the Pause lodge, which has a poster and crafted heart pinned to it Pause@uni drop-in
11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
a student working on a tablet in a coffee shop Gambling: what’s the harm? Exploring gambling harm and support for university students
noon - 1:30pm
Online
Join a free webinar exploring how gambling harms can affect students, what support is available, and how recovery and harm reduction are possible.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall 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.
Two people having a conversation 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.
Six students in a teaching room Express English: Grammar refresher - comparing and contrasting
4pm - 4:50pm
Room 715, Muirhead Tower
Express English sessions are open to all international students, with each of the interactive and dynamic sessions focusing on a different topic. This week is a refresher on grammar for comparing and contrasting. No booking needed, just come along.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall 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.
A football game on synthetic grass 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!
A table tennis bat and ball 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 March

A student at the door of the Pause lodge, which has a poster and crafted heart pinned to it Pause@uni drop-in
11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
A pickleball bat and ball 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.
A close up of legs wearing tracksuit bottoms and white trainers, in a dance class 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.
Students playing basketball in a sports hall 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.
A microphone in front of an empty concert hall Take part: Clapping Music workshop
7pm - 9:30pm
Bramall Music Building
Join leading percussionist Colin Currie for an inclusive workshop focusing on Steve Reich’s minimalist masterpiece, Clapping Music. Originally written for two performers, we take on the challenge of a mass performance. Register for your free place.

Wed 25th March

Two students walk towards the No. 1 Lodge, a low brick building Pause@UoB open house
10am - 11am
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Ever wondered what Pause@UoB is like? Drop-in for our weekly open house to meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions, without sessions running. We'll even put the kettle on!
A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause@uni drop-in
11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
A student and staff member chat at a small table with a laptop Careers Network disability support drop-ins
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Room LG09, Old Gym
Need some help and advice on applications, career planning, or work experience? With experience and understanding around disabilities, our advisers can support you with areas to focus on, things to consider and give you time to ask questions too.
A group of students in a study space Disability support drop-in
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Old Gym LG09
With experience and understanding around disabilities, our advisers will be able to support you with areas to focus on, things to consider and give you time to ask questions too.
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Building on your Skills: Exams and revision
1pm - 2pm
Online
This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will help you prepare for your exams. It will help reflect on your own approaches to revision, consider different strategies for revising, and ensure you’re prepared on the day for the exam.
A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
1:30pm - 3:30pm
On campus
Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.
Three students and a staff member chat at a table in the Library Lounge covered in craft items Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB
2pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Our crafternoons are relaxed, crafting sessions designed to help you unwind and connect with others in a welcoming, shared space. All materials are provided – just bring yourself and enjoy some time to create, chat, and recharge.
Two people chatting over a laptop Writing about your research for The Conversation
2pm - 3pm
Online
Would you like to build a media profile and take your research to a global public audience? The Conversation is a news analysis and opinion website which is open access, and an independent media charity funded by 90+ UK and European universities.
An audience of students 3MT 2026: The Finals
3pm - 5pm
Vaughan Jeffreys Lecture Theatre (Room 135), Education Building
Want to hear about incredible research in campus, in just three minutes? The Birmingham Three Minute Thesis 3MT Finals will see our postgraduate researchers take on the challenge. Come along to support them, learn something new, and enjoy free cake!
Two people sit at a table in a study or meeting space talking. Beyond the Lab Coat: Stories of Women in Science
3pm - 5:30pm
This International Women’s Day event is hosted by the College of Life and Environmental Science, bringing together a diverse panel of women academics and alumni to showcase a range of career pathways within and beyond traditional scientific roles.
The student looking at their phones Mental health influencer showcase
3pm - 6pm
Staff House
Young people, influencers, researchers and spoken word artists share insights from our project: Influencer Stories of Mental Health and Young People. Hear about what helps and harms in social media storytelling and how we navigate these spaces.
A headshot of Professor Stephane De Brito The Good, the Bad and the Antisocial Brain: A Developmental Journey
4pm - 6pm
Lecture Theatre 1 (G03), Alan Walters building
In this lecture Professor Stephane De Brito explores how developmental neuroscience is reshaping our understanding of conduct disorder and psychopathy, drawing on neuroimaging research and international collaborations.
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby From fascist dictatorship to democracy: lessons to be learnt and taught about the Spanish Transition
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 105, Arts building and online
Professsor Duncan Wheeler (University of Leeds) explores The Transition, a widely accepted narrative of Spain’s passage from dictatorship to democracy, and its conceptualisation by historians and in the public sphere.
Photo of a man with brown skin, a long beard and glasses, who is wearing a white kufi hat and white shirt The Priestley Lecture 2026 with Sir (Mufti) Hamid Patel CBE
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lecture Theatre 2, Teaching and Learning Building
What does it take for every child to grow up safe, supported and able to thrive? Sir Hamid Patel will unpack why children’s wellbeing is falling and what this means for anyone working with or supporting young people.
Students playing tennis outdoors 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!
The exterior of the Sport & Fitness Centre 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.
Students in a lecture audience Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture - The Small World Problem: Six Degrees of Graph Theory
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lecture Theatre B, Watson building
Join us for our Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture on The Small World Problem: Six Degrees of Graph Theory by Professor Ryan Martin, open to all interested in the study of Mathematics!
A student smiles holding a tennis racket 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.
Four people playing drums Barber Evening Concert: Colin Currie Quartet at CrossCurrents
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Colin Currie brings his percussion quartet to the CrossCurrents new music festival for an evening celebrating Steve Reich's 90th Birthday year. A highlight is a mass community performance of Clapping Music following a public workshop. Tickets £5.

Thu 26th March

A student and staff member chat in the Pause garden Pause@uni drop-in
11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Image of students in a seminar room listening to a presenter at the front Self-Employment: Is It for me?
1pm - 3pm
Online
Introduces the opportunities, skills and challenges involved in self-employment and start-up in the UK, and how Careers Network can help you. We'll also be joined by a UoB graduate who will share their self-employment journey.
A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
1:30pm - 3:30pm
On campus
Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.
A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
2pm - 3pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
This laid-back session invites you to grab a drink and a snack, connect with fellow students, and (weather permitting!) enjoy some time in the garden. Whether you're in the mood to chat, get creative, or simply sit quietly, you're welcome here.
Research Poster Competition: Poster Workshop
2pm - 4pm
Arts Lecture Room 3
Join Postgraduate Development OfficerDr Georgina Hardy for this Poster Workshop, designed to help you develop your skills in designing, creating and presenting research posters for the 2026 Research Poster Competition.
Old Joe against a blue sky with fluffy clouds Insecurity Politics – how unstable lives lead to populist support
3pm - 4:30pm
Lecture Room 1, Arts building and online
Dr Lorenza Antonucci from the University of Cambridge will discuss their newly published book, exploring the everyday experiences that shape political dissatisfaction.
A headshot of David Omotoso Stovall A Seminar with David Omotoso Stovall
4pm - 5:30pm
Online
In this seminar, Professor Stovall discusses his latest book 'Engineered Conflict: Structural Violence and the Future of Black Life in Chicago.' Book your free place now.
A student in a wheelchair holds a basketball 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.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall 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.
Students playing netball outdoors 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.
The dome on the Aston Webb building seen through foliage Early Music Chamber Concert
5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Join our early music chamber groups and the Early Modern Vocal Ensemble for an informal concert as they present a selection of the repertoire that they have been exploring this academic year. Free, no booking needed.
People in a yoga class 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.
Students playing basketball in a sports hall 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.
Three rolled black yoga mats stand in a crate 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.
A student playing badminton in a sports hall 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 March

Two students walk past the lake at the Vale, deep in conversation Sexual health advice with Umbrella
11:30am - 2:30pm
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.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall 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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
12:20pm - 1:20pm
Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.
EPS Green Impact Team Litter Picking
1pm - 2pm
Outside Old Engineering Building - Y3
Come and do your bit with EPS' Green Impact Team's Litter Pick!
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.
Three rolled black yoga mats stand in a crate 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.
Close up of the net on a football goal 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.
A person on a climbing wall 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!
A hand holding up a red rose Society Spotlight: Beauty and the Beast with PantoSoc
7pm - 9:30pm
Debating Hall, Guild of Students
Tale as old as time… or is it? Join Belle, talking teapots, and Gaston (Selly Oak's biggest ego) for a wildly magical adventure with PantoSoc!
A painting of the Bronte sisters with moustaches and beards imposed on top Underdog: the other other Brontë
7:30pm - 10pm
George Cadbury Hall, Selly Oak campus
Performed by final year undergrads in Drama & Theatre Arts, Underdog: The Other Other Brontë by Sarah Gordon is a sharp, subversive leap into Brontë history, giving voice to the sister who refused to stay footnoted. Student tickets £5.

Sat 28th March

Two Victorian cartoon characters imposed over an image of Winterbourne House House Hunt and Garden Explorer's Trail
28th March midnight - 12th April midnight
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Follow in the footsteps of the people who lived and worked in this family home as you embark on our children’s trail, aimed at ages 6+. Free entry for students, under 5s free, 5-16yos from £7.30.
An indoor craft market Stirchley Community Market
10am - 3pm
Stirchley Community Baths, B30 2JT
Established in 2010, Stirchley Community Market is a vibrant community-led event with street food, arts and crafts, and community stalls. Discover local traders and community organisations, plus a volunteer-run café raising funds for future markets.
A painting of the Bronte sisters with moustaches and beards imposed on top Underdog: the other other Brontë
2:30pm - 4pm
George Cadbury Hall, Selly Oak campus
Performed by final year undergrads in Drama & Theatre Arts, Underdog: The Other Other Brontë by Sarah Gordon is a sharp, subversive leap into Brontë history, giving voice to the sister who refused to stay footnoted. Student tickets £5.
A hand holding up a red rose Society Spotlight: Beauty and the Beast with PantoSoc
4pm - 6:30pm
Debating Hall, Guild of Students
Tale as old as time… or is it? Join Belle, talking teapots, and Gaston (Selly Oak's biggest ego) for a wildly magical adventure with PantoSoc!

Sun 29th March

A hand holding up a red rose Society Spotlight: Beauty and the Beast with PantoSoc
7pm - 9:30pm
Debating Hall, Guild of Students
Tale as old as time… or is it? Join Belle, talking teapots, and Gaston (Selly Oak's biggest ego) for a wildly magical adventure with PantoSoc!

Mon 30th March

Six students in a teaching room Express English: English for personal statements for further study
4pm - 4:50pm
Room 715, Muirhead Tower
Express English sessions are open to all international students, with each of the interactive and dynamic sessions focusing on a different topic. This week looks at personal statements when applying for study. No booking needed, just come along.

Tue 31st March

Two students look closely at cheese on a market stall Artisan Market
10am - 4pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

Wed 1st April

Two children crafting Barber Family: Light and Landscape
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Take part in a tactile, making activity inspired by the light and landscape of A Landscape with Cattle and Figures, Karel Dujardin. Barber Family workshops are free and drop in, for children aged 4-10yo and their grown-ups.
The exterior of The Exchange building 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.
A child completing a wordsearch Signs of Light: family day
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Join the team at The Exchange for a special family activity day inspired by University research and our new artwork, Helios by British artist Luke Jerram. This event is free; drop in anytime.
CMH Craft & Chill
1pm - 3pm
Wolfson Common Room, Birmingham Medical School
Join the Student Experience team for crafts and community.
The exterior of The Exchange building 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.
A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
1:30pm - 3:30pm
On campus
Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.
A solar flare Should we be afraid of space weather?
6pm - 7:30pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Inspired by the science of the Sun, The Exchange presents this latest lecture on University of Birmingham research into space weather. Book your free place now.

Thu 2nd April

A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
1:30pm - 3:30pm
On campus
Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.

Sat 4th April

A tour guide in a room of safety deposit boxes 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.

Tue 7th April

Person walking through Winterbourne gardens Philosophy Workshop: Role-playing games for mental health
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
How do role-playing games allow us to explore different situations and take up different perspectives? Explore the topic with Dr Jodie Russell at Winterbourne - free entry with student ID, but booking for this workshop is essential.

Wed 8th April

A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
1:30pm - 3:30pm
On campus
Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.

Thu 9th April

A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
1:30pm - 3:30pm
On campus
Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.

Mon 13th April

A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva
2pm - 3pm
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.

Wed 15th April

A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
1:30pm - 3:30pm
On campus
Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.
The exterior of The Exchange building Poetry for the planet
6pm - 8pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Award-winning University of Birmingham poet Isabel Galleymore leads this evening of eco-poetry and solar-inspired art.

Thu 16th April

Two students in white coats Discover our postgraduate programmes in Department of Applied Health Sciences
10am - 11am
Online
Join us for a series of online information sessions designed to give you an overview of postgraduate subjects within the Department of Applied Health Sciences. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about studying with us.
Two students in white coats Discover our postgraduate programmes in Department of Applied Health Sciences
10am - 11am
Online
Join us for a series of online information sessions designed to give you an overview of postgraduate subjects within the Department of Applied Health Sciences. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about studying with us.
A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
1:30pm - 3:30pm
On campus
Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.
An audience in the Great Hall Birmingham Citizens Accountability Assembly 2026
6pm - 8pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Ahead of the City Council elections, Citizens UK Birmingham will host the city’s largest pre‑election gathering. You are welcome to come along to hear party leaders respond to priorities set by local citizens, including work and housing.

Fri 17th April

The Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 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.

Sat 18th April

A close up of a giant illuminated sun sculpture Quiet sunrise session: April
9am - 10am
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Discover Helios together with your family during this limited, quiet session ideal for families with children aged 5–15 who have autism or sensory processing differences. Siblings are very welcome; all attendees must book a place.
A parent and two children draw on a large artwork Barber Family: Chalk Cliff Comics
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Join a writing and illustration workshop with artist Michael D Kennedy inspired by Chalk Cliffs in the Sun, by Otto Dix. Barber Family workshops are for children aged 4 –10 years and their grown-ups.
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