Events in June

Forthcoming Events

Mon 1st June

Destresstival Table Tennis: 8:30pm - 9:30pm; Shackleton, Vale Village; Enjoy some 'turn up and play' social matches. All equipment is provided - it's a great way to relax and meet new people. Book now under Social Sport on the Sport & Fitness app. Student spaces cost £4.

Tue 2nd June

Multispecies Collective PhD Workshop 2026: 9am - 5pm; Westmere House; Join a one-day interdisciplinary PhD workshop bringing PG and senior researchers from the arts, humanities, and social sciences together to explore methods, challenges, and interdisciplinary connections in multispecies approaches to research.

Introduction to AI tools for researchers: 11am - noon; 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.

Preparing postdoc funding and fellowship applications: practical tips for PGRs: noon - 1:30pm; Online; Get practical tips on how to write a strong research funding or fellowship application, identify fellowships, and ask questions to current academics who hold various postdoctoral fellowships.

Philosophy Workshop: Can I turn into a cockroach and still be me?: 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Ever pondered the question of whether you’d still be you if you lost your memory, received a brain transplant, or became a cockroach? Join Professor Lisa Borlotti at Winterbourne. Free entry with student ID but booking for this workshop is essential.

Destresstival Well Walk: 4pm - 5pm; Meet at Shackleton, Vale Village; Join us for a mindful walk along the canal to Winterbourne. Unwind, get moving, and take a break during exam season. Book your free space now under Social Sport on the Sport & Fitness app. Remember your ID card!

The PhD Society: After Hours: 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Staff House; Whether you're just staring your PhD or deep in writing, everyone needs a proper break. Your new PhD Society is making it happen - providing a relaxed space to unwind, grab a drink, and connect with fellow PhD students from across disciplines.

Wed 3rd June

Starting to write for PGRs: 9am - 10:30am; Online; 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.

Disability, Careers and Me: 1pm - 3pm; Room 202, Teaching and Learning Building; With experience and understanding around disabilities, our Careers Network advisers are able to support you with areas to focus on, things to consider and give you time to ask questions too.

Disability, careers, and me: 1pm - 3pm; Room 202, Teaching and Learning Building; 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.

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.

Applying to Graduate Entry to Medicine - personal statements webinar: 3:30pm - 5pm; Online; Preparing to apply in October 2026 to Graduate Entry to Medicine? Get top tips and advice on how to write a good personal statement to medicine, how to reflect on work experience, and how to prepare for the UCAT.

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

Community Engagement: Self-defence class: 6pm - 7pm; Room 108, University House; Would you like to learn some self-defence skills? Come along to the classes being run this term with your Community Ambassadors and Birmingham Taekwondo. These classes are suitable for all abilities, so make sure you join us ! Register now.

Thu 4th June

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.

Destresstival Tennis: noon - 1pm; Tennis Courts, Bournbrook pitches; Take a break this exam season with turn up and play informal matches! Our activators will provide all the equipment you need for this free session. Book under Social Sport on the Sport & Fitness app.

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.

Fri 5th June

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.

Barber Lunchtime Concert: Cecilia Ensemble: 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; This free lunchtime concert celebrates the historic rivalry between the cornetto and violin – who will emerge victorious? Doors open 12:30.

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.

Sat 6th June

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.

University Music - Chamber Music: 2pm - 3:30pm; St Peter's Church, Harborne; Chamber Music is at the heart of music making, and in this concert, we take our musicians to the fantastic acoustics of St Peter’s Church. Join us for an afternoon of soul quenching music from string quartets to wind ensembles and vocal groups.

Mon 8th June

Capgemini Community Challenge: 8th June midnight - 12th June midnight; Off campus; The Capgemini Community Challenge is one of the most exciting opportunities on offer to undergraduates at Birmingham Business School. It is an immersive consultancy experience like no other.

Masters Consultancy Challenge: 8th June midnight - 26th June midnight; On campus; Work in interdisciplinary groups to solve a real-world business problem that an employer is facing in this intensive 3-week programme exclusively for Postgraduate Taught students. Discover consultancy with hands on experience - apply by 3 May!

The Birmingham Project: 8th June midnight - 12th June midnight; On campus; Build your teamwork and enterprise skills with an exciting one-week challenge for first year undergrads, developing innovative solutions to social or environmental issues in small groups with students from across campus. Enrol from 6 April 2026.

Free bike valeting in UoB Xtra: 8am - 1pm; Gear Up, outside Staff House; This UoB Xtra, 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. Spaces are limited!

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 10am - 12th June 4pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, 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.

The Birmingham Project (8-12 June 2026): 8th June 10am - 12th June 5pm; On campus; Stand out in future applications by taking part in The Birmingham Project, a week‑long on‑campus challenge from 8 -12 June 2026 for first‑year undergraduates

Careers on the Green: 11am - 3pm; Green Heart; The Careers Network team will be out on the Green Heart with a fun, future‑focused careers game, a free selfie station, and (if you’re quick!) free ice creams. It’s a relaxed way to meet the Careers team and think about your next steps.

Fun on the Green Heart: 11am - 6pm; Green Heart; If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!

Outdoor cinema: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; Roll on into this year's UoB Xtra as we bring our exclusive roller rink right to the Green Heart! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

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.

Reviewing the literature: 1:30pm - 3pm; Online; Understand the nature of a quality literature review and how to effectively synthesise the literature you have read in your thesis.

Masters Consultancy Challenge: 5pm - 6pm; On campus; The Masters Consultancy Challenge is an intensive, campus-based work experience programme exclusive to PGT students! Taking place 8-26 June.

The Sekine Quartet: Legends of Rock: 6pm - 7pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join us at the Lapworth Museum for a string tribute to rock legends like Metallica, David Bowie, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, AC/DC and more. Grab your tickets now - open me for an exclusive 20% discount!

The Sekine Quartet: A String Tribute to Queen and ABBA: 8pm - 9pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join us at the Lapworth Museum for a string tribute to two of the most iconic bands of all time, Queen and ABBA. Grab your tickets now - open me for an exclusive 20% discount!

Tue 9th June

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 10am - 12th June 4pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, 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.

Emergency First Aid: 9am - 4pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Learn essential skills in emergency first aid. The Emergency First Aid at Work course is a one day first aid qualification that covers a range of CPR and emergency first aid skills. Spaces are limited, so make sure to book your place!

Green Impact Lab Accreditation - volunteer auditor training: 9:30am - 1pm; On campus; Become a volunteer lab auditor with SOS UK and the university. We'll equip you with the skills and knowledge to undertake audits of our wet labs and be part of real-world implementation of sustainability in the lab environment. Sign up now.

AI for academic writing for PGRs: 10am - 11:30am; 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.

Design Your Future Life workshop: 10am - 2pm; Room 103, Alan Walters Building; Are you someone with dreams and goals? Or need some inspiration? It’s time to turn these into reality. Introducing our exclusive workshop inspired by Stanford University’s renowned Life Design!

Global Celebration: Artisan Market: 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more at a bonus edition of our ever popular Artisan Market!

Stanford University’s renowned Life Design: 10am - 2pm; Room 103, Alan Walters Building; Discover how to design a life you love. In a nutshell, we encourage you to be curious, connect with others and try new things to take steps to realising the life you want. Explore three different versions and what’s available to you to make it happen

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 10am - 1pm; On campus; Build your knowledge and awareness of young people’s mental health with this introductory three-hour certificated session delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Spot the signs and have the confidence to start a conversation. Booking essential.

Careers on the Green: 11am - 3pm; Green Heart; The Careers Network team will be out on the Green Heart with a fun, future‑focused careers game, a free selfie station, and (if you’re quick!) free ice creams. It’s a relaxed way to meet the Careers team and think about your next steps.

Fun on the Green Heart: 11am - 6pm; Green Heart; If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!

Global Celebration: 11am - 5pm; Green Heart; Celebrate our diverse global community on campus! Enjoy fun, free activities, and sit back and be entertained by performances and film screenings.

Outdoor cinema: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.

PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve: 11am - 12:30pm; On campus; Are you feeling daunted by your dissertation? Do you wonder how other students are approaching their projects? Or would you like to chat about your experience and reflect on your next steps? Come along to the PGT Dissertation Conversation!

Relax and Refresh: Therapy Dogs: 11am - 1pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Feeling the pressure of working on your thesis, dissertation, or studying for supplementary exams? Or are you ready for a summer break? Drop-in to the Main Library for Pets as Therapy and information and advice to help you over the coming weeks.

Sip and Paint: 11am - noon; Atrium Space - Ground floor; Relaxed environment for students to explore their creativity, connect with other students and enjoy light refreshments

Unwind & Create: Pom-pom making workshop: 11am - 1pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Wind down this summer as you wind up some wool - and make your very own pom-poms! This relaxed craft session is ideal for anyone who wants to chill out and make something cute. We provide the materials, you bring the vibes.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; Roll on up for our FREE UoB Xtra Roller Rink - it's here all week! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

Creative pop up at Med School with Pause@uni: noon - 2pm; Med Café, Medical School; Pause@uni are going on tour, bringing their ever popular creative activities to the Med School! Drop-in to relax, take a break, and create something fun.

UoB Xtra: Social Tennis: noon - 1pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Bournbrook Pitchess; Whether you're trying Tennis for the first time or a regular player, come along and give it a go! Spaces available via the Sport & Fitness app, all equipment provided.

Introduction to Public Engagement and Involvement: 1pm - 3pm; To be confirmed; This workshop will introduce public engagement and involvement with research, providing the knowledge to help develop engagement activity with diverse audiences, as well as the time to reflect on how you may apply this to your research.

PhD Panel: Sustainability research and where it might take you: 2:30pm - 4pm; On campus; Sustainability research is a big topic, but where might it take you? Join our PhD panel to explore the topic and find out more.

Learn to ride and basic bike skills: 5pm - 7pm; On campus; Ideal for total beginners, this course will teach you how to pedal a bike in an off-road environment, along with essential bike handling skills. Led by qualified instructors, this three session course is a great place to start.

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

Wed 10th June

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 10am - 12th June 4pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, 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.

Student Visa Guidance Session – End of Academic Year: 7am - 8am; Online; Information session on visa cancellations, renewals, refunds, and important end-of-year procedures, followed by a live Q&A session.

Campus 3k Your Way!: 10am - 2pm; On campus; On your marks, get set, go! Run, walk, hop, skip, or wheel your way around the Edgbaston campus - it's 3k your way! Open to students and staff of all abilities, what better way to get some fresh air and be part of the campus community.

Paddle your way to 3k!: 10am - 3pm; Meet at the Green Heart; For 2026 we've got a brand new take on 3k your way - join our friends from the Raymond Priestley Centre to paddle your way along Birmingham's iconic canals by canoe! No experience needed, just a sense of adventure.

PG Research Festival: The 'Publishing Trap': 10am - 12:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Explore the impact of scholarly communications choices and discuss the role of open access in research in a fun and supportive environment by playing the Publishing Trap boardgame with the Research Skills Team.

Applying for Masters and PhDs careers workshop and panel event: 11am - 12:30pm; Lecture Room 7, Arts building; Are you thinking of pursuing further study after your degree? Then this event is for you! Hear from a panel of postgraduate students and meet our Careers Network and Postgraduate Recruitment teams.

Careers on the Green: 11am - 3pm; Green Heart; The Careers Network team will be out on the Green Heart with a fun, future‑focused careers game, a free selfie station, and (if you’re quick!) free ice creams. It’s a relaxed way to meet the Careers team and think about your next steps.

Fun on the Green Heart: 11am - 6pm; Green Heart; If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!

Letters from the future: 11am - 1pm; Room N334, Gisbert Kapp building; The climate crisis is a daunting global challenge. Join us as we unpack what a positive future could look like, and write a letter from your future self inspiring us to change course today. Bring any writing materials you'd like to use!

Relax and Refresh: Therapy Dogs: 11am - 1pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Feeling the pressure of working on your thesis, dissertation, or studying for supplementary exams? Or are you ready for a summer break? Drop-in to the Main Library for Pets as Therapy and information and advice to help you over the coming weeks.

Unwind & Create: Pom-pom making workshop: 11am - 1pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Wind down this summer as you wind up some wool - and make your very own pom-poms! This relaxed craft session is ideal for anyone who wants to chill out and make something cute. We provide the materials, you bring the vibes.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; Roll on up for our FREE UoB Xtra Roller Rink - it's here all week! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

Life After UoB: BBS Alumni Panel: noon - 1:30pm; To be confirmed; Thinking about your career and how to get where you want to be? Join us for an inspiring Alumni Panel, hosted by Birmingham Business School but open to all students. Get realistic insider perspectives and honest insights.

Philosophy, Creativity, and Art: Yoruba metaphysics as inspiration: 12:30pm - 2pm; Lecture Room 127, Arts building; Explore how Yoruba cosmology shapes contemporary music, film, dance, and literature in this lunch and talk with Prof Toyin Falola which examines how ancestral knowledge continues to generate new creative forms and meanings in the modern world.

Library Lounge take over with Pause@uni: 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Whether you're relaxing after exams or taking a break from dissertations, join Pause@uni for a takeover of the Library Lounge, with all the chilled out vibes you'd expect from the friendliest people on campus.

Outdoor cinema: 1pm - 7pm; Green Heart; The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.

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

South Asian Music Ensemble – open workshop: 2:30pm - 4:30pm; Rehearsal Space, Frankland Building; Dive into South Asian music with this open workshop in collaboration with the Sonia Sabri Company and the Race Equality Network. Come along, perhaps try a new instrument, and discover a rich musical heritage.

PG Skills: AI in the recruitment process - a recruiter's perspective: 3pm - 4:30pm; Lecture Room 1, Arts building; Discover how AI is impacting the recruitment landscape in the UK and top tips for you to use it with confidence.

UoB Xtra: Social Badminton: 3pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 2, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, come along and give it a go! Spaces available via the Sport & Fitness app, drop ins also welcome! All equipment provided.

UoB Xtra: Social Basketball: 3pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Join us for 5v5 half court games! We'll be rotating teams on the hour, so drop in when you can! Spaces also available via the Sport & Fitness app. Balls provided, beginners welcome!

Basic and everyday bike skills: 5pm - 7pm; On campus; For cyclists who are just starting out, learn bike handling skills and how to navigate simple road and junction layouts in both off-road environments and quieter roads with our basic and everyday skills course.

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

Board game night at the museum: 6pm - 9pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; A board game night next to a dinosaur skeleton? Sign me up! Join us for a chilled, fun board game night at the Lapworth Museum of Geology! Bring your own board games or pick up one at the Museum. Book your free ticket now.

Sports Ball 2026: 6pm - 11pm; Luna Springs and Guild of Students; Celebrate a bumper year of sport with Sports Ball 2026, and enjoy a night to remember with your club mates as you dance the night away at Luna Springs, followed by an all out after party at the Guild! Tickets cost £30. Limited availability.

The Exchange Book Club: Project Hail Mary: 6pm - 7:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join Lyza Lawal, founder of Blacklore, for The Exchange book club to read and discuss Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Tickets cost £5, which includes a drink. Free Solidarity tickets are available.

Residence Life: Open air cinema: 8:30pm - 11:45pm; The Vale Village; Fancy a night at the movies watching How To Train Your Dragon? Join your Residence Life team for a night of movie magic in the open air! Complete with FREE candyfloss and popcorn, open to all students in UoB or partner accommodation aged 16+.

Thu 11th June

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 10am - 12th June 4pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, 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.

Birmingham Gives is back for 2026!: 11th June midnight - 12th June midnight; On campus; Get ready! On 11-12 June the University of Birmingham comes together once again for Birmingham Gives; a 36-hour online giving day, uniting our global community to celebrate what makes us truly special. Sign up to become a Birmingham Gives ambassador!

Free bike valeting in UoB Xtra: 8am - 1pm; Gear Up, outside Staff House; This UoB Xtra, 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. Spaces are limited!

Reach Respect with Women's Aid: 10am - noon; Room G33, Aston Webb C Block; Take a stand against domestic abuse with Women's Aid. This training helps you develop the knowledge and skills to build healthy relationships and be a safe, active bystander.

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 10am - 1pm; On campus; Build your knowledge and awareness of young people’s mental health with this introductory three-hour certificated session delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Spot the signs and have the confidence to start a conversation. Booking essential.

Bread making masterclass with Pastor Obi: 11am - 3pm; Tent, Green Heart; Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? Join Pastor Obi for one of his renowned classes and learn how to bake home-made bread with simple ingredients.

Careers on the Green: 11am - 3pm; Green Heart; The Careers Network team will be out on the Green Heart with a fun, future‑focused careers game, a free selfie station, and (if you’re quick!) free ice creams. It’s a relaxed way to meet the Careers team and think about your next steps.

Fun on the Green Heart: 11am - 6pm; Green Heart; If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!

Outdoor cinema: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; Roll on up for our FREE UoB Xtra Roller Rink - it's here all week! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

What GenAI can really do: 11am - 12:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Dive into an exploration of what Gen AI can really do with live, unfiltered demonstrations across a range of tools and build your understanding, not just outputs! This session is for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.

Save a Life workshop: 1pm - 3pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; The save a life workshop is aimed to teach you the skills you want without the formal assessment. This workshop will cover CPR, use of a defibrillator, what to do if someone is choking and more.

Designing and presenting your poster at conferences: 2pm - 4pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; 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.

Reach Respect with Women's Aid: 2pm - 4pm; Room G33, Aston Webb C Block; Take a stand against domestic abuse with Women's Aid. This training helps you develop the knowledge and skills to build healthy relationships and be a safe, active bystander.

International careers alumni Epanel: 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; Access a panel of graduates with a range of professions who have built international careers and see concrete examples of how University of Birmingham Alumni have made the leap with working outside of their home countries.

International Careers Alumni Event: 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; Get the chance to see concrete examples of how University of Birmingham Alumni have made the leap with working outside of their home countries.

Fri 12th June

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 10am - 12th June 4pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, 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.

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

A tribute to the life and scholarship of Professor Mary Cunningham: 10am - 5:30pm; Arts Building; This memorial event is open interested in Byzantine Studies or who wish to pay tribute to Professor Mary Cunningham, reflecting key themes of Mary's scholarship in the Theotokos, the Hypapante, and her work in the contemporary Orthodox Church.

Future You: Career opportunities with disability inclusive firms: 10:30am - 3:45pm; Central London; Join MyPlus for an exclusive opportunity to explore career pathways with top disability-inclusive employers. Meet leading global employers including Capgemini, J.P. Morgan, KPMG and NESO. Travel expenses available.

Bread making masterclass with Pastor Obi: 11am - 3pm; Tent, Green Heart; Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? Join Pastor Obi for one of his renowned classes and learn how to bake home-made bread with simple ingredients.

Careers on the Green: 11am - 3pm; Green Heart; The Careers Network team will be out on the Green Heart with a fun, future‑focused careers game, a free selfie station, and (if you’re quick!) free ice creams. It’s a relaxed way to meet the Careers team and think about your next steps.

Fun on the Green Heart: 11am - 6pm; Green Heart; If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!

Outdoor cinema: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; Time is rolling on - it's your last chance to enjoy our FREE UoB Xtra Roller Rink! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

Barber Lunchtime Concert: The Erda Ensemble: 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Join us for the final free Barber Lunchtime Concert of the season with our annual concert presented in partnership with Presteigne Festival, The Erda Ensemble Doors open 12:30.

Residence Life: The Big Finale: 1pm - 6pm; Maple Bank and Shackleton, The Vale Village; Exams are over and the academic year is coming to an end! It's time to celebrate so grab your flatmates, grab your friends, and head down to the Vale for some funfair excitement! Free for all in UoB or partner accommodation.

HSBC Smart Money: Budgeting for everyday living: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The second session covers budgeting and spending habits - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

Murder on the Lawn: 6:30pm - 9pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Unbox your picnic and pop open your drinks as Foghorn Unscripted entertain you with a very British 'whodunit', as they ask you, the audience, to help solve the mystery! Suitable for ages 13+, student tickets £17.

Sat 13th June

National Writers Conference 2026: 10am - 4pm; Bramall Music Building; After last year’s sold-out event, the National Writers Conference is back for 2026. Join Writing West Midlands for a day of dynamic panel discussions, insightful presentations and networking with writers from across the country. £42 for UoB students.

Murder on the Lawn: 6pm - 8:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Unbox your picnic and pop open your drinks as Foghorn Unscripted entertain you with a very British 'whodunit', as they ask you, the audience, to help solve the mystery! Suitable for ages 13+, student tickets £17.

Mon 15th June

Impact Challenge: 15th June midnight - 19th June midnight; On campus; Work with employers to solve real-life problems and have the chance to learn and see first-hand how an organisation operates and how you can make an impact to their business! Check your eligibility and apply by 16 April.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tue 16th June

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wed 17th June

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Careers Network drop-ins: 1pm - 3pm; Careers Corner, Main Library; Need some help and advice on applications, career planning, or work experience opportunities? Come along to one of our weekly, Wednesday afternoon Careers Network drop-ins, to chat with our friendly experts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thu 18th June

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fri 19th June

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

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

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

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

Working effectively with your supervisor: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Understand what to expect from the supervisor-PGR relationship, how to get the most from your supervisory team, and the support available to complement your supervision.

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

Sat 20th June

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

Mon 22nd June

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tue 23rd June

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

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

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

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

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

Wed 24th June

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

China Connections: UK degree, China career – career planning insights and advice from alumni: 11am - 12:30pm; Online; Join us for an alumni panel with alumni who are now working in China across a range of sectors. Our alumni will share practical insights into transitioning from studying in the UK to building a career in China. This session is delivered in Mandarin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thu 25th June

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

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

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

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

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

Fri 26th June

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

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

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

Tue 30th June

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

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