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Events in September

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Sat 5th September

Social Sport: Climbing: 3:30pm - 4:30pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Sun 6th September

Lutheran Worship Service: 11:30am - 1pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join us for our monthly Lutheran Worship Service, a time of scripture, prayer, and reflection. All are welcome.

Mon 7th September

Social Sport: Badminton: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, 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 £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Tue 8th September

Airbus Global Graduate Programme - Live online session: 8th September midnight - 10th September midnight; Online; Join us for a live session hosted by the Airbus Global Graduate Programme managers where they will share more information about the programme, these sessions will be the opportunity to hear from current AGGPians and ask any questions you may have!

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 5pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Social Sport: Climbing: 5:45pm - 6:45pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Climbing: 7pm - 8pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 9th September

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 5pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Active Residences: Intro to tennis: 4pm - 5pm; 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!

Social Sport: Pickleball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, 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.

Social Sport: Tennis: 7pm - 7:30pm; Sport & Fitness; Turn up and try a sport with no commitment! Whether you're a regular player, or trying something new, our Social Tennis sessions provide all the equipment. Book your place now - £4 for students.

Thu 10th September

Preparing for your viva: 4pm - 5pm; Online; 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.

Social Sport: Climbing: 5:45pm - 6:45pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Climbing: 7pm - 8pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Fri 11th September

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.

Jummah Prayers: 1:15pm - 2:15pm; Oak 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 12th September

Heritage for All at The Exchange: 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Drop in and discover the rich history of The Exchange, former head office of Birmingham Municipal Bank, through tours and activities for all ages.

Reimagine the Archive: Reimagine the Barber Art Gallery: 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; What if there was a place where anything was possible? Let’s imagine together. Delve into the history of the Barber Institute and let’s imagine what your dream art gallery would look like. Perfect for children aged 4 – 10 and their grown-ups.

Storytelling and Sculpture: beneath your feet!: noon - 3pm; Meet at Sport & Fitness; Gather the family for a magical afternoon of storytelling, history and discovery led by acclaimed storyteller and artist Cat Weatherill! Choose from four 30 minute time-slots. Recommended for children aged 5+ and their families.

Tue 15th September

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 5pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Getting your thesis ready: 2pm - 4pm; Online; For postgraduate researchers (PGRs) approaching the final stages of preparing their thesis (4-6 months from submission), this workshop covers thesis presentation, the submission process and copyright considerations.

Wed 16th September

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 5pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

People Powered! Student-led exhibition tours: noon - 4:15pm; Aston Webb building; Discover stories of social change and community action, led by the student researchers who helped create the exhibition. Choose your 30 minute time slot.

Introducing Cadbury Research Library: 1pm - 3pm; Cadbury Research Library, Lower Ground Floor, Muirhead Tower; Drop into the University of Birmingham’s special collections library, home to 4 million archival items and 250,000 rare books. This event is designed especially for first-time visitors.

Fri 18th September

Welcome Registration Hub: 11am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Jummah Prayers: 1:15pm - 2:15pm; Oak 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 19th September

MenB vaccine pop-up clinic: 19th September midnight - 25th September midnight; On campus; Get vaccinated against MenB, one of the causes of meningitis and septicaemia, with a pop-up clinic on campus. You won't need to book an appointment, but register your interest to help us make sure we have enough vaccines for eligible students.

Quiet Sunrise Session: 9am - 10am; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Explore the Sun with the whole family! Enjoy a calm, accessible, family-friendly session to enjoy Helios at a quieter time of day.

Arrivals Weekend: Saturday: 10am - 4pm; On campus; Whether you've just moved in or are joining our community of commuting students, head on down to campus to start exploring and see what's happening! Everyone's welcome, so bring your friends and family. You'll find food, games, music, and more!

Student Community Hub: Saturday: 10am - 4pm; Marquee near Old Joe; Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!

Welcome Fair: Day 1: 10am - 4pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Meet the teams and departments here to support you as a student! Get useful information, ask any questions you might have, and maybe even pick up a freebie or two. Drop in any time - everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends along too.

Welcome Registration Hub: 10am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Campus tours: 11am - 4pm; Meet outside Main Library; Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.

Solar science for families: 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join us for the final family exploration day of the Helios season! Take part in interactive activities that show how studying solar activity, space weather, and distant worlds links to everyday life. Free, no booking needed.

Welcome to Halls: Pizza Party: 5pm - 7pm; Various Accommodation Sites; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Sun 20th September

Piz-za-mind (arrivals weekend): 9am - 11am; Canteen; Join us for Piz-za-mind, a fun pizza-making workshop! Bake, Connect, Unwind

Arrivals Weekend: Sunday: 10am - 4pm; On campus; Whether you've just moved in or are joining our community of commuting students, head on down to campus to start exploring and see what's happening! Everyone's welcome, so bring your friends and family. You'll find food, games, music, and more!

Student Community Hub: Sunday: 10am - 4pm; Marquee near Old Joe; Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!

Welcome Fair: Day 2: 10am - 4pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Meet the teams and departments here to support you as a student! Get useful information, ask any questions you might have, and maybe even pick up a freebie or two. Drop in any time - everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends along too.

Welcome Registration Hub: 10am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Campus tours: 11am - 4pm; Meet outside Main Library; Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.

Welcome to Halls: Pizza Party: 5pm - 7pm; Various Accommodation Sites; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Mon 21st September

Quack Quest: 21st September 6am - 27th September 6pm; All round campus; Spot It First, Win It First

Welcome Registration Hub: 9am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Guild Welcome Fair Day 1: 10am - 4pm; Guild of Students; Join the Guild over two days at the Welcome Fair to discover a wide range of brands, collect freebies, and take advantage of exclusive student discounts and offers.

Multifaith Welcome Café: 10am - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Meet fellow students and chaplains, make new friends, and discover what the Chaplaincy has to offer. Everyone is welcome.

Student Community Hub: Monday: 10am - 5pm; Marquee near Old Joe; Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!

Welcome Fair: Day 3 (low traffic hour): 10am - 11am; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; If you would benefit from meeting the teams and departments in a less busy setting, sign up to our low traffic hour. Get information, ask any questions you have, and maybe even pick up a freebie or two.

Campus tours: 11am - 4pm; Meet outside Main Library; Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.

Meditation and Journaling: Navigating Change: 11am - 11:50am; Room 103, Alan Walters Building; Start your UoB journey with mindfulness, journaling, resilience tools, and a free Positive Student Planner.

Welcome Fair: Day 3: 11am - 5pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Meet the teams and departments here to support you as a student! Get useful information, ask any questions you might have, and maybe even pick up a freebie or two. Drop in any time - it's our final day, so expect it to be busier.

Mingle and Make Tees: 2pm - 4pm; Amos & Beorma Bar, Guild of Students; Fancy meeting new people and your Guild Officer Team, whilst bonding over designing your own t-shirt? This is a great way to get creative and take your newly designed tee home with you.

Welcome to Halls: Board Games and Crepes: 4pm - 7pm; First Floor Social Space, Battery Park; Living in student accommodation? Enjoy board games, giant games, and free crepes. Feel free to bring your own board games and show your new friends how to play.

Bingo Bonanza: 7pm - 10pm; Guild of Students; Head to the Guild for Joe’s weekly Bingo Night - it's a UoB Guild tradition! Come to socialise, bring your mates and have your chance to win loads of amazing prizes.

Tue 22nd September

Sport & Fitness Fair: 9am - 4pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Join us at Sport & Fitness to discover how you can start or continue your sporting journey, socially or competitively. With 58 sports to choose from and a huge range of fitness opportunities, there really is something for everyone.

Sport & Fitness Fair: Low sensory hour: 9am - 10am; Sport & Fitness Centre; Join us at Sport & Fitness to discover how you can start or continue your sporting journey, socially or competitively. Our low sensory hour lets you explore our clubs and teams in a calmer environment.

Welcome Registration Hub: 9am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Guild Welcome Fair Day 2: 10am - 4pm; Guild of Students; Join the Guild of Students over two days at the Welcome Fair to discover a wide range of brands, collect freebies, and take advantage of exclusive student discounts and offers.

MedSoc Societies Fair 2026: 10am - 4pm; Guild of Students; Explore over 50 Medsoc societies at the Guild! From Academic, to Performance, there is a huge range of activities for you to get involved in! Medsoc societies are catered to medical students - often fitting around your busy schedule.

Multifaith Welcome Café: 10am - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Meet fellow students and chaplains, make new friends, and discover what the Chaplaincy has to offer. Everyone is welcome.

Preparing for final year or your dissertation: come and have a chat with the Academic Skills Centre: 10am - 11:30am; 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library; This workshop, specifically tailored for final year UG students, will help you manage your time and work-load and strengthen your critical thinking and academic voice as you start to prepare for final year projects or dissertations.

Social Sport Taster: Climbing: 10am - 4pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Student Community Hub: Tuesday: 10am - 5pm; Marquee near Old Joe; Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 5pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Campus tours: 11am - 4pm; Meet outside Main Library; Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.

Community Coffee Morning: 11am - 2pm; Selly Oak; Join us at our Community Coffee Morning to enjoy a free coffee and get to know people in your local area.

Meditation and Journaling: Building Connection with Self and Others: 11am - noon; Room 103, Alan Walters Building; Connect with yourself and others through mindfulness, reflection, and a free Positive Student Planner.

CoSS Student Wellbeing: Social & Board Game Morning: 11:30am - 2pm; Meet at Room 103, Alan Walters Building; Start building your university community with board games, conversation, and a supportive atmosphere at Grounded in Selly Oak. We'll meet on campus and walk down together.

Meet the Student Disability Service: presentation and games: 11:30am - 1pm; Room G17, Nuffield Building; Find out what the Student Disability Service do and how to access support with a presentation, followed by a chance to ask questions and chat with other students over some board games.

Learning at University: Gain some essential learning skills with the Academic Skills Centre: noon - 1pm; 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library; Reflect on your own approaches to study to feel prepared for the year to come in this workshop, open to all UG and PGT students. We'll look at some essential learning skills including time management, independent learning, and notetaking.

International Welcome Talk: 5pm - 6pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Your official welcome to the University as an international student.

Whatever Oasis: 9pm - 11pm; Guild of Students; Head to the Guild to celebrate the music of one of Britain's most iconic bands with Whatever Oasis, an electrifying live tribute show packed with the biggest hits that defined a generation.

Wed 23rd September

Cereal Cafe: 7am - 8:30am; tbc; Build your perfect bowl at Cereal Café and enjoy a relaxed morning of conversation and connection. Meet new people, take part in fun icebreaker activities, and kick-start your day with breakfast and great company.

Welcome Registration Hub: 9am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Multifaith Welcome Café: 10am - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Meet fellow students and chaplains, make new friends, and discover what the Chaplaincy has to offer. Everyone is welcome.

Student Community Hub: Wednesday: 10am - 5pm; Marquee near Old Joe; Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 5pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Societies Fair Day 1: 10:30am - 4pm; Guild of Students; Your Guild of Students supports over 350 incredible student groups, societies and associations! Find people who share your passions or try something new.

Campus tours: 11am - 4pm; Meet outside Main Library; Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.

Introduction to Library Resources: 11am - noon; 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library; This workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, will introduce you to some key Library resources that will help you with your study: how to access and use your module Resource List and how to get the most out of the library catalogue, FindIt@Bham.

Coffee, Cake and Chat: Mature, Parent and Carer Student Social: noon - 2pm; Beorma Bar, Guild of Students; Are you a mature, parent or carer student? Take a break from the busy responsibilities of daily life and meet your people from the mature, parent and carer student communities with your Guild of Students.

How to Pass Go: Learning the Rules of University: 1pm - 2pm; Alan Walters Building - 103; Settle into university life with expert tips on support, assessments, and making the most of your academic year. Discover the hidden rules of university life, from wellbeing support to assessment processes, in this friendly session for new students.

Introduction to using Generative AI for studying: 1pm - 2pm; Online; Open to all UG and PGT students, this is a great introduction to GenAI tools and how they can be used to enhance your study and learning. Gain a better awareness of the risks and limitations, whilst ensuring that you maintain academic integrity.

Welcome to Halls: Wellbeing Café: 4pm - 7pm; Social Space, Oak Brook Park; Start your year in halls the right way, with free hot drinks and snacks, therapy dogs, and bag charm making.

Social Sport Taster: Climbing: 5pm - 6pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Sunset Yoga: 6pm - 7pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Wind down your Wednesday with this sunset yoga session beneath Helios at The Exchange. Tickets £10.

Social Sport Taster: Climbing: 6:15pm - 7:15pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Thu 24th September

Welcome Registration Hub: 9am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Multifaith Welcome Café: 10am - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Meet fellow students and chaplains, make new friends, and discover what the Chaplaincy has to offer. Everyone is welcome.

New to Birmingham? Understanding British Life & Culture: 10am - 11am; Alan Walters Building - 103; Get the lowdown on British quirks and culture to help you settle into life in Birmingham with ease.

Student Community Hub: Thursday: 10am - 5pm; Marquee near Old Joe; Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!

Societies Fair Day 2: 10:30am - 4pm; Guild of Students; Your Guild of Students supports over 350 incredible student groups, societies and associations! Find people who share your passions or try something new.

Campus tours: 11am - 4pm; Meet outside Main Library; Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.

Disability Support at UoB: 11am - 11:50am; Alan Walters Building - 103; This drop-in session will allow you to receive advice and support on the reasonable adjustments process, as well as receive support for any academic or disability related questions in which you may have.

Interactive session on GenAI: getting started with 'prompting': 11am - 12:30pm; 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library; Open to all UG and PGT students, you’ll get the opportunity to use GenAI tools in the context of learning and studying. We’ll focus on creating effective prompts and using our critical thinking skills to assess the tool’s output.

Plant Pots and Pastries: 11am - 2pm; Deb Hall, Guild of Students; Join the Guild for their Plant Pots and Pastries event, where you can meet new people, get creative, and enjoy a delicious pastry while decorating your very own plant pot.

Meet the Student Disability Service drop-ins: 11:30am - 1:30pm; Room G17, Nuffield Building; Meet the Student Disability Service with their informal drop-ins. Come along to chat to a Disability Advisor about any questions you have.

Social Sport Taster: Campus League Netball: noon - 1pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Get a taster of our Campus League Netball - a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Crafternoon: 1pm - 4pm; Beorma Bar, Guild of Students; Want a change of pace over the Welcome period? Come and do some relaxing crafting at the Guild!

Learning at University: Gain some essential learning skills with the Academic Skills Centre: 1pm - 2pm; Online; Reflect on your own approaches to study to feel prepared for the year to come in this workshop, open to all UG and PGT students. We'll look at some essential learning skills including time management, independent learning, and notetaking.

Social Sport Taster: Badminton: 3pm - 4pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Social Sport Taster: Badminton: 4pm - 5:30pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

International Fair and Social: 5pm - 7pm; Student Community Hub Marquee, Chancellor's Court; Come along to talk to our teams that will support you throughout your time at Birmingham. You will also have the opportunity to meet other international students, play some games and get some freebies.

Social Sport Taster: Climbing: 5:45pm - 6:45pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Joe's Big Quiz: 7pm - 10pm; Guild of Students; Think you’ve got what it takes to reign supreme at our weekly quiz night? Gather your brainiest mates and head over to the Guild for an evening of trivia, laughter and top-notch competition!

Social Sport Taster: Climbing: 7pm - 8pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Fri 25th September

Welcome Registration Hub: 9am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Give It A Go Fair: 10am - 4pm; Guild of Students; Come along to the Guild of Students' Give It A Go Fair to get involved in group taster activities, for free! It's a great way to give a society a trial before fully committing to getting a membership.

Multifaith Welcome Café: 10am - 4pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Meet fellow students and chaplains, make new friends, and discover what the Chaplaincy has to offer. Everyone is welcome.

Student Community Hub: Friday: 10am - 4pm; Marquee near Old Joe; Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!

Second hand bike sale: 10:30am - 3pm; University Centre plaza, next to Staff House; Cycling is a great way to explore Brum! Pick up a refurbished second hand bike at our bike sale and get on the move. Prices start from £125.

Campus tours: 11am - 4pm; Meet outside Main Library; Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.

Explore Birmingham Fair: 11am - 4pm; Deb Hall, Guild of Students; Want to find out the best Birmingham has to offer? Come along to the Guild and meet with small businesses and brands from the local area. You might discover your new favourite spot!

Introduction to Library Resources: 11am - noon; Online; This workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, will introduce you to some key Library resources that will help you with your study: how to access and use your module Resource List and how to get the most out of the library catalogue, FindIt@Bham.

New to Birmingham? Understanding British Life & Culture: 11am - noon; Alan Walters Building - 103; Get the lowdown on British quirks and culture to help you settle into life in Birmingham with ease.

Drug and alcohol information with Aquarius: noon - 2pm; Reception, Guild of Students; Come chat with the Aquarius team! They'll be popping up in Guild Reception with lots of great information and advice on drug and alcohol use and how to support yourself and your peers.

Preparing for 2nd Year: come and have a chat with the Academic Skills Centre: noon - 1pm; 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library; Are you an undergrad moving into your 2nd year of study? This workshop reflects on key skills from your 1st year including time management, reading and notetaking, and writing critically so that you feel confident and prepared for your second year.

Social Sport Taster: Badminton: noon - 1pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Consent & Bystander Intervention Workshop: 1pm - 2pm; Mandela Room, Guild of Students; Join a bespoke peer-led consent workshop, designed to explore the topic of consent and empower you to become an active bystander who can confidently challenge harmful or negative behaviours.

How to Pass Go: Learning the Rules of University: 1pm - 2pm; Alan Walters Building - 103; Settle into university life with expert tips on support, assessments, and making the most of your academic year. Discover the hidden rules of university life, from wellbeing support to assessment processes, in this friendly session for new students.

Social Sport Taster: Campus League Football: 1pm - 2pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Get a taster of our Campus League Football - a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Jummah Prayers: 1:15pm - 2:15pm; Oak 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.

Calm and Connect: 2pm - 4pm; Beorma Bar, Guild of Students; A relaxed event for disabled and neurodivergent students, providing the perfect opportunity to get to know each other, enjoy relaxed activities in a quiet space and learn all about available support.

Need a Breather? Join Our Relaxed Wellbeing Space: 2pm - 2:50pm; Starting university can feel overwhelming, and that’s okay.

Consent & Bystander Intervention Workshop: 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Mandela Room, Guild of Students; Join a bespoke peer-led consent workshop, designed to explore the topic of consent and empower you to become an active bystander who can confidently challenge harmful or negative behaviours.

Social Sport Taster: Football: 4pm - 5pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

EPS Film Night: 5pm - 7:15pm; Avon Room (Top Floor), University Centre, Edgbaston Campus; Join us for a Welcome film social featuring Pixar’s Monsters University – the story of how Mike and Sulley first met, and how a little rivalry changed everything. We will have popcorn!

Welcome to Halls: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival: 5pm - 8pm; Infusion, Shackleton, The Vale; A magical evening of food and entertainment, celebrating the full moon!

Sat 26th September

Social Sport Taster: Campus League Basketball: 11am - 1pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Get a taster of our Campus League Basketball - a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Welcome to Halls: Freshers Finale: 3pm - 9:30pm; The Vale (outside Shackleton, lake side); Celebrate the end of your first week in halls in style! Come along and take part in our fun activities and enjoy some free food.

Social Sport: Climbing: 3:30pm - 4:30pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Sun 27th September

Cereal Cafe: 7am - 8:30am; tbc; Build your perfect bowl at Cereal Café and enjoy a relaxed morning of conversation and connection. Meet new people, take part in fun icebreaker activities, and kick-start your day with breakfast and great company.

University Music Sing and Play Day: 10:30am - 4:30pm; Elgar Concert Hall and Dome Rehearsal Space, Bramall Music building; Join University Music for a day of joyful music-making to kick-start the new academic year. Whether you are new to us or returning after the summer break, we can’t wait to start making music together!

Social Sport Taster: Campus League Hockey: noon - 2pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Get a taster of our Campus League Hockey - a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Vibes Only: RnB Day Party: 2pm - 6pm; Guild of Students; The Guild of Students' RnB Day Party is the perfect way to spend your Sunday with great music, great people and an unbeatable atmosphere.

Mon 28th September

Welcome Registration Hub: 9am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Commuter Students Social: 3pm - 5pm; Beorma Bar and Amos Room, Guild of Students; Not living on campus? No problem! Find your travel buddies, meet the Commuter Students’ Society at your Guild of Students and get to know your people. There will be various activities and refreshments.

Tue 29th September

Welcome Registration Hub: 9am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

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

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

LGBTQ+ Students' Social: 2pm - 4pm; Beorma Bar, Guild of Students; Come along to the Guild and meet fellow LGBTQ+ students! Chat and make new friends over board games and other relaxing activities.

Answer from Anywhere: Online Social and Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; Online; Whether you're an online or distance learner, a new student looking to make friends or just want something to do from the comfort of your own room, show off your skills with a friendly and fun quiz and get to know others just like you.

Wed 30th September

Community Breakfast: 9am - 11am; Reception, Guild of Students; You are invited to the Guild of Students to come along for a free continental breakfast.

Welcome Registration Hub: 9am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Plant Sale: 10am - 7pm; Staff House/University Centre plaza; The ever popular plant sale is back! Come along and grab some green goodness for your room. Whatever your style, there's something for everyone with over 250 types of plants, and everything you need to take care of them.

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

What do students do all day?: How to build academic skills into your daily routine.: 1pm - 2pm; 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library; This session explores how students spend their time, how they talk about their day, and how you can shape your own study habits. With real examples and practical tips, you’ll leave with ideas for building academic skills into your daily routine.

Student jazz sessions: 1:15pm - 2pm; Mezzanine, Bramall Music building; Join us on your lunch break for an informal jazz performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians.

EPS Board Game Night: 5pm - 8pm; Room TBC, Ground Floor, Winifred Hackett (formerly Y3); Join us for an evening of board game fun! We will have a variety of board games for you to play, as well as a Mario Kart time trial competition! Can you log the fastest lap to win a prize?

A journey to the centre of the Sun: 6pm - 7:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; What is the Sun really like beneath its glowing surface – and how can we possibly know? The Exchange presents this free lecture on University of Birmingham research into how we explore our nearest star.

Thu 1st October

Welcome Registration Hub: 9am - 4pm; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Plant Sale: 10am - 7pm; Staff House/University Centre plaza; The ever popular plant sale is back! Come along and grab some green goodness for your room. Whatever your style, there's something for everyone with over 250 types of plants, and everything you need to take care of them.

Talking Space@UoB: 10am - 6pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Community Wellbeing Café: 1pm - 3pm; Reception, Guild of Students; Take a break and join us at the monthly Community Wellbeing Café. Enjoy free refreshments in a relaxed setting at the Guild of Students while accessing practical advice, wellbeing resources, and support.

Foundations: Construction Law Training: 2:30pm - 5:30pm; Online; "Foundations" is a free training programme delivered by the City of London Law Society introducing you to construction law in England and Wales, across five Thursday afternoon sessions, with presentations and interactive Q&As. Book by 30 September.

International Students' Meet & Greet: 3pm - 5pm; Amos, Guild Of Students; New to Birmingham and want to meet fellow students from around the world?

Sexual health advice with Umbrella: 5pm - 7pm; Common Room, The Metalworks; 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.

Fri 2nd October

Welcome Registration Hub: 9am - noon; Marquee next to the Main Library; The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Plant Sale: 10am - 7pm; Staff House/University Centre plaza; The ever popular plant sale is back! Come along and grab some green goodness for your room. Whatever your style, there's something for everyone with over 250 types of plants, and everything you need to take care of them.

Talking Space@UoB: 1pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Jummah Prayers: 1:15pm - 2:15pm; Oak 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.

Welcome to Halls Neuro Night: Mario Kart Tournament: 4pm - 7pm; Chamberlain Social Space; Join your Guild of Students for the first Neuro Night of the year in Chamberlain Social Space. This video games night edition, will feature Mario Kart, Mario Party, EA FC 26, Overcooked, and more.

Cheese & Wine Social for Postgraduate & Mature Students: 5pm - 7:30pm; Beorma Bar, Guild of Students; Take some time to unwind and get to know your fellow postgraduate and mature students in a relaxed setting! Non-alcoholic drink and vegan cheese options will be available.

Sat 3rd October

Welcome Ball: 10pm - 4am; Guild of Students; End Welcome Week in style at the Welcome Ball 2026 taking place at your Guild of Students!

Sun 4th October

Lutheran Worship Service: 11:30am - 1pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join us for our monthly Lutheran Worship Service, a time of scripture, prayer, and reflection. All are welcome.

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