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Mon 16th March

Two students on a bench look at a phone together Understanding the constraints to transforming online fashion shopping into a more sustainable practice
2pm - 3pm
Room G03, University House
How can we behave more sustainably as fashion consumers? This short talk from Caroline Moraes is part of the Textiles, People and Planet series hosted by the Centre for Responsible Business and the Responsible Business Group.

Tue 17th March

Three students stood chatting in University Square The role of fashion sharing in daily life
2pm - 3pm
Room G06, University House
Join Kelly Wang (Department of Marketing) to reflect on the role of garment sharing in sustainable fashion practices. No booking needed.

Wed 18th March

How branded entertainment can be used for positive sustainability impact
11am - noon
Room 108, University House
How can the persuasive power of branded entertainment as a form of marketing communication and be used positively for communicating about sustainability? Join Katharina Stolley and Mattia Boscaino for this talk - no booking needed.
A pair of hands braiding a friendship bracelet Mending and repair practices workshop
1pm - 2pm
University House
Bring in clothing items and learn simple mending repairs (e.g. hemming trousers, dresses, skirts), with the Centre for Responsible Business and the Responsible Business Group.
Two students stood chatting next to the canal Fashion renting
2pm - 3pm
Room 108, University House
Join Amy Ward (Department of Marketing) to reflect on the role of garment rental in sustainable fashion consumption. No booking needed.
A person sewing a fabric heart Upcycling workshop
2pm - 3pm
University House
Learn to make patches to upcycle garments or cover up tears, with the Centre for Responsible Business and the Responsible Business Group.

Thu 19th March

Two students sit on a bench smiling and holding small shopping bags Decolonising fashion
2pm - 3pm
Room G07, University House
Join Yannick Gibson for this short talk on decolonising fashion, as part of Green Week. No booking needed, just come along.

Fri 20th March

Close-up of the lions from the University's crest of arms Sustainable Fashion Influencers
2pm - 3pm
UHG03, University House
Join us for this short talk to learn about how Instagram Influences are shaping sustainable fashion practices.

Wed 25th March

Photo of a man with brown skin, a long beard and glasses, who is wearing a white kufi hat and white shirt The Priestley Lecture 2026 with Sir (Mufti) Hamid Patel CBE
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lecture Theatre 2, Teaching and Learning Building
What does it take for every child to grow up safe, supported and able to thrive? Sir Hamid Patel will unpack why children’s wellbeing is falling and what this means for anyone working with or supporting young people.

Thu 23rd April

Stone carved University crests University of Birmingham Inclusion Research Conference
8:30am - 2pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Explore inclusion/SEND research at the University, connect with other researchers at the University interested in Inclusion/SEND, and engage with external partners and individuals especially in the city and region.

Mon 8th June

Students sat on a wall chatting 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.
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