Events in October

Sat 24th October

A stylised line drawing of a phoenix Rise of the Phoenix: Fantasy Family Day
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Step into a world of fantasy and adventure in a magical family day for Booktober at The Exchange
A hand manipulating an anatomy model World Anatomy Day
11am - 3pm
Midlands Art Centre, Cannon Hill Park
Come and join us this October for Birmingham’s World Anatomy Day interactive free event! Explore all the wonderful ways your body works, from cells to organs, from birth to death, and all the astonishing bits in-between!

Sun 25th October

A student sat reading a bible Sunday Morning Mass
10am - 11am
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.
Three students walk out of St Francis Hall Sunday Evening Mass
5:30pm - 7pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Mon 26th October

Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
noon - 1pm
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.
A student on a laptop Talk to employers about visas and find sponsored jobs
noon - 1pm
Online
Do you feel unsure when employers ask about visas? This online session will help you learn what to say. We'll explain common employer concerns and show you how to answer with confidence.
A student speaking to a staff member outdoors Drop in with Aquarius
1pm - 4pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Aquarius supports young people affected by alcohol, drugs, gambling and related challenges. Drop-in to talk, seek advice and access support in a friendly and welcoming space, without judgment.
A student speaks to a staff member at a stand in the Great Hall Making the most of conferences
2pm - 4pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1
This workshop introduces practical tips for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) preparing to attend a conference, helping you get the maximum value from your conference, including getting the most out of networking opportunities.
Two students walk past the lake at the Vale, deep in conversation Sexual health advice with Umbrella
5pm - 7pm
Social Space, Pritchatts 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.
A knotted rope in front of a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
26th October 7:15pm - 2nd November 8:15pm
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.
Two smiling students running next to each other Just Run
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Athletics Track, by Tennis Courts Accommodation
Come along, enjoy yourself and move at your own pace: run, walk or jump your way through the session. All abilities welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 27th October

Two students look at cured meats on a market stall Artisan Market
10am - 4pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
A student looking thoughtful 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.
A student speaks to a staff member Go Global drop-ins
noon - 4pm
Aston Webb Student Hub, Aston Webb building
Considering a Go Global opportunity? Whether you already know where you want to go or have absolutely no idea where to start, come and speak to us! Our weekly drop-ins are a great place to find out more.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
noon - 1pm
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.
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby Understanding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in humanitarian and peacekeeping contexts
noon - 1:30pm
Room 103, University House
Join Professor Sabine Lee and guest speaker Martina Broström-Samb for an interactive lunchtime event exploring Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) in humanitarian and peacekeeping settings.
MATLAB logo Software Carpentry: MATLAB
27th October 1pm - 28th October 4pm
Murray Learning Centre
A two-part, in-person workshop for researchers with little or no coding experience. Learn to work with variables and arrays in MATLAB, process and visualise data, and write your own functions and programs.
A knotted rope in front of a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
27th October 7:15pm - 3rd November 8:15pm
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 28th October

A crayon drawing of a monster under a bed October Half Term: Make Your Bed
9am - noon
The Exchange, Centenary Square
What if your bed could fly? What if it could bounce, zoom, sail underwater or take you all the way to the stars? Uncover the secrets and stories in our bedrooms at this creative Booktober family workshop! £5 per child, suitable for ages 3+.
A student sat on a sofa working on a laptop, seen from above Data management plans for PGRs
10am - 11am
Online
All postgraduate researchers are required to have a Data Management Plan in place before completing their first annual review (GRS3). This workshop will help you to achieve this by covering the basics of research data management.
Interior of Lapworth Museum Fossils & Fiction
10am - 4pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Enjoy a free Family Fun Day exploring the connection between fossils and stories. Snag your picture with Roary the Allosaurus, join the LEGO trail and stop the spooky skeletons taking over the Museum, and try our role playing game and tell a story.
A student outdoors holding a phone 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.
A staff member speaks to a student at a stall Public Sector & Teaching Careers Fair
11am - 2pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
Explore career pathways across the public sector and education, including routes into teaching. Gain insight into different roles, training options and the profession, while discovering job and work experience opportunities.
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
12:30pm - 1pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.
Picture of the University of Birmingham's clock tower. Black Heritage campus walking tour
1pm - 3pm
On campus
Join the Black Heritage Walks Network for a guided walking tour exploring the often-overlooked Black histories connected to the University of Birmingham campus.
Three students take a selfie looking over the New York skyline Go Global: Summer talks
1pm - 2pm
Room G33, Aston Webb C Block
Want to study, work, research or volunteer abroad as part of your degree? You're in the right place! Go Global SUmmer opportunities are open to all undergradstudents, no matter your year or degree. Find out more as applications close 15 November.
A student playing a double bass 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.
Crushed plastic bottles How Policy Gets Created: workshop with government policy advisers
1:30pm - 4pm
UG06, Murray Learning Centre
Join an interactive event with DEFRA and Birmingham Plastics Network, featuring insights from government policy advisers, a hands-on policy workshop and networking opportunities.
Image of a female student holding a loaf of bread. Bread & Belief for Black History Month: Reclaiming Religious Stories for Liberation - how does God-Talk shape us?
2pm - 4pm
Oasis Lounge - Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Join Mindy and the Student EDI Team to make bread and share stories during Black History Month. Leave this event enriched by community, conversation and with the loaf of bread you made.
Two students in a study space PGT Essentials: Finding and Using Information
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
What is the best way to begin your assignment research? how can you make sure you find the information you need? and how do you make the most of library resources? Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop followed by a Q&A.
A person sat on the floor petting a small dog Wellbeing Café Spooky Special: Cost of Living
4pm - 7pm
Social Space, Pritchatts Park
Halloween is spooky, but your finances don't have to be! Join you Residence Life team for a cost of living themed Wellbeing Café, with crafts and therapy dogs! Open to all in uni and partner accommodation.
A protest march with signs and banners Cost of Living and the Criminalisation of Poverty
6pm - 7:30pm
Online
Explore the links between poverty, financial hardship and the criminal justice system through interactive discussions, real-world scenarios and expert insights.
Student Christian Movement Meeting
6:30pm - 8pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy (St Francis Hall)
Student Christian Movement (SCM) Birmingham has free food and good discussions about what it means to follow Jesus.  People of all church backgrounds, and none, are welcome to attend this inclusive community.

Thu 29th October

A student looking thoughtful 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.
Two people having a conversation Working effectively with your supervisor
10am - noon
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1
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.
Students holding litter pickers Community litter pick
1pm - 2:30pm
Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion
Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.
A student and chaplain Doubts & Doughnuts
1pm - 2pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join Rev. Mindy Bell at the Multifaith Chaplaincy for an informal space to hang out and be nourished by conversation, and doughnuts.
Student at desk smiling Preparing for your Assignments: Critical Thinking
1pm - 2pm
Online
What is ‘critical thinking’ and why is it important? This workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, will explore how to apply critical thinking to your assignments. Including structure, analysis and creating strong arguments in written work.
Three people on a construction site 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.
A dinosaur skeleton holding a cartoon pumpkin Halloween Movie Night at the Museum: The Blair Witch Project
7pm - 8:30pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Celebrate spooky season by watching the haunting story of three student filmmakers who venture into the woods to make a documentary about the local Blair Witch legend. Student tickets £6.12.

Fri 30th October

A student smiles whilst working on a laptop Writing clearly and concisely
10am - noon
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1
Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively. This will be most useful for those who have already drafted some texts.
Two students talking 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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
1:20pm - 2:10pm
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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
2:10pm - 3pm
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.
EPS Halloween Film Night
5pm - 8pm
Chemical Engineering Building, Room 124
Come along to our EPS Halloween Film Night on Friday 30th October! We will have refreshments! Please review the content warnings before sign up. All EPS students are welcome!
A student sat reading a bible Friday Evening Mass
5:30pm - 7pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.
Picture of Mermaid Fountain in the Guild of Students. Guild of Students: Open Mic Night
5:30pm - 7pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
As Halloween approaches, we invite you to gather for Khuluma, a special open mic inspired by storytelling, ancestry and remembrance. "Khuluma", meaning 'speak' in Zulu, calls us to share the stories we hold close.

Sat 31st October

PG Art Workshop
8am - 10am
Spanish steps
Looking for a creative break? Join our postgraduate art workshop for an opportunity to relax, de-stress, and express yourself through art while meeting other postgraduate students.
Decorative Down the AI Rabbit Hole
9:30am - 2pm
Deloitte Room, Midlands Arts Centre
Play an interactive game and discover how AI is shaping everyday financial decisions, from budgeting and mortgages to fraud prevention and pensions. Designed for families and curious minds of all ages.
A child in a witch costume drawing October Half Term: Everyday to Eerie
10:30am - noon
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Transform ordinary beds into extraordinary adventures and familiar places into something strange and eerie at this family-friendly Halloween session.

Sun 1st November

A student sat reading a bible Sunday Morning Mass
10am - 11am
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.
Multifaith Chaplaincy 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.
Three students walk out of St Francis Hall Sunday Evening Mass
5:30pm - 7pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Mon 2nd November

Spherical digital mesh network Image Processing with Python
2nd November 9am - 3rd November 5pm
Murray Learning Centre
A two-part, in-person workshop for researchers who already know some Python. Learn to load and edit image data, deal with noise, and automatically identify and analyse objects in images using scikit-image.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
noon - 1pm
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.
Three people look at a computer screen together Structuring your thesis
3pm - 4:30pm
Online
Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.
Two smiling students running next to each other Just Run
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Athletics Track, by Tennis Courts Accommodation
Come along, enjoy yourself and move at your own pace: run, walk or jump your way through the session. All abilities welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 3rd November

A student speaks to a staff member Go Global drop-ins
noon - 4pm
Aston Webb Student Hub, Aston Webb building
Considering a Go Global opportunity? Whether you already know where you want to go or have absolutely no idea where to start, come and speak to us! Our weekly drop-ins are a great place to find out more.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
noon - 1pm
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.
Three students laughing together at a picnic bench PGR Careers beyond academia: How to research your options
1pm - 2:30pm
Online
In this webinar, PGR Careers Adviser Holly will introduce some useful research strategies and resources that you can use to research career options beyond academia, including places to start, using LinkedIn, and inspiration from other PhDs.
A student holding freshly baked bread Bread and Belief
2pm - 4pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
In Bread & Belief we bake, eat bread, and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
Vitae's Researcher Development Framework Development Needs Analysis
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
The Development Needs Analysis (GRS1) form is a requirement of research programmes. This highly practical workshop supports the process, including introducing you to Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework.
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready
2pm - 4pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room
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 4th November

Benjamin Zephaniah in the Great Hall Benjamin Zephaniah Community Lecture with Afua Hirsch
midnight - 11:59pm
On campus
The Race Equality Network are delighted to announce that our 2026 Benjamin Zephaniah Community Lecture welcomes journalist, broadcaster, former barrister, and author Afua Hirsch, a leading voice on the topics of race, identity and social justice.
computer map data Geospatial Python
9:30am - 5pm
Murray Learning Centre
A one-day, in-person workshop for researchers who already know some Python. Learn how raster and vector geospatial data differ, then download, analyse and visualise satellite imagery and OpenStreetMap data.
Robot hand touching a screen Developing Research Software with AI Tools
4th November 10am - 5th November 1pm
Murray Learning Centre
Already writing code for your research and wondering how AI tools could make you more productive? Learn to set up Visual Studio Code, use an AI coding assistant to refactor existing code, and find your way around an unfamiliar codebase.
A student looking at the camera over a library book shelve while moving a book out of the shelve Literature searching: hints and tips for researchers
10am - 11:30am
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Explore practical strategies for finding academic literature. Learn how to make the most of databases, search engines and discovery tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your literature searches.
A student working on a laptop Interacting with bAI - A study skills workshop for UG and PGT students
noon - 2pm
Academic Skills Centre Training Room, 1st floor Main Library
bAI is the University’s new generative AI platform. In this workshop, hosted by the ASC, you’ll explore the new models and see how they can support your studies. We’ll also look at how you can customise a chat model for a specific task.
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
12:30pm - 1pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.
Three students take a selfie looking over the New York skyline Go Global: Summer talks
1pm - 2pm
Online
Want to study, work, research or volunteer abroad as part of your degree? You're in the right place! Go Global SUmmer opportunities are open to all undergradstudents, no matter your year or degree. Find out more as applications close 15 November.
A student on a laptop in a study space PGT Academic Skills Chat
1pm - 1:45pm
Online
Your opportunity to ask study skills questions and connect with other PGT students. PGT Academic Skills Chat is a monthly online community space for postgraduate taught students held on the first Wednesday of every month in term time.
A student writing in a study space Preparing for your Assignments: Planning an assignment
1pm - 2pm
Online
How do you plan an assignment? How you do you move from a few notes to a full first draft? In this mini workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, we’ll look together at how a student at UoB plans their essays to give us some inspiration.
Painting of a medieval street Cost of Living in a Medieval Society
6pm - 8pm
Lecture Theatre 2 (G11), Alan Walter building
Step into medieval England and navigate the Great Famine of 1315 in an interactive role-playing workshop exploring inequality, crisis and decision-making, part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026.
Student Christian Movement Meeting
6:30pm - 8pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Student Christian Movement (SCM) Birmingham has free food and good discussions about what it means to follow Jesus.  People of all church backgrounds, and none, are welcome to attend this inclusive community.

Thu 5th November

A student working on a laptop Preparing for your Assignments: Easy formatting for Microsoft Word
noon - 1pm
Online
Not using the full range of functions within Word? This workshop open to all UG and PGT students will help you to make the most of automatic functions to help with sections, page numbering, tables etc.
Students holding litter pickers Community litter pick
1pm - 2:30pm
Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion
Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.
A student holding a coffee cup in front of old joe 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.
A student working on a laptop Introducing bAI the University’s new generative AI platform
1pm - 2pm
Academic Skills Centre Training Room, 1st floor Main Library
Open to all UG & PGT students, we’ll introduce the platform and demo the new models focusing on: An overview of the bAI platform A reminder of University guidance on generative AI use Demonstrations of the different models and how to customise them
A pile of dice One shot Dungeons & Dragons with Alder & Fable
6pm - 9pm
The Shack, Vale Village
Taking down monsters in the Shack? Dealing out mayhem at the Vale? You can certainly try! Join Alder & Fable's expert team for an exciting one-shot, with everything you need provided. Tickets £15, with two free drinks.

Fri 6th November

People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. 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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
1:20pm - 2:10pm
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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
2:10pm - 3pm
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.
A student sat reading a bible Friday Evening Mass
5:30pm - 7pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Sat 7th November

Decorative Being Human Festival 2026: Joining hands with the Ancient Romans
11am - 3:30pm
Library of Birmingham, city centre
Get creative with clay and make moves on the dance floor to learn about the gestures and symbols of diplomacy in the ancient Roman world at this free workshop designed for ages 8-12! Booking is essential.

Sun 8th November

A student sat reading a bible Sunday Morning Mass
10am - 11am
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.
Three students walk out of St Francis Hall Sunday Evening Mass
5:30pm - 7pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread and Belief
6pm - 8pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
In Bread & Belief we bake, eat bread, and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Mon 9th November

Two people look at a vase illuminated by a ring light Unearthing the past: using archives and special collections
10am - noon
Cadbury Research Library, Lower Ground Floor, Muirhead Tower
Get an introduction to archives and a practical guide to special collections departments. Explore how archives and special collections can be best used for your research. Go behind the scenes at the Cadbury Research Library.
Two students painting diya lamps Diwali Celebration with India Institute
noon - 2pm
Bramall Music Building
Enjoy live Indian classical music, get creative with diya lamp painting workshops and experience traditional henna hand painting. Bring light to the dark through this free lunchtime programme, filled with culture, community and celebration.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
noon - 1pm
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.
Students and a chaplain sat at a table with bread and jam Bread and Belief
2pm - 4pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
In Bread & Belief we bake, eat bread, and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
A man wearing glasses standing in front of a whiteboard Introduction to presentation skills
2pm - 4pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1
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.
Headshot of Tim Harford The Baggs Memorial Happiness Lecture 2026
6pm - 7:15pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Tim Harford, an economist, award-winning journalist and broadcaster, delivers the Baggs Memorial Happiness Lecture in its 50th Anniversary year. Book your free ticket now for one of the happiest events of the year!
Two smiling students running next to each other Just Run
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Athletics Track, by Tennis Courts Accommodation
Come along, enjoy yourself and move at your own pace: run, walk or jump your way through the session. All abilities welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 10th November

Network Technology Background Coding with AI: Opportunities and Responsibilities for Researchers
10th November 10am - 12th November 1pm
Online
A two-part, online workshop for researchers with little or no coding experience. Learn to use AI tools to write, explain and correct Python code, and how to judge AI-generated code on quality, ethics and security.
A student speaks to a staff member Go Global drop-ins
noon - 4pm
Aston Webb Student Hub, Aston Webb building
Considering a Go Global opportunity? Whether you already know where you want to go or have absolutely no idea where to start, come and speak to us! Our weekly drop-ins are a great place to find out more.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
noon - 1pm
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.
Two people taking books out from library shelves and looking at them What is Citation Justice?
noon - 1pm
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.
Three students take a selfie looking over the New York skyline Go Global: Summer talks
1pm - 2pm
Room G33, Aston Webb C Block
Want to study, work, research or volunteer abroad as part of your degree? You're in the right place! Go Global SUmmer opportunities are open to all undergradstudents, no matter your year or degree. Find out more as applications close 15 November.
Cloud storage graphic Introduction to Web Scraping
1pm - 4pm
Murray Learning Centre
A practical, in-person workshop for researchers who want to gather data from the web. Learn how a webpage is structured, use the WebScraper extension to pull data out of one, and weigh up the legal and ethical implications.
A person sits at a table 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.
An audience member smiling The Search for Happiness: In conversation
6:30pm - 8:15pm
The Assembly Room, The Exchange, Centenary Square
What does it really mean to live a happy life? Together, the panel will offer perspectives from social science, the humanities and health research, hosted by Kathryn Stanczyszyn, UoB Alum, BBC Presenter and journalist.

Wed 11th November

A red poppy in a field Remembrance Day service
10:30am - 11:30am
Old Joe
Take a moment of reflection and remembrance with the University community on Remembrance Day, honouring those who have served and sacrificed.
Two researchers wearing white aprons, safetly glasses and headphones whilst working in a lab Open Research tools
noon - 12:30pm
Online
Learn how small steps can help foster a more open research culture. This 30-minute online microsession introduces key concepts, support at the University of Birmingham, and practical tools including ORCID, PURE and UBIRA.
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
12:30pm - 1pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.
Students walking through a fair in the Great Hall Law Careers Fair 2026
12:30pm - 3pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Whether you’re aiming to work at a large, global firm, a prestigious London firm, or a small, local practice, you’ll find them all at our Law Fair! Discover employment opportunities including vacation schemes and training contracts for 2028/29.
Two students in a study space Dissertation Series: Finding information for dissertations
1pm - 2pm
Online
This workshop covers how to access and use key resources for your dissertation including journals, databases and other relevant sources of information. It will also cover the key principles of referencing so that you can confidently cite your sources
Programming data on computer monitor Introduction to Linux
1pm - 4pm
Murray Learning Centre
A gentle, hands-on introduction to the Linux command line for researchers. Learn to log in to remote systems, create and move files around, manage file permissions and edit files — the groundwork for using BlueBEAR.
Two students talking around a table. Speed Faithing: Connecting Through Conversation
1pm - 2:30pm
Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
As part of Inter Faith Week, join the Multifaith Chaplaincy for Speed Faithing, an interactive event that brings together people of different faiths, beliefs and worldviews for a series of short, guided conversations.
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread and Belief
2pm - 4pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
In Bread & Belief we bake, eat bread, and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
A student in a study space PGT Essentials: How to critique an academic article
2pm - 3:30pm
Onine
What does it mean to 'be more critical'? This academic skills workshop followed by a Q&A considers how we might think more critically and then move from critical thinking and reading to a piece of critical, analytical, and evaluative writing.
A student speaks to a staff member at a stand in the Great Hall Making the most of conferences
3:30pm - 5pm
Online
This workshop introduces practical tips for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) preparing to attend a conference, helping you get the maximum value from your conference, including getting the most out of networking opportunities.
Student Christian Movement Meeting
6:30pm - 8pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Student Christian Movement (SCM) Birmingham has free food and good discussions about what it means to follow Jesus.  People of all church backgrounds, and none, are welcome to attend this inclusive community.
A person speaking into a microphone Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum
7pm - 9pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Join us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum of Geology. Questions will range from general knowledge and geography to music and movies. Tickets £3.99 per person, up to 6 people per team.

Thu 12th November

A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member Reviewing the literature
9am - 10:30am
Online
Understand the nature of a quality literature review and how to effectively synthesise the literature you have read in your thesis.
A student on their phone in a social space Planning for success
10am - noon
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1
Designed primarily for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) in the very early stages of their research programme (approximately during the first three months), this workshop covers research project management techniques.
Two students on a laptop Preparing for your Assignments: How to paraphrase
noon - 1pm
Online
In this workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, we'll look at the role of sources and reporting verbs in your writing and practice paraphrasing using a few simple steps.
Students holding litter pickers Community litter pick
1pm - 2:30pm
Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion
Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.
Student playing board games at University accomodation. Home at UoB: A student-led approach to inclusive living for Black students
2pm - 3pm
Online
Discover how the University of Birmingham's 'Home at UoB' initiative creates an inclusive, supportive environment for Black students in accommodation.
Clarivate's EndNote 2025 icon An introduction to EndNote Desktop
3pm - 3:30pm
Online
New to EndNote Desktop? Join this practical 30-minute online session to learn how to organise references, import records from databases, manage PDFs, remove duplicates, and cite in Microsoft Word.
Two students sat on a bench Housemate Finder
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Social Hub, Oakbrook Park
Meet other students who are looking to move into a property together for the upcoming academic year. Guild Wellbeing assistants will be there to prompt conversations and help facilitate discussions, helping you find your dream housemates!
Two students walk past the lake at the Vale, deep in conversation Sexual health advice with Umbrella
5pm - 7pm
Common Room, Jarratt Hall
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.
Students and a chaplain sat at a table with bread and jam Bread and Belief: Film Evening
6pm - 9pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
In Bread & Belief, we bake, eat bread, and take bread home. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Fri 13th November

The Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room Shut Up and Work for early career researchers
9:30am - 4:30pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room
Work on your own writing, planning or literature discovery in a quiet but supportive environment. There will be time to set targets at the beginning of the day and there will be regular planned breaks to enable you to network or take a walk.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. 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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
1:20pm - 2:10pm
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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
2:10pm - 3pm
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.
A student sat reading a bible Friday Evening Mass
5:30pm - 7pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.
Decorative Ha-ha-Happiness Night
7pm - 9pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Three brilliant comedians with strong West Midlands connections join us for a special one-off event exploring one of happiness's simplest ingredients: having a good laugh. Student tickets £2.50.

Sat 14th November

A crowd of students by the Physics building on a sunny day Postgraduate Open Day
9am - 4pm
On campus
Considering your next steps at UoB? Join us on campus to find out more about our Masters, research, and short course opportunities. Hear from our staff and students and discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers.

Sun 15th November

A student sat reading a bible Sunday Morning Mass
10am - 11am
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.
Three students walk out of St Francis Hall Sunday Evening Mass
5:30pm - 7pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Mon 16th November

Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
noon - 1pm
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.
R software logo Profiling and Optimisation in R
16th November 1pm - 18th November 4pm
Murray Learning Centre
A two-part, in-person workshop for researchers who already use R. Learn to profile your code to find the real bottlenecks, benchmark alternatives, and apply optimisation techniques that speed things up without changing the result.
Two smiling students running next to each other Just Run
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Athletics Track, by Tennis Courts Accommodation
Come along, enjoy yourself and move at your own pace: run, walk or jump your way through the session. All abilities welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 17th November

Interior of server room Introduction to BlueBEAR
10am - 1pm
Murray Learning Centre
A half-day, in-person workshop for researchers who want to run jobs on BlueBEAR. Get an overview of the University HPC service, with hands-on time writing scripts, submitting and managing jobs.
A student writing in a notebook in a study space Making job applications beyond academia: CV & cover letter tips for PGRs
11am - 12:30pm
Online
Learn more about the key differences between academic and non-academic CVs / applications and how to write CVs, cover letter and 'supporting statements' for jobs in sectors other than academia in this interactive webinar.
A student speaks to a staff member Go Global drop-ins
noon - 4pm
Aston Webb Student Hub, Aston Webb building
Considering a Go Global opportunity? Whether you already know where you want to go or have absolutely no idea where to start, come and speak to us! Our weekly drop-ins are a great place to find out more.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
noon - 1pm
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.
Three students walking and chatting Housemate Finder
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Infusion, Vale Village
Meet other students who are looking to move into a property together for the upcoming academic year. Guild Wellbeing assistants will be there to prompt conversations and help facilitate discussions, helping you find your dream housemates!

Wed 18th November

Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
12:30pm - 1pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.
Students sat chatting eating crisps Cake, crisps, and chat
2pm - 3:30pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join Rev. Mindy Bell at the Multifaith Chaplaincy for an informal space to hang out and be nourished by conversation, crisps, and cake.
Poster with the image of João Cândido Felisberto, the admiral who led the Revolt of the Lash in Brazil in 1910. Film Screening: João Cândido - A Hero Without a Mask
2pm - 4pm
Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower
Join us for a screening of João Cândido: A Hero Without a Mask, with researcher and screenwriter Professor Álvaro Pereira do Nascimento joining for a live Q&A, organised by the University of Birmingham Brazil Institute.
Student Christian Movement Meeting
6:30pm - 8pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Student Christian Movement (SCM) Birmingham has free food and good discussions about what it means to follow Jesus.  People of all church backgrounds, and none, are welcome to attend this inclusive community.

Thu 19th November

Lecturer and students sitting around a table and discussing Literature searching for a Systematic Review
10am - 11:30am
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Take a systematic approach to your literature searching. This workshop covers search strategy development, database selection, search techniques and result management for Systematic Reviews and related studies.
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread and Belief
1pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
In Bread & Belief we bake, eat bread, and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
Students holding litter pickers Community litter pick
1pm - 2pm
Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion
Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.
A student writing in a notebook in a study space Preparing for your Assignments: Moving from descriptive to critical writing
1pm - 2pm
Online
How do we make sure our writing is critical? In this workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, we’ll take a closer look at what makes a strong paragraph and how we can comment on things we have read in interesting, analytical and evaluative ways.
A pile of dice One shot Dungeons & Dragons with Alder & Fable
6pm - 9pm
The Shack, Vale Village
Taking down monsters in the Shack? Dealing out mayhem at the Vale? You can certainly try! Join Alder & Fable's expert team for an exciting one-shot, with everything you need provided. Tickets £15, with two free drinks.

Fri 20th November

People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. 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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
1:20pm - 2:10pm
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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
2:10pm - 3pm
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.
A student sat reading a bible Friday Evening Mass
5:30pm - 7pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Sun 22nd November

A student sat reading a bible Sunday Morning Mass
10am - 11am
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.
Three students walk out of St Francis Hall Sunday Evening Mass
5:30pm - 7pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Mon 23rd November

NVIDIA logo NVIDIA Fundamentals of Accelerated Computing with Modern CUDA C++
23rd November 9:30am - 24th November 4:30pm
Murray Learning Centre
A two-day, in-person GPU programming workshop with NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Institute. Learn to write, compile and run CUDA C++ on the GPU, optimise memory transfer, and add acceleration to existing CPU code.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
noon - 1pm
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.
A microphone on a stage in an empty theater Tips for discoverability and impact
noon - 12:30pm
Online
Discover tools and resources to maximise the discoverability and impact of your research. Learn about publication and post-publication options, and ways to engage wider audiences with your work.
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread and Belief
2pm - 4pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
In Bread & Belief we bake, eat bread, and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
A student smiles sitting at a desk Increasing your productivity
3:30pm - 5pm
Online
As postgraduate researchers (PGRs), we cannot change the number of hours in a day, but we can use them as effectively as possible. This workshop encourages you to understand your own working preferences to be as productive as possible.
Four students sat on a low wall chatting Housemate Finder
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Social Hub, Pritchatts Park
Meet other students who are looking to move into a property together for the upcoming academic year. Guild Wellbeing assistants will be there to prompt conversations and help facilitate discussions, helping you find your dream housemates!
Two smiling students running next to each other Just Run
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Athletics Track, by Tennis Courts Accommodation
Come along, enjoy yourself and move at your own pace: run, walk or jump your way through the session. All abilities welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy! Book via the app, £2 per session.
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