UoB Xtra Events

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Fri 13th March

A student on a laptop in a study space An Introduction to Turner & Townsend and the Masters Consultancy Challenge
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
Meet Turner & Townsend, a leading firm in the real estate, infrastructure, and energy sector, our employer partner for this year's Master Consultancy Challenge. Join this workshop to find out more about the Challenge and hear from Turner & Townsend.

Sat 6th June

A tour guide in a room of safety deposit boxes Heritage Tours at The Exchange
11am - 4pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Discover The Exchange, opened in 1933 as the Headquarters of Birmingham Municipal Bank and now part of the University. See the banking hall, vaults, and rooms not normally open to the public. Tours at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, booking essential.

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.
Two students sat outside looking at a tablet together Masters Consultancy Challenge
8th June midnight - 26th June midnight
On campus
Work in interdisciplinary groups to solve a real-world business problem that an employer is facing in this intensive 3-week programme exclusively for Postgraduate Taught students. Discover consultancy with hands on experience - apply by 3 May!
A crowd of students sat round tables in the Great Hall The Birmingham Project
8th June midnight - 12th June midnight
On campus
Build your teamwork and enterprise skills with an exciting one-week challenge for first year undergrads, developing innovative solutions to social or environmental issues in small groups with students from across campus. Enrol from 6 April 2026.
Students sat on deckchairs and bean bags watching a giant outdoor screen on campus Outdoor cinema
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.
A close up of a lap with hands resting, with a step tracker and rainbow bead bracelet on one wrist LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in
12:30pm - 4pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Led by Birmingham LGBT and supported by Umbrella, these drop-in sessions offer free support for sexual health, wellbeing support, and signposting. Access testing, advice and support, and pick up some freebies, as well as discovering other services.

Tue 9th June

Students dancing outdoors waving coloured scarves Global Celebration
11am - 5pm
Green Heart
Celebrate our diverse global community on campus! Enjoy fun, free activities, and sit back and be entertained by performances and film screenings.
Students sat chatting on beanbags Outdoor cinema
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.
People sat at a table crafting with paper Creative pop up at Med School with Pause@uni
noon - 2pm
Med Café, Medical School
Pause@uni are going on tour, bringing their ever popular creative activities to the Med School! Drop-in to relax, take a break, and create something fun.
A student looks at a lock on a bike in a bike rack Learn to ride and basic bike skills
5pm - 7pm
On campus
Ideal for total beginners, this course will teach you how to pedal a bike in an off-road environment, along with essential bike handling skills. Led by qualified instructors, this three session course is a great place to start.

Wed 10th June

Students running through campus Campus 3k Your Way!
10am - 2pm
On campus
On your marks, get set, go! Run, walk, hop, skip, or wheel your way around the Edgbaston campus - it's 3k your way! Open to students and staff of all abilities, what better way to get some fresh air and be part of the campus community.
Four people crafting at a table with a bright purple tablecloth Library Lounge take over with Pause@uni
1pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Whether you're relaxing after exams or taking a break from dissertations, join Pause@uni for a takeover of the Library Lounge, with all the chilled out vibes you'd expect from the friendliest people on campus.
Two students sat on deckchairs eating popcorn Outdoor cinema
1pm - 7pm
Green Heart
The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.
Two cyclists ride down the canal towpath Basic and everyday bike skills
5pm - 7pm
On campus
For cyclists who are just starting out, learn bike handling skills and how to navigate simple road and junction layouts in both off-road environments and quieter roads with our basic and everyday skills course.

Thu 11th June

Two students waving Birmingham Gives is back for 2026!
11th June midnight - 12th June midnight
On campus
Get ready! On 11-12 June the University of Birmingham comes together once again for Birmingham Gives; a 36-hour online giving day, uniting our global community to celebrate what makes us truly special. Sign up to become a Birmingham Gives ambassador!
Two students sat on deckchairs wearing novelty glasses eating candyfloss Outdoor cinema
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.
Two students sat chatting on campus Slow Down Club
11am - 1pm
On campus
Find space to breathe, space to be, space to think, or not think. Chat, or not chat. The Slow Down Club brings space for chilled crafting and reflections on slowing down in our busy world.

Fri 12th June

Two students sat on deckchairs wearing novelty glasses eating popcorn Outdoor cinema
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.

Tue 16th June

Students sitting on grass Pause@uni block party
noon - 4pm
Outside No.1 Lodge, North Gate
Come join us for us an old school sports day packed full of games, freebies and fun.

Wed 17th June

Groups of students sit around small tables working on laptops BEAR Challenge 2026
17th June midnight - 19th June midnight
On campus
Have you got what it takes to tackle real world computing problems? This supercomputing challenge for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starts with a crash course for beginners, ready for challenges in conjunction with industry experts!
Four people crafting at a table with a bright purple tablecloth Library Lounge take over with Pause@uni
1pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Whether you're relaxing after exams or taking a break from dissertations, join Pause@uni for a takeover of the Library Lounge, with all the chilled out vibes you'd expect from the friendliest people on campus.
A brass band outdoors Summer Festival of Music: Brass Band
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Green Heart
Enjoy the summer evening vibes with an al fresco performance by the University Brass Band, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Fri 19th June

A student choir singing Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices
1pm - 2pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy our Summer Festival Voices performance, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
A student playing a brass instrument Summer Festival of Music: Jazz Orchestra with Queen Lilas
7:30pm - 9pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy a performance by our Jazz Orchestra with Queen Lilas, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Mon 22nd June

A student playing a flute Summer Festival of Music: Flute and Clarinet Orchestra
1pm - 2pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy a performance by our Flute and Clarinet Orchestra, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
Students playing flutes and clarinets Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra
1pm - 2pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy our Summer Festival Orchestra performance, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Tue 23rd June

A student holding a brass instrument Summer Festival of Music: University Music Sholars
1pm - 2pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy performances by our University Music scholars, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Wed 24th June

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

Thu 25th June

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

Fri 26th June

A student playing a violin Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band
1pm - 2pm
On campus
Enjoy some lunchtime music our Folk Band, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Tue 30th June

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!
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