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Sat 6th June
Heritage Tours at The Exchange
11am - 4pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Discover The Exchange, opened in 1933 as the Headquarters of Birmingham Municipal Bank and now part of the University. See the banking hall, vaults, and rooms not normally open to the public. Tours at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, booking essential.
Mon 8th June
Capgemini Community Challenge
8th June midnight - 12th June midnight
Off campus
The Capgemini Community Challenge is one of the most exciting opportunities on offer to undergraduates at Birmingham Business School. It is an immersive consultancy experience like no other.
Careers on the Green
8th June midnight - 12th June midnight
Green Heart
The Careers Network team will be out on the Green Heart with a fun, future‑focused careers game, a free selfie station, and (if you’re quick!) free ice creams. It’s a relaxed way to meet the Careers team and think about your next steps.
Masters Consultancy Challenge
8th June midnight - 26th June midnight
On campus
Work in interdisciplinary groups to solve a real-world business problem that an employer is facing in this intensive 3-week programme exclusively for Postgraduate Taught students. Discover consultancy with hands on experience - apply by 3 May!
The Birmingham Project
8th June midnight - 12th June midnight
On campus
Build your teamwork and enterprise skills with an exciting one-week challenge for first year undergrads, developing innovative solutions to social or environmental issues in small groups with students from across campus. Enrol from 6 April 2026.
Fun on the Green Heart
11am - 6pm
Green Heart
If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!
Outdoor cinema
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.
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.
The Sekine Quartet: Legends of Rock
6pm - 7pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Join us at the Lapworth Museum for a string tribute to rock legends like Metallica, David Bowie, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, AC/DC and more. Grab your tickets now - open me for an exclusive 20% discount!
The Sekine Quartet: A String Tribute to Queen and ABBA
8pm - 9pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Join us at the Lapworth Museum for a string tribute to two of the most iconic bands of all time, Queen and ABBA. Grab your tickets now - open me for an exclusive 20% discount!
Tue 9th June
Green Impact Lab Accreditation - volunteer auditor training
9:30am - 1pm
On campus
Become a volunteer lab auditor with SOS UK and the university. We'll equip you with the skills and knowledge to undertake audits of our wet labs and be part of real-world implementation of sustainability in the lab environment. Sign up now.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
10am - 1pm
On campus
Build your knowledge and awareness of young people’s mental health with this introductory three-hour certificated session delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Spot the signs and have the confidence to start a conversation. Booking essential.
Fun on the Green Heart
11am - 6pm
Green Heart
If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!
Global Celebration
11am - 5pm
Green Heart
Celebrate our diverse global community on campus! Enjoy fun, free activities, and sit back and be entertained by performances and film screenings.
Outdoor cinema
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.
PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve
11am - 12:30pm
On campus
Are you feeling daunted by your dissertation? Do you wonder how other students are approaching their projects? Or would you like to chat about your experience and reflect on your next steps? Come along to the PGT Dissertation Conversation!
Relax and Refresh
11am - 1pm
Wolfson Room, Main Library
Feeling the pressure of working on your thesis, dissertation, or studying for supplementary exams? Or are you ready for a summer break? Drop-in to the Main Library for Pets as Therapy and information and advice to help you over the coming weeks.
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.
PhD Panel: Sustainability research and where it might take you
2:30pm - 4pm
On campus
Sustainability research is a big topic, but where might it take you? Join our PhD panel to explore the topic and find out more.
Learn to ride and basic bike skills
5pm - 7pm
On campus
Ideal for total beginners, this course will teach you how to pedal a bike in an off-road environment, along with essential bike handling skills. Led by qualified instructors, this three session course is a great place to start.
Wed 10th June
Beyond the pitch: Football futures
9:30am - 4:30pm
Alan Walters Building
Spend the day exploring careers in the football industry with professionals from a wide range of roles. Whether you’re a lifelong football fan, interested in sport as a career, or simply curious about using your degree in a new and dynamic industry.
Campus 3k Your Way!
10am - 2pm
On campus
On your marks, get set, go! Run, walk, hop, skip, or wheel your way around the Edgbaston campus - it's 3k your way! Open to students and staff of all abilities, what better way to get some fresh air and be part of the campus community.
Paddle your way to 3k!
10am - 3pm
Meet at the Green Heart
For 2026 we've got a brand new take on 3k your way - join our friends from the Raymond Priestley Centre to paddle your way along Birmingham's iconic canals by canoe! No experience needed, just a sense of adventure.
Fun on the Green Heart
11am - 6pm
Green Heart
If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!
Letters from the future
11am - 1pm
Room N334, Gisbert Kapp building
The climate crisis is a daunting global challenge. Join us as we unpack what a positive future could look like, and write a letter from your future self inspiring us to change course today. Bring any writing materials you'd like to use!
Relax and Refresh
11am - 1pm
Wolfson Room, Main Library
Feeling the pressure of working on your thesis, dissertation, or studying for supplementary exams? Or are you ready for a summer break? Drop-in to the Main Library for Pets as Therapy and information and advice to help you over the coming weeks.
Philosophy, Creativity, and Art: Yoruba metaphysics as inspiration
12:30pm - 2pm
Lecture Room 127, Arts building
Explore how Yoruba cosmology shapes contemporary music, film, dance, and literature in this lunch and talk with Prof Toyin Falola which examines how ancestral knowledge continues to generate new creative forms and meanings in the modern world.
Library Lounge take over with Pause@uni
1pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Whether you're relaxing after exams or taking a break from dissertations, join Pause@uni for a takeover of the Library Lounge, with all the chilled out vibes you'd expect from the friendliest people on campus.
Outdoor cinema
1pm - 7pm
Green Heart
The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.
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.
Board game night at the museum
6pm - 9pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
A board game night next to a dinosaur skeleton? Sign me up! Join us for a chilled, fun board game night at the Lapworth Museum of Geology! Bring your own board games or pick up one at the Museum. Book your free ticket now.
Sports Ball 2026
6pm - 11pm
Luna Springs and Guild of Students
Celebrate a bumper year of sport with Sports Ball 2026, and enjoy a night to remember with your club mates as you dance the night away at Luna Springs, followed by an all out after party at the Guild! Tickets cost £30. Limited availability.
Thu 11th June
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!
Youth Mental Health First Aid
10am - 1pm
On campus
Build your knowledge and awareness of young people’s mental health with this introductory three-hour certificated session delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Spot the signs and have the confidence to start a conversation. Booking essential.
Fun on the Green Heart
11am - 6pm
Green Heart
If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!
Outdoor cinema
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.
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.
What GenAI can really do
11am - 12:30pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Dive into an exploration of what Gen AI can really do with live, unfiltered demonstrations across a range of tools and build your understanding, not just outputs! This session is for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
EPS Leading in Science & Engineering workshop with Industry Leaders
11th June 1pm - 12th June 5pm
On campus
This interactive, day long workshop will introduce you to some of the key leadership skills that are required for effective careers in Engineering and Physical Sciences, delivered with industry experts.
Fri 12th June
EPS Leading in Science & Engineering workshop with Industry Leaders
11th June 1pm - 12th June 5pm
On campus
This interactive, day long workshop will introduce you to some of the key leadership skills that are required for effective careers in Engineering and Physical Sciences, delivered with industry experts.
Fun on the Green Heart
11am - 6pm
Green Heart
If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!
Outdoor cinema
11am - 7pm
Green Heart
The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.
Murder on the Lawn
6:30pm - 9pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Unbox your picnic and pop open your drinks as Foghorn Unscripted entertain you with a very British 'whodunit', as they ask you, the audience, to help solve the mystery! Suitable for ages 13+, student tickets £17.
Sat 13th June
Murder on the Lawn
6pm - 8:30pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Unbox your picnic and pop open your drinks as Foghorn Unscripted entertain you with a very British 'whodunit', as they ask you, the audience, to help solve the mystery! Suitable for ages 13+, student tickets £17.
Mon 15th June
Impact Challenge
15th June midnight - 19th June midnight
On campus
Work with employers to solve real-life problems and have the chance to learn and see first-hand how an organisation operates and how you can make an impact to their business! Check your eligibility and apply by 16 April.
Introduction to the Birmingham Award with Distinction - Postgraduate
1pm - 2pm
Lecture Room 5, Arts building
Explore our flexible programme designed exclusively for postgraduate taught students to support your professional development alongside your unique circumstances, interests and, career stage.
Job hunting for those with 2+ years professional experience
3pm - 5:30pm
Room G17, Nuffield
Join our Careers Network team for a bespoke session for postgraduate taught students with at least two years' professional experience prior to your degree and plan your next career steps.
Lapworth Lecture: When the ground moves (and we miss it) - what satellites can (and can’t) tell us about landslides
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room WG12, Aston Webb building and online
From fast-moving rock avalanches, to slow-moving instabilities evolving over centuries, landslides are among the most powerful natural hazards on Earth. Dr Benedetta Dini explores the strengths and limitations of satellite-based monitoring.
Tue 16th June
Ten Talks: What really shapes a life?
11am - 12:30pm
Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online
Now entering its third year, our thought-provoking Ten Talks programme returns with an exciting new format! Each session pairs a distinguished academic with emerging student experts for two presentations exploring major challenges for societies.
Job Hunting: Top tips for PGTs
noon - 1:30pm
Lecture Room 5, Arts building
If you're starting to think about job hunting after your Masters or postgraduate taught programme, make sure to join Careers Network for this top tips session, a masterclass for the Birmingham Award.
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.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
1pm - 4pm
On campus
Build your knowledge and awareness of young people’s mental health with this introductory three-hour certificated session delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Spot the signs and have the confidence to start a conversation. Booking essential.
Ten Talks: Making connections in a disconnected world
2pm - 3:30pm
Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online
Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!
Wed 17th June
BEAR Challenge 2026
17th June 9am - 19th June 5pm
On campus
Have you got what it takes to tackle real world computing problems? This supercomputing challenge for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starts with a crash course for beginners, ready for challenges in conjunction with industry experts!
Ten Talks: Why does infrastructure matter?
11am - 12:30pm
Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online
Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!
Presenting with confidence
noon - 1pm
On campus
This interactive workshop will help you develop a confident and engaging presentation delivery which you can use in interviews, presentations or putting forward a pitch.
Careers Network drop-ins
1pm - 3pm
Careers Corner, Main Library
Need some help and advice on applications, career planning, or work experience opportunities? Come along to one of our weekly, Wednesday afternoon Careers Network drop-ins, to chat with our friendly experts.
Creative Exchange
1pm - 2pm
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
If you love experimental music and like to try something new, then come along and join our Creative Exchange group as they present the very latest new music and explore a variety of composition styles.
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.
Ten Talks: Does the law understand the world?
1pm - 2:30pm
Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online
Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!
Youth Mental Health First Aid
1pm - 4pm
On campus
Build your knowledge and awareness of young people’s mental health with this introductory three-hour certificated session delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Spot the signs and have the confidence to start a conversation. Booking essential.
Ten Talks: How do we understand complex human challenges?
3:30pm - 5pm
Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online
Our thought-provoking Ten Talks concludes with two final presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!
Summer Festival of Music: Brass Band
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Green Heart
Enjoy the summer evening vibes with an al fresco performance by the University Brass Band, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
Refugee Week Celebration
6:30pm - 8pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity, and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Join us for an evening of stories, music, and art.
Thu 18th June
BEAR Challenge 2026
17th June 9am - 19th June 5pm
On campus
Have you got what it takes to tackle real world computing problems? This supercomputing challenge for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starts with a crash course for beginners, ready for challenges in conjunction with industry experts!
Letters from the future
2pm - 4pm
Room N334, Gisbert Kapp building
The climate crisis is a daunting global challenge. Join us as we unpack what a positive future could look like, and write a letter from your future self inspiring us to change course today. Bring any writing materials you'd like to use!
Grad Ball 2026
6:30pm - 11:59pm
On campus
End the year in style with the Guild of Students' Grad Ball 2026! Are you ready for the party of the year?
Fri 19th June
BEAR Challenge 2026
17th June 9am - 19th June 5pm
On campus
Have you got what it takes to tackle real world computing problems? This supercomputing challenge for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starts with a crash course for beginners, ready for challenges in conjunction with industry experts!
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!
Working effectively with your supervisor
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
Understand what to expect from the supervisor-PGR relationship, how to get the most from your supervisory team, and the support available to complement your supervision.
Summer Festival of Music: Jazz Orchestra with Queen Lilas
7:30pm - 9pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy a performance by our Jazz Orchestra with Queen Lilas, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
Sat 20th June
Summer solstice celebration
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Head to The Exchange for family-friendly storytelling and dance workshops inspired by traditions and rituals linked to the longest day of the year, make your own sun catcher, and join in crafts and music inspired by the sun.
Mon 22nd June
Promoting your postgrad skills in CVs and cover letters
11am - 12:30pm
Online
How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.
Creative drop-in with Pause@uni
1pm - 4pm
On campus
Find chilled crafts and the best vibes with Pause@uni! Drop-in to relax, take a break, and create something fun.
Summer Festival of Music: Flute and Clarinet Orchestra
1pm - 2pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy a performance by our Flute and Clarinet Orchestra, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra
1pm - 2pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy our Summer Festival Orchestra performance, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
Find a job in your home country or another country
2pm - 3pm
Online
Gain practical insights to navigate the challenges of securing a job outside the UK and understand how your international experience can be your advantage.
Knit and natter at the Lapworth Museum
2pm - 5pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Bring your knitting* to Lapworth and work on your latest project in a comfortable space. Chat with others, enjoy a drink and a snack, and marvel at the museum! No need to book. (*crochet also welcome, but we couldn't think of a cute slogan!)
Tue 23rd June
Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars
1pm - 2pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy performances by our University Music scholars, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
UK job search skills: navigating employers, visas and applications
2pm - 3pm
Online
Are you an international student, graduate or researcher exploring your career options in the UK? This session will help you understand what UK employers look for, how to search for roles, and tips to create strong applications.
Sunset tour of the Lapworth Museum
8pm - 10pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Join us for a sunset tour at the Lapworth Museum. See behind-the-scenes, be awed by our amazing objects and hear incredible stories. Then, enjoy a delicious mocktail and marvel at the Museum as the sun sets over campus. Book your free ticket now.
Wed 24th June
(not so) Artificial Intelligence: Making AI work for you, your skills and your career
11am - 12:30pm
Room LG13, Learning Centre
AI. What does it mean for you, the workplace and your future career? How could you (or should you) be using it?
China Connections: UK degree, China career – career planning insights and advice from alumni
11am - 12:30pm
Online
Join us for an alumni panel with alumni who are now working in China across a range of sectors. Our alumni will share practical insights into transitioning from studying in the UK to building a career in China. This session is delivered in Mandarin.
How does my inner life relate to the climate crisis?
1pm - 3pm
On campus
Reflect on the ways the climate crisis impacts our inner lives, and vice versa, with this workshop exploring the Inner Development Goals (IDG) structure as a catalyst for sustainability.
Promoting your postgrad skills in applications
1pm - 2:30pm
Lecture Room 5, Arts building
How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.
Summer Festival of Music: Brass Band
1pm - 2pm
On campus
Enjoy some lunchtime music with an outdoor performance by the Symphonic Brass ensemble, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
Reference management tools for your dissertation
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
Referencing causing you a headache? Join the Academic Skills Centre to discover how you can use Cite Them Right Online and EndNote can help you reference clearly and correctly.
Pinhole camera workshop with Niki Gandy
4:30pm - 6:30pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Create a pin-hole camera with artist Niki Gandy, as she reflects on her recent collaboration with prisoners, exploring exposure to light and its impact on vitamin D and circadian rhythms. Tickets £5.
Thu 25th June
China Connections: Building a STEM career in China - employer insights and alumni journey
11am - 12:30pm
Online
Join us for this panel discussion as Chinese employers and alumni working in STEM-related industries in China share insights into industry trends, recruitment expectations, and in-demand skills. This session is delivered in Mandarin.
PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve
11am - 1pm
Online
Are you feeling daunted by your dissertation? Do you wonder how other students are approaching their projects? Or would you like to chat about your experience and reflect on your next steps? Come along to the PGT Dissertation Conversation!
Summer Festival of Music: Saxophone Choir
1pm - 2pm
Outside Bramall Music Building
Enjoy an outdoor performance by our Saxophone Choir, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
Fri 26th June
Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band
1pm - 2pm
On campus
Enjoy some lunchtime music our Folk Band, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
India Connections alumni panel: building a career in India
2pm - 3pm
Online
Join us for an alumni panel featuring alumni who are now working in India across a range of sectors. Alumni will share practical insights into transitioning from studying in the UK to building a career in India.
Tue 30th June
Artisan Market
10am - 4pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
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