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Thu 4th June

Sports Awards 2026: 6pm - 11pm; Elgar Concert Hall, The Bramall, Edgbaston Campus; This is your opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the amazing sporting talent here at University of Birmingham. There are thirteen categories that highlight sporting individuals, teams as well as clubs.

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.

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.

Free bike valeting in UoB Xtra: 8am - 1pm; Gear Up, outside Staff House; This UoB Xtra, we're offering FREE bike valeting for UoB cyclists with our friends at Gear Up. Bring your bike along for cleaning, checking, and minor tweaks to help you stay on the move. Spaces are limited!

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 10am - 12th June 4pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.

Careers on the Green: 11am - 3pm; 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.

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!

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; Roll on into this year's UoB Xtra as we bring our exclusive roller rink right to the Green Heart! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

Outdoor cinema: 5pm - 7pm; Green Heart; The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.

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

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 10am - 12th June 4pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.

Emergency First Aid: 9am - 4pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Learn essential skills in emergency first aid. The Emergency First Aid at Work course is a one day first aid qualification that covers a range of CPR and emergency first aid skills. Spaces are limited, so make sure to book your place!

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.

Design Your Future Life workshop: 10am - 2pm; Room 103, Alan Walters Building; Are you someone with dreams and goals? Or need some inspiration? It’s time to turn these into reality. Introducing our exclusive workshop inspired by Stanford University’s renowned Life Design!

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.

Careers on the Green: 11am - 3pm; 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.

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.

How to: Turn Your Internship into Your Next Opportunity: 11am - noon; Online; Have you recently completed an internship or other work experience and are wondering what's next? Your internship or work experience is more than just something to list on your CV — it’s a powerful story about your skills, growth, and potential.

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: Therapy Dogs: 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.

Sip and Paint: 11am - noon; Atrium Space - Ground floor; Relaxed environment for students to explore their creativity, connect with other students and enjoy light refreshments

Unwind & Create: Pom-pom making workshop: 11am - 1pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Wind down this summer as you wind up some wool - and make your very own pom-poms! This relaxed craft session is ideal for anyone who wants to chill out and make something cute. We provide the materials, you bring the vibes.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; Roll on up for our FREE UoB Xtra Roller Rink - it's here all week! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

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.

UoB Xtra: Social Tennis: noon - 1pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Bournbrook Pitchess; Whether you're trying Tennis for the first time or a regular player, come along and give it a go! Spaces available via the Sport & Fitness app, all equipment provided.

Barista Training 101: 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Costa Coffee, Sport & Fitness Centre; Big coffee drinker who's always fancied having a go yourself? We've got you! Join one of our resident campus coffee connoisseurs for a have-a-go session using a coffee machine, with an introduction to the history and science behind the perfect cup.

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.

Outdoor cinema: 3pm - 7pm; Green Heart; The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.

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

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 10am - 12th June 4pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.

Student Visa Guidance Session – End of Academic Year: 7am - 8am; Online; Information session on visa cancellations, renewals, refunds, and important end-of-year procedures, followed by a live Q&A session.

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.

Careers on the Green: 11am - 3pm; 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.

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: Therapy Dogs: 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.

Unwind & Create: Pom-pom making workshop: 11am - 1pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Wind down this summer as you wind up some wool - and make your very own pom-poms! This relaxed craft session is ideal for anyone who wants to chill out and make something cute. We provide the materials, you bring the vibes.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; Roll on up for our FREE UoB Xtra Roller Rink - it's here all week! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

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.

HSBC Smart Money: Banking essentials: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The first session covers banking essentials - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

South Asian Music Ensemble – open workshop: 2:30pm - 4:30pm; Rehearsal Space, Frankland Building; Dive into South Asian music with this open workshop in collaboration with the Sonia Sabri Company and the Race Equality Network. Come along, perhaps try a new instrument, and discover a rich musical heritage.

UoB Xtra: Social Badminton: 3pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 2, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, come along and give it a go! Spaces available via the Sport & Fitness app, drop ins also welcome! All equipment provided.

UoB Xtra: Social Basketball: 3pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Join us for 5v5 half court games! We'll be rotating teams on the hour, so drop in when you can! Spaces also available via the Sport & Fitness app. Balls provided, beginners welcome!

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.

Pop-Rock choir rehearsal: 5:30pm - 7pm; Main Lecture Theatre, Aston Webb (C Block); Love to sing? Come along to our Pop-Rock choir! Suitable for all levels, no experience needed, just enthusiasm! Ideal for anyone who likes to sing pop, rock, and musical theatre. No need to book - just come along!

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.

Residence Life: Open air cinema: 8:30pm - 11:45pm; The Vale Village; Fancy a night at the movies watching How To Train Your Dragon? Join your Residence Life team for a night of movie magic in the open air! Complete with FREE candyfloss and popcorn, open to all students in UoB or partner accommodation aged 16+.

Thu 11th June

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 10am - 12th June 4pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.

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!

Free bike valeting in UoB Xtra: 8am - 1pm; Gear Up, outside Staff House; This UoB Xtra, we're offering FREE bike valeting for UoB cyclists with our friends at Gear Up. Bring your bike along for cleaning, checking, and minor tweaks to help you stay on the move. Spaces are limited!

Reach Respect with Women's Aid: 10am - noon; Room G33, Aston Webb C Block; Take a stand against domestic abuse with Women's Aid. This training helps you develop the knowledge and skills to build healthy relationships and be a safe, active bystander.

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.

Bread making masterclass with Pastor Obi: 11am - 3pm; Tent, Green Heart; Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? Join Pastor Obi for one of his renowned classes and learn how to bake home-made bread with simple ingredients.

Careers on the Green: 11am - 3pm; 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.

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.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; Roll on up for our FREE UoB Xtra Roller Rink - it's here all week! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

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.

Save a Life workshop: 1pm - 3pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; The save a life workshop is aimed to teach you the skills you want without the formal assessment. This workshop will cover CPR, use of a defibrillator, what to do if someone is choking and more.

Reach Respect with Women's Aid: 2pm - 4pm; Room G33, Aston Webb C Block; Take a stand against domestic abuse with Women's Aid. This training helps you develop the knowledge and skills to build healthy relationships and be a safe, active bystander.

International Careers Alumni Event: 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; Get the chance to see concrete examples of how University of Birmingham Alumni have made the leap with working outside of their home countries.

Fri 12th June

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 10am - 12th June 4pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.

Bread making masterclass with Pastor Obi: 11am - 3pm; Tent, Green Heart; Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? Join Pastor Obi for one of his renowned classes and learn how to bake home-made bread with simple ingredients.

Careers on the Green: 11am - 3pm; 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.

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.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; Time is rolling on - it's your last chance to enjoy our FREE UoB Xtra Roller Rink! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

Residence Life: The Big Finale: 1pm - 6pm; Maple Bank and Shackleton, The Vale Village; Exams are over and the academic year is coming to an end! It's time to celebrate so grab your flatmates, grab your friends, and head down to the Vale for some funfair excitement! Free for all in UoB or partner accommodation.

HSBC Smart Money: Budgeting for everyday living: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The second session covers budgeting and spending habits - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

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.

Sustainability in Action CPD: 2pm - 4pm; Room 214, Elm House; Understand the fundamental principles of sustainability, how we as a University are tackling sustainability challenges, and the role we all play in enacting change, in this interactive version of our Sustainability in Action training CPD course.

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

Save a Life workshop: 9am - 11am; Sport & Fitness Centre; The save a life workshop is aimed to teach you the skills you want without the formal assessment. This workshop will cover CPR, use of a defibrillator, what to do if someone is choking and more.

Alexander Technique workshop: 11am - 1pm; Studio 2, ERI building; If you're looking to present with more confidence, hold your own in discussions, or perform in some other way, the Alexander technique can help you communicate with authenticity and confidence. Join this introductory workshop to find out more.

Basics of British Sign Language for healthcare students: 11am - 2:30pm; On campus; Learn the very basics of supporting Deaf patients who use BSL as you build awareness of communication barriers and patient dignity in clinical settings. This is a great introductory session for students across healthcare courses.

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.

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.

Alexander Technique workshop: 2pm - 4pm; Studio 2, ERI building; If you're looking to present with more confidence, hold your own in discussions, or perform in some other way, the Alexander technique can help you communicate with authenticity and confidence. Join this introductory workshop to find out more.

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!

Give Back, Gain Skills: Volunteering Day: 10am - 3pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30) and Room G31, Aston Webb Building; Interested in volunteering but not sure where to start? This relaxed, drop-in event lets you meet organisations face-to-face, learn about the incredible work they do, and find ways to get involved over the summer and beyond.

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!

Stuff and Nonsense: truth, lies, and museum objects: 11:30am - 1pm; On campus; Is it a dinner plate? Or is it an ancient frisbee? This interactive, hands-on sessions brings two truths and a lie to real museum objects! Can you come up with convincing stories for items from the University Collections?

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.

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!

Watercolours and wind down with Pause@uni: 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Come and spend a chilled afternoon with Pause@uni, learning and practising some great techniques for relaxation and mindfulness, with a few creative activities thrown in!  No need to book, just drop in .

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.

HSBC Smart Money: Reaching your savings goals: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The third session covers savings products and compound interest - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

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!

Pop-Rock choir rehearsal: 5:30pm - 7pm; Main Lecture Theatre, Aston Webb (C Block); Love to sing? Come along to our Pop-Rock choir! Suitable for all levels, no experience needed, just enthusiasm! Ideal for anyone who likes to sing pop, rock, and musical theatre. No need to book - just come along!

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!

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!

From Awkward to Effective: How to have Better Conversations: 9:30am - 12:30pm; Room UG05, Murray Learning Centre; Fed up of group tasks? Unsure of team dynamics? This fast-paced, interactive workshop will give you the skills and tools to approach conversations with confidence, challenge assumptions, and ask powerful questions. Suitable for all subjects.

Systems thinking for Sustainability: noon - 2pm; Room 112, Alan Walters Building; Build your skills in considering the bigger picture with this hands-on beginners session which introduces systems-thinking diagramming to explore how sustainability challenges connect environmental, social and economic systems.

From Awkward to Effective: How to have Better Conversations: 1:30pm - 4:30pm; Room UG05, Murray Learning Centre; Fed up of group tasks? Unsure of team dynamics? This fast-paced, interactive workshop will give you the skills and tools to approach conversations with confidence, challenge assumptions, and ask powerful questions. Suitable for all subjects.

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!

HSBC Smart Money: Borrowing money and managing debt: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The fourth session covers types of lending products and interest - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

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

Introduction to Agile Project Management: 9:30am - 12:30pm; Online; Get an introduction to Agile Project Management approaches, no matter what you are studying! Understand the principles, how it is different to other methods, and core practices.

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.

Profit From Your Passion: noon - 1pm; Online; This session will show you how people are making money from the things they already know how to do, from creative skills and social media to organising, writing, editing, photography, gaming, fitness, and more. You’ll learn simple ways to get started

Creative drop-in with Pause@uni: 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; 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!

Introduction to Agile Project Management: 1:30pm - 4:30pm; Online; Get an introduction to Agile Project Management approaches, no matter what you are studying! Understand the principles, how it is different to other methods, and core practices.

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

Main Character Energy: Turning Your Story Into Your Brand: noon - 1pm; Online; Discover how storytelling can help you communicate your skills, values and personality in a way that feels authentic and true to you.

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!

HSBC Smart Money: Fraud and your money: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The fifth session covers fraud and your money - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

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.

Thu 25th June

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) course: 9am - 4pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Defibrillator training, including basic life support, will give you the confidence to act quickly and effectively if someone has a cardiac arrest. You will learn how to operate a defibrillator and how to perform effective CPR.

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!

HSBC Smart Money: Income, tax, and employability: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The final session covers earing an income and the taxes we may encounter - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

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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