Events and activities for Birmingham Scholars

Birmingham Scholar is the University of Birmingham’s flagship programme of tailored activities, proudly linked to our Access and Participation work, designed to support students from all backgrounds to thrive at university and beyond.

The programme is built around four main themes: Fun, Growth, Study and Beyond. Find events and activities exclusively for the Birmingham Scholar community

Coming up

Writing Evidence into Your Work.: 4th March 1pm - 2pm; Online via Zoom; In this practical workshop, we’ll take a look at different ways to include references to sources in assignments, from quotations, to paraphrasing and summarising.

Faith, Feminism & the Future: 5th March 1pm - 2pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy

Birmingham Scholar Iftar: 5th March 5pm - 7pm; Café 1902, University House; Iftar is the meal that marks the breaking of the daily fast observed by Muslims during Ramadan. More than just a meal, it is a meaningful moment centred on reflection, gratitude, and community.

"How: do I choose my career path?": 11th March noon - 1pm; Old Gym LG06; Join our drop in session to explore how to identify the right direction for you and understand the steps to get there.

P2C drop-in: Skills and confidence boost.: 11th March noon - 1pm; Alan Walters 103; An informal drop-in session around boosting your careers skills and confidence (a topic of support most voted for by Birmingham Scholars) as well as general questions.

My Hijab & I: Understanding Muslim Women’s Experiences.: 11th March 1pm - 2pm; Online; Join us online for a webinar exploring the lived experiences of Muslim women who wear the hijab, where speakers will share personal reflections on identity, empowerment, spirituality, and navigating common misconceptions.

What does a university essay/report look like?: 11th March 1pm - 2pm; Online via Zoom; This session aims to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about essay and report writing

Becoming a Productive Procrastinator: 18th March 3pm - 4pm; Main Library Training Room, 4th Floor, Main Library; This workshop is a space to talk honestly about procrastination.

Green Careers Fair.: 19th March noon - 1pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb; Join us at the Green Careers Fair and connect directly with employers who are driving change in sustainability.

Disability support drop-in: 25th March 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Old Gym LG09; With experience and understanding around disabilities, our advisers will be able to support you with areas to focus on, things to consider and give you time to ask questions too.