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

Get research experience with the Future Focused Micro Internships
20th April 5pm - 6pm
Looking for a short, impactful way to boost your CV? This Micro Internships Programme gives you hands-on experience in a research environment at the University of Birmingham in just 35 hours.
Birmingham Business School Scholars: Employer Challenge event
22nd April 9am - 23rd April 5pm
You will gain practical experience and apply your learning in a professional setting with world-leading employers.
2026 Creative Competitions – enter now!
1st May 5pm - 6pm
Showcase your creativity in our One Minute Movie or Sixty Word Story Competition!
Birmingham Business School Scholars: Make the Most of Personal Academic Tutor Support During Easter Vacation
1st May 5pm - 6pm
One-to-one meetings with Personal Academic Tutors for BBS students are available throughout the Easter Vacation
Go Global - Sustainability Stories
1st May 5pm - 6pm
In celebration of Green Week taking place last week at UoB, the Go Global team wanted to share some of your incredible sustainability stories
The Birmingham Project (8-12 June 2026)
8th June 10am - 12th June 5pm
On campus
Stand out in future applications by taking part in The Birmingham Project, a week‑long on‑campus challenge from 8 -12 June 2026 for first‑year undergraduates
Students in a teaching session Masters Consultancy Challenge
8th June 5pm - 6pm
On campus
The Masters Consultancy Challenge is an intensive, campus-based work experience programme exclusive to PGT students! Taking place 8-26 June.