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

Elevate Start-Up Incubator Programme: 5th May 9am - 21st June 11pm; Apply to grow your business from the iconic Exchange building, access mentorship, industry experts and funding schemes to support you on your journey.

Culture Forward Event: 14th May 1pm - 4pm; Meet and network with freelancers, professionals, practitioners and organisations from across the cultural and creative industries in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Disability, Careers and Me: 3rd June 1pm - 3pm; Teaching and Learning Building, Room 202; With experience and understanding around disabilities, our Careers Network advisers are able to support you with areas to focus on, things to consider and give you time to ask questions too.

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

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.

Stanford University’s renowned Life Design: 9th June 10am - 2pm; Alan Walters 103; Discover how to design a life you love. In a nutshell, we encourage you to be curious, connect with others and try new things to take steps to realising the life you want. Explore three different versions and what’s available to you to make it happen

Get research experience in just 35 hours: 15th June 10am - 26th June 10am; The Future Focused Micro Internships give you hands-on experience in one of our very own world class research centres at the University of Birmingham.