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From Monday 9 – Friday 27 June, get 'Xtra' from your time here with us with our programme of events, challenges, and opportunities that you don’t want to miss. Unwind with our fun social activities designed to make sure you get time to destress and celebrate. Connect with other students. And learn new skills and qualifications to level up your LinkedIn profile or CV.

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2nd June noon - 3pmJunkbustersVarious locationsDonate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook. UoB Xtra

7th June 4pm - 11pmValefest 2025The Vale VillageValeFest is back with a bang on 7 June! Celebrate the end of the year with live music and performances, showcasing the best of student and local talent right on your doorstep! Tickets from £20. UoB Xtra | Guild of Students

8th June 2pm - 10pmSummer Festival of Music: University Folk Band at Power FolkHockley Social Club, 60 Hampton Street, B19 3LUYou say Folk, they say Power! It’s time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton. Join the University Folk Band, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Folk Band and local artists and bands! Tickets £2-£17. UoB Xtra | Family friendly | In the city

9th June midnight - 26th June midnightMasters Consultancy ChallengeOn campusWork in interdisciplinary groups to solve a real-world business problem that an employer is facing with the Masters Consultancy Challenge. Develop your teamwork, commercial awareness, and pitching skills. Applications close 5 May. UoB Xtra | Postgraduate

9th June 9am - 13th June 5pmThe Birmingham ProjectOn campusBuild 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 7 April 2025. UoB Xtra

9th June 11am - 2pmCareers Network's Garden PartyGreen HeartPop by the Green Heart for a chance to relax, play games and enjoy a sweet treat, all while having access to our Careers team, who can support you over the summer and beyond. Come for the vibes, stay for the chat! Careers Network | UoB Xtra

9th June 11am - 7pmThe Big Birthday BashOn campusThe University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. Grab your friends, bring a picnic, and hang out on campus this summer. UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

9th June noon - 3pmJunkbustersVarious locationsDonate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook. UoB Xtra

9th June 2pm - 7pmUoB Xtra outdoor cinemaOn campusWe're transforming campus into a giant FREE outdoor cinema! Bring your snacks and blankets and settle down to watch films chosen by you, the students. UoB Xtra

10th June midnight - 12th June midnightInnovate for Impact WeekOn campusAre you ready to make a difference and create ideas that could change lives? Join forces with fellow students and academics to tackle real-world challenges through structured sessions and group work, working alongside leading academics. Open to all. Careers Network | UoB Xtra

10th June 11am - 2pmCareers Network's Garden PartyGreen HeartPop by the Green Heart for a chance to relax, play games and enjoy a sweet treat, all while having access to our Careers team, who can support you over the summer and beyond. Come for the vibes, stay for the chat! Careers Network | UoB Xtra

10th June 11am - 5pmGlobal CelebrationOn campusCelebrate our diverse global community on campus! Enjoy fun, free activities, and sit back and be entertained by performances and film screenings. UoB Xtra

10th June 11am - 7pmThe Big Birthday BashOn campusThe University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. Grab your friends, bring a picnic, and hang out on campus this summer. UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

10th June 12:30pm - 1:30pmThe Philosophy Garden: When is nature art?Winterbourne House & GardensWhat does respectful political engagement look like, in a deeply pluralistic society like ours? Head to Winterbourne for a free philosophy workshop for all ages, facilitated by UoB academics. UoB Xtra

10th June 2pm - 5:30pmGlow Up: Invest in future you edition!Lecture Theatre 1, Teaching & Learning buildingGet ready for your next steps as you hear from our inspiring speakers and alumni about building your networks. Get an exclusive opportunity to ask questions and network with our speakers and like-minded students! Careers Network | UoB Xtra

10th June 2pm - 5pmSummer Festival of Music: Big Band Come and PlayThe Dome, Bramall Music BuildingJoin the Summer Festival Big Band! Bring your instrument, meet like-minded musicians, and play some great music together in this free workshop! UoB Xtra

10th June 2pm - 7pmUoB Xtra outdoor cinemaOn campusWe're transforming campus into a giant FREE outdoor cinema! Bring your snacks and blankets and settle down to watch films chosen by you, the students. UoB Xtra

10th June 5pm - 7pmLearn to ride and basic bike skillsOn campusIdeal 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 four session course is a great place to start. UoB Xtra

11th June 11am - 2pmCareers Network's Garden PartyGreen HeartPop by the Green Heart for a chance to relax, play games and enjoy a sweet treat, all while having access to our Careers team, who can support you over the summer and beyond. Come for the vibes, stay for the chat! Careers Network | UoB Xtra

11th June 11am - 7pmThe Big Birthday BashOn campusThe University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. Grab your friends, bring a picnic, and hang out on campus this summer. UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

11th June 11am - 3pmVolunteer with Campus 3k your way!On campusHelp deliver one of our favourite campus events! Build skills and experience in event delivery as our students, staff, and community make their way around campus in our inclusive event for all abilities. UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

11th June 12:30pm - 2pmCampus 3k Your Way!On campusOn 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. UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

11th June 2pm - 3pmPGT Academic Skills: Getting started with your dissertationOnlineThree advisors from the Academic Skills Centre will give you some top tips for acing the final hurdle of your postgraduate degree and tackle your dissertation questions. Join the Academic Skills Centre for a discussion about all-things dissertation, Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate

11th June 2pm - 7pmUoB Xtra outdoor cinemaOn campusWe're transforming campus into a giant FREE outdoor cinema! Bring your snacks and blankets and settle down to watch films chosen by you, the students. UoB Xtra

11th June 5pm - 7pmSummer Festival of Music: DreamscapesFoyer, Bramall Music buildingIt’s the final free foyer gig of the academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to campus! Join us for a musical journey that shifts from serene and ambient to moments full of powerful prog-rock grooves. No booking needed. UoB Xtra

12th June 10am - 4pmGerman Career RoadshowTeaching and Learning BuildingDiscover how you could work in Germany or with leading German companies, through workshops, talks, and activities to explore internships, careers, and other opportunities. Open to all students, this event is sponsored by the Goethe Institut. UoB Xtra

12th June 11am - 2pmCareers Network's Garden PartyGreen HeartPop by the Green Heart for a chance to relax, play games and enjoy a sweet treat, all while having access to our Careers team, who can support you over the summer and beyond. Come for the vibes, stay for the chat! Careers Network | UoB Xtra

12th June 11am - 7pmThe Big Birthday BashOn campusThe University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. Grab your friends, bring a picnic, and hang out on campus this summer. UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

12th June 2pm - 7pmUoB Xtra outdoor cinemaOn campusWe're transforming campus into a giant FREE outdoor cinema! Bring your snacks and blankets and settle down to watch films chosen by you, the students. UoB Xtra

13th June 11am - 2pmCareers Network's Garden PartyGreen HeartPop by the Green Heart for a chance to relax, play games and enjoy a sweet treat, all while having access to our Careers team, who can support you over the summer and beyond. Come for the vibes, stay for the chat! Careers Network | UoB Xtra

13th June 2pm - 7pmUoB Xtra outdoor cinemaOn campusWe're transforming campus into a giant FREE outdoor cinema! Bring your snacks and blankets and settle down to watch films chosen by you, the students. UoB Xtra

14th June 8am - 5pmVolunteer at the MS Walk BirminghamBirmingham city centreBe part of something special and volunteer at MS Walk Birmingham. Join an incredible team of volunteers who will be helping to make MS Walk 2025 bigger and better than ever! UoB Xtra | In the city

16th June midnight - 20th June midnightImpact ChallengeOn campusThe Impact Challenge is an opportunity to work on a small group project tackling real-life problems set by an employer, and is open to Birmingham Scholars, disabled students, and those with a home address in an IMD Quintile 1. Apply by 24 April. Careers Network | UoB Xtra

16th June 10am - noonSustainability in Action trainingOn campusDo you want to enhance your sustainability and climate change knowledge and learn more about the practical ways to be sustainable? Join us for Sustainability in Action training to learn more and be ready to act. UoB Xtra

16th June noon - 3pmJunkbustersVarious locationsDonate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook. UoB Xtra

16th June 1pm - 19th June 4pmReimagine Our FutureOn campusCalling all undergraduates - do you have the solution to address global sustainability? This four-day challenge will give you the training and support to propose a solution aligned with UN goals, working independently or as part of a team. UoB Xtra

17th June midnight - 19th June midnightInnovate for Impact Week: PresentationsOn campusFor groups taking part in Innovate for Impact Week, it's time to share your ideas at one of our Ten Talks sessions to an audience of students, academics, and industry, using the skills we've built through our structured sessions with Careers Network. Careers Network | UoB Xtra

17th June 11am - 1pmHow to Kickstart your Graduate JourneyOn campusFinal years, kickstart your graduate job search and explore exciting career opportunities! We'll myth-bust graduate jobs, applications, and what employers are really looking for, and support you with applying for live vacancies. Careers Network | UoB Xtra

17th June 1pm - 2:30pmTen Talks: Session 1Lecture Theatre, Physics WestDiscover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives with our free TED-style talks! Hear from leading Birmingham academics and well-known speakers as they tackle issues and questions in today's society. UoB Xtra

17th June 3pm - 4:30pmTen Talks: Session 2Lecture Theatre, Physics WestDiscover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives with our free TED-style talks! Hear from leading Birmingham academics and well-known speakers as they tackle issues and questions in today's society. UoB Xtra

18th June 11am - 1pmThe Discovery Freelancer ProgrammeRoom LG12, Old GymGain valuable insights into what it takes to start, grow, and succeed as a freelancer! Whether you're looking to launch a side business, or already running a venture, discover practical steps to take the next step in your journey. Careers Network | UoB Xtra

18th June 1pm - 2:30pmTen Talks: Session 3Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead TowerDiscover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives with our free TED-style talks! Hear from leading Birmingham academics and well-known speakers as they tackle issues and questions in today's society. UoB Xtra

18th June 3pm - 4:30pmTen Talks: Session 4Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead TowerDiscover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives with our free TED-style talks! Hear from leading Birmingham academics and well-known speakers as they tackle issues and questions in today's society. UoB Xtra

19th June 1pm - 2:30pmTen Talks: Session 5Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead TowerDiscover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives with our free TED-style talks! Hear from leading Birmingham academics and well-known speakers as they tackle issues and questions in today's society. UoB Xtra

19th June 7pm - 12:30amGrad Ball 2025On campusEnd the year in style with the Guild of Students' Grad Ball 2025! Are you ready for the party of the year? UoB Xtra | Guild of Students

20th June 10am - 5pmFestival of InnovationOn campusJoin Careers Network for our first ever Festival of Innovation, an exciting celebration of student innovation at UoB! Hear from inspiring speakers, explore the exhibition, and build your networks over lunch. Careers Network | UoB Xtra

20th June 11am - 7pmThe Big Birthday BashOn campusThe University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. Grab your friends, bring a picnic, and hang out on campus this summer. UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

20th June 7:30pm - 10pmPride & Prejudice in the Winterbourne GardensWinterbourne House & GardensCelebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with Illyria’s critically-acclaimed production of the glorious social comedy, Pride and Prejudice. Enjoy a summer evening of theatre on the lawns of Winterbourne. Student tickets cost £16. UoB Xtra | Family friendly

21st June 11am - 5pmCome to Campus Community FestivalOn campusIn 2025, the University of Birmingham turns 125, and we’re inviting you to our special celebration weekend! Explore a fantastic lineup of free events, including captivating talks, campus tours, live performances, and family-friendly activities. UoB Xtra | Family friendly | 125 Anniversary

21st June 6:45pm - 10pm125 Anniversary ConcertGreen HeartExperience the thrill of live music with a special Brummie twist; from the music of ELO to Elgar, pop to rock, classical to folk, and everything in between, we celebrate the music of Birmingham and its people. Book your FREE tickets now! UoB Xtra | Family friendly | 125 Anniversary

23rd June 10:30am - 11:30amLevel Up with LinkedIn LearningOnlineMake the most of your FREE University of Birmingham LinkedIn Learning account! Explore how you can use the platform to develop essential skills you need now and in the workplace, with first-hand experiences from fellow students. Careers Network | UoB Xtra

23rd June noon - 3pmJunkbustersVarious locationsDonate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook. UoB Xtra

23rd June 6pm - 6:45pmSummer Festival of Music: University String OrchestraElgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music BuildingThis student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across campus to share their love of music and passion for performing. Enjoy music from Elgar, Respighi, and Hans Zimmer's Pirates of the Caribbean score. Free, no booking needed. UoB Xtra

24th June 9am - 26th June 5pmBEAR Challenge 2025Main Lecture Theatre and study space, Aston Webb buildingHave you got what it takes to tackle real world AI 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! UoB Xtra

24th June 1pm - 5pmPostgraduate Research Festival 2025Teaching and Learning BuildingExplore the remarkable achievements of our postgraduate research community over the past 125 years, from personal stories and milestones, through to the cutting-edge research taking place today. Open to all students and staff. UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

24th June 1pm - 2pmSummer Festival of Music: University Music ScholarsThe Dome, Bramall Music BuildingUniversity Music Scholars - part of Summer Festival of Music 2025. In this lunchtime concert a selection of scholars perform repertoire of their own choice and showcase their talents. UoB Xtra

25th June 1pm - 2pmSummer Festival of Music: University Music mini recitalsThe Dome, Bramall Music BuildingUniversity Music, Members Performance Platform at Summer Festival of Music. A selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert. UoB Xtra

25th June 2pm - 3:30pmPGT Academic Skills: Research skills and tools for your dissertationOnlineJoin the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop to help you get the most out of Word, Referencing, Endnote software, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to how software can help you complete your dissertation. Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate

25th June 6pm - 6:45pmSummer Festival of Music: Birmingham Symphonic BrassChancellor's CourtJoin Birmingham Symphonic Brass for a summer evening performance. Bring your drinks and snacks for some light entertainment to start your evening! Free, no booking needed. UoB Xtra

26th June 1pm - 2pmSummer Festival of Music: Summer Festival VoicesElgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music BuildingJoin us for the final concert of the academic year with a programme that reflects the hazy beauty and joy of a summer’s day. Summer Festival Voices and their student conductors will fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season. Free, no booking n UoB Xtra

27th June noon - 3pmJunkbustersVarious locationsDonate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook. UoB Xtra

30th June noon - 3pmJunkbustersVarious locationsDonate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook. UoB Xtra

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