UoB Xtra

UoB Xtra Photography Competition: 19th May 9am - 15th June midnight; Online; Take part in a fun and creative photography competition that showcases the rich biodiversity and beauty of our university’s green spaces.; UoB Xtra

Valefest 2025: 7th June 4pm - 11pm; The Vale Village; ValeFest 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

Masters Consultancy Challenge: 9th June midnight - 26th June midnight; On campus; Work 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

The Birmingham Project: 9th June 9am - 13th June 5pm; 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 7 April 2025.; UoB Xtra

Green Week book display: 9th June 10am - 13th June 8pm; Foyer, Main Library; Pop into the Library to browse books and learn about e-resources that can expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as finding out practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.; UoB Xtra

Careers Network's Garden Party: 9th June 11am - 2pm; Green Heart; Pop 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

Guild of Students' International Food Festival: 9th June 11am - 4pm; Guild of Students; Discover global flavours with a vibrant mix of vendors selling delicious dishes from around the world!; UoB Xtra | Guild of Students

Sustainability Workshop using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®: 9th June 11am - 1pm; Room 112, Muirhead Tower; Join us for a fun and engaging session where you can learn more about Sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®; UoB Xtra

The Big Birthday Bash: 9th June 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! On Monday and Tuesday, travel back in time and have fun like our students in 1900 would have, with a traditional helter skelter, swing boats, and side stalls!; UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

Junkbusters: 9th June noon - 3pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.; UoB Xtra

Social Sport: Racquetball: 9th June noon - 1pm; Squash Courts, Sport & Fitness Centre; Enjoy some fun and informal racquetball in this session that is ideal for beginners! All equipment is provided, just book your place via the Sport & Fitness app.; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Xtra Connections: 9th June noon - 4pm; Green Heart; “There are no strangers here, only friends you haven’t met yet” – W.B. Yeats. It’s never too late to meet new people – join us to make 'Xtra Connections' to meet students from across the University in a fun relaxed setting!; UoB Xtra

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 9th June 1pm - 4pm; Campus; This introductory three-hour certificated session raises awareness of young people’s mental health, delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Booking required.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

UoB Xtra outdoor cinema: 9th June 2pm - 7pm; Green Heart; We'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

Innovate for Impact Week: 10th June midnight - 12th June midnight; On campus; Are 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

Emergency First Aid: 10th June 9am - 4pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Learn essential skills in emergency first aid. This course will cover key topics such as adult resuscitation, burns, choking and shock as well as other protocols for adult casualties. Spaces are limited, so make sure to book your place!; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Leading in Science & Engineering workshop with industry leaders(EPS): 10th June 9am - 6pm; On campus; This interactive, day long workshop will introduce you to some of the key leadership skills that are required for effective careers in Engineering and Physical Sciences, delivered with industry experts.; Book now; UoB Xtra | Engineering & Physical Sciences

Artisan Market: 10th June 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!; UoB Xtra

LES Campus Quest: a geocaching trail: 10th June 10am - 19th June 3pm; On campus; Step outside and explore campus with our geocaching trail for students in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences!; Book now; UoB Xtra | Lapworth Museum of Geology | Life & Environmental Sciences

Careers Network's Garden Party: 10th June 11am - 2pm; Green Heart; Pop 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

Global Celebration: 10th June 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.; UoB Xtra

Go Global Fair: 10th June 11am - 4pm; Tent, Green Heart; Are you interested in having a global experience as part of your time at university or spending some time abroad for part of your course? Come to the Go Global Fair to find out about the exciting global opportunities available!; UoB Xtra

Henna workshop 1 @ Global Celebration: 10th June 11am - noon; Tent, Green Heart; Experience this meditative and creative process first-hand with a trial application, leaving you with a stunning custom-design!; Book now; UoB Xtra

The Big Birthday Bash: 10th June 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! On Monday and Tuesday, travel back in time and have fun like our students in 1900 would have, with a traditional helter skelter, swing boats, and side stalls!; UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

DESIblitz Bus Bhangra Experience Zone: 10th June 11:30am - 4pm; University Square; Join us for an energetic and vibrant celebration of Punjabi culture with the DESIblitz Truck Art Bus! Step into our Bhangra Experience Zone!; UoB Xtra

Pets as Therapy dog session: 10th June noon - 2pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Join us to relax and play with some friendly dogs from Pets as Therapy!; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

The Philosophy Garden: When is nature art?: 10th June 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; What 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

Final Year Transition Alumni Event (LES): 10th June 1pm - 3pm; Old Gym; Prepare your next steps beyond UoB with our LES Transition Event designed for final year students in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences.; UoB Xtra | Life & Environmental Sciences

Henna workshop 2 @ Global Celebration: 10th June 1pm - 2pm; Tent, Green Heart; Experience this meditative and creative process first-hand with a trial application, leaving you with a stunning custom-design!; Book now; UoB Xtra

Soca Carnival @ Global Celebration: 10th June 1pm - 1:45pm; Green Heart; Returning for a second year, join dancers from ACE dance and music for a taste of SOCA CARNIVAL!; UoB Xtra

Unwind & Create: Pom-pom making workshop: 10th June 1pm - 3pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Come along to ‘Unwind and Create' in the Main Library Library Lounge where you can make cute pom-pom characters!; UoB Xtra

Glow Up: Invest in future you edition!: 10th June 2pm - 5:30pm; Lecture Theatre 1, Teaching & Learning building; Get 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

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

UoB Xtra outdoor cinema: 10th June 2pm - 7pm; Green Heart; We'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

Soca Carnival @ Global Celebration: 10th June 2:30pm - 3:15pm; Green Heart; Returning for a second year, join dancers from ACE dance and music for a taste of SOCA CARNIVAL!; UoB Xtra

Henna workshop 3 @ Global Celebration: 10th June 3pm - 4pm; Tent, Green Heart; Experience this meditative and creative process first-hand with a trial application, leaving you with a stunning custom-design!; Book now; UoB Xtra

Social Sport: Kickboxing: 10th June 4pm - 5pm; Dojo, Sport & Fitness Centre; Take on some fitness-focused drills and exercises in this Kickboxing session that is ideal for beginners! All equipment is provided, just book your place via the Sport & Fitness app.; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Social Sport: Racquetball: 10th June 4pm - 5pm; Squash Courts, Sport & Fitness Centre; Enjoy some fun and informal racquetball in this session that is ideal for beginners! All equipment is provided, just book your place via the Sport & Fitness app.; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Learn to ride and basic bike skills: 10th June 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 four session course is a great place to start.; UoB Xtra

Social Sport: Boxing: 10th June 5pm - 6pm; Dojo, Sport & Fitness Centre; Take on some fitness-focused drills and exercises in this Kickboxing session that is ideal for beginners! All equipment is provided, just book your place via the Sport & Fitness app.; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Microsoft AI Prompt-a-Thon: 11th June 9am - 1pm; 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library; This interactive workshop introduces you to Microsoft Copilot and the art of prompt crafting to get the best out of generative AI tools in your daily work and studies.; UoB Xtra

Careers Network's Garden Party: 11th June 11am - 2pm; Green Heart; Pop 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

Have a go at Wheelchair Basketball: 11th June 11am - 3pm; Chancellor's Court; We're setting up an outdoor Wheelchair Basketball court right in the middle of Chancellor's Court - come along and give it a go! This session is open to anyone who wants to try this fun and inclusive sport, whether you are a wheelchair user or not.; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

The Big Birthday Bash: 11th June 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Wednesday takes a sporty vibe with the Campus 3k Your Way, including mini golf on the hill!; UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

Volunteer with Campus 3k your way!: 11th June 11am - 3pm; On campus; Help 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

Lapworth Museum Tour: 11th June noon - 1pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Not visited the Lapworth Museum of Geology yet? Join Museum staff and volunteers for a guided tour of the museum and discover our hidden gems on campus!; UoB Xtra | Lapworth Museum of Geology

Campus 3k Your Way!: 11th June 12:30pm - 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.; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Zine Making and Collage Creations: 11th June 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join the Pause@uni team in a drop-in zine-making and collage afternoon.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

PGT Academic Skills: Getting started with your dissertation: 11th June 2pm - 3pm; Online; Three 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

UoB Xtra outdoor cinema: 11th June 2pm - 7pm; Green Heart; We'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

Thinking of applying for a Masters after graduation? Explore benefits, funding and network with current PGTs: 11th June 2:30pm - 4pm; Room G11, Alan Walters building; Meet Careers Network and Postgraduate Recruitment team to find out the benefits of doing a Masters, explore courses and funding resources, as well as to ask questions to a panel of postgraduate students representing the five Colleges.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

Social Sport: Badminton: 11th June 3pm - 7pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Drop-in for a relaxed and informal badminton session! Sessions run each hour with all equipment provided. Come along to meet new people and get moving!; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Social Sport: Basketball: 11th June 3pm - 7pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Drop-in for a relaxed and informal basketball session! Sessions run each hour with all equipment provided. Come along to meet new people and get moving!; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Social Sport: Football: 11th June 3pm - 5pm; Hockey Pitches, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout this UoB Xtra! Drop in to one of our hour-long sessions for some fun and informal football, open to everyone, regardless of ability. All equipment is provided - just come dressed for being active.; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Social Sport: Women's Football: 11th June 5pm - 6pm; Hockey Pitches, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout this UoB Xtra! Our Women's Football session is a great opportunity to get moving and feel active, regardless of experience. All equipment is provided - just come dressed for being active.; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Summer Festival of Music: Dreamscapes: 11th June 5pm - 7pm; Foyer, Bramall Music building; It’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

Sports Ball 2025: 11th June 6pm - 11pm; Luna Springs and Guild of Students; Celebrate a bumper year of sport with Sports Ball 2025, 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 £27.50.; UoB Xtra | Guild of Students

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) course: 12th June 10am - 3pm; 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.; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

German Career Roadshow: 12th June 10am - 4pm; Teaching and Learning Building; Discover 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

Life Design for Birmingham Scholars: 12th June 10am - 2pm; Beale Room, Aston Webb Building; Are you a Birmingham Scholar with big dreams and goals? It's time to turn those aspirations into reality with our exclusive training session inspired by Stanford University's renowned Life Design Lab methodology.; UoB Xtra

Pop-up activities in the Tent: 12th June 10am - 5pm; Tent, Green Heart; Join us under the big tent in the Green Heart and try your hand at some fun, free drop-in activities!; UoB Xtra

Careers Network's Garden Party: 12th June 11am - 2pm; Green Heart; Pop 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

The Big Birthday Bash: 12th June 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. We're finishing up the week with unfiltered fun - come along and find your inner child with our inflatables and bungee trampolines!; UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

LES Lapworth Oddities & Old Joe: a summer drawing session: 12th June 1pm - 2:30pm; On campus; Take a well-deserved break after exams and join us for a relaxed drawing session on campus for students in the College of Life & Environmental Sciences.; Book now; UoB Xtra | Lapworth Museum of Geology | Life & Environmental Sciences

Pride and Play: 12th June 1pm - 3pm; Bournbrook pitches; Sport is for everyone - come along for some big, colourful and inclusive fun! From garden games to opportunities to meet our staff and teams and chat all things inclusion, there's something for everyone.; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Unwind & Create: Pom-pom making workshop: 12th June 1pm - 3pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Come along to ‘Unwind and Create' in the Main Library Library Lounge where you can make cute pom-pom characters!; UoB Xtra

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 12th June 1pm - 4pm; On campus; This introductory three-hour certificated session raises awareness of young people’s mental health, delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Booking required.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

UoB Xtra outdoor cinema: 12th June 2pm - 7pm; On campus; We'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

LES Make a Difference: Research Spotlight Talks: 13th June 9am - 5pm; Room LG18, Teaching and Learning Building; Students from Life and Environmental Sciences, get to grips with world-class research happening right here, in your College!; UoB Xtra | Life & Environmental Sciences

First Aid Society pop-up session: 13th June 10am - 4pm; Tent, Green Heart; Do you know what to do in an emergency? Drop-in to learn some essential first aid skills and CPR with the First Aid Society.; UoB Xtra

Life Design for Birmingham Scholars: 13th June 10am - 2pm; Beale Room, Aston Webb Building; Are you a Birmingham Scholar with big dreams and goals? It's time to turn those aspirations into reality with our exclusive training session inspired by Stanford University's renowned Life Design Lab methodology.; UoB Xtra

Pop-up activities in the Tent: 13th June 10am - 5pm; Tent, Green Heart; Join us under the big tent in the Green Heart and try your hand at some fun, free drop-in activities!; UoB Xtra

Careers Network's Garden Party: 13th June 11am - 2pm; Green Heart; Pop 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

Make your own personalised cushion covers: 13th June 11am - 5pm; Tent, Green Heart; Add a unique, handmade touch to your space by personalising your own envelope-style cushion cover! We will provide fabric offcuts, a pre-cut initial of your choice and a sewing machine for you to stitch it all together!; UoB Xtra

The Big Birthday Bash: 13th June 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. We're finishing up the week with unfiltered fun - come along and find your inner child with our inflatables and bungee trampolines!; UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

ETextiles - soft circuit sewing session (11:30): 13th June 11:30am - 1pm; Tent, Green Heart; Book your place to attend this hands-on, creative session which introduces you to the basics of e-textiles by guiding you through the process of creating a simple soft circuit.; Book now; UoB Xtra

ETextiles - soft circuit sewing session (13:30): 13th June 1:30pm - 3pm; Tent, Green Heart; Book your place to attend this hands-on, creative session which introduces you to the basics of e-textiles by guiding you through the process of creating a simple soft circuit.; Book now; UoB Xtra

UoB Xtra outdoor cinema: 13th June 2pm - 7pm; Green Heart; We'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

ETextiles - soft circuit sewing session (15:30): 13th June 3:30pm - 5pm; Tent, Green Heart; Book your place to attend this hands-on, creative session which introduces you to the basics of e-textiles by guiding you through the process of creating a simple soft circuit.; Book now; UoB Xtra

Volunteer at the MS Walk Birmingham: 14th June 8am - 5pm; Birmingham city centre; Be 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

Impact Challenge: 16th June midnight - 20th June midnight; On campus; The 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

Sustainability Engagement micro internships: 16th June 9am - 27th June 5pm; Various locations; If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!; UoB Xtra

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) course: 16th June 10am - 3pm; 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.; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Sustainability in Action training: 16th June 10am - noon; On campus; Do 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

Junkbusters: 16th June noon - 3pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.; UoB Xtra

Reimagine Our Future: 16th June 1pm - 4pm; On campus; Calling 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

Wondrous Wander: Old Joe to Selly Oak campus via UoB’s Quaker connections: 16th June 3pm - 4:30pm; Meet at Old Joe; Join this popular guided tour from the Old Joe to the Selly Oak campus, learning about the connections between Quakerism and the early history of the University, led by Dr Rhiannon Grant (Department of Theology and Religion and Woodbrooke).; UoB Xtra

Innovate for Impact Week: Presentations: 17th June midnight - 19th June midnight; On campus; For 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

How to Kickstart your Graduate Journey: 17th June 11am - 1pm; On campus; Final 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

Ten Talks: The Future of Healthcare: 17th June 11:30am - 1pm; Lecture Theatre, Physics West; Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. In this session we explore whether we can achieve global universal healthcare, and just how safe surgery is.; UoB Xtra

Pause@uni Block Party: 17th June noon - 4pm; Outside No.1 Lodge, North Gate; Come join us for us an old school sports day packed full of games, freebies and fun.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

College of Life and Environmental Sciences (LES) Garden Party: 17th June 1pm - 4pm; Undercroft, School of Biosciences; Enjoy an afternoon of fun, games and free food at our LES Garden Party.; Book now; UoB Xtra | Life & Environmental Sciences

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 17th June 1pm - 4pm; On campus; This introductory three-hour certificated session raises awareness of young people’s mental health, delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

Budgeting to thrive, not just survive: 17th June 2pm - 3pm; Online; Come and learn more about budgeting and how to thrive financially at University, not just survive.; UoB Xtra

Job hunting for those with 2+ years professional experience: 17th June 3pm - 5:30pm; Room G11, Alan Walters building; This event is for you if you are looking for jobs for after your course and have at least 2 years of professional work experience prior to your degree. Hear from experienced recruiters and alumni and discover how to make the most of your experiences.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

Ten Talks: Our Digital Futures: 17th June 3pm - 4:30pm; Lecture Theatre, Physics West building; Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. This session asks how we make sense of a changing digital world, and whether robots are the future.; UoB Xtra

The Discovery Freelancer Programme: 18th June 11am - 1pm; Room LG12, Old Gym; Gain 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

Introduction to the Year Abroad for first years: 18th June noon - 1pm; Lecture Room 1, Arts building; Learn more about where you could go, how to apply, and how to spend your Summer and 2nd year preparing for a Year Abroad.; UoB Xtra

Thinking of doing a PhD after graduation?: 18th June noon - 1:30pm; Room UG05, Murray Learning Centre; If you're thinking of doing a PhD after graduations, this session delivered by Careers Network staff, Postgraduate Recruitment a panel of PhD students is perfect for you! You can explore reasons funding and network with current PhDs.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

CMH Canal BoatTrip: 18th June 12:30pm - 3pm; Meet at Birmingham Medical School; Take a trip around the Birmingham canals with the CMH Student Experience Team! Enjoy a relaxed tour of the city's famous canals on this free trip, exclusively for students in the College of Medicine and Health.; Book now; UoB Xtra | Medicine & Health

Resilience Tree Workshop: 18th June 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@Uni for a creative drop-in session where you can draw your own 'Resilience Tree' to help recognise your strengths, wishes and goals and celebrate your emotional resilience.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

Ten Talks: Evolution and Education - from dinosaurs to digital debates: 18th June 1pm - 2:30pm; Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower; Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. How do we manage smartphones in schools, and what was life like on the Jurassic Highway?; UoB Xtra

Ten Talks: Energy, the Universe, and Evolving Perspectives: 18th June 3pm - 4:30pm; Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower; Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. Today we explore decoding the expanding universe, and delve into changing thinking about energy.; UoB Xtra

Birmingham Gives: 19th June 9am - 20th June 9pm; Various; Help celebrate our 125th anniversary by playing a part in our first giving day; Birmingham Gives! Save the date for this 36 hour around-the-clock event, and help spread the word so that as many people as possible get involved with Birmingham Gives.; UoB Xtra

LES Make a Difference: Research Spotlight Talks: 19th June 10am - 5pm; Room LG18, Teaching and Learning Building; Students from Life and Environmental Sciences, get to grips with world-class research happening right here, in your College!; UoB Xtra | Life & Environmental Sciences

Study in Dubai: 19th June noon - 1pm; Lecture Room 1, Arts building; See if you're eligible to study abroad at our campus in Dubai, and discover how you could spend a semester or year abroad as part of your degree! Find out more with a Q&A with a student who has studied at our Dubai campus.; UoB Xtra

Ten Talks: Europe’s Future - navigating Trumpism, gender, and generational divides: 19th June 1pm - 2:30pm; Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower; Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. Our final session considers the impacts of Trump's politics on Europe and gender and generation in politics.; UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

Funding your Postgraduate study: 19th June 2pm - 3pm; Online; Are you considering postgraduate study at the University? From loans to scholarships, part-time work to budgeting, there's a lot to think about. Come and learn more about how to fund your continuing study at the University.; UoB Xtra

Birmingham Gives Quiz: 19th June 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Bratby Bar, Staff House; Test your knowledge with the first ever Birmingham Gives Quiz! Team up with fellow students, staff, and alumni for an evening of friendly competition across categories including music, sport, history, and more – all with a Birmingham theme!; UoB Xtra

Grad Ball 2025: 19th June 7pm - 12:30am; On campus; End 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

Festival of Innovation: 20th June 10am - 5pm; On campus; Join 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

Pride & Prejudice in the Winterbourne Gardens: 20th June 7:30pm - 10pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Celebrate 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

Come to Campus Community Festival: 21st June 11am - 5pm; On campus; In 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

125 Anniversary Concert: 21st June 6:45pm - 10pm; Green Heart; Experience 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

Level Up with LinkedIn Learning: 23rd June 10:30am - 11:30am; Online; Make 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

Junkbusters: 23rd June noon - 3pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.; UoB Xtra

Community Organising: How you can make change happen: 23rd June 2pm - 4pm; On campus; If you’d like to learn how you can drive change and tap into people power, this interactive workshop run by Citizens UK is for you.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

Summer Festival of Music: University String Orchestra: 23rd June 6pm - 6:45pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; This 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

BEAR Challenge 2025: 24th June 9am - 26th June 5pm; Main Lecture Theatre and study space, Aston Webb building; Have 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

EPS PGRs Go Malvern Hills: 24th June 9am - 5pm; Coach collection location will be confirmed upon reserving your ticket; Join fellow EPS Postgraduate Research students for a free, one-day trip to the beautiful Malvern Hills. Take a mindful break, enjoy nature, and connect with your postgraduate community.; UoB Xtra | Engineering & Physical Sciences | Wellbeing | Postgraduate

Postgraduate Research Festival 2025: 24th June 1pm - 5pm; Teaching and Learning Building; Explore 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

Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars: 24th June 1pm - 2pm; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; University 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

Emergency First Aid: 25th June 9am - 4pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Learn essential skills in emergency first aid. This course will cover key topics such as adult resuscitation, burns, choking and shock as well as other protocols for adult casualties. Spaces are limited, so make sure to book your place!; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

Mandala Drawing Workshop: 25th June 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@UoB for a creative Workshop where you get the space to experience a sense of calm whilst drawing your own mandala.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

Microsoft AI Prompt-a-Thon: 25th June 1pm - 5pm; 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library; This interactive workshop introduces you to Microsoft Copilot and the art of prompt crafting to get the best out of generative AI tools in your daily work and studies.; UoB Xtra

Summer Festival of Music: University Music mini recitals: 25th June 1pm - 2pm; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; University 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

Classics 125: Birmingham Past: 25th June 2pm - 3:45pm; On campus; Celebrate 125 years of Classics at Birmingham with a packed programme. This session explores the teaching of Classics here at Birmingham, with our expert panel sharing key figures from the department's history.; UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

PGT Academic Skills: Research skills and tools for your dissertation: 25th June 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop to help you get the most out of Library resources and reference (EndNote) software, followed by a Q&A.; Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate

Classics 125: Birmingham Present: 25th June 4:15pm - 5:30pm; On campus; 125 years on, what does it mean to study Classics at Birmingham? Natalie Haynes, Peter Somner, Dr Polly Stoker, and Prof Patrick Finglass offer their personal perspectives in this panel discussion.; UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

Summer Festival of Music: Birmingham Symphonic Brass: 25th June 6pm - 6:45pm; Chancellor's Court; Join 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

Classics 125: Public lecture with Professor Alice Roberts: 25th June 6:30pm - 7:30pm; On campus; What is the interface between sciences and the humanities, and what is the place of Classics in a civic university today? Join Professor Alice Roberts, our Professor of Public Engagement with Science, to delve into classics in the modern world.; UoB Xtra | 125 Anniversary

Neighbourhood Futures Festival: 26th June 10am - 29th June 5pm; Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre @ Edgbaston Reservoir; A four-day festival embracing nature, in the heart of Brum! Thought-provoking activity, conversation, action, art & performance focused on community wellbeing & climate change, exploring how we can combat global issues within our own neighbourhoods!; UoB Xtra

Eco-poetry workshop with Cherry Doyle: 26th June noon - 1:30pm; Room LG03, Teaching and Learning Building; Fall in love with nature through the power of poetry. Get your creative juices flowing, learn more about nature, practice your poetry and get inspired! Join our eco-poetry workshop and celebrate the biodiversity of our wonderful Edgbaston campus.; Book now; UoB Xtra

Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices: 26th June 1pm - 2pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Join 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

Junkbusters: 27th June noon - 3pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.; UoB Xtra

Lapworth Museum Tour: 27th June noon - 1pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Not visited the Lapworth Museum of Geology yet? Join Museum staff and volunteers for a guided tour of the museum and discover our hidden gems on campus!; UoB Xtra | Lapworth Museum of Geology

Junkbusters: 30th June noon - 3pm; Various locations; Donate 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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