Get ready for UoB Xtra: Unwind, Connect, Learn

From Monday 8 – Friday 26 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. Find out more about UoB Xtra and the Summer Term programme.

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Week 3: 22-28 June

Two students working on laptops together Introduction to Agile Project Management
22nd June 9:30am - 12:30pm
Online
Get an introduction to Agile Project Management approaches, no matter what you are studying! Understand the principles, how it is different to other methods, and core practices.
UoB Xtra
Students discussing project in front of their laptops China Connections: UK Degree, China Career - Career Pathways for STEM Graduates in Railway Industry
22nd June 10:30am - 11:30am
Online
Hollysys, one of China's leading enterprises in rail industry, is hosting an exclusive online sharing session to help you explore career opportunities in China after graduation.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
Two students looking at a leaflet together Promoting your postgrad skills in CVs and cover letters
22nd June 11am - 12:30pm
Online
How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught
Student talking to careers advisor Top Tips for using LinkedIn
22nd June 11am - noon
Online
Our innovative ‘Top Tip’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
Junkbusters logo Junkbusters
22nd 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
Two people sat chatting outdoors Profit from your passion
22nd June noon - 1pm
Online
This session will show you how people are making money from the things they already know how to do, from creative skills and social media to organising, writing, editing, photography, gaming, fitness, and more. You’ll learn simple ways to get started
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
People sat at a table crafting with paper Creative drop-in with Pause@uni
22nd June 1pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Find chilled crafts and the best vibes with Pause@uni! Drop-in to relax, take a break, and create something fun.
UoB Xtra | Wellbeing
A student and staff member chat at a small table with a laptop Spotlight on Business & Finance
22nd June 1pm - 3pm
Main Library, Wolfson Room
Come along to our dedicated drop ins to find out more about possible career paths in our listed sectors. We will share lots of useful resources, tips for finding opportunities, and the latest vacancies in the region and beyond.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
A student playing a flute Summer Festival of Music: Flute and Clarinet Orchestra
22nd June 1pm - 2pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy a performance by our Flute and Clarinet Orchestra, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
UoB Xtra | University Music
Students playing flutes and clarinets Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra
22nd June 1pm - 2pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy our Summer Festival Orchestra performance, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
UoB Xtra | University Music
Two students working on laptops together Introduction to Agile Project Management
22nd June 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Online
Get an introduction to Agile Project Management approaches, no matter what you are studying! Understand the principles, how it is different to other methods, and core practices.
UoB Xtra
Several students attending lecture Find a job in your home country or another country
22nd June 2pm - 3pm
Online
Gain practical insights to navigate the challenges of securing a job outside the UK and understand how your international experience can be your advantage.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
A graphic of yarn balls imposed over a photo of a dinosaur skeleton Knit and natter at the Lapworth Museum
22nd June 2pm - 5pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Bring your knitting* to Lapworth and work on your latest project in a comfortable space. Chat with others, enjoy a drink and a snack, and marvel at the museum! No need to book. (*crochet also welcome, but we couldn't think of a cute slogan!)
UoB Xtra | Lapworth Museum of Geology
A blue road sign indicating a roundabout Tribunal for Future Generations: Do we still need to invent new materials?
23rd June 9am - 25th June 5pm
Dome Lecture Theatre (Room 117), Aston Webb building
Should we keep inventing new materials, or have we already made enough? Spend 3 days investigating, interviewing invited experts and working with other students to create a public mock Tribunal for Future Generations. No specialist knowledge needed!
UoB Xtra | Engineering & Physical Sciences
Image of a room of people listening to a speaker. Explore careers outside academia for STEM PGRs & ECRs
23rd June 9:45am - 3pm
Lloyd Suite, Edgbaston Park Hotel
Hear a variety of presentations from guests in different industries, take part in direct discussions with speakers, meet fellow researchers, and enjoy lunch at this session for Postgraduate Researchers and Early Career Researchers in STEM fields.
Careers Network | Life & Environmental Sciences | Medicine & Health | PGR exclusive | PG Research Festival
Two students look at a phone together Main Character Energy: Turning your story into your brand
23rd June noon - 1pm
Online
Discover how storytelling can help you communicate your skills, values and personality in a way that feels authentic and true to you.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
A student holding a brass instrument Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars
23rd June 1pm - 2pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy performances by our University Music scholars, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
UoB Xtra | University Music
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread and Belief: Power
23rd June 2pm - 4pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall
Bake, eat and take bread home as we explore how we derive power and how to use it ethically. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
UoB Xtra | Multifaith Chaplaincy
A person sketching in a notebook CMH x Barber: Reframing anatomy workshop
23rd June 2pm - 4:30pm
Skills Lab (Barnes Basement), Medical School
Explore diversity in anatomy through a unique workshop in collaboration with the Barber Institute of Fine art and artist Danni Evans, a fusion of queer life drawing and anatomy talk!
Barber Institute of Fine Arts | UoB Xtra | Medicine & Health
Several students attending lesson UK job search skills: navigating employers, visas and applications
23rd June 2pm - 3pm
Online
Are you an international student, graduate or researcher exploring your career options in the UK? This session will help you understand what UK employers look for, how to search for roles, and tips to create strong applications.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
Student in careers fair Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications
23rd June 5pm - 6pm
Online
Whether you are looking for part time work to compliment your studies, applying for an internship or seeking graduate opportunities, this session will give you valuable information on best practice for creating CVs, cover letters and applications.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
A dinosaur skeleton in a museum Sunset tour of the Lapworth Museum
23rd June 8pm - 10pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Join us for a sunset tour at the Lapworth Museum. See behind-the-scenes, be awed by our amazing objects and hear incredible stories. Then, enjoy a delicious mocktail and marvel at the Museum as the sun sets over campus. Book your free ticket now.
UoB Xtra | Lapworth Museum of Geology
Student holding a photo prop Video Content Creation Workshop: Build your brand through video
24th June 9:30am - 4:30pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
Want to share your idea or business but not sure how to show it on camera? This exclusive practical workshop will help you turn your ideas, skills or business into confident, professional video content using just your phone.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
Audience watching digital showcase (not so) Artificial Intelligence: Making AI work for you, your skills and your career
24th June 11am - 12:30pm
Room LG13, Learning Centre
AI. What does it mean for you, the workplace and your future career? How could you (or should you) be using it?
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
Two students chatting and working with their phones China Connections: UK Degree, China Career – Career Opportunities and Overseas Talent Policies in Hangzhou
24th June 11am - 12:30pm
Online
Join us for a session with Ms Junqi Han, Director of the Hangzhou Global Youth Talent Centre, the local government-affiliated organisation supporting overseas returnees. The session will cover the favourable policies Hangzhou offers
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
A student holding a hot drink How does my inner life relate to the climate crisis?
24th June 1pm - 3pm
On campus
Reflect on the ways the climate crisis impacts our inner lives, and vice versa, with this workshop exploring the Inner Development Goals (IDG) structure as a catalyst for sustainability.
UoB Xtra
Two people in conversation Promoting your postgrad skills in applications
24th June 1pm - 2:30pm
Lecture Room 5, Arts building
How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught
A brass band outdoors Summer Festival of Music: Brass Band
24th June 1pm - 2pm
On campus
Enjoy some lunchtime music with an outdoor performance by the Symphonic Brass ensemble, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
UoB Xtra | University Music
A person presenting using a microphone Get confident with Public Speaking
24th June 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Room 201, Arts Building
Join a half day course with communications expert James Piercy and build your confidence in public speaking!
UoB Xtra
Two students look at a phone together HSBC Smart Money: Fraud and your money
24th June 2pm - 3pm
Online
Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The fifth session covers fraud and your money - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.
UoB Xtra
A student using a computer in the library Reference management tools for your dissertation
24th June 2pm - 3:30pm
Online
Referencing causing you a headache? Join the Academic Skills Centre to discover how you can use Cite Them Right Online and EndNote can help you reference clearly and correctly.
Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra
Defibrillator sign on a wall Automated External Defibrillation (AED) course
25th June 9am - 4pm
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
A student speaking into a microphone Masters Dissertation Conference
25th June 9:30am - 5pm
Lecture Theatre 2, Law Building
The annual College of Arts and Law Masters Dissertation Conference offers Masters students the opportunity to present their research, engage with peers, and build confidence in their academic work.
UoB Xtra | Arts & Law
Student using their phone Video Content Creation Workshop: Build your brand through video
25th June 9:30am - 4:30pm
JG Smith Building G08
Want to share your idea or business but not sure how to show it on camera? This exclusive practical workshop will help you turn your ideas, skills or business into confident, professional video content using just your phone.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
Students listening to a talk at Great Hall China Connections: Building a STEM career in China - employer insights and alumni journey
25th June 11am - 12:30pm
Online
Join us for this panel discussion as Chinese employers and alumni working in STEM-related industries in China share insights into industry trends, recruitment expectations, and in-demand skills. This session is delivered in Mandarin.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
Students sat round a table working on laptops PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve
25th June 11am - 1pm
Online
Are you feeling daunted by your dissertation? Do you wonder how other students are approaching their projects? Or would you like to chat about your experience and reflect on your next steps? Come along to the PGT Dissertation Conversation!
Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught
Aston Webb with flowers Summer Festival of Music: Saxophone Choir
25th June 1pm - 2pm
Outside Bramall Music Building
Enjoy an outdoor performance by our Saxophone Choir, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
UoB Xtra | University Music
A judge's gavel Tribunal for Future Generations: Do we still need to invent new materials?
25th June 5pm - 7pm
Dome Lecture Theatre (Room 117), Aston Webb building
New materials have changed the world, but should we keep inventing more? Take your seat at a student-created Tribunal for Future Generations, hear the case for and against, and witness the final judgement.
UoB Xtra | Engineering & Physical Sciences
A student playing a violin Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band
26th June 1pm - 2pm
On campus
Enjoy some lunchtime music our Folk Band, part of our Summer Festival of Music!
UoB Xtra | University Music
A student sat at a computer HSBC Smart Money: Income, tax, and employability
26th June 2pm - 3pm
Online
Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The final session covers earing an income and the taxes we may encounter - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.
UoB Xtra
Students listening to a talk at Great Hall India Connections alumni panel: building a career in India
26th June 2pm - 3pm
Online
Join us for an alumni panel featuring alumni who are now working in India across a range of sectors. Alumni will share practical insights into transitioning from studying in the UK to building a career in India.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
Student talking to careers advisor Top Tips for Interview and Assessment Centre Success
26th June 2pm - 3pm
Online
Regardless of whether you’re applying for internships, part time positions or graduate opportunities, come along to our interviews and assessment centres session to find out how to prepare, top tips for answering questions and what to keep in mind on
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
Junkbusters logo 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