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Bread & Belief: a Christian community: 19th January 6pm - 8pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; The new year can be a time for new perspectives. Join us to bake tasty bread and share stories as we eat bread together around the table. All perspectives and beliefs are welcome as we discuss this month's theme of living healthy lives.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

be...: 19th January 7pm - 9pm; Bournville Parish Church, St Francis of Assisi, Bournville; Join the University of Birmingham Anglican Chaplaincy and Bournville Parish Church for joyful, lively, and welcoming Sunday evening worship in Bournville.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Welcome

LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in: 20th January 12:30pm - 4pm; Behind main reception, Guild of Students; Led by Birmingham LGBT sexual health team and supported by Umbrella, these drop-in sessions offer free support for LGBTQ+ students. You can access testing, advice and support, and pick up some freebies, as well as discovering other services.; Wellbeing

Postgrad Conversation & Cake: 20th January 2pm - 3pm; Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall; Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate

Free Coffee and Careers with Teach First: 21st January 10am - 2pm; Under the arches, Law Building; Meet Teach First to hear about their Taster Programme and Graduate Scheme, as well as opportunities to get involved with partner organisations - and grab a free coffee!; Careers Network

Top tips for CVs, cover letters and applications: 21st January 11am - noon; 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

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 21st January 1pm - 1:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Drop in and draw: 21st January 1:15pm - 1:45pm; Foyer and Galleries, Barber Institute of Fine Arts; Why not take a lunchtime break from study and find a space to reconnect with your creative side? Join us for a relaxed drawing exploration of the Barber. Take notice, look deeper and learn new drawing techniques. No booking necessary, just drop in.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts

PGR Social Badminton: 21st January 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sports and Fitness Centre; An informal, social badminton event for PGRs of all levels to relax and meet new people. Racquets and Shuttlecocks are provided, with a free hot drink to relax afterwards.; Sport & Fitness | Postgraduate

The Divine Liturgy: 22nd January 9am - 10am; Cadbury Room, St Francis Hall; Fr. Nenad will lead The Divine Liturgy this week, in addition to the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy's regular services, drawing on the psalms, the gospels, and prayers from the Orthodox Church’s history.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

Raise your research profile for PGRs: 22nd January 10am - noon; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; This workshop for Postgraduate Research (PGR)students introduces the concept of a research profile and their importance within the research landscape. Through a series of practical activities, you'll learn how to enhance your profile as a researcher.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Structuring your thesis for PGRs: 22nd January 11:30am - 1pm; Online; Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Go Global Summer Fair: 22nd January noon - 4pm; Debating Hall, Guild of Students; The Go Global Summer Fair is your opportunity to learn about your opportunities to Go Global in Summer 2025!

Anglican Eucharist: 22nd January 12:30pm - 1pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause: 22nd January 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.; Wellbeing

Housemate Finder: 22nd January 2pm - 4pm; Rosa Parks, Guild of Students; Unsure who to live with next year? Your Residence Life team are here to help - come along for a relaxed and friendly way to meet other like-minded people, with games and activities to help you break the ice. Groups and individuals welcome!; Guild of Students

PGR Shut Up and Work: 23rd January 9:30am - 4:30pm; PGR SUAW Teams site; Monthly online co-working sessions for PGRs. Stay focussed and productive, and take breaks together in a supportive online community.; Postgraduate

Top tips for interview and assessment centre success: 23rd January 11am - noon; Online; Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.; Careers Network

The Birmingham Award explained: 23rd January noon - 1pm; Room 229, Engineering building; Find out how the Birmingham Award, our employability award for students, can help future you and superboost your CV. This session is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students.; Careers Network

Bread & Belief: a Christian community: 23rd January 1pm - 3pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; The new year can be a time for new perspectives. Join us to bake tasty bread and share stories as we eat bread together around the table. All perspectives and beliefs are welcome as we discuss this month's theme of living healthy lives.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

Comfort Zone with Pause: 23rd January 2pm - 3pm; No. 1 Lodge, North Gate; Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!; Wellbeing

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 23rd January 5pm - 5:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

PGR Film Club: 23rd January 6:30pm - 9:30pm; Westmere House; A PGR-Led Monthly Film Club for postgraduate researchers. Join us to watch a film and chat about it!; Postgraduate

Barber Lunchtime Concert: Will Duerden and Svitlana Kosenko: 24th January 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, we welcome double bassist Will Duerden, who is joined by pianist Svitlana Kosenko to present a mesmerising programme.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Postgrad Conversation & Cake: 27th January 2pm - 3pm; Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall; Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate

Reviewing the literature for PGRs: 27th January 3pm - 5pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Understand how to create a quality literature review and effectively synthesise the literature you have read as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 28th January 1pm - 1:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

How to get started: getting ready to think about and start planning for work experience: 28th January 3pm - 4pm; Room UG05, Murray Learning Centre; Don't know where to start when thinking about career direction? Work experience can help! Careers Network will help you learn to identify what would suit you, and how to spot opportunities available to you.; Careers Network

Top tips for interview success: 28th January 5pm - 6pm; Online; Regardless of whether you’re applying for internships, part time positions or graduate opportunities, come along to our interviews session to find out how to prepare, top tips for answering questions and what to keep in mind on the day itself.; Careers Network

Mastering Assessment Centres: Mock assessment centre for postgrads: 29th January 10am - noon; Room G17, Nuffield Building; Whether you’ve been invited to an assessment centre or would like to find out more about them, our interactive session will help you understand what to expect and how to be successful. The workshop is open to Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students.; Careers Network | Postgraduate

The Good Grant Guide Workshop 2025: 29th January 10am - noon; Online; Are you a postgrad student looking for tips and advice on applying for grants? Discover best practice approaches to completing grant applications, to maximise your chances of success, in this free, two-hour interactive webinar.; Careers Network | Postgraduate

Anglican Eucharist: 29th January 12:30pm - 1pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

Research Skills for dissertation (UG Dissertation Support): 29th January 1pm - 2pm; Online; This workshop is a helpful reminder of how to access and use key resources for your dissertation including journals, databases and other relevant sources of information and referencing.; Academic Skills Centre

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause: 29th January 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.; Wellbeing

Academic Skills Centre drop-in: Research skills: 29th January 2pm - 3pm; Online; Ask quick questions about your academic skills to advisors from the Academic Skills Centre. Join the Canvas course to access the online drop-ins via Zoom, which alternate between focusing on research or study/writing skills each week.; Academic Skills Centre

Culture & Connect: international peer support group: 29th January 2pm - 5pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Whether you’re looking for guidance, friendship or just a place to be understood, we are here for you. Culture & Connect is facilitated by a diverse group of international students who understand - join us for discussions and fun activities!; Wellbeing

At memory's sharp end: from War Zones to Waiting Rooms to Justice: 29th January 4pm - 6pm; Main Lecture Theatre, Aston Webb building and Online; How can the science of human memory help deliver justice and protect fundamental human rights? Join us for a landmark inaugural lecture by Professor Heather Flowe, an expert in memory science and criminal justice.; Life & Environmental Sciences

Comfort Zone with Pause: 30th January 2pm - 3pm; No. 1 Lodge, North Gate; Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!; Wellbeing

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 30th January 5pm - 5:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Barber Lunchtime Concert: Jason Lewis and James Keefe: 31st January 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, CBSO principal trumpet player Jason Lewis makes his Barber Concerts debut with duo partner James Keefe.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Masters Consultancy Challenge 2025 - Application Launch Event: 31st January 2pm - 3pm; Online; Find out more about the Masters Consultancy Challenge (MCC), a programme that gives Postgraduate Taught students the opportunity to work in interdisciplinary groups to solve a real-world business problem that our employer partner are facing.; Careers Network | Postgraduate

Lapworth Museum Tour: 3rd February noon - 1pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join Museum staff and volunteers for a guided tour of the Museum.; Lapworth Museum of Geology

Postgrad Conversation & Cake: 3rd February 2pm - 3pm; Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall; Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate

Queer Film Series: Conversion Therapy + But I'm A Cheerleader (1999): 3rd February 5pm - 7pm; The Carroll Room (Room G15), Muirhead Tower; Join this B-Film for a special choice for LGBT+ history month. Professor Sarah Beck will be discussing conversion therapy and its history at Birmingham, before we screen 'But I'm A Cheerleader', combining learning and lighthearted comedy!; LGBTQ+ History Month

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

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 4th February 1pm - 1:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Housemate Finder: 4th February 5pm - 7pm; Social Space, Battery Park; Unsure who to live with next year? Your Residence Life team are here to help - come along for a relaxed and friendly way to meet other like-minded people, with games and activities to help you break the ice. Groups and individuals welcome!; Guild of Students

Anglican Eucharist: 5th February 12:30pm - 1pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause: 5th February 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.; Wellbeing

Writing your literature review (UG Dissertation Support): 5th February 1pm - 2pm; Online; The literature review is an important component of a dissertation. This workshop will explore what an effective literature review involves, focusing on how to structure a review, and how to write critically about the literature.; Academic Skills Centre

Academic Skills Centre drop-in: Writing and study skills: 5th February 2pm - 3pm; Online; Ask quick questions about your academic skills to advisors from the Academic Skills Centre. Join the Canvas course to access the online drop-ins via Zoom, which alternate between focusing on research or study/writing skills each week.; Academic Skills Centre

Insights into student work experience: 5th February 3pm - 4pm; Online; Join Careers Network for our online panel event where we’ll be speaking to students who’ve accessed a whole range of work experience opportunities, with a focus on those available on campus, including both voluntary and paid positions.; Careers Network

Time management and digital tools (Building on your skills): 5th February 3pm - 3:45pm; Online; This workshop will explore time management strategies, alongside a range of digital tools to help you study more efficiently and effectively.; Academic Skills Centre

Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum: 5th February 7pm - 8:30pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Quiz nights are back at the Lapworth Museum! Join us for an exciting evening of trivia across a variety of fun categories, all while surrounded by fascinating fossils and our Allosaurus Roary. Come solo or as a team - student tickets cost £3.96.; Lapworth Museum of Geology | Family friendly

Coffee morning in the Researcher Suite: 6th February 11am - noon; Researcher Suite, MainLibrary; Are you a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student? Join the Research Skills Team for a relaxed coffee morning in the first floor Researcher Suite in the Main Library. Grab a cuppa and a biscuit, and a chat about anything library-related.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Comfort Zone with Pause: 6th February 2pm - 3pm; No. 1 Lodge, North Gate; Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!; Wellbeing

A meiotic symphony of chromosomes dancing and recombining: 6th February 4pm - 6pm; Lecture Theatre 2 (Room G11), Alan Walters building and Online; 'Meiosis is a very complex process' - since hearing these words, Prof Eugenio Sanchez-Moran has learned to appreciate the intrinsic involvement of meiosis in sexual reproduction, genetic variation, and evolution.; Life & Environmental Sciences

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 6th February 5pm - 5:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Barber Lunchtime Concert: Will Duerden and Svitlana Kosenko: 7th February 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, Kenneth Hamilton returns to the Elgar Concert Hall to offer another instalment of his perennially popular lecture-recitals.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts

LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in: 10th February 12:30pm - 4pm; Behind main reception, Guild of Students; Led by Birmingham LGBT sexual health team and supported by Umbrella, these drop-in sessions offer free support for LGBTQ+ students. You can access testing, advice and support, and pick up some freebies, as well as discovering other services.; Wellbeing

How to find work experience: 10th February 1pm - 2pm; Room UG07, Murray Learning Centre; Discover how you can search and find work experience, volunteering, internships, placements and graduate roles during and after your studies. The session will also follow with an open Q&A period with the Work Experience Team.; Careers Network

Postgrad Conversation & Cake: 10th February 2pm - 3pm; Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall; Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate

Improve your marks using your feedback (Building on your skills): 11th February noon - 12:45pm; Online; In this workshop, we give you space to reflect on your feedback and to identify strategies for using it to improve future work.; Academic Skills Centre

Introduction to AI tools for researchers: 11th February noon - 1pm; Online; Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.; Postgraduate | Libraries

The Philosophy Garden: When is nature art?: 11th February 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; We are often struck by the beautiful world around us. But can nature be art? Head to Winterbourne for a free philosophy workshop for all ages, facilitated by UoB academics.

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 11th February 1pm - 1:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Spring Careers Fair 2025: 12th February 10:30am - 3pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Explore various career paths, network with industry professionals, and learn about job and internship opportunities at the Spring Careers Fair! Whatever level of study you're at, drop-in to discover what's on offer with potential employers.; Careers Network

Introduction to the Birmingham Award and the Postgraduate Professional Development Award (PPDA): 12th February 11am - noon; Room G13, Nuffield building; The Birmingham Award and the Postgraduate Professional Development Award (PPDA) are industry-recognised employability awards that you can gain here at Birmingham - come along to find out more!; Careers Network | Postgraduate

Anglican Eucharist: 12th February 12:30pm - 1pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause: 12th February 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.; Wellbeing

Writing skills for your UG dissertation (Literature Based): 12th February 1pm - 2pm; Online; This workshop will focus on some key writing skills for your dissertations. Including writing critically, how to use signposting, what to include in your introduction and conclusion and approaches to editing.; Academic Skills Centre

Academic Skills Centre drop-in: Research skills: 12th February 2pm - 3pm; Online; Ask quick questions about your academic skills to advisors from the Academic Skills Centre. Join the Canvas course to access the online drop-ins via Zoom, which alternate between focusing on research or study/writing skills each week.; Academic Skills Centre

Culture & Connect: international peer support group: 12th February 2pm - 5pm; Beale Room, Aston Webb Building; Whether you’re looking for guidance, friendship or just a place to be understood, we are here for you. Culture & Connect is facilitated by a diverse group of international students who understand - join us for discussions and fun activities!; Wellbeing

'It's just sugar water, isn't it?' Unlocking the science of performance nutrition from inside the laboratory to inside the factory: 12th February 4pm - 6pm; Main Lecture Theatre, Aston Webb building and Online; In his inaugural lecture, Prof Gareth Wallis will share his research on carbohydrate nutrition, human metabolism and exercise outcomes. His professional journey weaves through laboratories and factories, translating science to practical application.; Life & Environmental Sciences

Reviewing the literature for PGRs: 13th February 9am - 10:30am; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Understand how to create a quality literature review and effectively synthesise the literature you have read as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Take a seat with Enterprise Mobility™: 13th February 10am - 4pm; Under the arches, Law Building; Get comfortable in Enterprise Mobility's fabulous chair, learn about them for a minute and earn a prize every time. Pizza vouchers? Sweets? Cinema vouchers? Yes please!; Careers Network

Writing skills for your UG dissertation (Primary research): 13th February noon - 1pm; Online; This workshop will focus on some key writing skills for your dissertations. Including writing critically, how to use signposting, what to include in your introduction and conclusion and approaches to editing.; Academic Skills Centre

Comfort Zone with Pause: 13th February 2pm - 3pm; No. 1 Lodge, North Gate; Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!; Wellbeing

Literature searching training for PGRs: 13th February 2pm - 4pm; Online; Develop a search strategy, use that to undertake a literature search, keep the resulting records of your search and get tips and techniques to maximise effectiveness, as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 13th February 5pm - 5:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Barber Lunchtime Concert: The Queen's Six - Mapping the Stars: 14th February 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, the Queen's Six will be performing their new programme, Mapping the Stars. Based at Windsor Castle, The Queen's Six make up part of the Lay Clerks of St George's Chapel.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Postgrad Conversation & Cake: 17th February 2pm - 3pm; Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall; Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate

Improve your academic writing (Building on your skills): 18th February 1pm - 1:45pm; Online; Looking to develop your academic writing style further? This workshop will help you to: •Develop your academic voice •Integrate critical discussion •Understand how to make your writing clear and concise; Academic Skills Centre

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 18th February 1pm - 1:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause: 19th February 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.; Wellbeing

Academic Skills Centre drop-in: Writing and study skills: 19th February 2pm - 3pm; Online; Ask quick questions about your academic skills to advisors from the Academic Skills Centre. Join the Canvas course to access the online drop-ins via Zoom, which alternate between focusing on research or study/writing skills each week.; Academic Skills Centre

Creativity and community: Queer collaging with Joe Brainard: 19th February 2pm - 4pm; Medical School; Enjoy a relaxing few hours of collaging with us in the spirit of queer artist, poet and sharer of joy Joe Brainard. Dr Cran will introduce us to the artist, and lead us through a gentle warm up before we collage to our hearts' content. Open to all!; Medicine & Health | LGBTQ+ History Month

Using EndNote 21 to store references (Building on your Skills): 20th February 1pm - 1:45pm; Online; Do you want to find a better way of storing your references? New to reference management software or EndNote 21? Come along to this workshop which will cover the basics.; Academic Skills Centre

Comfort Zone with Pause: 20th February 2pm - 3pm; No. 1 Lodge, North Gate; Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!; Wellbeing

Housemate Finder: 20th February 5pm - 7pm; The Hub, Pritchatts Park; Unsure who to live with next year? Your Residence Life team are here to help - come along for a relaxed and friendly way to meet other like-minded people, with games and activities to help you break the ice. Groups and individuals welcome!; Guild of Students

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 20th February 5pm - 5:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Barber Lunchtime Concert: Frederick Long and Sholto Kynoch: 21st February 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. Bass-baritone Frederick Long leads the battle of a man against the elements, with poetry and music exploring his relationship with the natural world, and with his own nature itself.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts

From Birds to Words: Onomatopoeia, metaphor, and the language of birdsong: 21st February 4pm - 5pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Professor Winter's inaugural lecture examines a unique corpus of bird field guides and their description of birdsong, and how creative strategies like sound imitation and metaphor are used to bridge gaps in our articulation of sensory experiences.; Arts & Law

Aquathlon: 22nd February 11am - 2pm; On campus; The highlight of the triathlon calendar is back… forget the rest, this is the place to be! Aquathlon 2025 sees entrants take on a 400m swim in Sport & Fitness, and a 5km run through campus, with some great prizes to be won. Entry costs £34.50; Sport & Fitness

Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs: 24th February 10am - noon; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student. It will be most useful for those who have draft texts.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Postgrad Conversation & Cake: 24th February 2pm - 3pm; Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall; Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate

Planning an assignment (Building on your skills): 25th February noon - 12:45pm; Online; How do you plan an essay? And how you do you move from a few notes to a full first draft? In this mini workshop we’ll look together at how a student at the University of Birmingham plans their essays to give us some inspiration.; Academic Skills Centre

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 25th February 1pm - 1:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Anglican Eucharist: 26th February 12:30pm - 1pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

Critical thinking - how do I get a 2.1 or above (Building on your Skills): 26th February 1pm - 1:45pm; Online; In this workshop we’ll explore how to apply critical thinking skills to your writing in order to achieve higher marks in your assignments; Academic Skills Centre

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause: 26th February 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.; Wellbeing

Academic Skills Centre drop-in: Research skills: 26th February 2pm - 3pm; Online; Ask quick questions about your academic skills to advisors from the Academic Skills Centre. Join the Canvas course to access the online drop-ins via Zoom, which alternate between focusing on research or study/writing skills each week.; Academic Skills Centre

Culture & Connect: international peer support group: 26th February 2pm - 5pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Whether you’re looking for guidance, friendship or just a place to be understood, we are here for you. Culture & Connect is facilitated by a diverse group of international students who understand - join us for discussions and fun activities!; Wellbeing

Starting to write for PGRs: 26th February 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; This workshop provides an introduction to: the writing process, your knowledge of yourself as a writer, and strategies for planning and creating text, and is suitable for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students.; Postgraduate | Libraries

My Iris: 26th February 5pm - 7pm; Foyer, Bramall Music building; Enjoy a free performance from My Iris, who have toured internationally and made broadcasts for BBC Radio 3, with their driving grooves and lingering melodic lines, seamlessly morphing between earthy restlessness and futuristic dreamscapes.

Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok: 26th February 6pm - 7pm; Room G11, Alan Walters building; Professor Ruth page delves into the world of influencers, and explores how professionals, wellness figures, and lived experience experts share stories and shape mental health literacy for young people.

Comfort Zone with Pause: 27th February 2pm - 3pm; No. 1 Lodge, North Gate; Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!; Wellbeing

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 27th February 5pm - 5:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Unlocking the Vaults: Step into History Taster Day: 27th February 5pm - 7pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join us for an informal morning packed with activities as we unveil the Unlocking the Vaults project, proudly supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Enjoy inspiring talks, behind-the-scenes tours, and interactive activities for all ages.; Family friendly

Barber Lunchtime Concert: The Well Gardened Mind: 28th February 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, a delightful collection of piano music intertwines with spoken texts from Dr Sue Stuart-Smith's book, 'The Well Gardened Mind'.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Lapworth Museum Tour: 3rd March noon - 1pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join Museum staff and volunteers for a guided tour of the Museum.; Lapworth Museum of Geology

LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in: 3rd March 12:30pm - 4pm; Lodge, North Gate; Led by Birmingham LGBT sexual health team and supported by Umbrella, these drop-in sessions offer free support for LGBTQ+ students. You can access testing, advice and support, and pick up some freebies, as well as discovering other services.; Wellbeing

Postgrad Conversation & Cake: 3rd March 2pm - 3pm; Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall; Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate

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

Getting your thesis ready for PGRs: 4th March 10am - noon; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; For Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) approaching the final stages of preparing their thesis (4-6 months from submission), this workshop covers thesis presentation, the submission process and copyright considerations.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 4th March 1pm - 1:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Data management plans for PGRs: 5th March 10am - 11am; Online; All Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) are required to have a Data Management Plan (DMP) in place before completing their first annual review (GRS3). This workshop will help you to achieve this by covering the basics of Research Data Management.; Postgraduate | Libraries

How to paraphrase (Building on your Skills: 5th March noon - 12:45pm; Online; In this workshop we'll look at the role of sources and reporting verbs in your writing and practice paraphrasing using a few simple steps.; Academic Skills Centre

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause: 5th March 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.; Wellbeing

Academic Skills Centre drop-in: Writing and study skills: 5th March 2pm - 3pm; Online; Ask quick questions about your academic skills to advisors from the Academic Skills Centre. Join the Canvas course to access the online drop-ins via Zoom, which alternate between focusing on research or study/writing skills each week.; Academic Skills Centre

Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum: 5th March 7pm - 8:30pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Quiz nights are back at the Lapworth Museum! Join us for an exciting evening of trivia across a variety of fun categories, all while surrounded by fascinating fossils and our Allosaurus Roary. Come solo or as a team - student tickets cost £3.96.; Lapworth Museum of Geology | Family friendly

Coffee morning in the Researcher Suite: 6th March 11am - noon; Researcher Suite, MainLibrary; Are you a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student? Join the Research Skills Team for a relaxed coffee morning in the first floor Researcher Suite in the Main Library. Grab a cuppa and a biscuit, and a chat about anything library-related.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Comfort Zone with Pause: 6th March 2pm - 3pm; No. 1 Lodge, North Gate; Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!; Wellbeing

Housemate Finder: 6th March 5pm - 7pm; Duck & Scholar, The Vale; Unsure who to live with next year? Your Residence Life team are here to help - come along for a relaxed and friendly way to meet other like-minded people, with games and activities to help you break the ice. Groups and individuals welcome!; Guild of Students

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 6th March 5pm - 5:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Barber Lunchtime Concert: Earth and Air and Rain: 7th March 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, award-winning pianist Ceri Owen presents a lecture-recital with baritone Dominic Sedgwick.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Postgrad Conversation & Cake: 10th March 2pm - 3pm; Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall; Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate

The Philosophy Garden: Is perfume art?: 11th March 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; The second in a series of philosophy workshops at Winterbourne, join Dr Chiara Brozzo as she questions whether perfume can be art. Head to Winterbourne for a free philosophy workshop for all ages, facilitated by UoB academics.

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 11th March 1pm - 1:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Good Bad Books: Our love affair with dystopia: 11th March 6pm - 7pm; Room G11, Alan Walters building; Why do we enjoy reading about suffering? Are we thrilled by their horrors? In his inaugural lecture, Professor Nathan Waddell delves into the history of literary dystopias and their tension between form and content.; Arts & Law

Commenting on the evidence: 12th March noon - 12:45pm; Online; We are often told that we need to make sure our writing is critical. But how do we do this? In this workshop we’ll look at what makes a really strong paragraph and how we can comment on things that we have read.; Academic Skills Centre

Introduction to AI tools for researchers: 12th March 1pm - 2pm; Online; Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause: 12th March 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.; Wellbeing

Academic Skills Centre drop-in: Research skills: 12th March 2pm - 3pm; Online; Ask quick questions about your academic skills to advisors from the Academic Skills Centre. Join the Canvas course to access the online drop-ins via Zoom, which alternate between focusing on research or study/writing skills each week.; Academic Skills Centre

Culture & Connect: international peer support group: 12th March 2pm - 5pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Whether you’re looking for guidance, friendship or just a place to be understood, we are here for you. Culture & Connect is facilitated by a diverse group of international students who understand - join us for discussions and fun activities!; Wellbeing

Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs: 13th March 1pm - 2:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student. It will be most useful for those who have draft texts.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Comfort Zone with Pause: 13th March 2pm - 3pm; No. 1 Lodge, North Gate; Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!; Wellbeing

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 13th March 5pm - 5:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Barber Lunchtime Concert: Chaos String Quartet: 14th March 1pm - 1:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free performances, open to all. This week, The Chaos String Quartet join us for their Barber Concerts debut as BBC New Generation Artists.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir: 16th March 3pm - 4:30pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; The University Music Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir bring together musicians from across campus for an afternoon of light entertainment. Tickets cost £5.

How to talk to UK employers about visas: 17th March 1pm - 2pm; Online; Are you an international student, graduate or researcher looking for jobs in the UK? This workshop will give you practical tips on talking to potential employers, keeping the conversation going, and answering tricky questions.; Careers Network

Postgrad Conversation & Cake: 17th March 2pm - 3pm; Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall; Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate

What is Citation Justice?: 17th March 2pm - 3pm; Online; Delve into the conversation of Citation Justice, exploring the role of influence and power in who we cite and, and how bias in this area can occur and be addressed. This workshop is for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Literature searching training for PGRs: 18th March 10am - noon; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Develop a search strategy, use that to undertake a literature search, keep the resulting records of your search and get tips and techniques to maximise effectiveness, as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Library Tour Drop-Ins: 18th March 1pm - 1:20pm; Main Library; These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.; Libraries

Anglican Eucharist: 19th March 12:30pm - 1pm; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause: 19th March 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.; Wellbeing

Academic Skills Centre drop-in: Writing and study skills: 19th March 2pm - 3pm; Online; Ask quick questions about your academic skills to advisors from the Academic Skills Centre. Join the Canvas course to access the online drop-ins via Zoom, which alternate between focusing on research or study/writing skills each week.; Academic Skills Centre

Writing Concisely (Building on your Skills): 20th March noon - 12:45pm; Online; This session will cover six methods that you can use to write concisely in an academic way. You will have opportunities to practice some of these and get feedback during the session.; Academic Skills Centre

Comfort Zone with Pause: 20th March 2pm - 3pm; No. 1 Lodge, North Gate; Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!; Wellbeing

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