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Express English: English for personal statements for further study: 30th March 4pm - 4:50pm; Room 715, Muirhead Tower; Express English sessions are open to all international students, with each of the interactive and dynamic sessions focusing on a different topic. This week looks at personal statements when applying for study. No booking needed, just come along.; Birmingham International Academy

Artisan Market: 31st March 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

CMH Craft & Chill: 1st April 1pm - 3pm; Wolfson Common Room, Birmingham Medical School; Join the Student Experience team for crafts and community.; Medicine & Health

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 1st April 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Should we be afraid of space weather?: 1st April 6pm - 7:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Inspired by the science of the Sun, The Exchange presents this latest lecture on University of Birmingham research into space weather. Book your free place now.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 2nd April 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Heritage Tours at The Exchange: 4th April 11am - 4pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Discover The Exchange, opened in 1933 as the Headquarters of Birmingham Municipal Bank and now part of the University. See the banking hall, vaults, and rooms not normally open to the public. Tours at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, booking essential.

Philosophy Workshop: Role-playing games for mental health: 7th April 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; How do role-playing games allow us to explore different situations and take up different perspectives? Explore the topic with Dr Jodie Russell at Winterbourne - free entry with student ID, but booking for this workshop is essential.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 8th April 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 9th April 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 15th April 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Poetry for the planet: 15th April 6pm - 8pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Award-winning University of Birmingham poet Isabel Galleymore leads this evening of eco-poetry and solar-inspired art.

Discover our postgraduate programmes in Department of Applied Health Sciences: 16th April 10am - 11am; Online; Join us for a series of online information sessions designed to give you an overview of postgraduate subjects within the Department of Applied Health Sciences. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about studying with us.; Medicine & Health

Discover our postgraduate programmes in Department of Applied Health Sciences: 16th April 10am - 11am; Online; Join us for a series of online information sessions designed to give you an overview of postgraduate subjects within the Department of Applied Health Sciences. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about studying with us.; Medicine & Health

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 16th April 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Birmingham Citizens Accountability Assembly 2026: 16th April 6pm - 8pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Ahead of the City Council elections, Citizens UK Birmingham will host the city’s largest pre‑election gathering. You are welcome to come along to hear party leaders respond to priorities set by local citizens, including work and housing.

CMH Craft & Chill: 20th April 1pm - 3pm; Wolfson Common Room, Birmingham Medical School; Join the Student Experience team for crafts and community.; Medicine & Health

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 22nd April 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 23rd April 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Helios and Seeing the Sun: BSL Tour: 25th April 2pm - 4pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Guide Olivier Jamin leads a BSL tour taking in Luke Jerram’s Helios sculpture and solar research at the University of Birmingham. This tour will be delivered in BSL, with English voice-over translation for hearing visitors.

Artisan Market: 28th April 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

CMH Culturefest: 29th April 12:30pm - 4pm; Wolfson Common Room, Birmingham Medical School; Share your culture with us at Culturefest!; Medicine & Health

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 29th April 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

PGT Essentials: Getting started with your dissertation: 29th April 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; How do I get started with my dissertation? Where do I begin with literature searching? How can I engage with my subject critically communicate this in my writing? Three advisors from the ASC will give you some top tips followed by a Q&A.; Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught

Re-viewing the ‘bad’ arts of Tudor and Stuart England: 29th April 5pm - 6pm; Room G11, Alan Walters building; In her inaugural lecture, Professor Tara Hamling argues that deeply engrained value judgements about what constitutes ‘art’ or serious historical evidence have produced a distorted and partial version of Tudor and Stuart history.; Arts & Law

Tackling linguistic discrimination in higher-education: a student-staff collaboration: 29th April 6pm - 7pm; Lecture Room 1, Arts building and online; Christian Ilbury, Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, explores the ways universities are complicit in the maintenance, circulation, and promotion of linguistic inequality. There will also be contributions from current UoB students.; Arts & Law

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 30th April 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Every monument will fall: in conversation with Dan Hicks: 30th April 4:30pm - 6:30pm; Lecture Room 1, Arts building and online; Hear Prof Dan Hicks (University of Oxford) in conversation with Prof Corinne Fowler (University of Leicester) to discuss his new book 'Every Monument Will Fall: a story of remembering and forgetting', with support from The Heath Bookshop.; Arts & Law

Heritage Tours at The Exchange: 2nd May 11am - 4pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Discover The Exchange, opened in 1933 as the Headquarters of Birmingham Municipal Bank and now part of the University. See the banking hall, vaults, and rooms not normally open to the public. Tours at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, booking essential.

Great Birmingham Run with #TeamUoB: 3rd May midnight - 11:59pm; Birmingham city centre; Join students, staff, and alumni as part of #TeamUoB at The Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 3 May. The 10k and Half Marathon take place on the same day, so whatever your race, and whatever your pace, join in the fun with #TeamUoB!; Sport & Fitness

Philosophy Workshop: Are robots the future?: 5th May 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Loneliness is on the rise, but are robots the answer? Should they care for children and the elderly? Explore the topic with Dr Henry Taylor at Winterbourne - free entry with student ID, but booking for this workshop is essential.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 6th May 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

The Remarkable Lives of Sooty Terns: 6th May 6pm - 7:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Inspired by the science of the Sun, The Exchange presents this latest lecture on University of Birmingham research into The Remarkable Lives of Sooty Terns with Dr Jim Reynolds. Book your free place.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 7th May 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Winterbourne's Spring Vegan Market: 10th May 10:30am - 4:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; The Vegan Market is returning to Winterbourne in spring 2026! Enjoy mouth-wateringly delicious plant-based food from independent, eco-friendly businesses. Entry free with your student ID card.

Wondrous Wander: Old Joe to Selly Oak Campus via UoB’s Quaker connections: 11th May 5pm - 6:30pm; Meet at Old Joe; Get another opportunity to join this popular, free walking tour, led by Dr Rhiannon Grant, as part of National Walking Month. Discover the University's connections with Quakerism as we wander from Old Joe to the Selly Oak campus. Booking essential.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 13th May 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Parents' and carers' group: 13th May 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Are you a student who's also a parent or carer? Balancing studies and caring can feel tough, but you're not alone. Find a network who understand what it's like with our termly online therapeutic group.; Wellbeing | Family friendly | Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 14th May 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Groove into the Woods: 16th May 2pm - 3pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Part of our Groove Baby: Barber Family double-bill. Calling all adventurers! We are going on a woodland expedition with the Groove Baby crew. Tickets £5, suitable for ages 3-7, plus sensory crating 10:00-16:00 in the foyer for ticketholders.

LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in: 18th May 12:30pm - 4pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Led by Birmingham LGBT and supported by Umbrella, these drop-in sessions offer free support for sexual health, wellbeing support, and signposting. Access testing, advice and support, and pick up some freebies, as well as discovering other services.; Wellbeing

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 20th May 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 21st May 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Wondrous Wander: Ghost stations of the cross-city line: 21st May 5pm - 7pm; Meet at North Gate; “Calling at Five Ways, University, Selly Oak, Bournville…” - the cross-city line feels so familiar, but this free walking tour will explore how this wasn't always so. Spy the traces of abandoned stations and stops and hear about other disused lines.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 27th May 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Artisan Market: 28th May 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 28th May 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Philosophy Workshop: Can I turn into a cockroach and still be me?: 2nd June 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Ever pondered the question of whether you’d still be you if you lost your memory, received a brain transplant, or became a cockroach? Join Professor Lisa Borlotti at Winterbourne. Free entry with student ID but booking for this workshop is essential.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 3rd June 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 4th June 1:30pm - 3:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.; Wellbeing

Heritage Tours at The Exchange: 6th June 11am - 4pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Discover The Exchange, opened in 1933 as the Headquarters of Birmingham Municipal Bank and now part of the University. See the banking hall, vaults, and rooms not normally open to the public. Tours at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, booking essential.; UoB Xtra

Capgemini Community Challenge: 8th June midnight - 12th June midnight; Off campus; The Capgemini Community Challenge is one of the most exciting opportunities on offer to undergraduates at Birmingham Business School. It is an immersive consultancy experience like no other.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra | Engineering & Physical Sciences | Social Sciences

Careers on the Green: 8th June midnight - 12th June midnight; Green Heart; The Careers Network team will be out on the Green Heart with a fun, future‑focused careers game, a free selfie station, and (if you’re quick!) free ice creams. It’s a relaxed way to meet the Careers team and think about your next steps.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

Masters Consultancy Challenge: 8th June midnight - 26th June midnight; On campus; Work in interdisciplinary groups to solve a real-world business problem that an employer is facing in this intensive 3-week programme exclusively for Postgraduate Taught students. Discover consultancy with hands on experience - apply by 3 May!; Careers Network | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught

The Birmingham Project: 8th June midnight - 12th June midnight; 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 6 April 2026.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

Fun on the Green Heart: 8th June 11am - 6pm; Green Heart; If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!; UoB Xtra

Outdoor cinema: 8th June 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.; UoB Xtra

LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in: 8th June 12:30pm - 4pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Led by Birmingham LGBT and supported by Umbrella, these drop-in sessions offer free support for sexual health, wellbeing support, and signposting. Access testing, advice and support, and pick up some freebies, as well as discovering other services.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

Green Impact Lab Accreditation - volunteer auditor training: 9th June 9:30am - 1pm; On campus; Become a volunteer lab auditor with SOS UK and the university. We'll equip you with the skills and knowledge to undertake audits of our wet labs and be part of real-world implementation of sustainability in the lab environment. Sign up now.; UoB Xtra

Fun on the Green Heart: 9th June 11am - 6pm; Green Heart; If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!; UoB Xtra

Global Celebration: 9th 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

Outdoor cinema: 9th June 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.; UoB Xtra

PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve: 9th June 11am - 12:30pm; On campus; 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

Relax and Refresh: 9th June 11am - 1pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Feeling the pressure of working on your thesis, dissertation, or studying for supplementary exams? Or are you ready for a summer break? Drop-in to the Main Library for Pets as Therapy and information and advice to help you over the coming weeks.; Wellbeing | Libraries

Creative pop up at Med School with Pause@uni: 9th June noon - 2pm; Med Café, Medical School; Pause@uni are going on tour, bringing their ever popular creative activities to the Med School! Drop-in to relax, take a break, and create something fun.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

PhD Panel: Sustainability research and where it might take you: 9th June 2:30pm - 4pm; On campus; Sustainability research is a big topic, but where might it take you? Join our PhD panel to explore the topic and find out more.; UoB Xtra

Learn to ride and basic bike skills: 9th 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 three session course is a great place to start.; UoB Xtra

Campus 3k Your Way!: 10th June 10am - 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

Fun on the Green Heart: 10th June 11am - 6pm; Green Heart; If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!; UoB Xtra

Relax and Refresh: 10th June 11am - 1pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Feeling the pressure of working on your thesis, dissertation, or studying for supplementary exams? Or are you ready for a summer break? Drop-in to the Main Library for Pets as Therapy and information and advice to help you over the coming weeks.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing | Libraries

Library Lounge take over with Pause@uni: 10th June 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Whether you're relaxing after exams or taking a break from dissertations, join Pause@uni for a takeover of the Library Lounge, with all the chilled out vibes you'd expect from the friendliest people on campus.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

Outdoor cinema: 10th June 1pm - 7pm; Green Heart; The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.; UoB Xtra

Basic and everyday bike skills: 10th June 5pm - 7pm; On campus; For cyclists who are just starting out, learn bike handling skills and how to navigate simple road and junction layouts in both off-road environments and quieter roads with our basic and everyday skills course.; UoB Xtra

Board game night at the museum: 10th June 6pm - 9pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; A board game night next to a dinosaur skeleton? Sign me up! Join us for a chilled, fun board game night at the Lapworth Museum of Geology! Bring your own board games or pick up one at the Museum. Book your free ticket now.; UoB Xtra | Lapworth Museum of Geology

Birmingham Gives is back for 2026!: 11th June midnight - 12th June midnight; On campus; Get ready! On 11-12 June the University of Birmingham comes together once again for Birmingham Gives; a 36-hour online giving day, uniting our global community to celebrate what makes us truly special. Sign up to become a Birmingham Gives ambassador!; UoB Xtra

Fun on the Green Heart: 11th June 11am - 6pm; Green Heart; If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!; UoB Xtra

Outdoor cinema: 11th June 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.; UoB Xtra

Slow Down Club: 11th June 11am - 1pm; On campus; Find space to breathe, space to be, space to think, or not think. Chat, or not chat. The Slow Down Club brings space for chilled crafting and reflections on slowing down in our busy world.; UoB Xtra

What GenAI can really do: 11th June 11am - 12:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Dive into an exploration of what Gen AI can really do with live, unfiltered demonstrations across a range of tools and build your understanding, not just outputs! This session is for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.; Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra

EPS Leading in Science & Engineering workshop with Industry Leaders: 11th June 1pm - 12th June 5pm; 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.; UoB Xtra | Engineering & Physical Sciences

Fun on the Green Heart: 12th June 11am - 6pm; Green Heart; If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Expect inflatables, games, and plenty of activities to help you decompress — sunshine not guaranteed, but enthusiasm definitely is!; UoB Xtra

Outdoor cinema: 12th June 11am - 7pm; Green Heart; The outdoor cinema is back for UoB Xtra! Settle in to watch old favourites and new discoveries with friends this summer.; UoB Xtra

Murder on the Lawn: 12th June 6:30pm - 9pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Unbox your picnic and pop open your drinks as Foghorn Unscripted entertain you with a very British 'whodunit', as they ask you, the audience, to help solve the mystery! Suitable for ages 13+, student tickets £17.; UoB Xtra

Murder on the Lawn: 13th June 6pm - 8:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Unbox your picnic and pop open your drinks as Foghorn Unscripted entertain you with a very British 'whodunit', as they ask you, the audience, to help solve the mystery! Suitable for ages 13+, student tickets £17.; UoB Xtra

Impact Challenge: 15th June midnight - 19th June midnight; On campus; Work with employers to solve real-life problems and have the chance to learn and see first-hand how an organisation operates and how you can make an impact to their business! Check your eligibility and apply by 16 April.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra | Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Introduction to the Birmingham Award with Distinction - Postgraduate: 15th June 1pm - 2pm; Lecture Room 5, Arts building; Explore our flexible programme designed exclusively for postgraduate taught students to support your professional development alongside your unique circumstances, interests and, career stage.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught

Job hunting for those with 2+ years professional experience: 15th June 3pm - 5:30pm; Room G17, Nuffield; Join our Careers Network team for a bespoke session for postgraduate taught students with at least two years' professional experience prior to your degree and plan your next career steps.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught

Job Hunting: Top tips for PGTs: 16th June noon - 1:30pm; Lecture Room 5, Arts building; If you're starting to think about job hunting after your Masters or postgraduate taught programme, make sure to join Careers Network for this top tips session, a masterclass for the Birmingham Award.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught

Pause@uni block party: 16th 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

BEAR Challenge 2026: 17th June 9am - 19th June 5pm; On campus; Have you got what it takes to tackle real world computing 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

Presenting with confidence: 17th June noon - 1pm; On campus; This interactive workshop will help you develop a confident and engaging presentation delivery which you can use in interviews, presentations or putting forward a pitch.; Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra

Library Lounge take over with Pause@uni: 17th June 1pm - 4pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Whether you're relaxing after exams or taking a break from dissertations, join Pause@uni for a takeover of the Library Lounge, with all the chilled out vibes you'd expect from the friendliest people on campus.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

Summer Festival of Music: Brass Band: 17th June 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Green Heart; Enjoy the summer evening vibes with an al fresco performance by the University Brass Band, part of our Summer Festival of Music!; UoB Xtra | University Music

Refugee Week Celebration: 17th June 6:30pm - 8pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity, and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Join us for an evening of stories, music, and art.; UoB Xtra

Grad Ball 2026: 18th June 6:30pm - 11:59pm; On campus; End the year in style with the Guild of Students' Grad Ball 2026! Are you ready for the party of the year?; UoB Xtra | Guild of Students

Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices: 19th June 1pm - 2pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy our Summer Festival Voices performance, part of our Summer Festival of Music!; UoB Xtra | University Music

Summer Festival of Music: Jazz Orchestra with Queen Lilas: 19th June 7:30pm - 9pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy a performance by our Jazz Orchestra with Queen Lilas, part of our Summer Festival of Music!; UoB Xtra | University Music

Summer solstice celebration: 20th June 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Head to The Exchange for family-friendly storytelling and dance workshops inspired by traditions and rituals linked to the longest day of the year, make your own sun catcher, and join in crafts and music inspired by the sun.; UoB Xtra | Family friendly

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

Creative drop-in with Pause@uni: 22nd June 1pm - 4pm; On campus; Find chilled crafts and the best vibes with Pause@uni! Drop-in to relax, take a break, and create something fun.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

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

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

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

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

Summer Festival of Music: University Music Sholars: 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

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

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

(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

China Connections: UK Degree, China Career – Career Planning Insights and Advice from Alumni: 24th June 11am - 12:30pm; Online; Join us for an alumni panel featuring alumni who are now working in China across a range of sectors. Our alumni will share practical insights into transitioning from studying in the UK to building a career in China.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

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.

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

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

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

Pinhole camera workshop with Niki Gandy: 24th June 4:30pm - 6:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Create a pin-hole camera with artist Niki Gandy, as she reflects on her recent collaboration with prisoners, exploring exposure to light and its impact on vitamin D and circadian rhythms. Tickets £5.; UoB Xtra

China Connections: Building a STEM Career in China - Employer Insights and Alumni Journey: 25th June 11am - 12:30pm; Online; The event will bring together Chinese employers and alumni currently working in STEM-related industries in China.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

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

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

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

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

Artisan Market: 30th June 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!; UoB Xtra

PGT Summer Series - Research and Writing for Systematic Reviews: 1st July 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; This session, for PGT students, will explore how to approach a systematic review, focusing in particular on searching the literature and writing up your findings.; Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught

Heritage Tours at The Exchange: 4th July 11am - 4pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Discover The Exchange, opened in 1933 as the Headquarters of Birmingham Municipal Bank and now part of the University. See the banking hall, vaults, and rooms not normally open to the public. Tours at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, booking essential.

PGT Summer Series - Dissertation Writing: Primary Research: 8th July 2pm - 3:30pm; If your postgraduate dissertation is based on primary research and you need a bit of support and advice for writing and structuring it, then this is the workshop for you. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.; Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught

PGT Summer Series - Dissertation Writing: Secondary Research: 22nd July 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; If your postgraduate dissertation is chapter-based and uses secondary research, then this workshop will provide support and advice to help you with writing it up. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.; Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught

Artisan Market: 28th July 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

PGT Summer Series - Communicating research: formatting, visuals and data presentation: 29th July 2pm - 3:30pm; If your postgraduate dissertation involves primary research and you’d like support with formatting your document and communicating your findings, then this workshop is for you. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.; Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught

PGT Summer Series - Editing and proofreading your dissertation: 19th August 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; If you've recently finished a full or partial draft of your dissertation, then this workshop will provide guidance on how to approach editing and proofreading. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.; Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught

Artisan Market: 25th August 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

Artisan Market: 29th September 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

Artisan Market: 27th October 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

Artisan Market: 24th November 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

Artisan Market: 1st December 10am - 4pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!; Christmas on Campus

Christmas on Campus: Christmas Artisan Market: 2nd December 10am - 4pm; University Square; Enjoy an extra day of our artisan market to browse for gifts, treat yourself, or enjoy some tasty local food, all whilst supporting local and independent traders!; Christmas on Campus

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