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A glass fronted Sports Centre Active Residences: Just Play Badminton
26th January 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Active Residences is a fun and friendly way to look after your wellbeing and meet others, for students living in University and partner accommodation. All sessions are free and suitable for beginners - make sure to book your place.
Sport & Fitness
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge 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
A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member 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
Two students walk past the lake at the Vale, deep in conversation Sexual health advice with Umbrella
27th January 4:30pm - 7pm
Vale Hub, Vale Village
We’re bringing vital sexual health services directly to your doorstep! Visit our Umbrella Stall at your student accommodation for FREE, confidential support, including sexual health advice, free contraception and information, and STI testing kits.
Guild of Students
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
Three students sit at a table in conversation 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
A student and staff member sit at a desk chatting 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
Students sit in a workshop listening to a presenter 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
Two students smiling whilst working on laptops 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
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble 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
Students sit at tables in a teaching room, typing or writing in notebooks UG Dissertation Support: Research skills for your dissertation
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
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts 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
A student looks at a book stood between library bookshelves 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
A group of international students sit around a table, chatting and laughing, in a crowded room 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
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby 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
A single lit candle against a black background Holocaust Memorial Day
29th January 7pm - 8:30pm
Teaching and Learning Building
Join Birmingham JSoc for a poignant event sharing the story of Kitty Hart-Moxon OBE, a Holocaust survivor, as told by Peter and Moira Hart, as we pay tribute to those who perished, and those who survived. Booking via Guild is mandatory.
Guild of Students
Students sit chatting with a hot drink 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
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
A close up of red folding theatre chairs 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
Three students look at a computer screen together 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
Two students wearing cloth head wraps stand and smile in a marquee Langar on campus
3rd February 11am - 3pm
Chancellor's Court
UoB's Sikh Society are back with their annual Langar on campus! Enjoy a free vegetarian/vegan meal as everyone invited to sit together and enjoy food as one community.
A model skeleton of an allosaurus at the Lapworth Museum of Geology 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
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge 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
A projector beams light into dusty air, creating light trails 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
A student looks intently at a stall selling cured meats Artisan Market
4th February 10am - 4pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
Two students sit at a table outside the Guild, with the mermaid statue in the background 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
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble 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
Students sit at tables in a teaching room, typing or writing in notebooks UG Dissertation Support: Writing your literature review
5th February 1pm - 2pm
Online
The literature review is an important component of an undergraduate 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
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts 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
Two students study side by side on laptops 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
A student smiles whilst working on a laptop Three Minute Thesis 2025 information drop-in
5th February 2pm - 4pm
Online
Join the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) team to learn more, help you decide if you will apply, or answer questions if you have already decided to take part. We can give you an overview of the competition, and share tips and tricks for your application!
Postgraduate
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Building on your skills: Time management and digital tools
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
A student staff member in a gold high vis stands in a wooden booth with an Ask Me sign, speaking to a student 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
Two students walk towards the Guild carrying sports bags Community Wardens: Self-Defence Class
5th February 6pm - 7pm
Dance Studio, Guild of Students
Your Community Wardens are back with their self-defence class, perfect for all skill levels. Learn some essential techniques and grab some free safety gear while you’re at it!
Guild of Students
An allosaurus skeleton in a museum looms at the camera 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
Three students stand in conversation 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
Students sit chatting with a hot drink 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
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby 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
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
A close up of red folding theatre chairs 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
A close up of a lap with hands resting, with a step tracker and rainbow bead bracelet on one wrist 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
Students sit at tables in a teaching room, typing or writing in notebooks 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
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge 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
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Building your skills: Improve your marks using your feedback
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
Two students look at a phone showing a scientific diagram 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
Students on laptops around a table. PGR Research Poster Competition information drop-in
11th February 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online
The Research Poster Competition, part of the PG Research Festival, is open for applications from postgraduate research students (PGRs). Drop-in to learn how you can share your research and connect with others across the University!
University Graduate School | Postgraduate
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby 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.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
A student walks through a line of stalls in the Great Hall, with a crowd in the background 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
Four students stand chatting outside Aston Webb 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
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble 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
Students sit in a busy hall, looking to a screen off camera 125 Talks: Thriving Planet
12th February 1pm - 2:30pm
Deb Hall, Guild of Students
Discover the exciting and fascinating research taking place at Birmingham with 125 Talks. Join the University and your Guild to explore our thriving planet, through catastrophes, the secret life of trees, and resilient and sustainable futures.
Guild of Students | 125 Anniversary
Photo of Matthew Buskell with green trees and grass in the background Lunch with a Leader: Matthew Buskell
12th February 1pm - 2:30pm
On campus
An opportunity for students to sit down over lunch with one of our leading alumni. This session is with Matthew Buskell, Enterprise AI and RISE Lead for United Kingdom and Ireland at Google.
Students sit at tables in a teaching room, typing or writing in notebooks UG Dissertation Support: Writing skills for your dissertation (literature-based)
12th February 1pm - 2pm
Online
This workshop will focus on some key writing skills for your undergraduate dissertation, including writing critically, how to use signposting, what to include in your introduction and conclusion, and approaches to editing.
Academic Skills Centre
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts 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
A student looks at a book stood between library bookshelves 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
A group of international students sit around a table, chatting and laughing, in a crowded room 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
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby '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
Two students walk towards the Guild carrying sports bags Community Wardens: Self-Defence Class
12th February 6pm - 7pm
Dance Studio, Guild of Students
Your Community Wardens are back with their self-defence class, perfect for all skill levels. Learn some essential techniques and grab some free safety gear while you’re at it!
Guild of Students
David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust LGBTQ+ History Month Public Lecture : ‘Bowie Love’
12th February 7pm - 8:30pm
The Exchange
Professor Alex Sharpe explores David Bowie's extraordinary vision of love across his works.
LGBTQ+ History Month
A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member 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
Three students walk under Old Joe, chatting 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
Students sit at tables in a teaching room, typing or writing in notebooks UG Dissertation Support: Writing skills for your dissertation (Primary Research)
13th February noon - 1pm
Online
This workshop will focus on some key writing skills for your undergraduate dissertation, including writing critically, how to use signposting, what to include in your introduction and conclusion and approaches to editing.
Academic Skills Centre
Students sit chatting with a hot drink 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
A staff member sits working at a laptop in a café space 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
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
A close up of red folding theatre chairs 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
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge 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
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Building your skills: Improve your academic writing
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, and understand how to make your writing clear and concise.
Academic Skills Centre
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. PGT Academic Skills: Critical Thinking
19th February 1pm - 2:30pm
Online
Join the Academic Skills Centre for an online workshop on critical thinking, including strategies for success and expert advice, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to critical thinking and writing.
Academic Skills Centre | Postgraduate
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts 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
Two students study side by side on laptops 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
Colourful papers, a pair of scissors and an iced coffee cup on a wooden table 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
Two students walk towards the Guild carrying sports bags Community Wardens: Self-Defence Class
19th February 6pm - 7pm
Dance Studio, Guild of Students
Your Community Wardens are back with their self-defence class, perfect for all skill levels. Learn some essential techniques and grab some free safety gear while you’re at it!
Guild of Students
Four students in winter coats walk across campus chatting Postgrad LIVE Birmingham
20th February noon - 3pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Considering a Masters or PhD? Postgrad LIVE Birmingham is your chance to find out what postgraduate opportunities are on offer at a number of top universities and how to secure your place on them.
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Building on your skills: Using EndNote 21 to store references
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
Two researchers examining a vase. Getting Started in Public Engagement for PGRs
20th February 1pm - 3pm
Westmere House
A workshop on public & community engagement for Postgraduate Research students (PGRs), led by experts in UoB's Public and Cultural Engagement Team. An online workshop available on 27 Feb 2025.
University Graduate School | Postgraduate
Students sit chatting with a hot drink 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
Two students sit at a table outside the Guild, with the mermaid statue in the background 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
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
A close up of red folding theatre chairs 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
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby 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
A crowd cheers on a runner running through campus 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
A student smiles whilst working on a laptop 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
Black and White photo of David Davies OBE Lunch with a Leader: David Davies OBE
24th February 1pm - 2:30pm
On campus
An opportunity for students to sit down over lunch with one of our leading alumni. This session is with David Davies OBE, Former Executive Director of the Football Association and journalist.
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge 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
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Building on your skills: Planning an assignment
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
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble 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
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Building on your skills: Critical thinking - how do I get a 2.1 or above?
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
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts 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
A student looks at a book stood between library bookshelves 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
A group of international students sit around a table, chatting and laughing, in a crowded room 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
Students sit around circular tables chatting 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
A close up of the cupola dome atop the Bramall Music building 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.
Two students in the library cafe sit looking at a smartphone together 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.
Two researchers examining a vase. Getting Started in Public Engagement for PGRs
27th February 9:30am - 11am
Online
An online workshop on public & community engagement for Postgraduate Research students (PGRs), led by experts in UoB's Public and Cultural Engagement Team.
University Graduate School | Postgraduate
A student studying in a library full of books. PGR Shut Up and Work
27th February 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
Students sit chatting with a hot drink 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
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
A hand opens a safe in an old style bank vault 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 | 125 Anniversary
A close up of red folding theatre chairs 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
Model skulls are mounted on a wall in a museum display 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
A close up of a lap with hands resting, with a step tracker and rainbow bead bracelet on one wrist 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
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge 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
Two students look closely at cheese on a market stall Artisan Market
4th March 10am - 4pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation 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
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
A student sat on a sofa working on a laptop, seen from above 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
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Building on your skills: How to paraphrase
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
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts 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
Two students study side by side on laptops 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
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. PGT Academic Skills: Developing Your Writing
5th March 2pm - 3:30pm
Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop on developing your academic writing, structuring your essays, and writing more critically, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to academic writing.
Academic Skills Centre | Postgraduate
Teams of people sit around tables in a museum setting 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
Three students stand in conversation 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
Students sit chatting with a hot drink 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
Two students sit at a table outside the Guild, with the mermaid statue in the background 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
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
A close up of red folding theatre chairs 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
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge 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
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby 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.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
Photo of Alethea Fuller, Deputy Chief Executive for the Police and Crime Commissioner Lunch with a Leader: Alethea Fuller
11th March 1pm - 2:30pm
On campus
An opportunity for students to sit down over lunch with one of our leading alumni. This session is with Alethea Fuller, Deputy Chief Executive for the Police and Crime Commissioner in the West Midlands.
An aerial shot of the upper half of the Old Joe clocktower on a cloudy day 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
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Building on your skills: 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
Two students look at a phone showing a scientific diagram 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
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts 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
A student looks at a book stood between library bookshelves 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
A group of international students sit around a table, chatting and laughing, in a crowded room 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
Two students walk past the lake at the Vale, deep in conversation Sexual health advice with Umbrella
12th March 4:30pm - 7pm
Social Space, Battery Park
We’re bringing vital sexual health services directly to your doorstep! Visit our Umbrella Stall at your student accommodation for FREE, confidential support, including sexual health advice, free contraception and information, and STI testing kits.
Guild of Students
A student smiles whilst working on a laptop 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
Students sit chatting with a hot drink 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
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
A close up of red folding theatre chairs 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
Two students play flutes 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.
Three students smile and wave at the camera 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
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge 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
A student looks up at another student, whilst sat studying 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
A staff member sits working at a laptop in a café space 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
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. 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
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble 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
Three students sit at a table with a pause volunteer, making paper crafts 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
Two students study side by side on laptops 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
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. PGT Academic Skills: Finding and using information
19th March 2pm - 3:30pm
Online
Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop on research skills, finding and using information, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to this topic.
Academic Skills Centre | Postgraduate
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Building on your skills: Writing concisely
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
Students sit chatting with a hot drink 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
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
20th 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
Three people look at a computer screen together Structuring your thesis for PGRs
21st March 10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
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