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Picture of the University of Birmingham's Library. LGBTQ+ book display and badges
2nd February midnight - 28th February midnight
Main Library
Come along to the Main Library Atrium any time this month to learn about LGBTQ+ contributions to the field of Science and Innovation. Find your next read to borrow, learn about LGBTQ+ scientific history, and take a badge and a sticker!
Libraries | LGBTQ+ History Month
A student and staff member chat in the Pause garden Pause@uni drop-in
26th February 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
Two hands holding each other. Gendered Care: stereotypes and ideas around caring masculinities
26th February noon - 1pm
Alan Walters building and online
Why does care remain gendered? How do masculinity stereotypes shape young people’s choices? What do LGBTQ+ histories reveal about caring masculinities? Join us for a reflective talk this LGBTQ+ History Month.
LGBTQ+ History Month
Two students being filmed by a smartphone on campus How to: Get work experience with speculative applications
26th February noon - 1pm
Room 110, University House
Struggling to find work experiences that suit you? This session will provide you with information on how you can find and apply for opportunities that may not be advertised or are hard to come by.
Careers Network
Students in a teaching room on laptops Lunchtime English: Collocations
26th February 1pm - 1:50pm
Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
26th February 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
A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
26th February 2pm - 3pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
This laid-back session invites you to grab a drink and a snack, connect with fellow students, and (weather permitting!) enjoy some time in the garden. Whether you're in the mood to chat, get creative, or simply sit quietly, you're welcome here.
Wellbeing
Two students work on laptops in a study space Top tips for job searching
26th February 2pm - 3pm
Online
Join our online session about job search techniques, websites, resources and what employers are looking for when recruiting.
Careers Network
A student in a wheelchair holds a basketball Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball
26th February 4pm - 5pm
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness Centre
Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.
Sport & Fitness
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
26th February 4pm - 5:30pm
Munrow Arena 2, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Students playing netball outdoors Active Residences: Netball in partnership with England Netball
26th February 5pm - 6pm
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
People in a yoga class Active Residences: Yoga
26th February 6pm - 6:40pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain
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
Students playing basketball in a sports hall Social Sport: Basketball
26th February 6pm - 7pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Three rolled black yoga mats stand in a crate Active Residences: Pilates
26th February 6:50pm - 7:20pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain
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
A student playing badminton in a sports hall Active Residences: Just Play Badminton
26th February 7pm - 8:20pm
Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
Two students aim archery bows Careers in Sport LIVE
27th February 9:30am - 3:30pm
Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road
With up to 40 exhibitors under one roof, this is your opportunity to connect with employers, training providers and industry organisations offering career pathways in sport and leisure. Book your free place now.
Careers Network
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
27th February noon - 1pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
27th February 12:20pm - 1:20pm
Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
A person playing the cello wearing old fashioned headphones Barber Lunchtime Concert: Workers Union Ensemble
27th February 1pm - 1:50pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Workers Union Ensemble join us for this CrossCurrents performance with a programme featuring percussion, oboe, cello and piano. Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free with no booking needed, just come along.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts | University Music
Three students in a teaching room with laptops Lunchtime English: Cohesion
27th February 1pm - 1:50pm
Room UG10, Murray Learning Centre
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
Drawing of two women hugging. Nineteenth-Century Lesbians: Proto-queer poets and the 'Sapphic Imaginary'
27th February 1pm - 1:45pm
Cadbury Research Library Seminar Room, Muirhead Tower.
This talk will explore the works and lives of three Sapphic writers: Amy Levy, Olive Custance, Vernon Lee, at the end of the long nineteenth century.
LGBTQ+ History Month | Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
27th February 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
Three rolled black yoga mats stand in a crate Active Residences: Pilates
27th February 2pm - 2:40pm
Hexagon Room, Pritchatts Park
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
Close up of the net on a football goal Social Sport: Football
27th February 4pm - 5pm
Water Synthetics Pitch 2, Bournbrook
Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
A person on a climbing wall Active Residences: Intro to climbing
27th February 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Try out climbing while meeting new people, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in and flat soled trainers. Book via Sport & Fitness app, free for UoB and partner accommodation residents!
Sport & Fitness
A pair of hands holding a broken communion wafer during a religious service. Friday Mass Service
27th February 6pm - 7pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join the Catholic Community at the Multifaith Chaplaincy for Mass, prayer, and fellowship. After Mass, stay for a friendly social gathering — a great chance to meet others in a warm, welcoming setting.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
Cheerleading Showcase cheerleaders strike a pose. Fullout | Cheerleading | Super Series
28th February 8am - 11pm
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
Cheer take to the floor hosting their showcase on campus for the second time.
Sport & Fitness
Three students running outdoors Active Residences: Just Run
28th February noon - 1pm
Athletics track, near Priorsfield
Living in UoB or partner accommodation and want to get running? Our Active Residences Just Run session is free and open to all abilities! Book your place via Sport & Fitness.
Sport & Fitness
A student playing badminton in a sports hall Active Residences: Just Play Badminton
28th February 4pm - 5pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
Two students reach for books on stacks on the library Inspiring Women display
1st March midnight - 8th March 11:59pm
Main Library
Celebrating women writers as part of World Book Day and International Women’s Day, the University Library will feature a display, access to iconic books and fantastic giveaways.
Libraries | International Women's Day
A pair of hands holding a broken communion wafer during a religious service. Sunday Mass Service
1st March 10am - 11am
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join the Catholic Community at the Multifaith Chaplaincy for Mass, prayer, and fellowship. After Mass, stay for a friendly social gathering — a great chance to meet others in a warm, welcoming setting.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
Students playing basketball in a sports hall Social Sport: Basketball
1st March 1pm - 2pm
Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre
Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
A pair of hands holding a broken communion wafer during a religious service. Sunday Mass Service
1st March 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join the Catholic Community at the Multifaith Chaplaincy for Mass, prayer, and fellowship. After Mass, stay for a friendly social gathering — a great chance to meet others in a warm, welcoming setting.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
A student at the door of the Pause lodge, which has a poster and crafted heart pinned to it Pause@uni drop-in
2nd March 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
2nd March noon - 1pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Three students in a teaching room with laptops Lunchtime English: The media
2nd March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
A film projector Celebrate Amazonia: Film screening and discussion on Pantanal, the Wetland in Brazil
2nd March 2pm - 4pm
Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower
This year's Carnival on Campus with the Brazil Institute focuses on Celebrate Amazonia: Brazil Beyond COP30. Join this film screening of and discussion on Pantanal, the Wetland in Brazil.
Six students in a teaching room Express English: Advanced proposal writing
2nd 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's topic is research proposals. No booking needed, just come along.
Birmingham International Academy
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
2nd March 4pm - 5pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
A football game on synthetic grass Active Residences: Just Play Football
2nd March 5pm - 6pm
Water Synthetic Pitch, Sport & Fitness Centre
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
A table tennis bat and ball Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis
2nd March 8pm - 9pm
Shackleton, Vale Village
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
Two students in white coats Discover our postgraduate programmes in Department of Applied Health Sciences
3rd March 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
Two students in white coats Discover our postgraduate programmes in Department of Applied Health Sciences
3rd March 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
A student at the door of the Pause lodge, which has a poster and crafted heart pinned to it Pause@uni drop-in
3rd March 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
A pickleball bat and ball Social Sport: Pickleball
3rd March noon - 1pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Pickleball for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Person walking through Winterbourne gardens Philosophy Workshop: The Dead Sea Scrolls and the great outdoors
3rd March 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Explore the Dead Sea Scrolls and see them in a new light with Professor Charlotte Hempel at Winterbourne - free entry with student ID, but booking for this workshop is essential.
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Building on your Skills: Reflective writing
3rd March 1pm - 2pm
Online
Increasingly, assignments have a reflective component. You might be asked to reflect on your learning, your writing, or your practice. Whatever the context, this workshop hosted by the ASC, will help you get you started with your reflective writing.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries
Students in a teaching room on laptops Lunchtime English: The materials and methods section in empirical writing
3rd March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room 330, Engineering building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
A graphic design with text reading international women's day surrounded by small doodle clip art Guild of Students: Bloody Lovely Afternoon
3rd March 1:15pm - 4th March 2pm
Amos Room, Guild of Students
It’s time to reclaim your period and your power! This event will be a workshop on menstrual health. You should leave feeling empowered and educated about your periods. Book your free ticket now.
Guild of Students | International Women's Day
A student audience Celebrate Amazonia: Official opening - Brazil Beyond COP30 - Brazilian Carnaval on Campus
3rd March 2pm - 3:30pm
Underground, Guild of Students
Enjoy a high-profile roundtable discussion, student-led contributions at the launch of Celebrate Amazonia! Hear from a distinguished keynote speaker and expert panel, marking the culmination of our two-year Engage Amazonia programme.
A student looking at a laptop screen and smiling Insight Into Research Careers
3rd March 3pm - 4:30pm
Online
A panel event to hear from speakers working in a range of research careers outside academia, including social research, research roles in non-profit organisations, and research roles within non-scientific sectors.
Careers Network | Postgraduate Research
A bateria ensemble in the Guild Underground Big Questions: Debate key global challenges with researchers
3rd March 4pm - 5:30pm
Underground, Guild of Students
Debate the ‘Big Questions’ organised around key global challenges with Engage Amazonia researchers and students. Engage in conversational spaces with key experts in the field, a great opportunity to share and network.
A close up of legs wearing tracksuit bottoms and white trainers, in a dance class Active Residences: Dance Fitness
3rd March 6pm - 6:40pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain
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
A bateria ensemble in the Guild Underground Celebrate Amazonia: Reception
3rd March 6pm - 8pm
Underground, Guild of Students
Celebrate Amazonia celebration with Brazilian food, a cash bar with caipirinhas, and Capoeira performance, music by Oyá Batucada Samba Band and Samba dancers!
Students playing basketball in a sports hall Social Sport: Basketball
3rd March 6pm - 7pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Students at a lunch table listening to an unseen person Lunch with a Leader: Raffaela Goodby - Chief People Officer at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity
4th March midnight - 11:59pm
On campus
Our Lunch with a Leader sessions invite small groups of students from all years and disciplines to sit down and quiz some of the University’s most successful alumni. Spaces are strictly limited so make sure to submit your application by 9 February.
A graphic design with text reading international women's day surrounded by small doodle clip art Guild of Students' Community Breakfast: Women’s Week edition
4th March 9am - 11am
Reception, Guild of Students
Join us for free breakfast with a side of female empowerment! You can enjoy a free breakfast with your Women’s Officer and meet local women’s charities (GINA, Anawim & RSVP).
International Women's Day
Two students walk towards the No. 1 Lodge, a low brick building Pause@UoB open house
4th March 10am - 11am
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Ever wondered what Pause@UoB is like? Drop-in for our weekly open house to meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions, without sessions running. We'll even put the kettle on!
Wellbeing
A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause@uni drop-in
4th March 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
Student wearing lanyard smiling at other student. Disabled Student Contribution Group
4th March 11:30am - 2pm
Beale Room, Aston Webb Building
Join our next Disabled Student Contribution Group (Student Voice Forum) - a dedicated space for disabled students to share their experiences and help shape positive change across the University.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
A lacrosse game in play Wednesday afternoon fixtures
4th March noon - 9pm
On campus
Cheer on your fellow students as we take on other universities in the BUCS leagues and tournaments! Check out this week's fixtures you can watch on campus.
Sport & Fitness
A student working on a laptop on a picnic bench From UK to China: Navigating career opportunities in China’s booming e-Commerce market
4th March 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online
Join this webinar to learn about career pathways and opportunities for overseas returnees in China's booming e-commerce sector, featuring insights from Jiayan Shao, a senior HR expert. This session will be delivered in Mandarin.
Careers Network
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
4th March 12:30pm - 1pm
Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
A student and staff member chat at a small table with a laptop Careers Network drop-ins
4th March 1pm - 3pm
Careers Corner, Main Library
Need some help and advice on applications, career planning, or work experience opportunities? Come along to one of our weekly, Wednesday afternoon Careers Network drop-ins, to chat with our friendly experts.
Careers Network
Baboons in greenery Celebrate Amazonia: Deforestation, primates and re-creating the wild
4th March 1pm - 2pm
Room 429, Muirhead Tower
We will look at some of the impacts of deforestation on primates around the globe and consider the role of sanctuaries. Can you design your own enclosure suitable to support the health and wellbeing of primates for future generations?
Life & Environmental Sciences
Three students in a teaching room with laptops Lunchtime English: Claims and counterclaims
4th March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room 211, Teaching and Learning Building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
Tennis Big Match Day
4th March 1pm - 8pm
Bournbrook Courts & Away
Get ready for a high‑energy showcase of university tennis as multiple BUCS teams take to the Bournbrook Courts for their final Wednesday home fixtures of the season.
Sport & Fitness
A student playing a double bass Student jazz sessions
4th March 1:30pm - 2pm
Mezzanine, Bramall Music building
Join us for informal performances from a selection of our talented student jazz musicians.
University Music
A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
4th March 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
Aerial view of a rainforest Celebrate Amazonia: Time Travelling Trees
4th March 2pm - 3pm
Room 429, Muirhead Tower
Join the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research for a hands-on session where you can learn how trees help fight climate change, and what we can do to protect them. Perfect for families and students interested in solutions to the climate crisis.
Life & Environmental Sciences | Family friendly
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Essentials: Developing your writing
4th March 2pm - 3:30pm
Online
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 | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught
A student sat at a table in conversation Succeed in UK interviews and assessment centres
4th March 2pm - 3pm
Online
Worried about UK job interviews or assessment centres? You’ll learn what to expect and how to feel more confident as we practise what UK employers often ask or test. Suitable for international students.
Careers Network
Three students and a staff member chat at a table in the Library Lounge covered in craft items Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB
4th March 2pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Our crafternoons are relaxed, crafting sessions designed to help you unwind and connect with others in a welcoming, shared space. All materials are provided – just bring yourself and enjoy some time to create, chat, and recharge.
Wellbeing
A student in a lecture theatre Apply for UK Jobs – CVs, cover letters and forms for international students
4th March 4pm - 5pm
Online
Get ready for UK interviews and assessment centres with practical tips and example questions. We’ll focus on what UK employers expect and help you avoid common mistakes.
Careers Network
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread and Belief: Sacrifice
4th March 4pm - 6pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall
Bake, eat and take bread home as we ask ourselves, what is the value of sacrifice? All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
Engage | Rugby Union | Super Series
4th March 4pm - 8pm
Bournbrook 3G, Sport & Fitness
Women’s 1 kick off at 4.00pm in a fixture filled with the best rugby on show and Men’s 1 will be looking to seal top place in BUCS Premier North/South 2 league v Glasgow 6.00pm kick off.
Sport & Fitness
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby Healthy digital engagement for children and young people
4th March 4pm - 6pm
Lecture Theatre 1, Sports, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences building
Hear Professor Victoria Goodyear's inaugural lecture, exploring how best to foster healthy digital engagement and support young people as they navigate adolescence and transition into an increasingly technology‑rich world.
Life & Environmental Sciences
Two students chatting in a coffee shop Reflecting on God's words: How to stand up to injustice
4th March 4pm - 5pm
Dome Room, Bramall Music Building
Join this week's workshop with UBISOC, with Mustafa Razzak (Muslim Chaplain) to discuss how we stand up to injustice, and what the words of God and the Quran teach us.
Multifaith Chaplaincy | Guild of Students
Students playing tennis outdoors Active Residences: Intro to tennis
4th March 6pm - 7pm
Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
The exterior of the Sport & Fitness Centre Active Residences: Just Play Basketball
4th March 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Get moving and have some fun with our Active Residences basketball sessions. Whether you come alone or with friends, we'll match you up some fun drills and casual games. Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.
Sport & Fitness
A student smiles holding a tennis racket Social Sport: Tennis
4th March 7pm - 8pm
Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness
Turn up and try a sport with no commitment! Whether you're a regular player, or trying something new, our Social Tennis sessions provide all the equipment. Book your place now - £4 for students.
Sport & Fitness
A string quartet posed with instruments Barber Evening Concert: Tetzlaff Quartet
4th March 7:30pm - 9:15pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Internationally acclaimed violinist Christian Tetzlaff brings his quartet to Birmingham for the first time. It is a privilege to welcome them - founded in 1992, the Tetzlaff Quartet is one of the world’s leading string quartets. Student tickets £5.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts | University Music
Students in conversation at a laptop Celebrate Amazonia: Decolonising climate change workshop
5th March 10am - noon
On campus
Join Dr Emanuelle Santos, DoML, Connect Amazonia Project for this workshop on decolonising climate change, as part of Celebrate Amazonia.
A student and staff member chat in the Pause garden Pause@uni drop-in
5th March 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
Rev'd Dr Jenny Morgans in a clerical collar posed against a black-and-white abstract line-patterned background. Faith, Feminism and the Future
5th March 1pm - 2pm
Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join us for an International Women’s Day event with Rev’d Dr Jenny Morgans as she shares insights from her research on Christian women at university and reflects on how the Multifaith Chaplaincy shaped her journey into feminism and ministry.
Multifaith Chaplaincy | International Women's Day
Students in a teaching room on laptops Lunchtime English: Academic words
5th March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
5th March 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
A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
5th March 2pm - 3pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
This laid-back session invites you to grab a drink and a snack, connect with fellow students, and (weather permitting!) enjoy some time in the garden. Whether you're in the mood to chat, get creative, or simply sit quietly, you're welcome here.
Wellbeing
A graphic design with text reading international women's day surrounded by small doodle clip art Women's Society Networking: International Women's Week
5th March 2pm - 4pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
Connect with the women shaping campus this International Women’s Day! This event is a networking social for committees and members of UoB women’s societies - book your free ticket now.
Guild of Students | International Women's Day
A student in a wheelchair holds a basketball Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball
5th March 4pm - 5pm
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness Centre
Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.
Sport & Fitness
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
5th March 4pm - 5:30pm
Munrow Arena 2, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Students playing netball outdoors Active Residences: Netball in partnership with England Netball
5th March 5pm - 6pm
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
A Brazil flag flying against a blue sky Celebrate Amazonia: Forró dance class
5th March 5pm - 6pm
On campus
Join a Forró dance class with Forró Birmingham as part of Celebrate Amazonia!
People in a yoga class Active Residences: Yoga
5th March 6pm - 6:40pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain
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
Students playing basketball in a sports hall Social Sport: Basketball
5th March 6pm - 7pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Three rolled black yoga mats stand in a crate Active Residences: Pilates
5th March 6:50pm - 7:20pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain
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
A student playing badminton in a sports hall Active Residences: Just Play Badminton
5th March 7pm - 8:20pm
Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
Two students walk past the lake at the Vale, deep in conversation Sexual health advice with Umbrella
6th March 11:30am - 2:30pm
Reception, Guild of Students
We’re bringing vital sexual health services directly to your doorstep! Visit our Umbrella Stall at the Guild for FREE, confidential support, including sexual health advice, free contraception and information, and STI testing kits.
Guild of Students | Wellbeing
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
6th March noon - 1pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
6th March 12:20pm - 1:20pm
Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
The shadow of a person dancing Celebrate Amazonia: Samba dance class
6th March 12:30pm - 1:30pm
On campus
Join a Samba dance class as part of Celebrate Amazonia!
Portrait picture of Jessie Ball. Celebrating Jessie Ball
6th March 1pm - 1:45pm
Cadbury Research Library Seminar Room, Muirhead Tower
Cadbury Research Library will mark International Women’s Day on Friday 6 March by hosting Rosalind Janssen’s talk, ‘Celebrating Jessie Ball’, which will retrieve Jessie’s voice and agency.
Libraries | International Women's Day
Three students in a teaching room with laptops Lunchtime English: It clauses
6th March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room UG10, Murray Learning Centre
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
6th March 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
Three rolled black yoga mats stand in a crate Active Residences: Pilates
6th March 2pm - 2:40pm
Hexagon Room, Pritchatts Park
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
Close up of the net on a football goal Social Sport: Football
6th March 4pm - 5pm
Water Synthetics Pitch 2, Bournbrook
Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
A person on a climbing wall Active Residences: Intro to climbing
6th March 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Try out climbing while meeting new people, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in and flat soled trainers. Book via Sport & Fitness app, free for UoB and partner accommodation residents!
Sport & Fitness
A tour guide in a room of safety deposit boxes Heritage Tours at The Exchange
7th March 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.
A para-athlete competing on a running track Para Athletics Taster Day - Ages 5 -25
7th March 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Athletics Track
Come and explore the different events that para athletics has to offer - whether that's ambulant sprints, jumps or throws, testing your strength at a seated throw or trying out one of our racing wheelchairs, we want you to experience it all!
Sport & Fitness | Family friendly | Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
A student playing badminton in a sports hall Active Residences: Just Play Badminton
7th March 4pm - 5pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
Students on a balcony watching an unseen sports match Saturday afternoon fixtures
7th March 4:45pm - 7pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Cheer on your fellow students as we take on Nottingham Trent and Loughborough at Dodgeball!
Sport & Fitness
A graphic design with text reading international women's day surrounded by small doodle clip art Guild of Students: Dancing Queens
7th March 11pm - midnight
Guild of Students
Celebrate International Women’s Day in style with the Guild's Dancing Queens club night! DJ Kate Frost will be playing all your favourite songs from women, and you can even have a go at karaoke.
Guild of Students | International Women's Day
Students playing basketball in a sports hall Social Sport: Basketball
8th March 1pm - 2pm
Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre
Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread and Belief: Sacrifice
8th March 6pm - 8pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall
Bake, eat and take bread home as we ask ourselves, what is the value of sacrifice? All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
A student at the door of the Pause lodge, which has a poster and crafted heart pinned to it Pause@uni drop-in
9th March 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
9th March noon - 1pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Three students in a teaching room with laptops Lunchtime English: Sport and leisure
9th March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
Six students in a teaching room Express English: An introduction to writing for lab-based work (STEMM)
9th 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's topic is writing lab reports. No booking needed, just come along.
Birmingham International Academy
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
9th March 4pm - 5pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
A football game on synthetic grass Active Residences: Just Play Football
9th March 5pm - 6pm
Water Synthetic Pitch, Sport & Fitness Centre
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
An allosaurus skeleton in a museum looms at the camera Lapworth Lecture: 160 million years of responses to climate change in Mesozoic dinosaur ecosystems
9th March 5:30pm - 7pm
Aston Webb building and online
The Earth’s history is marked by episodes of dramatic climate change, with ancient ecosystems reshaped by rising temperatures. Dr Chiarenza explores dinosaur ecosystem responses to climate change during the Mesozoic. Register now.
Lapworth Museum of Geology
A table tennis bat and ball Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis
9th March 8pm - 9pm
Shackleton, Vale Village
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
A student at the door of the Pause lodge, which has a poster and crafted heart pinned to it Pause@uni drop-in
10th March 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
A pickleball bat and ball Social Sport: Pickleball
10th March noon - 1pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Pickleball for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Students in a teaching room on laptops Lunchtime English: The results section in empirical writing
10th March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room 330, Engineering building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread and Belief: Sacrifice
10th March 2pm - 4pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall
Bake, eat and take bread home as we ask ourselves, what is the value of sacrifice? All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
Students writing in a classroom setting Insight into careers with human neuroscience
10th March 3:30pm - 5pm
Lecture Room N225, Gisbert Kapp
Explore the different roles our panellists work in, what they did after graduation, how they found their first job, and get tips for getting your foot in the door. Learn what skills are needed in their industry how to make your application stand out.
Careers Network | Life & Environmental Sciences
A close up of legs wearing tracksuit bottoms and white trainers, in a dance class Active Residences: Dance Fitness
10th March 6pm - 6:40pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain
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
Students playing basketball in a sports hall Social Sport: Basketball
10th March 6pm - 7pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Two students walk towards the No. 1 Lodge, a low brick building Pause@UoB open house
11th March 10am - 11am
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Ever wondered what Pause@UoB is like? Drop-in for our weekly open house to meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions, without sessions running. We'll even put the kettle on!
Wellbeing
A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause@uni drop-in
11th March 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
11th March 12:30pm - 1pm
Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Building on your Skills: Writing introductions and conclusions
11th March 1pm - 2pm
Online
This workshop, hosted by the ASC, focuses on structure, content and wording, providing you with clear strategies and tips for writing introductions and conclusions.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries
Three students in a teaching room with laptops Lunchtime English: Citing, quoting and paraphrasing
11th March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room 211, Teaching and Learning Building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
Two people sit at a table working on laptops. My Hijab & I: Understanding Muslim Women’s Experiences
11th March 1pm - 2pm
Online
Join us online for a webinar exploring the lived experiences of Muslim women who wear the hijab, where speakers will share personal reflections on identity, empowerment, spirituality, and navigating common misconceptions.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion | International Women's Day
A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
11th March 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
Image of students watching a movie. B-Film: Call Me By Your Name
11th March 2pm - 4pm
Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower
Join B-Film for the final screening in their Queer Film series, with Luca Guadagino's Call Me By Your Name.
LGBTQ+ History Month
Three students and a staff member chat at a table in the Library Lounge covered in craft items Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB
11th March 2pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Our crafternoons are relaxed, crafting sessions designed to help you unwind and connect with others in a welcoming, shared space. All materials are provided – just bring yourself and enjoy some time to create, chat, and recharge.
Wellbeing
Old Joe against a blue sky with fluffy clouds Looking for exact solutions
11th March 3pm - 6pm
Watson building
Professor Alessandro Sfondrini's inaugural lecture will share with you his fascination for the surprising number of models that describe interesting physical phenomena and can be solved exactly, long regarded beacons of mathematical certainty.
Engineering & Physical Sciences
A student looks directly at the camera, sat in a teaching session Insight into charities
11th March 3:30pm - 5pm
Room G11, Alan Walters building
Discover what it's like to work in the charities sector with our panellists. You'll find out what they do and how they got there, and learn about the skills needed to plan your career goals.
Careers Network
Two students chatting in a coffee shop Reflecting on God's words: How to do business - the right way
11th March 4pm - 5pm
Dome Room, Bramall Music Building
Join this week's workshop with UBISOC, with Mustafa Razzak (Muslim Chaplain), to discuss what the words of God and the Quran teach us teach us about doing business and the right way to do it!
Multifaith Chaplaincy | Guild of Students
People sit on the floor in the Green Heart at dusk, at long strips of cloth eating Community Iftar
11th March 5pm - 9pm
On campus
The Islamic Society is excited to welcome everyone to this year’s highly anticipated Community Iftar! Iftar is the special meal enjoyed at sunset to break the fast during Ramadan. Everyone is welcome to explore the exhibition and share a meal togethe
Multifaith Chaplaincy | Guild of Students
Students playing tennis outdoors Active Residences: Intro to tennis
11th March 6pm - 7pm
Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
The exterior of the Sport & Fitness Centre Active Residences: Just Play Basketball
11th March 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Get moving and have some fun with our Active Residences basketball sessions. Whether you come alone or with friends, we'll match you up some fun drills and casual games. Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.
Sport & Fitness
A student smiles holding a tennis racket Social Sport: Tennis
11th March 7pm - 8pm
Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness
Turn up and try a sport with no commitment! Whether you're a regular player, or trying something new, our Social Tennis sessions provide all the equipment. Book your place now - £4 for students.
Sport & Fitness
A student and staff member chat in the Pause garden Pause@uni drop-in
12th March 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
A student colouring in a postcard Residence Life: A postcard to your future self
12th March noon - 3pm
The Shack, Vale Village
As part of University Mental Health Day, Res Life invite you to take a pause, reflect and connect with future you. Join us for a simple but powerful wellbeing activity where you’ll write a postcard to yourself, to receive back at the end of the year.
Guild of Students
Students in a teaching room on laptops Lunchtime English: Academic phrases
12th March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
12th March 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
A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
12th March 2pm - 3pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
This laid-back session invites you to grab a drink and a snack, connect with fellow students, and (weather permitting!) enjoy some time in the garden. Whether you're in the mood to chat, get creative, or simply sit quietly, you're welcome here.
Wellbeing
A student in a wheelchair holds a basketball Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball
12th March 4pm - 5pm
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness Centre
Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.
Sport & Fitness
Three students sat on red beanbags KPMG - Together We Rise: an International Women's Day celebration
12th March 4pm - 5pm
Room G11, Alan Walters building
Join us in celebration of International Women’s Day for Together We Rise, a virtual panel discussion highlighting how women at KPMG and beyond have supported, mentored and empowered one another to grow and excel in their careers.
Careers Network | International Women's Day
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
12th March 4pm - 5:30pm
Munrow Arena 2, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Students playing netball outdoors Active Residences: Netball in partnership with England Netball
12th March 5pm - 6pm
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
People in a yoga class Active Residences: Yoga
12th March 6pm - 6:40pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain
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
Students playing basketball in a sports hall Social Sport: Basketball
12th March 6pm - 7pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Three rolled black yoga mats stand in a crate Active Residences: Pilates
12th March 6:50pm - 7:20pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain
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
A student playing badminton in a sports hall Active Residences: Just Play Badminton
12th March 7pm - 8:20pm
Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
13th March noon - 1pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
13th March 12:20pm - 1:20pm
Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
Three students in a teaching room with laptops Lunchtime English: Adjectives
13th March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room UG10, Murray Learning Centre
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
13th March 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
Three rolled black yoga mats stand in a crate Active Residences: Pilates
13th March 2pm - 2:40pm
Hexagon Room, Pritchatts Park
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
A student on a laptop in a study space An Introduction to Turner & Townsend and the Masters Consultancy Challenge
13th March 2pm - 3:30pm
Online
Meet Turner & Townsend, a leading firm in the real estate, infrastructure, and energy sector, our employer partner for this year's Master Consultancy Challenge. Join this workshop to find out more about the Challenge and hear from Turner & Townsend.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught
Close up of the net on a football goal Social Sport: Football
13th March 4pm - 5pm
Water Synthetics Pitch 2, Bournbrook
Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
A person on a climbing wall Active Residences: Intro to climbing
13th March 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Try out climbing while meeting new people, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in and flat soled trainers. Book via Sport & Fitness app, free for UoB and partner accommodation residents!
Sport & Fitness
A student playing a flute Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir and Chamber Choir
13th March 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
You are cordially invited on a whistle-stop tour around the world with the University Music’s Flute, Clarinet, and Chamber Choirs! With Irish blessings, Czech symphonic poems, Italian opera, French dances, and much more. Tickets £5.
University Music
A student crouched looking at a bike Bike maintenance classes
14th March 10am - 4pm
On campus
Whether you're a keen cyclist or just getting used to travelling on two wheels, join this free bike maintenance class to learn the basics to help keep you happy and safe. Cost £6.
Green Week
Rebellion | Basketball | Super Series
14th March 3:45pm - 8pm
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
Rebellion returns for another action-packed day of Basketball. Men’s and Women’s 1s are taking on Coventry in a clash of the West Midlands— Women’s 1’s tip-off at 4.00pm and Men’s 1 at 6.00pm.
Sport & Fitness
A student playing badminton in a sports hall Active Residences: Just Play Badminton
14th March 4pm - 5pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
Students singing in a choir Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices
14th March 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
As regular commissioners of new music, we are delighted to present the world premiere performance of a new work by Indian-American composer Shruthi Rajasekar, once described by The Guardian as a ‘composer who will enrich your life’. Tickets £5.
University Music
Students playing basketball in a sports hall Social Sport: Basketball
15th March 1pm - 2pm
Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre
Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Students playing violins sit on red chairs in an orchestra Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra
15th March 3pm - 5pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
The Symphony Orchestra perform some of the most popular Scandinavian music in the repertoire, including Sibelius's tone poem Finlandia. Symphony Orchestra will be joined by String Orchestra, led by student conductor Evie Ghauri. Tickets £5.
University Music
Two students point and look at something off screen The Imaginarium
16th March 8am - 22nd March 6pm
Main Library
Welcome to the World of What If? Explore the Main Library foyer as it transforms into an interactive exhibition imagining what an equitable, sustainable future could look like.
Green Week | Libraries
Textured white fabric Learn something new about plastics and how they are used in textiles
16th March 11am - noon
Room 111, University House
Come along to learn something new about how plastics are used in textiles, the environmental implications of this and what we can do as consumers to reduce the environmental harms caused by the textiles we use in daily life!
Engineering & Physical Sciences | Green Week
A student at the door of the Pause lodge, which has a poster and crafted heart pinned to it Pause@uni drop-in
16th March 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
16th March noon - 1pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
A close up of a lap with hands resting, with a step tracker and rainbow bead bracelet on one wrist LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in
16th March 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
Three people in hard hats and safety gear look through a window at campus Behind the scenes tour of the Energy Centre
16th March 1pm - 2pm
Estates Maintenance building/Energy Centre
Did you know we generate heat and power right here on campus? Join an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with our Utilities and Energy team. Booking is essential.
Green Week
Students walking on a footpath under trees BIFoR Seminar series: Green Week special
16th March 1pm - 2pm
Room LG06, Old Gym
Hear from Prof Rob MacKenzie (Director of BIFoR) and Dr Sam Dobbie (BIFoR Learning and Engagement Lead) in this special edition of the Birmingham Institute of Forect Research (BIFoR) especially for Green Week!
Life & Environmental Sciences | Green Week
Three students in a teaching room with laptops Lunchtime English: Politics
16th March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
Performers in mime style make up on a darkened stage Sustainable Theatre in Practice: Reuse and creativity in production
16th March 1pm - 2pm
G51 Studio 1, European Research Institute (ERI)
Join the production staff from the Department of Drama and Theatre Arts for a dynamic, behind‑the‑scenes look at sustainable theatre-making, including sets, props, costumes, and technical equipment.
Arts & Law | Green Week
People sat in a line in a large group discussion Re-imaging the climate crisis through signs and sounds - story telling through threads
16th March 2pm - 3:30pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
This in-person workshop aims to provide deeper psychological insight into our subconscious fears about the climate crisis and empowerment through story telling using Matching Ears in the Climate Crisis, a game about our fears and buried emotions.
Green Week
Two students on a bench look at a phone together Understanding the constraints to transforming online fashion shopping into a more sustainable practice
16th March 2pm - 3pm
Room G03, University House
How can we behave more sustainably as fashion consumers? This short talk from Caroline Moraes is part of the Textiles, People and Planet series hosted by the Centre for Responsible Business and the Responsible Business Group.
Social Sciences | Green Week
Six students in a teaching room Express English: Engaging with academic journals and databases
16th 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 journal articles and databases. No booking needed, just come along.
Birmingham International Academy
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
16th March 4pm - 5pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
A football game on synthetic grass Active Residences: Just Play Football
16th March 5pm - 6pm
Water Synthetic Pitch, Sport & Fitness Centre
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
Two students sat on a bench Housemate Finder
16th March 5pm - 7pm
Social Space, Pritchatts Park
Meet other students who are looking to move into a property together for the upcoming academic year. Guild Wellbeing assistants will be there to prompt conversations and help facilitate discussions, helping you find your dream housemates!
Guild of Students
A table tennis bat and ball Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis
16th March 8pm - 9pm
Shackleton, Vale Village
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
A student speaks to a staff member at Gear Up Free valeting in Green Week
17th March 8am - 4pm
Gear Up, outside Staff House
Green Week 2026 is taking place this March, and we're offering FREE bike valeting for UoB cyclists with our friends at Gear Up. Bring your bike along for cleaning, checking, and minor tweaks to help you stay on the move. Limited spaces.
Green Week
An aerial view of woodland with tall metal structures BIFoR FACE visit: take a walk amongst time travelling trees
17th March 9am - 1:30pm
meet on campus
Take a trip to Staffordshire for an exclusive opportunity to visit one of the world's largest climate change experiments. Discover the Free Air Carbon Enrichment facility and find out how we're supporting research. Booking essential.
Life & Environmental Sciences | Green Week
Three students walk under a tree Guided tour of Winterbourne House and Garden
17th March 11am - noon
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Take a springtime break with Winterbourne's free garden tour! Led by Winterbourne’s Horticultural Supervisor, Will, the tour will explore seasonal highlights across the garden and share what the team is seeing in real time. Book now!
Green Week
A student at the door of the Pause lodge, which has a poster and crafted heart pinned to it Pause@uni drop-in
17th March 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
A drive in cinema at night shows people in water on screen Green Screens: Film, TV and climate change
17th March noon - 1pm
Arts Lecture Room 5 (Room 219), Arts Building
From dystopian ‘cli-fi’ movies to optimistic documentaries, Dr Richard Langley and Nina Jones examine how cinema has engaged with the climate crisis. No booking needed, just come along!
Arts & Law | Green Week
A pickleball bat and ball Social Sport: Pickleball
17th March noon - 1pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Pickleball for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Four students in conversation at a table Sustainability Café: Lessons from South Asia
17th March noon - 2pm
Room 214, Elm House
Join an interactive workshop to refine the context of sustainability in South Asia, connect with others, and hear from early career researchers working in the area.
Green Week | Postgraduate Research
A person sat under a tree reading a book Literature and environmental crisis
17th March 1pm - 2pm
Lecture Room 1 (Room 125), Arts building
How can reading poetry change your perception of nature? Sara Wood and John Holmes share poems and extracts through which we can appreciate nature and re-imagine our role in addressing environment crises.
Arts & Law | Green Week
Students in a teaching room on laptops Lunchtime English: The discussions section in empirical writing
17th March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room 330, Engineering building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
Aston Webb Dome with foliage at the front Q&A with the Sustainability Steering Group
17th March 2pm - 3pm
Room G35, Chemical Engineering
Meet UoB's sustainability leadership team, with opportunity to ask questions about our strategy and progress. Booking essential.
Green Week
Three students stood chatting in University Square The role of fashion sharing in daily life
17th March 2pm - 3pm
Room G06, University House
Join Kelly Wang (Department of Marketing) to reflect on the role of garment sharing in sustainable fashion practices. No booking needed.
Social Sciences | Green Week
A close up of legs wearing tracksuit bottoms and white trainers, in a dance class Active Residences: Dance Fitness
17th March 6pm - 6:40pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain
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
Students playing basketball in a sports hall Social Sport: Basketball
17th March 6pm - 7pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Sport & Fitness
Students at a lunch table listening to an unseen person Lunch with a Leader: Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard - National Chief Medical Officer of Health New Zealand
18th March midnight - 11:59pm
On campus
Our Lunch with a Leader sessions invite small groups of students from all years and disciplines to sit down and quiz some of the University’s most successful alumni. Spaces are strictly limited so make sure to submit your application by 16 February.
Two students walk towards the No. 1 Lodge, a low brick building Pause@UoB open house
18th March 10am - 11am
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Ever wondered what Pause@UoB is like? Drop-in for our weekly open house to meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions, without sessions running. We'll even put the kettle on!
Wellbeing
Two students working on laptops together Building a marketing career in China: Employer insights and career pathways
18th March 11am - noon
Online
Join this webinar to learn more about marketing careers in China, including insights from Olivia Shao, Marketing and Communications Director of Savills China, who manages their national team. This session will be delivered in Mandarin.
Careers Network
How branded entertainment can be used for positive sustainability impact
18th March 11am - noon
Room 108, University House
How can the persuasive power of branded entertainment as a form of marketing communication and be used positively for communicating about sustainability? Join Katharina Stolley and Mattia Boscaino for this talk - no booking needed.
Social Sciences | Green Week
A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause@uni drop-in
18th March 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
John Kameel Farah in performance miniBEAST: Baroque-Arabic-Futurism
18th March 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dome Room, Bramall Music Building
John Kameel Farah is a pianist whose music embraces Baroque and Arabic Music, experimental improvisation, and electronics. Join us for this free performance.
University Music
Students sat round a table Birmingham Business School Green Week book club
18th March noon - 1:30pm
Calling all members of Birmingham Business School! Join us for a special Green Week Book Club session celebrating ideas and conversations around sustainable fashion.
A student writing in a notebook in a study space Creative eco-writing workshop
18th March noon - 1pm
Lecture Room 8, Arts building
Explore nature through creative expression in this workshop led by poet and PhD student Sarah Westcott, open to all students. No experience needed, just enthusiasm!
Arts & Law | Green Week
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
18th March 12:30pm - 1pm
Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
Two people sat outdoors chatting Sharing your space: creating gardens for wildlife
18th March 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Elm House and online
Join the Conservation Manager at Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust to discover how you can create a haven for wildlife in your own spaces!
Green Week
Three people in hard hats and safety gear look through a window at campus Behind the scenes tour of the Energy Centre
18th March 1pm - 2pm
Estates Maintenance building/Energy Centre
Did you know we generate heat and power right here on campus? Join an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with our Utilities and Energy team. Booking is essential.
Green Week
Three students wearing aprons smile whilst baking in a kitchen Bread and Belief: Sacrifice
18th March 1pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall
Bake, eat and take bread home as we ask ourselves, what is the value of sacrifice? All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
Three students in a teaching room with laptops Lunchtime English: In-text referencing and bibliographies
18th March 1pm - 1:50pm
Lecture Room 2 (Room 126), Arts building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
A pair of hands braiding a friendship bracelet Mending and repair practices workshop
18th March 1pm - 2pm
University House
Bring in clothing items and learn simple mending repairs (e.g. hemming trousers, dresses, skirts), with the Centre for Responsible Business and the Responsible Business Group.
Social Sciences | Green Week
John Kameel Farah in performance Research Seminar: John Kameel Farah
18th March 1pm - 2pm
Room LG34, Bramall Music Building
Join guest artist John Kameel Farah as he discusses his methodology with academics in the Department of Music.
Arts & Law
A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
18th March 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
A student drinking a cup of tea 'Brew It Fair' afternoon tea, tour and quiz
18th March 2pm - 4pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Join us for tea and cakes and a fun quiz, followed by a guided tour in Winterbourne's gorgeous garden. Book your free place now!
Green Week
Two students stood chatting next to the canal Fashion renting
18th March 2pm - 3pm
Room 108, University House
Join Amy Ward (Department of Marketing) to reflect on the role of garment rental in sustainable fashion consumption. No booking needed.
Social Sciences | Green Week
Four students walk across campus chatting Healthy Streets Guided Walk
18th March 2pm - 3:30pm
Meet at North Gate
Get out and about this Green Week and explore our local area with the Sustainable Travel team. Help undertake a street survey together. Register now.
Green Week
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Essentials: Managing your research project
18th March 2pm - 3:30pm
Online
Managing your PGT research project for the first time can be overwhelming and unfamiliar. Join the ASC for this online workshop on time management, working with your supervisor and getting started with your project, followed by a Q&A.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught
A student holding a phone Talk to employers about visas and find sponsored jobs
18th March 2pm - 3pm
Online
Are you an international student who feels unsure when employers ask about visas? This online session will help you learn what to say. We’ll explain common concerns and show you how to answer with confidence. Open to all international students.
Careers Network
A person sewing a fabric heart Upcycling workshop
18th March 2pm - 3pm
University House
Learn to make patches to upcycle garments or cover up tears, with the Centre for Responsible Business and the Responsible Business Group.
Social Sciences | Green Week
Three students and a staff member chat at a table in the Library Lounge covered in craft items Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB
18th March 2pm - 4pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Our crafternoons are relaxed, crafting sessions designed to help you unwind and connect with others in a welcoming, shared space. All materials are provided – just bring yourself and enjoy some time to create, chat, and recharge.
Wellbeing
A student working on a laptop at an outdoor picnic table Help turn climate ambition into climate action in education
18th March 3pm - 4pm
Online
Find out how you could get involved in the Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) Ambassador programme, a network of amazing volunteers bringing STEM into schools, colleges, and universities, including the Climate Ambassadors.
Green Week
Three students walk downstairs What Is a green career? Networking with green graduates
18th March 3:30pm - 5pm
Noble Room, Staff House
Curious about what a green career actually looks like in the real world? Join our relaxed, myth‑busting event with alumni who are making a real impact through sustainability, climate action, low‑carbon innovation and environmentally responsible work.
Careers Network | Green Week
Two students chatting in a coffee shop Reflecting on God's words: Why stories aren't just for kids
18th March 4pm - 5pm
Dome Room, Bramall Music Building
Join this week's workshop with UBISOC with Mustafa Razzak (Muslim Chaplain) to discuss why stories aren't for kids, and what the words of God and the Quran teach us.
Multifaith Chaplaincy | Guild of Students
Students playing tennis outdoors Active Residences: Intro to tennis
18th March 6pm - 7pm
Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!
Sport & Fitness
A student smiles at someone in an audience B Film: Tradition and Transgression - Female Voices in Male Spaces
18th March 6pm - 8pm
Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower
Join us for an inspiring 90-minute programme celebrating female empowerment through documentary film and conversation, as award-winning filmmaker Charysse Tia Harper presents a short documentary exploring women who challenge gender barriers.
International Women's Day
The exterior of the Sport & Fitness Centre Active Residences: Just Play Basketball
18th March 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Get moving and have some fun with our Active Residences basketball sessions. Whether you come alone or with friends, we'll match you up some fun drills and casual games. Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.
Sport & Fitness
A student smiles holding a tennis racket Social Sport: Tennis
18th March 7pm - 8pm
Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness
Turn up and try a sport with no commitment! Whether you're a regular player, or trying something new, our Social Tennis sessions provide all the equipment. Book your place now - £4 for students.
Sport & Fitness
A student speaks to a staff member at Gear Up Free valeting in Green Week
19th March 8am - 4pm
Gear Up, outside Staff House
Green Week 2026 is taking place this March, and we're offering FREE bike valeting for UoB cyclists with our friends at Gear Up. Bring your bike along for cleaning, checking, and minor tweaks to help you stay on the move. Limited spaces.
Green Week
A pile of clothes Clothes swap station
19th March 10am - 4pm
Atrium, University House
Reduce textile waste by swapping items you no longer use for items you will at this special Green Week clothes swap, hosted by the Centre for Responsible Business and the Responsible Business Group.
Green Week
Craft items on a table Creative printing workshop - make a print for our Green Week collage
19th March 10am - 3pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Drop in to learn some creative printing skills and make your mark on our Green Week collage! We'll be using recycled materials to build a picture of our collective hopeful future visions.
Green Week
Aston Webb Dome with foliage at the front Green Careers Fair: low traffic time
19th March 10:30am - 11am
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
To ensure everyone has the opportunity to engage meaningfully with potential employers, we are offering a Low-Traffic Time for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
Careers Network | Green Week
A student and staff member chat in the Pause garden Pause@uni drop-in
19th March 11am - 5pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.
Wellbeing
A crowd at a fair in the Great Hall Green Careers Fair
19th March 11:30am - 3pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Want a career that makes a real difference in the sustainability field? Head to the Green Careers Fair to discover diverse career options, gain practical advice, and connect with professionals driving change.
Careers Network | Green Week
A student in a lecture theatre LES Sustainability Research talks
19th March noon - 1pm
Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1), School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences
We together three researchers whose work spans climate science, mental health, and human behaviour, showcasing the diverse ways research across LES contributes to understanding and addressing the challenges of a changing planet.
Life & Environmental Sciences | Green Week
Two students stand on a bridge between buildings, looking down Build a dome with Project DOME
19th March 1pm - 4pm
The Quad, Metallurgy and Materials building
Can you build a build out of redundant conference posters? The Postgraduate Researchers from Project DOME can! Drop in to see their research in action and if you're feeling inspired, sign up to build your own dome as part of UoB Xtra in June!
Engineering & Physical Sciences | Green Week
A student paying at a till in a shop Doing good with your money
19th March 1pm - 2pm
Room UG10, Murray Learning Centre
The organisations that hold our money do a lot with it, so how can we know that they're doing good? Discover how you can use your personal finances to support climate action and bring your money in line with your ethics.
Green Week
Students in a teaching room on laptops Lunchtime English: Word relationships
19th March 1pm - 1:50pm
Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building
Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.
Birmingham International Academy
Students working on laptops in a study space Shape Tomorrow with AtkinsRéalis: Engineering Net Zero
19th March 1pm - 2pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
Ready to engineer a sustainable future? Join AtkinsRéalis for an inspiring session on how YOU can help achieve Net Zero by 2050. Discover real-world projects, explore cutting-edge solutions, and see how your skills can make a global impact!
Careers Network | Green Week
A person uses a watering can on a raised flowerbed Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing
19th March 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
A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
19th March 2pm - 3pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
This laid-back session invites you to grab a drink and a snack, connect with fellow students, and (weather permitting!) enjoy some time in the garden. Whether you're in the mood to chat, get creative, or simply sit quietly, you're welcome here.
Wellbeing
Two students sit on a bench smiling and holding small shopping bags Decolonising fashion
19th March 2pm - 3pm
Room G07, University House
Join Yannick Gibson for this short talk on decolonising fashion, as part of Green Week. No booking needed, just come along.
Social Sciences | Green Week
A close up of a yellow plastic crate Driving positive plastics policy action
19th March 2pm - 4pm
Room M46, Molecular Sciences building
Join Birmingham Plastics Network to consider how we can use research evidence to support us in communicating our own plastics concerns to influence sustainable policy in the UK.
Engineering & Physical Sciences | Green Week
Three people stand in conversation Women in Sustainability: Pathways into sustainability careers
19th March 2pm - 3pm
Online
Join us for an interactive session open to all students interested in careers in sustainability. Hear from women working in sustainability-focused roles about their personal career journeys, insights into different pathways, and practical advice.
Careers Network | Green Week | International Women's Day
Two students in a study space How to get work experience in sustainability
19th March 3pm - 4pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
Interested in a career related to Sustainability? A panel of students/alumni will be sharing their experiences and offering tips, to assist you in getting work experience or even a graduate role in Sustainability.
Careers Network | Green Week
Students working on laptops in a study space How to get work experience in 'Sustainability’: student and alumni panel edition
19th March 3pm - 4pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
Interested in a career related to sustainability? A panel of students and UoB recent graduates will be sharing their experiences, to assist you in getting work experience or a graduate job in sustainability.
Careers Network | Green Week