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Green Sculpture Trail: 16th March 12:01am - 22nd March 11:59pm; On campus; Explore sculptures around campus through a sustainable lens!; Green Week

Sustainability Change Challenge: 16th March 12:01am - 22nd March 11:59pm; Online; This informal, flexible challenge is designed to help you think about what changes you can make to be more sustainable, but also, how you can increase your sustainability knowledge and skills and where you can influence wider change.; Green Week

Charity donation station: 16th March 8am - 22nd March 6pm; University House; Help reduce waste by visiting the British Heart Foundation donation box in University House to drop off your unwanted - good condition - items!; Green Week

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

UoB nature photography competition: 16th March 8am - 20th March 6pm; Wherever you are; Join our uni-wide photo competition and take a moment to appreciate the nature and biodiversity we have around us in our everyday lives!; Green Week

Green Week book display: 16th March 10am - 22nd March 4pm; Main Library; Pop into the Main Library Foyer to borrow books and access e-resources to expand your reading on sustainability issues as well as find practical tips for how you can be more sustainable.; Green Week | Libraries

Making Our Cities Climate Ready: An interactive exhibition: 16th March 10am - 20th March 4pm; Main Library foyer; This exhibition showcases real-world climate adaptation examples from the West Midlands and around the world selected by the WM Adapt project team.; Green Week

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.

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

Her Seat at the Table: Becoming a Female Leader: 18th March 2pm - 4:30pm; Lecture Theatre 8 (Room 301), Arts building; Women’s Guild Officer, Lucy McCabe, will be hosting a panel of leading female professionals who will share their experiences of navigating the workplace and discuss how to tackle some of the challenges you may face.; Guild of Students | Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion | International Women's Day

Postgraduate Open Day: 18th March 2pm - 6pm; On campus; Considering your next steps at UoB? Join us on campus to find out more about our Masters, research, and short course opportunities. Hear from our staff and students and discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers.

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

Guild of Students: Wellbeing Café: 18th March 4pm - 7pm; Social Space, Pritchatts Park; Worried about the environment? Global warming getting a little bit too hot? Join us at this month's Wellbeing Café for some eco-friendly crafting, cuddle up to a therapy dig, and take home your own piece of greenery to brighten up your space.; Guild of Students | Green Week

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does a career in corporate sustainability look like?: 19th March 9am - 10am; Room UG09, Murray Learning Centre; Join us for this insight into corporate sustainability from UoB alumni, Luke Wheeler, of Accenture.; Careers Network | Life & Environmental Sciences | Green Week

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

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

Green Careers & Suppliers Fair: low traffic time: 19th March 11:30am - noon; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; To ensure everyone has the opportunity to engage meaningfully with potential employers, UoB staff and volunteer groups, we are offering a Low-Traffic Time for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting.; Careers Network | Green Week

Green Careers & Suppliers Fair: 19th March noon - 3pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Join us at the Green Careers & Suppliers Fair to discover diverse career options, gain practical advice, identify volunteering and work experience opportunities, find out about our sustainable suppliers and connect with professionals driving change.; Careers Network | Green Week

Guild of Students: Nature walk: 19th March noon - 2:30pm; Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Join us for a nature walk around Selly where we will be discovering small pockets of green space and contributing to the greenery in the area!; Guild of Students | Green Week

LES Sustainability Research talks: 19th March noon - 1pm; Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1), School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences; We bring 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

Birmingham Business School Green Week Book Club: 19th March 12:15pm - 1:15pm; Business School Library (next to Café 1902), University House; Join us for a special Green Week Book Club session celebrating ideas and conversations around sustainable fashion.; Green Week

Biodiversity at University of Birmingham: 19th March 1pm - 2pm; Online; University of Birmingham is committed to protecting and nurturing nature. Join us for this online session to hear about our Biodiversity Action Plan and the progress we're making against it!; Green Week

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Driving positive plastics policy action: 19th March 2pm - 4pm; Room G46, 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

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

Bread and Belief: Sacrifice: 19th March 3:30pm - 5:30pm; 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

Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball: 19th 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

Social Sport: Badminton: 19th 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

Active Residences: Netball in partnership with England Netball: 19th 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

Residence Life: Paper flower bouquets: 19th March 5pm - 7pm; Social Space, Metalworks; Join your Res Life team to create some beautiful paper bouquets, all using leftover supplies from our other wonderful activities! Free for students in UoB and partner accommodation.; Guild of Students | Green Week

Active Residences: Yoga: 19th 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

Ex Machina: Film screening and panel discussion: 19th March 6pm - 9pm; Midlands Art Centre, Cannon Hill Park; As part of the Philosophy Fortnight, the Philosophy Department has organised a screening of the film Ex Machina followed by a panel discussion. The event is sponsored by the Royal Institute of Philosophy. Tickets £3.; Arts & Law | In the city

Social Sport: Basketball: 19th 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

Active Residences: Pilates: 19th 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

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 19th 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

Canva Student Challenge | University of Birmingham: 20th March 9am - 3pm; On campus; Be part of an intensive, one-day sprint to solve a specific challenge using creativity, strategy, and tools (like Canva!). Work in teams to get hands-on experience and win prizes!

Fruit and Nut Village pruning workshop: 20th March 10am - 1pm; Tennis Court orchard, Tennis Courts; Join us for a practical, hands-on workshop learning essential tree pruning techniques in collaboration with the Fruit and Nut Village.; Green Week

Social Sport: Badminton: 20th 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

Jummah Prayers: 20th 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

Lunchtime English: Adverbials: 20th 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

Sustainable computing: understanding the energy impact of digital workflows: 20th March 1pm - 2pm; Online; Have you ever considered the environmental cost of your everyday digital activities? In this webinar, we’ll explore the carbon footprint of computing – from routine tasks to intensive data processing - and discover small changes you can make.; Green Week | Postgraduate Research

Jummah Prayers: 20th 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

Active Residences: Pilates: 20th 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

Sharing our visions of a better future: 20th March 2pm - 3:30pm; Creative Practice Studio 1, ERI building; "The future is obvious, but the potential impossible is calling softly and knocking gently" - enjoy live performances in response to our Green Week call for submissions.; Arts & Law | Green Week

Sustainable Fashion Influencers: 20th March 2pm - 3pm; Room G03, University House; Join us for this short talk to learn about how Instagram Influences are shaping sustainable fashion practices.; Social Sciences | Green Week

Neuro Nights: Moss ball terrariums: 20th March 4pm - 7pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; Bring a little piece of greenery into your flat, with our Moss Ball terrarium making event for students living in UoB and partner accommodation. Choose your time slot for a relaxed session.

Social Sport: Football: 20th 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

Active Residences: Intro to climbing: 20th 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

Knockout | Boxing | Showcase | Super Series: 20th March 6pm - 8pm; Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness; For the second time, the boxing club is bringing a night of amateur boxing to UoB campus.; Sport & Fitness

Helios launch night: 20th March 6:30pm - 8:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Be among the first to experience Helios, Luke Jerram’s stunning five‑metre solar sculpture, at a special launch event hosted by Professor Alice Roberts. Book your free ticket now!

Brass Band and Saxophone Choir: 20th March 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; From film music to Wagner opera, brand new arrangements to a traditional march, this shared concert with the University Brass Band and Saxophone Choir means Friday night really is music night! Enjoy a relaxed evening of entertainment. Tickets £5.; University Music

Bike maintenance classes: 21st 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

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 21st 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

Residence Life: Eid Feast Night - a halls celebration!: 21st March 5pm - 7pm; Social Space, Battery Park; Join us for a warm and festive evening as we celebrate Eid together right here in halls! We'll be serving tasty curries and indulgent brownies - make sure to pick up a goody bag too! Free for students in UoB and partner accommodation.; Guild of Students

University Chorus: 21st March 7:30pm - 8:30pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; The University Chorus welcomes guest conductor, and Department of Music alumnus, Elliot Mercer, with a programme centred around Vivaldi's popular Gloria, a firm favourite with many a large choir. Tickets £5.; University Music

Social Sport: Basketball: 22nd 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

University Philharmonic Orchestra: 22nd March 3pm - 5pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; We celebrate the 90th anniversary of the birth of Richard Rodney Bennett with a performance of his film-score-like Partita, and give the second-ever performance of Ryan Latimer’s Dromsong, commissioned for our 125 Anniversary. Tickets £5.; University Music

Pause@uni drop-in: 23rd 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

Gambling: what’s the harm? Exploring gambling harm and support for university students: 23rd March noon - 1:30pm; Online; Join a free webinar exploring how gambling harms can affect students, what support is available, and how recovery and harm reduction are possible.; Wellbeing

Social Sport: Badminton: 23rd 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

Express English: Grammar refresher - comparing and contrasting: 23rd 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 is a refresher on grammar for comparing and contrasting. No booking needed, just come along.; Birmingham International Academy

Social Sport: Badminton: 23rd 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

Active Residences: Just Play Football: 23rd 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

Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis: 23rd 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

Pause@uni drop-in: 24th 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

Social Sport: Pickleball: 24th 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

Active Residences: Dance Fitness: 24th 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

Social Sport: Basketball: 24th 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

Take part: Clapping Music workshop: 24th March 7pm - 9:30pm; Bramall Music Building; Join leading percussionist Colin Currie for an inclusive workshop focusing on Steve Reich’s minimalist masterpiece, Clapping Music. Originally written for two performers, we take on the challenge of a mass performance. Register for your free place.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | University Music

Pause@UoB open house: 25th 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

Pause@uni drop-in: 25th 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

Careers Network disability support drop-ins: 25th March 12:30pm - 2:30pm; Room LG09, Old Gym; Need some help and advice on applications, career planning, or work experience? With experience and understanding around disabilities, our advisers can support you with areas to focus on, things to consider and give you time to ask questions too.; Careers Network | Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Building on your Skills: Exams and revision: 25th March 1pm - 2pm; Online; This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will help you prepare for your exams. It will help reflect on your own approaches to revision, consider different strategies for revising, and ensure you’re prepared on the day for the exam.; Academic Skills Centre | Libraries

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 25th 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

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB: 25th 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

3MT 2026: The Finals: 25th March 3pm - 5pm; Vaughan Jeffreys Lecture Theatre (Room 135), Education Building; Want to hear about incredible research in campus, in just three minutes? The Birmingham Three Minute Thesis 3MT Finals will see our postgraduate researchers take on the challenge. Come along to support them, learn something new, and enjoy free cake!; University Doctoral School | Postgraduate Research

Beyond the Lab Coat: Stories of Women in Science: 25th March 3pm - 5:30pm; This International Women’s Day event is hosted by the College of Life and Environmental Science, bringing together a diverse panel of women academics and alumni to showcase a range of career pathways within and beyond traditional scientific roles.; Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion | International Women's Day

Mental health influencer showcase: 25th March 3pm - 6pm; Staff House; Young people, influencers, researchers and spoken word artists share insights from our project: Influencer Stories of Mental Health and Young People. Hear about what helps and harms in social media storytelling and how we navigate these spaces.

The Good, the Bad and the Antisocial Brain: A Developmental Journey: 25th March 4pm - 6pm; Lecture Theatre 1 (G03), Alan Walters building; In this lecture Professor Stephane De Brito explores how developmental neuroscience is reshaping our understanding of conduct disorder and psychopathy, drawing on neuroimaging research and international collaborations.; Life & Environmental Sciences

From fascist dictatorship to democracy: lessons to be learnt and taught about the Spanish Transition: 25th March 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Room 105, Arts building and online; Professsor Duncan Wheeler (University of Leeds) explores The Transition, a widely accepted narrative of Spain’s passage from dictatorship to democracy, and its conceptualisation by historians and in the public sphere.; Arts & Law

The Priestley Lecture 2026 with Sir (Mufti) Hamid Patel CBE: 25th March 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Lecture Theatre 2, Teaching and Learning Building; What does it take for every child to grow up safe, supported and able to thrive? Sir Hamid Patel will unpack why children’s wellbeing is falling and what this means for anyone working with or supporting young people.; Social Sciences

Active Residences: Intro to tennis: 25th 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

Active Residences: Just Play Basketball: 25th 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

Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture - The Small World Problem: Six Degrees of Graph Theory: 25th March 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Lecture Theatre B, Watson building; Join us for our Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture on The Small World Problem: Six Degrees of Graph Theory by Professor Ryan Martin, open to all interested in the study of Mathematics!; Engineering & Physical Sciences | Family friendly

Social Sport: Tennis: 25th 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

Barber Evening Concert: Colin Currie Quartet at CrossCurrents: 25th March 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Colin Currie brings his percussion quartet to the CrossCurrents new music festival for an evening celebrating Steve Reich's 90th Birthday year. A highlight is a mass community performance of Clapping Music following a public workshop. Tickets £5.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | University Music

Pause@uni drop-in: 26th 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

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 26th 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

Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB: 26th 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

Insecurity Politics – how unstable lives lead to populist support: 26th March 3pm - 4:30pm; Lecture Room 1, Arts building and online; Dr Lorenza Antonucci from the University of Cambridge will discuss their newly published book, exploring the everyday experiences that shape political dissatisfaction.

A Seminar with David Omotoso Stovall: 26th March 4pm - 5:30pm; Online; In this seminar, Professor Stovall discusses his latest book 'Engineered Conflict: Structural Violence and the Future of Black Life in Chicago.' Book your free place now.; Social Sciences

Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball: 26th 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

Social Sport: Badminton: 26th 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

Active Residences: Netball in partnership with England Netball: 26th 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

Early Music Chamber Concert: 26th March 5:30pm - 6:30pm; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; Join our early music chamber groups and the Early Modern Vocal Ensemble for an informal concert as they present a selection of the repertoire that they have been exploring this academic year. Free, no booking needed.; University Music

Active Residences: Yoga: 26th 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

Social Sport: Basketball: 26th 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

Active Residences: Pilates: 26th 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

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 26th 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

Sexual health advice with Umbrella: 27th 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

Social Sport: Badminton: 27th 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

Jummah Prayers: 27th 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

EPS Green Impact Team Litter Picking: 27th March 1pm - 2pm; Outside Old Engineering Building - Y3; Come and do your bit with EPS' Green Impact Team's Litter Pick!; Engineering & Physical Sciences

Jummah Prayers: 27th 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

Active Residences: Pilates: 27th 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

Social Sport: Football: 27th 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

Active Residences: Intro to climbing: 27th 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

Society Spotlight: Beauty and the Beast with PantoSoc: 27th March 7pm - 9:30pm; Debating Hall, Guild of Students; Tale as old as time… or is it? Join Belle, talking teapots, and Gaston (Selly Oak's biggest ego) for a wildly magical adventure with PantoSoc!; Guild of Students

Underdog: the other other Brontë: 27th March 7:30pm - 10pm; George Cadbury Hall, Selly Oak campus; Performed by final year undergrads in Drama & Theatre Arts, Underdog: The Other Other Brontë by Sarah Gordon is a sharp, subversive leap into Brontë history, giving voice to the sister who refused to stay footnoted. Student tickets £5.; Arts & Law

Stirchley Community Market: 28th March 10am - 3pm; Stirchley Community Baths, B30 2JT; Established in 2010, Stirchley Community Market is a vibrant community-led event with street food, arts and crafts, and community stalls. Discover local traders and community organisations, plus a volunteer-run café raising funds for future markets.; In the city

Underdog: the other other Brontë: 28th March 2:30pm - 4pm; George Cadbury Hall, Selly Oak campus; Performed by final year undergrads in Drama & Theatre Arts, Underdog: The Other Other Brontë by Sarah Gordon is a sharp, subversive leap into Brontë history, giving voice to the sister who refused to stay footnoted. Student tickets £5.; Arts & Law

Society Spotlight: Beauty and the Beast with PantoSoc: 28th March 4pm - 6:30pm; Debating Hall, Guild of Students; Tale as old as time… or is it? Join Belle, talking teapots, and Gaston (Selly Oak's biggest ego) for a wildly magical adventure with PantoSoc!; Guild of Students

Society Spotlight: Beauty and the Beast with PantoSoc: 29th March 7pm - 9:30pm; Debating Hall, Guild of Students; Tale as old as time… or is it? Join Belle, talking teapots, and Gaston (Selly Oak's biggest ego) for a wildly magical adventure with PantoSoc!; Guild of Students

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Birmingham Project: 8th June midnight - 12th June midnight; On campus; Build your teamwork and enterprise skills with an exciting one-week challenge for first year undergrads, developing innovative solutions to social or environmental issues in small groups with students from across campus. Enrol from 6 April 2026.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

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

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

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

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

Global Celebration: 9th June 11am - 5pm; Green Heart; Celebrate our diverse global community on campus! Enjoy fun, free activities, and sit back and be entertained by performances and film screenings.; UoB Xtra

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

PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve: 9th June 11am - 12:30pm; On campus; Are you feeling daunted by your dissertation? Do you wonder how other students are approaching their projects? Or would you like to chat about your experience and reflect on your next steps? Come along to the PGT Dissertation Conversation!; Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught

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

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

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

Learn to ride and basic bike skills: 9th June 5pm - 7pm; On campus; Ideal for total beginners, this course will teach you how to pedal a bike in an off-road environment, along with essential bike handling skills. Led by qualified instructors, this three session course is a great place to start.; UoB Xtra

Campus 3k Your Way!: 10th June 10am - 2pm; On campus; On your marks, get set, go! Run, walk, hop, skip, or wheel your way around the Edgbaston campus - it's 3k your way! Open to students and staff of all abilities, what better way to get some fresh air and be part of the campus community.; UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EPS Leading in Science & Engineering workshop with Industry Leaders: 11th June 1pm - 12th June 5pm; On campus; This interactive, day long workshop will introduce you to some of the key leadership skills that are required for effective careers in Engineering and Physical Sciences, delivered with industry experts.; UoB Xtra | Engineering & Physical Sciences

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job hunting for those with 2+ years professional experience: 15th June 3pm - 5:30pm; Room G11, Alan Walters building; Join our Careers Network team for a bespoke session for postgraduate taught students with at least two years' professional experience prior to your degree and plan your next career steps.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught

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

Pause@uni block party: 16th June noon - 4pm; Outside No.1 Lodge, North Gate; Come join us for us an old school sports day packed full of games, freebies and fun.; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

BEAR Challenge 2026: 17th June 9am - 19th June 5pm; On campus; Have you got what it takes to tackle real world computing problems? This supercomputing challenge for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starts with a crash course for beginners, ready for challenges in conjunction with industry experts!; UoB Xtra

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Promoting your postgrad skills in CVs and cover letters: 22nd June 11am - 12:30pm; Lecture Room 5, Arts building; How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught

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

Summer Festival of Music: Flute and Clarinet Orchestra: 22nd June 1pm - 2pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy a performance by our Flute and Clarinet Orchestra, part of our Summer Festival of Music!; UoB Xtra | University Music

Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra: 22nd June 1pm - 2pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy our Summer Festival Orchestra performance, part of our Summer Festival of Music!; UoB Xtra | University Music

Summer Festival of Music: University Music Sholars: 23rd June 1pm - 2pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy performances by our University Music scholars, part of our Summer Festival of Music!; UoB Xtra | University Music

How does my inner life relate to the climate crisis?: 24th June 1pm - 3pm; On campus; Reflect on the ways the climate crisis impacts our inner lives, and vice versa, with this workshop exploring the Inner Development Goals (IDG) structure as a catalyst for sustainability.

Promoting your postgrad skills in applications: 24th June 1pm - 2:30pm; Lecture Room 5, Arts building; How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught

Summer Festival of Music: Brass Band: 24th June 1pm - 2pm; On campus; Enjoy some lunchtime music with an outdoor performance by the Symphonic Brass ensemble, part of our Summer Festival of Music!; UoB Xtra | University Music

Reference management tools for your dissertation: 24th June 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Referencing causing you a headache? Join the Academic Skills Centre to discover how you can use Cite Them Right Online and EndNote can help you reference clearly and correctly.; Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra

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

PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve: 25th June 11am - 1pm; Online; Are you feeling daunted by your dissertation? Do you wonder how other students are approaching their projects? Or would you like to chat about your experience and reflect on your next steps? Come along to the PGT Dissertation Conversation!; Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught

Summer Festival of Music: Saxophone Choir: 25th June 1pm - 2pm; Outside Bramall Music Building; Enjoy an outdoor performance by our Saxophone Choir, part of our Summer Festival of Music!; UoB Xtra | University Music

Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band: 26th June 1pm - 2pm; On campus; Enjoy some lunchtime music our Folk Band, part of our Summer Festival of Music!; UoB Xtra | University Music

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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