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Events in October

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Sun 19th October

Social Sport: Basketball: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Mon 20th October

Development needs analysis for PGRs: 1pm - 3pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; The Development Needs Analysis (GRS1) form is a mandatory requirement of Postgraduate Research (PGR) programmes and must be completed annually. This practical workshop supports the process and supports you in identifying your development needs.

Pause drop-in: 2pm - 8pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Celebrate Diwali with the India Institute: 3pm - 5pm; Aston Webb Building Rotunda, Above main reception; Bring light to the dark with diya lamp painting workshops, traditional henna hand painting, and live Indian music with Sampad artists Akash Parekar and Jaya Khazaei at this community celebration.

Social Sport: Badminton: 3pm - 4pm; 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.

Table Tennis practice: 4pm - 6pm; 3220; Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions

Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs: 5pm - 7pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student. It will be most useful for those who have draft texts.

Men's Football Team Practice: 7pm - 9pm; GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis; Join our men's football team for practice every week.

Tue 21st October

Go Global: hot chocolate and chat: 2pm - 5pm; Under the arches, Law Building; Grab a hot chocolate and find out more about Go Global opportunities to study, research, work or volunteer abroad, from two weeks to a full academic year! Where will your experience take you?

Pause drop-in: 2pm - 8pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Lunchtime Lecture: The Windrush Generation's contribution to nursing: 3pm - 4pm; Leonard Deacon Lecture Theatre, Medical School and online; Professor Jonathan Reinarz's lunchtime lecture explores the vital contributions of the Windrush generation to nursing in the UK. Discover the stories, challenges, and lasting impact of Caribbean nurses who helped shape the NHS.

PGR Careers beyond academia: How to research your options: 3pm - 4pm; Online; Join PGR Careers Adviser Holly for a quick introduction to strategies and resources that you can use to research career options beyond academia.

Social Sport: Pickleball: 3pm - 4pm; 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.

Bread & Belief Taster Session: Exploring Mindfulness: 7pm - 8:15pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join us to make muffins and share stories as we eat bread together around the table. All perspectives and beliefs are welcome as we discuss this month's theme of what belonging looks like and the importance we place on it.

Social Sport: Badminton: 7pm - 8pm; 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.

Film Screening: Daughters of the Dust: 8pm - 10pm; Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower; With an introduction from Dr Alaina Schempp, our film screening of Daughters of the Dust (1991), directed by Julie Dash, tells the story of three generations of Gullah women living on the Sea Islands in South Carolina.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; 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.

Social Sport: Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; 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.

The Baggs Memorial Happiness Lecture 2025: Clive Myrie: 9pm - 10pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Hear from Clive Myrie, multi award winning journalist, one of the BBC’s most experienced foreign correspondents, news presenter, and host of Mastermind as he speaks on ‘Happiness - what it is and how it may be achieved by individuals as well nations'

Wed 22nd October

Continental Connections: UoB x Africa: 1pm - 4:30pm; Grand Central Room, Staff House; Hear from staff and students highlighting our global engagement within Africa as part of Black History Month - stay as little or as long as you like!

Go Global: hot chocolate and chat: 1pm - 5pm; Guild of Students; Grab a hot chocolate and find out more about Go Global opportunities to study, research, work or volunteer abroad, from two weeks to a full academic year! Where will your experience take you?

What can I do with a Masters degree?: 1pm - 2:30pm; Online; If you’re not sure what your options are for after your postgraduate taught degree, this webinar is for you. You will learn techniques to identify career options linked to your studies as well as broader options beyond your degree discipline.

STEM Careers Fair 2025: 1:30pm - 6pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Explore diverse career opportunities, gain insights into different industries, and network with potential employers at our STEM Careers Fair.

STEM Careers Fair 2025: low traffic time: 1:30pm - 2pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Explore our STEM Careers Fair in a less busy setting with this 30 minute bookable slot before the main event. This is ideal for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.

Pause drop-in: 2pm - 8pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Women’s Bodies, the State, and Resistance: a transnational history seminar: 2pm - 3pm; Room G11, Alan Walters building; The Birmingham Brazil Institute present their seminar series - join Emily E. LB. Twarog and Elisa Frühauf Garcia in conversation with Courtney Campbell, as we embark on the creation of a writing group. Lunch is available.

Introduction to AI tools for researchers: 3pm - 4pm; Online; Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Holy Communion Service: 3:30pm - 4pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Come together with students and staff for this weekly service led by Methodist or Anglican clergy.

Getting started with your research strategy: Preparing for your assignments for UG and PGT students: 4pm - 4:45pm; Online; This informal online session looks at how search strategies can provide a handy structure to your research. We’ll explore breaking down a topic into keywords, exploring alternatives and how to use search operators to make database searches easier.

Table Tennis practice: 4pm - 6pm; 3220; Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions

How to hear God by praying the Bible: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join Rev. Mindy Bell for an exploration of praying the Bible in this five session course.

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB: 5pm - 7pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@uni for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.

Men's Football Team Practice: 7pm - 9pm; GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis; Join our men's football team for practice every week.

Film Screening: Moonlight: 8:30pm - 10pm; Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower; This Black History Month, the Race Equality Network and B:Film are showing films aligned with 'Standing firm in power and pride'. The Oscar-winning Moonlight explores the life of Chiron, a young Black man growing up in Miami.

Dishoom and BBC Asian Network Diwali Celebration: 9pm - 2:30am; Hockley Social; Light up Birmingham with a night of delicious food, brilliant music, dancing and New Year revelry, with live music from Saloni, Navin Kundra, Parry & Rekha, H-Dhami and Khushi K, and DJ sets from Vallisa Chuhan, Kizzi and AJD.

Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture - Transforms: Dark of Matter: 9:30pm - 10:30pm; Online and Lecture Theatre B, Watson building; The Birmingham Popular Mathematics Lectures are open to all interested in the study of Mathematics. The first lecture of the year is led by Professor Alessandro Mottura.

Social Sport: Tennis: 10pm - 11pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Whether you're trying tennis 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.

Thu 23rd October

Dishoom and BBC Asian Network Diwali Celebration: 9pm - 2:30am; Hockley Social; Light up Birmingham with a night of delicious food, brilliant music, dancing and New Year revelry, with live music from Saloni, Navin Kundra, Parry & Rekha, H-Dhami and Khushi K, and DJ sets from Vallisa Chuhan, Kizzi and AJD.

Go Global Fair: 1pm - 7pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Take part in an international opportunity during your time at UoB. From two weeks to a full academic year, see what opportunities interest you at our annual Go Global Fair.

Go Global: hot chocolate and chat: 2pm - 5pm; University Square; Grab a hot chocolate and find out more about Go Global opportunities to study, research, work or volunteer abroad, from two weeks to a full academic year! Where will your experience take you?

Pause drop-in: 2pm - 8pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB: 5pm - 6:30pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Head to the Wellbeing Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!

Disability and Diversity in a Future of AI: 6pm - 7:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Explore how AI affects employment and work experiences. Get insights from disabled people, researchers, NGOs, and business leaders at this interactive workshop, as part of Birmingham Tech Week.

Reparative Futures: exploring justice, reparations and education: 7pm - 8:30pm; Online; Join the launch of Reparative Futures, exploring how ideas of redress, repair and justice shape the ways we imagine and create futures, as we're joined by Prof Noah W. Sobe, Chief of Section for Higher Education at UNESCO in Paris.

Social Sport: Badminton: 7pm - 8:30pm; 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.

Social Sport: Wheelchair Basketball: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 1, 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! Just book your place and come along - we'll provide the equipment!

Social Sport: Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; 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.

Bollywood Classics: A String Tribute by the Sekine Quartet: 10:30pm - midnight; Lapworth Museum of Geology; The Sekine Quartet will perform a beautiful string tribute to the best of Bollywood songs. Student tickets £19.

Fri 24th October

Reading and note-making strategies for PGRs: 2:30pm - 4pm; Online; A huge quantity of reading is required for postgraduate research. This workshop helps you develop strategies to read effectively and efficiently, extracting the key information into your notes. Bring your own reading material to practise with!

Social Sport: Badminton: 3pm - 4pm; 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.

Social Sport: Football: 7pm - 8pm; Hockey 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.

Social Sport: Netball: 7pm - 8pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness; Whether you're a regular player or brand new to netball, this session is all about getting active and playing friendly games. All equipment is provided, so just show up, have fun, and meet new people! All abilities welcome!

Sat 25th October

Silent Book Club Birmingham: 6:30pm - 8pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Silent Book Club Birmingham is returning to The Exchange for Booktober - gather to read together in quiet camaraderie. Drop-in and all readers are welcome - ebooks or audiobooks, poetry or prose, fiction or non-fiction...it's BYOBook!

Sun 26th October

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; 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.

Mon 27th October

RTA Road Safety Awareness: 11am - 3pm; Spanish steps; Join the RTA and unlock exclusive student offers on NOL cards, special deals for aspiring drivers, and dive into the excitement with our interactive VR e-scooter game experience!

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Table Tennis practice: 4pm - 6pm; 3220; Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions

Should I do a PhD?: 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; Doing a PhD is a big commitment - intellectually, personally and financially. Hear from a panel of Careers Network staff and current PhD students about the highs and lows of what a PhD involves.

Men's Football Team Practice: 7pm - 9pm; GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis; Join our men's football team for practice every week.

Tue 28th October

October Half Term: Sensory Storytime: 2:30pm - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join a playful, sensory storytelling session for young children (under 5s) and their grown-ups, with artist Sarah Hamilton Baker. £3 per child, with two adults. Solidarity tickets available.

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

October Half Term: Sensory Storytime: 3:30pm - 4pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join a playful, sensory storytelling session for young children (under 5s) and their grown-ups, with artist Sarah Hamilton Baker. £3 per child, with two adults. Solidarity tickets available.

Social Sport: Pickleball: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 9pm - 10pm; 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.

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; 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.

Wed 29th October

Business Careers Fair 2025: 2:30pm - 7pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Come along to our Business Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career - open to all students.

Business Careers Fair 2025: low traffic time: 2:30pm - 3pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Explore the Business Careers Fair in a less busy environment with this 30 minute bookable slot before the main event starts. This is ideal for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with

October half term: News Detectives family day: 3pm - 7pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Step into the NewsWise Detective Agency and help crack the case of fake news! This fun, hands-on session for children aged 7-11 and their grown-ups will help you explore fake news, manipulated images and stories, and how websites shape what we see.

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Table Tennis practice: 4pm - 6pm; 3220; Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions

Holy Communion Service: 4:30pm - 5pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Come together with students and staff for this weekly service led by Methodist or Anglican clergy.

Critical Thinking: Preparing for your assignments for UG and PGT students: 5pm - 5:45pm; Online; This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will explore how to apply critical thinking to your assignments.

Go Global: discover summer opportunities: 5pm - 6pm; Lecture Theatre 2, Arts building; Ready to make some exciting summer plans? Discover opportunities with Go Global and see where your experience can take you, with international opportunities for work, study, and travel.

How to hear God by praying the Bible: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join Rev. Mindy Bell for an exploration of praying the Bible in this five session course.

Finding and using information for PGT study: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop on research skills, finding and using information, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to this topic.

Structuring your thesis for PGRs: 6pm - 8pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 8pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@uni for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.

Men's Football Team Practice: 7pm - 9pm; GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis; Join our men's football team for practice every week.

Film Screening: Rye Lane: 9pm - 11pm; Lecture Theatre 4 (EG12), Medical School; Directed by Raine Allen-Miller, this romantic comedy follows two twenty-somethings navigating break ups in South London. Playful, funny and with breakout performances from Vivian Oprah and David Johnson, this is a real feel good watch!

Hope and Change: revisiting Barack Obama's historic presidency: 9:30pm - midnight; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join leading academics for a 'town hall' event discussing the historic presidency of Barack Obama, and the links between his message of hope and change and the city of Birmingham.

Social Sport: Tennis: 11pm - midnight; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Whether you're trying tennis 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.

Thu 30th October

Data management plans for PGRs: 2pm - 3pm; Online; All Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) are required to have a Data Management Plan (DMP) in place before completing their first annual review (GRS3). This workshop will help you to achieve this by covering the basics of Research Data Management.

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 7:30pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Head to the Wellbeing Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!

Bread & Belief: Is there room for me? What does it mean to belong?: 7pm - 9pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join us to make muffins and share stories as we eat bread together around the table. All perspectives and beliefs are welcome as we discuss this month's theme of what belonging looks like and the importance we place on it.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9:30pm; 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.

UK Work Visas: What you need to know: 8pm - 9:30pm; Online; Are you an international student or graduate considering work opportunities in the UK? Join us for an informative session on UK work visas delivered by Paragon Law, a specialist immigration law firm based in the UK.

Social Sport: Wheelchair Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, 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! Just book your place and come along - we'll provide the equipment!

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; 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.

Fri 31st October

October Half Term: Haunted Midlands and Spooky Stories: 2:30pm - 4pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Explore the spooky side of Birmingham and the Midlands in a fun, creative workshop inspired by the Haunted Midlands research project. £3 per child, with 2 free adults. Costumes welcome! Solidarity tickets available.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Introduction to presentation skills for PGRs: 5:30pm - 7pm; Online; Are you a Postgraduate Researcher who wants to build your confidence in delivering presentations? This workshop covers the basics of a good presentation, including structure and visual aids. Get peer feedback on an informal presentation of your own.

Social Sport: Football: 8pm - 9pm; Hockey 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.

Social Sport: Netball: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness; Whether you're a regular player or brand new to netball, this session is all about getting active and playing friendly games. All equipment is provided, so just show up, have fun, and meet new people! All abilities welcome!

Sat 1st November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Swap screentime for sunshine this Movemeber!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Student Hub; Trade your screen time for sunshine every Monday & Saturday throughout Movember. Visit the Student Hub to collect your free picnic. Limited quantities available, so get in quick!

Postgraduate Games Café: noon - 2pm; Burj Pod, Ground Floor; Take a break inbetween classes and unwind at the Postgrad Games Café!

Sun 2nd November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; 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.

Mon 3rd November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Table Tennis practice: 4pm - 6pm; 3220; Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions

Men's Football Team Practice: 7pm - 9pm; GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis; Join our men's football team for practice every week.

Tue 4th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Artisan Market: 2pm - 8pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

Job hunting within & beyond academia: tips for postgrads: 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; Postgraduate students, this session is designed to help you develop an effective approach to job hunting both within and beyond academia. Open to all postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students.

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Social Sport: Pickleball: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 9pm - 10pm; 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.

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; 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.

Wed 5th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Reviewing the literature for PGRs: 1:30pm - 3pm; Online; Understand how to create a quality literature review and effectively synthesise the literature you have read as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Literature searching training for PGRs: 2pm - 4pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Develop a search strategy, use that to undertake a literature search, keep the resulting records of your search and get tips and techniques to maximise effectiveness, as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Place Funding: The Local Authority Challenge: 3pm - 8pm; The Vaults, The Exchange, Centenary Square; Play a funding simulation game and explore how local authorities secure place-based funding, with insights from bid writers and policymakers. You can also discover more about the funding opportunities local and combined authority groups provide.

Go Global: discover summer opportunities: 4pm - 5pm; Online; Ready to make some exciting summer plans? Discover opportunities with Go Global and see where your experience can take you, with international opportunities for work, study, and travel.

Table Tennis practice: 4pm - 6pm; 3220; Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions

Holy Communion Service: 4:30pm - 5pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Come together with students and staff for this weekly service led by Methodist or Anglican clergy.

Planning an assignment: Preparing for your assignments for UG and PGT students: 5pm - 5:45pm; Online; How do you plan an assignment? And how you do you move from a few notes to a full first draft? In this mini workshop, we’ll look together at how a student at the University of Birmingham plans their essays to give us some inspiration.

How to hear God by praying the Bible: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join Rev. Mindy Bell for an exploration of praying the Bible in this five session course.

Making the most of conferences for PGRs: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; This workshop will introduce practical tips for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) preparing to attend a conference, attending and following up with actions to get the maximum value, including getting the most out of networking opportunities.

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 8pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@uni for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.

Men's Football Team Practice: 7pm - 9pm; GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis; Join our men's football team for practice every week.

Thrive in Uni: Perfectionism: 8pm - 9:30pm; Online; Do you struggle to meet your own high standards? Are you procrastinating to avoid a fear of failure? This Forward Thinking Birmingham group is led by Peer Support Workers who have experience of university and mental health struggles.

Social Sport: Tennis: 11pm - midnight; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Whether you're trying tennis 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.

Thu 6th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Coffee and Chat with a Newton Consultant: 1:30pm - 7pm; Under the arches, Law Building; Meet Newton Consultants to find out more about careers in consulting, and grab a free coffee!

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Planning for success for PGRs: 5pm - 7pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Designed primarily for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) in the very early stages of their research programme (approximately during the first three months), this workshop cover research project management techniques.

Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 7:30pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Head to the Wellbeing Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9:30pm; 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.

Social Sport: Wheelchair Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, 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! Just book your place and come along - we'll provide the equipment!

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; 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.

Fri 7th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Unearthing the past: using archives and special collections for postgraduate research: 2pm - 4pm; Cadbury Research Library, Lower Ground Floor, Muirhead Tower; Get an introduction to archives, and a practical guide to our Special Collections department. Visit the search room and go behind the scenes in the archive strongroom. Suitable for Postgraduate Research students (PGRs).

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Social Sport: Football: 8pm - 9pm; Hockey 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.

Social Sport: Netball: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness; Whether you're a regular player or brand new to netball, this session is all about getting active and playing friendly games. All equipment is provided, so just show up, have fun, and meet new people! All abilities welcome!

Sat 8th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Money Matters: finance education for families: 3pm - 7pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Head to The Exchange for a free, family-focused day of engaging workshops, hands-on activities, and expert advice to help build confidence around everyday money decisions.

Sun 9th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Kayaking for Movember (Postgraduate): 3pm - 6pm; Ground Floor Reception; This event requires registration, click for further details!

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; 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.

Mon 10th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Table Tennis practice: 4pm - 6pm; 3220; Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions

Your UK career plan: 6pm - 7pm; Online; International students, learn how UK job applications work, when to apply, what employers want, and how to talk about your visa.

Men's Football Team Practice: 7pm - 9pm; GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis; Join our men's football team for practice every week.

Tue 11th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Go Global: discover summer opportunities: 4pm - 6pm; Room G33, Aston Webb C Block; Ready to make some exciting summer plans? Discover opportunities with Go Global and see where your experience can take you, with international opportunities for work, study, and travel.

Social Sport: Pickleball: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Development needs analysis for PGRs: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Online; The Development Needs Analysis (GRS1) form is a mandatory requirement of Postgraduate Research (PGR) programmes and must be completed annually. This practical workshop supports the process and supports you in identifying your development needs.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 9pm - 10pm; 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.

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; 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.

Wed 12th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Dubai Police: The UAE Citizen’s Values and Behavior Charter: 10am - 2pm; Ground Floor Reception; This event requires registration. Click for further details!

AI for academic writing for PGRs: 2pm - 4pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Explore effective and appropriate use of generative AI tools in the context of academic writing and the University's regulations and guidelines for the assessment of research degree theses in this workshop for Postgraduate Research students (PGRs).

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Table Tennis practice: 4pm - 6pm; 3220; Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions

Holy Communion Service: 4:30pm - 5pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Come together with students and staff for this weekly service led by Methodist or Anglican clergy.

Law Careers Fair 2025: 4:30pm - 7pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Our Law Careers Fair fair offers a unique platform for you to explore diverse career opportunities, gain insights into different industries, and network with potential employers.

Law Careers Fair 2025: low traffic hour: 4:30pm - 5pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; A 30 minute bookable time slot before the main event for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers at our Law Careers Fair.

Gym Meals for Movember: 5pm - 6pm; Ground Floor, Atrium; This event requires registration, click for further details!

Making job applications beyond academia: CV & cover letter tips for PGRs: 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; Learn more about the key differences between academic and non-academic CVs / applications and how to write CVs, cover letter and 'supporting statements' for jobs in sectors other than academia in this interactive webinar.

Research Skills for dissertations: For UG and PGT students: 5pm - 6pm; Online; This online workshop, hosted by the ASC, will cover how to access and use key resources for your dissertation including journals, databases and other relevant sources of information. It will also cover the key principles of referencing.

Parents' and carers' group: 6pm - 7:30pm; 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.

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 8pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Join Pause@uni for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.

Men's Football Team Practice: 7pm - 9pm; GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis; Join our men's football team for practice every week.

Thrive in Uni: Coping with distress: 8pm - 9:30pm; Online; Do you struggle to meet your own high standards? Are you procrastinating to avoid a fear of failure? This Forward Thinking Birmingham group is led by Peer Support Workers who have experience of university and mental health struggles.

Social Sport: Tennis: 11pm - midnight; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Whether you're trying tennis 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.

Thu 13th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Starting to write for PGRs: 1:30pm - 3pm; Online; This workshop provides an introduction to: the writing process, your knowledge of yourself as a writer, and strategies for planning and creating text, and is suitable for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students.

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

EndNote Desktop Q&A session for PGRs: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Completed the Introduction to EndNote 21 Canvas course for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students and still have questions? Drop-in for an online Q&A with the Research Skills team.

How to paraphrase: Preparing for your assignments for UG and PGT students: 5pm - 5:45pm; Online; In this online workshop, hosted by the ASC, we'll look at the role of sources and reporting verbs in your writing and practice paraphrasing using a few simple steps.

Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 7:30pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Head to the Wellbeing Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9:30pm; 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.

Social Sport: Wheelchair Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, 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! Just book your place and come along - we'll provide the equipment!

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; 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.

Fri 14th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

PGR Shut Up and Work: 1:30pm - 8:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Take a day to work on your own writing, planning or literature discovery in a quiet but supportive environment. Set targets, take breaks, and meet other Postgraduate Research students (PGRs).

BabyLab sessions: 2pm - 4pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join a relaxed session for parents and carers to explore fascinating research on topics from child development to science, health, and society while little ones play, feed, or snooze. Come as you are - curious minds (and wriggly babies) encouraged!

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Social Sport: Football: 8pm - 9pm; Hockey 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.

Social Sport: Netball: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness; Whether you're a regular player or brand new to netball, this session is all about getting active and playing friendly games. All equipment is provided, so just show up, have fun, and meet new people! All abilities welcome!

Sat 15th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Sun 16th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; 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.

Mon 17th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Table Tennis practice: 4pm - 6pm; 3220; Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions

Men's Football Team Practice: 7pm - 9pm; GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis; Join our men's football team for practice every week.

Tue 18th November

Grow a Mo!: 1st November 10am - 30th November 10am; Tag us on @uobdstudentexperience; Grow a moustache, spark conversations and show your support for men’s mental health throughout Movember! 🧔🏻

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

Pause drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Social Sport: Pickleball: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Understanding the job market for experienced hires: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Want to find out more about the job market for experienced hires? If you've already got at least 2 years of professional experience from before your degree, this session will help you discover the opportunities available and how best to apply.

Preparing for your viva for PGRs: 6pm - 7pm; Online; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your Postgraduate Research (PGR) programme - find out what to expect and demystify the process with some practical activities to help you prepare.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; 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.

Social Sport: Badminton: 9pm - 10pm; 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.

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; 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.

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