Events in June

Forthcoming Events

Thu 4th June

What is Citation Justice?: 1pm - 2pm; Online; Explore the role of influence and power in who we cite, how bias in this area can occur and be addressed, and discover tools for finding literature that is more representative of the global majority.

Destresstival Tennis: 3pm - 4pm; Tennis Courts, Bournbrook pitches; Take a break this exam season with turn up and play informal matches! Our activators will provide all the equipment you need for this free session. Book under Social Sport on the Sport & Fitness app.

Learning from and with refugee teachers: 4pm - 5pm; Recent research with refugee teachers in Malaysia, is exploring how skill, judgement and agency develop through reflection, dialogue and practice. The discussion will bring out key themes from the research.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 4:30pm - 6:30pm; 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.

Vale wellbeing walk: 8pm - 9pm; Meet at Shackleton, Vale Village; Join your Residence Life Wellbeing team on a walk around the Vale. Take time to unwind from the stress of assignments and exams - grab your friends or come alone to meet new people and soak up the sun!

Sports Awards 2026: 9pm - 2am; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; This is your opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the amazing sporting talent here at University of Birmingham. There are thirteen categories that highlight sporting individuals, teams as well as clubs.

Fri 5th June

Jummah Prayers: 3:20pm - 4:20pm; 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.

Barber Lunchtime Concert: Cecilia Ensemble: 4pm - 4:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; This free lunchtime concert celebrates the historic rivalry between the cornetto and violin – who will emerge victorious? Doors open 12:30.

Jummah Prayers: 4:15pm - 5:15pm; 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.

Friday Evening Mass: 8:30pm - 10pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Sat 6th June

Heritage Tours at The Exchange: 2pm - 7pm; 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.

University Music - Chamber Music: 5pm - 6:30pm; St Peter's Church, Harborne; Chamber Music is at the heart of music making, and in this concert, we take our musicians to the fantastic acoustics of St Peter’s Church. Join us for an afternoon of soul quenching music from string quartets to wind ensembles and vocal groups.

Sun 7th June

Sunday Morning Mass: 1pm - 2pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Lutheran Worship Service: 3pm - 5pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join us for our monthly Lutheran Worship Service, a time of scripture, prayer, and reflection. All are welcome.

Sunday Evening Mass: 8:30pm - 10pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Mon 8th June

Capgemini Community Challenge: 8th June 3am - 12th June 3am; Off campus; An exclusive opportunity not offered at any other uni in the UK, the Community Challenge is one of the most exciting opportunities on offer to undergrads from Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Maths and Sciences. Bookings have now closed.

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Masters Consultancy Challenge: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; 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. Bookings closed.

The Birmingham Project: 8th June 3am - 12th June 3am; 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. Enrolment closed.

Campus to Corporate: 8am - 8pm; Auditorium; Ready to take your first real step into the working world? Campus to Corporate is a one-day experience designed to help students and fresh graduates turn ambition into opportunity.

Free bike valeting in UoB Xtra: 11am - 4pm; Gear Up, outside Staff House; This UoB Xtra, 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. Spaces are limited!

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 1pm - 12th June 7pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, 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.

The Birmingham Project (8-12 June 2026): 8th June 1pm - 12th June 8pm; On campus; Stand out in future applications by taking part in The Birmingham Project, a week‑long on‑campus challenge from 8 -12 June 2026 for first‑year undergraduates

Fun on the Green Heart: 2pm - 9pm; 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! Check out today's programme.

Pride Social: 2pm - 7pm; Reception, Guild of Students; Join a Pride Social at your Guild of Students! You'll find stalls, food, and fun activities!

Top Tips for Interview and Assessment Centre Success: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Regardless of whether you’re applying for internships, part time positions or graduate opportunities, come along to our interviews and assessment centres session to find out how to prepare, top tips for answering questions and what to keep in mind on

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 2pm - 10pm; Green Heart; Roll on into this year's UoB Xtra as we bring our exclusive roller rink right to the Green Heart! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

Careers on the Green: 3pm - 6pm; 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.

Hall Games: Rounders: 3pm - 5pm; The Vale Village; Living in halls? Drop by for a fun and informal game of Rounders. There's no need to book, just turn up, get involved and enjoy a great afternoon, whether you're a pro or playing for the first time!

Junkbusters: 3pm - 6pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Mario Kart on the big screen!: 3pm - 7:30pm; Green Heart; It's Mario Kart as you've never seen it before - we're going supersize! Join the Video Games Society and Formula 1 Society for the collab of the year, as they bring the Coconut Mall to the outdoor cinema screen. Can you win the race?

LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in: 3:30pm - 7pm; 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.

Reviewing the literature: 4:30pm - 6pm; Online; Understand the nature of a quality literature review and how to effectively synthesise the literature you have read in your thesis.

Pride on Campus: 6pm - 7pm; Meet at Faraday statue (near University Station); Join the Guild of Students' Pride Parade across campus! Bring your banners, posters, friends or just yourself to celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ community!

Masters Consultancy Challenge: 8pm - 9pm; On campus; The Masters Consultancy Challenge is an intensive, campus-based work experience programme exclusive to PGT students! Taking place 8-26 June.

Outdoor cinema: Love, Simon: 8pm - 9:15pm; Green Heart; Simon is keeping a huge secret from his family, friends, and classmates: he's gay. Now that secret is threatened and Simon must face everyone. Love, Simon is funny and heartfelt, and was chosen as part of the Guild of Students' Pride on Campus.

The Sekine Quartet: Legends of Rock: 9pm - 10pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join us at the Lapworth Museum for a string tribute to rock legends like Metallica, David Bowie, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, AC/DC and more. Grab your tickets now - open me for an exclusive 20% discount!

The Sekine Quartet: A String Tribute to Queen and ABBA: 11pm - midnight; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join us at the Lapworth Museum for a string tribute to two of the most iconic bands of all time, Queen and ABBA. Grab your tickets now - open me for an exclusive 20% discount!

Tue 9th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 1pm - 12th June 7pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, 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.

Emergency First Aid: noon - 7pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Learn essential skills in emergency first aid. The Emergency First Aid at Work course is a one day first aid qualification that covers a range of CPR and emergency first aid skills.

Green Impact Lab Accreditation - volunteer auditor: 12:30pm - 4pm; On campus; Become a volunteer lab auditor with SOS UK and the university. We'll equip you with the skills and knowledge to undertake audits of our wet labs and be part of real-world implementation of sustainability in the lab environment. Sign up now.

AI for academic writing for PGRs: 1pm - 2:30pm; Online; 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.

Design Your Future Life workshop: 1pm - 5pm; Room 103, Alan Walters Building; Are you someone with dreams and goals? Or need some inspiration? It’s time to turn these into reality. Introducing our exclusive workshop inspired by Stanford University’s renowned Life Design!

Global Celebration: Artisan Market: 1pm - 7pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more at a bonus edition of our ever popular Artisan Market!

Stanford University’s renowned Life Design: 1pm - 5pm; Room 103, Alan Walters Building; Discover how to design a life you love. In a nutshell, we encourage you to be curious, connect with others and try new things to take steps to realising the life you want. Explore three different versions and what’s available to you to make it happen

Students' Association - Spring Elections hustings: 1pm - 2pm; Innovation lounge and online; Join us for the upcoming Student Hustings, where candidates will present their ideas, share their plans, and answer your questions.

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 1pm - 4pm; On campus; Build your knowledge and awareness of young people’s mental health with this introductory three-hour certificated session delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Spot the signs and have the confidence to start a conversation. Booking essential.

2026-2027 Placement Year Launch from BBS Careers: 2pm - 4pm; University House/Business School, Room 108; This event is for BBS students who are thinking of undertaking a placement year next year.

Fun on the Green Heart: Global Celebration: 2pm - 9pm; Green Heart; If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. Today is our Global Celebration special - expect colourful performances and a world of opportunities!

How to: Turn your internship into your next opportunity: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Have you recently completed an internship or other work experience and are wondering what's next? Your internship or work experience is more than just something to list on your CV — it’s a powerful story about your skills, growth, and potential.

PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve: 2pm - 3:30pm; 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!

Relax and Refresh: Therapy Dogs: 2pm - 4pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Feeling the pressure of working on your thesis, dissertation, or studying for supplementary exams? Or are you ready for a summer break? Drop-in to the Main Library for Pets as Therapy and information and advice to help you over the coming weeks.

Sip and Paint: 2pm - 3pm; Atrium Space - Ground floor; Relaxed environment for students to explore their creativity, connect with other students and enjoy light refreshments

Unwind & Create: Pom-pom making workshop: 2pm - 4pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Wind down this summer as you wind up some wool - and make your very own pom-poms! This relaxed craft session is ideal for anyone who wants to chill out and make something cute. We provide the materials, you bring the vibes.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 2pm - 10pm; Green Heart; Roll on up for our FREE UoB Xtra Roller Rink - it's here all week! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

Paddle and Pick: Kayak litter pick on the canal!: 2:30pm - 6:15pm; Whitehouse Wharf, Selly Oak (next to Battery Park); Try kayaking on the canal and at the same time do your bit! Join our friends from the South Birmingham Paddle club to litter pick your way along Birmingham's iconic canals by kayak! Session timings 11:30, 12:15, 13:45 and 14:30. No experience needed.

Careers on the Green: 3pm - 6pm; 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.

Creative pop up at Med School with Pause@uni: 3pm - 5pm; 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.

Discover your Year Abroad - EPS/CMH/LES: 3pm - 4pm; Room G11 (LT2), Alan Walters; First year students in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences or Life and Environmental Science, and Biomedical Science students, can start discovering their year abroad now!

UoB Xtra: Social Tennis: 3pm - 4pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Bournbrook Pitchess; Whether you're trying Tennis for the first time or a regular player, come along and give it a go! Spaces available via the Sport & Fitness app, all equipment provided.

Barista Training 101: 3:30pm - 4:30pm; Costa Coffee, Sport & Fitness Centre; Big coffee drinker who's always fancied having a go yourself? We've got you! Join one of our resident campus coffee connoisseurs for a have-a-go session using a coffee machine, with an introduction to the history and science behind the perfect cup.

Bread and Belief: Power: 4pm - 6pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bake, eat and take bread home as we explore how we derive power and how to use it ethically. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Introduction to Public Engagement and Involvement: 4pm - 6pm; To be confirmed; This workshop will introduce public engagement and involvement with research, providing the knowledge to help develop engagement activity with diverse audiences, as well as the time to reflect on how you may apply this to your research.

Students' Association and Rep Awards 2026: 5pm - 8pm; Auditorium; Awards to celebrate the work of our amazing Students' Associations Groups & Sports teams and Student Reps.

PhD Panel: Sustainability research and where it might take you: 5:30pm - 7pm; 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.

Discover your Year Abroad - COSS/CAL: 6pm - 7pm; Room 103, Alan Walters; First year students in the College of Social Science or College of Arts and Law can start discovering their year abroad now! Come along and meet the Go Global team to find out what studying abroad can provide you with.

Hall Games: Badminton tournament: 6pm - 8pm; Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in halls? Join your Residence Life Team and Sport & Fitness for a badminton doubles tournament! Whether you're playing to win or just looking to have fun, everyone is welcome! Booking essential.

Outdoor cinema: Life of Pi: 6pm - 8:30pm; Green Heart; Join us on an epic journey of discovery with Life of Pi, Ang Lee's fantastical movie about a young man who survives a disaster at sea with another survivor... a fearsome Bengal tiger. This film was chosen by the Bharatanatyam Society.

Creative competitions showcase: 6:30pm - 8pm; Main Lecture Theatre, Aston Webb (C Block); Watch the entries for a 60-second film competition on the theme 'resistance'. Hear some of the writers read their work, watch the films and enjoy the creative efforts from across our university community. No booking needed!

Learn to ride and basic bike skills: 8pm - 10pm; 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.

Sexual health advice with Umbrella: 8pm - 10pm; Reception, Battery Park; Stop by the Umbrella Stall for free, confidential sexual health support at your student accommodation! Get expert advice, free contraception, and private STI testing – all in one place.

Top Tips for using LinkedIn: 8pm - 9pm; Online; Our innovative ‘Top Tip’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.

Outdoor cinema: The Book of Life: 8:30pm - 10:15pm; Green Heart; Dive into the fantastical worlds of the Land of the Remembered and the Land of the Forgotten as our hero Manolo embarks on an incredible Day of the Dead adventure, reminding us to celebrate the past whilst looking forward to the future.

Wed 10th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 1pm - 12th June 7pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, 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.

Professional Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Workshop: 10am - noon; To be communicated; The workshop will involve practical negotiation simulations and real-life scenarios relating to business, community and professional disputes. Targeted at College of Engineering and Physical Sciences students.

Student Visa Guidance Session – End of Academic Year: 10am - 11am; Online; Information session on visa cancellations, renewals, refunds, and important end-of-year procedures, followed by a live Q&A session.

Beyond the pitch: Football futures: 12:30pm - 7:30pm; Alan Walters Building; Spend the day exploring careers in the football industry with professionals from a wide range of roles. Whether you’re a lifelong football fan, interested in sport as a career, or simply curious about using your degree in a new and dynamic industry.

Beyond the Pitch: Football Futures Careers Event: 12:30pm - 8pm; On campus; Spend the day exploring careers in the football industry with professionals from a wide range of roles.

Campus 3k Your Way!: 1pm - 5pm; 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.

Canva Student Hackathon | University of Birmingham: 1pm - 7pm; On campus; The Canva Hackathon is back - bigger, faster, and for the first time, with our Gen C Student Canvassadors. We build the teams, you build the solution - with prizes to be won.

Paddle your way to 3k!: 1pm - 6pm; Meet at the Green Heart; For 2026 we've got a brand new take on 3k your way - join our friends from the Raymond Priestley Centre to paddle your way along Birmingham's iconic canals by canoe! No experience needed, just a sense of adventure.

PG Research Festival: The 'Publishing Trap': 1pm - 3:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Explore the impact of scholarly communications choices and discuss the role of open access in research in a fun and supportive environment by playing the Publishing Trap boardgame with the Research Skills Team.

Professional Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Workshop: 1pm - 3pm; To be communicated; The workshop will involve practical negotiation simulations and real-life scenarios relating to business, community and professional disputes. Targeted at College of Medicine and Health & College of Life and Environmental Sciences students.

Talent Show: 1pm - 6pm; Auditorium; Showcase your talent, cheer on your friends, and enjoy an evening of music, performances, creativity and entertainment from the UoBD community. Whether you’re performing or watching, it’s a chance to celebrate the amazing talent across campus.

Applying for Masters and PhDs careers workshop and panel event: 2pm - 3:30pm; Lecture Room 7, Arts building; Are you thinking of pursuing further study after your degree? Then this event is for you! Hear from a panel of postgraduate students and meet our Careers Network and Postgraduate Recruitment teams.

Fun on the Green Heart: 2pm - 9pm; Green Heart; Find out what's happening on Wednesday, from Campus 3K to inflatables and so much more!

Letters from the future: 2pm - 4pm; Room N334, Gisbert Kapp building; The climate crisis is a daunting global challenge. Join us as we unpack what a positive future could look like, and write a letter from your future self inspiring us to change course today. Bring any writing materials you'd like to use!

Relax and Refresh: Therapy Dogs: 2pm - 4pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Feeling the pressure of working on your thesis, dissertation, or studying for supplementary exams? Or are you ready for a summer break? Drop-in to the Main Library for Pets as Therapy and information and advice to help you over the coming weeks.

Unwind & Create: Pom-pom making workshop: 2pm - 4pm; Wolfson Room, Main Library; Wind down this summer as you wind up some wool - and make your very own pom-poms! This relaxed craft session is ideal for anyone who wants to chill out and make something cute. We provide the materials, you bring the vibes.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 2pm - 10pm; Green Heart; Roll on up for our FREE UoB Xtra Roller Rink - it's here all week! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

Careers on the Green: 3pm - 6pm; 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.

Life After UoB: BBS Alumni Panel: 3pm - 4:30pm; To be confirmed; Thinking about your career and how to get where you want to be? Join us for an inspiring Alumni Panel, hosted by Birmingham Business School but open to all students. Get realistic insider perspectives and honest insights.

Professional Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Workshop: 3pm - 5pm; To be communicated; The workshop will involve practical negotiation simulations and real-life scenarios relating to business, community and professional disputes. Targeted at College of Social Sciences & College of Arts and Law students.

UoBXtra Summer Carnival and BBQ: 3pm - 8pm; Atrium & Courtyard (ground floor); Celebrate the end of the semester at the UoBXtra Summer Carnival and BBQ! Join us for an afternoon of inflatable games, classic carnival activities, delicious BBQ food, a photo booth, giveaways, and plenty of summer vibes with friends across campus.

Holy Communion Service: 3:30pm - 4pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall - Baobab Room; Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.

Philosophy, Creativity, and Art: Yoruba metaphysics as inspiration: 3:30pm - 5pm; Lecture Room 127, Arts building; Explore how Yoruba cosmology shapes contemporary music, film, dance, and literature in this lunch and talk with Prof Toyin Falola which examines how ancestral knowledge continues to generate new creative forms and meanings in the modern world.

Careers Network drop-ins: 4pm - 6pm; Careers Corner, Main Library; Need some help and advice on applications, career planning, or work experience opportunities? Come along to one of our weekly, Wednesday afternoon Careers Network drop-ins, to chat with our friendly experts.

Discover your Year Abroad: 4pm - 5pm; Online; First year students across the University, can start discovering their year abroad now! Join the Go Global team for this online session to help you initiate the plans for your year abroad.

Library Lounge take over with Pause@uni: 4pm - 7pm; 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.

Society Spotlight: Pole Fitness: 4pm - 6pm; Join the Pole Fitness Society to discover this challenging and dynamic sport. See society members perform, before trying out some simple pole fitness moves of your own.

Society Spotlight: Combat workshop with LARP: 4:15pm - 8pm; Lawn next to Harding Building; Swords at the ready - LARP are here to teach you (safely) how to fight with swords and (safely) duel with your friends using foam weapons - did we mention safely? This is an active hands-on workshop where you can try something new!

AI skills for educators - What we can and shouldn’t do with AI in classrooms: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Explore practical and ethical approaches to using AI in education, from reducing teacher workload to developing critical thinking in classrooms. Suitable for trainee teachers, experienced educators, and professionals working in education.

HSBC Smart Money: Banking essentials: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The first session covers banking essentials - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

Silent Disco: 5pm - 7pm; Quiet Study Space; Silent Disco in the Library Quiet Study Space offering students a fun and relaxing wellbeing activity in a unique study environment.

South Asian Music Ensemble – open workshop: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; Rehearsal Space, Frankland Building; Dive into South Asian music with this open workshop in collaboration with the Sonia Sabri Company and the Race Equality Network. Come along, perhaps try a new instrument, and discover a rich musical heritage.

Outdoor cinema: McLaren: 6pm - 7:30pm; Green Heart; From humble beginnings to the elite of motor racing, follow the life of Bruce McLaren, founder of the McLaren Racing Team. This documentary film was chosen for you by the Formula 1 Society.

PG Skills: AI in the recruitment process - a recruiter's perspective: 6pm - 7:30pm; Lecture Room 5, Arts building; Discover how AI is impacting the recruitment landscape in the UK and top tips for you to use it with confidence.

UoB Xtra: Social Badminton: 6pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 2, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, come along and give it a go! Spaces available via the Sport & Fitness app, drop ins also welcome! All equipment provided.

UoB Xtra: Social Basketball: 6pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Join us for 5v5 half court games! We'll be rotating teams on the hour, so drop in when you can! Spaces also available via the Sport & Fitness app. Balls provided, beginners welcome!

Basic and everyday bike skills: 8pm - 10pm; 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.

Outdoor cinema: Jurassic Park: 8pm - 10:15pm; Green Heart; Welcome to Jurassic Park - do do doo doo do, do do doo doo do! Need we say any more? Big dinosaurs. Big screen. Don't miss out - head to the Green Heart for your free showing of this absolute classic.

Pop-Rock choir rehearsal: 8:30pm - 10pm; Main Lecture Theatre, Aston Webb (C Block); Love to sing? Come along to our Pop-Rock choir! Suitable for all levels, no experience needed, just enthusiasm! Ideal for anyone who likes to sing pop, rock, and musical theatre. No need to book - just come along!

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

Sports Ball 2026: 9pm - 2am; Luna Springs and Guild of Students; Celebrate a bumper year of sport with Sports Ball 2026, and enjoy a night to remember with your club mates as you dance the night away at Luna Springs, followed by an all out after party at the Guild! Tickets cost £30. Limited availability.

The Exchange Book Club: Project Hail Mary: 9pm - 10:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join Lyza Lawal, founder of Blacklore, for The Exchange book club to read and discuss Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Tickets cost £5, which includes a drink. Free Solidarity tickets are available.

Residence Life: Open air cinema: 11:30pm - 2:45am; The Vale Village; Fancy a night at the movies watching How To Train Your Dragon? Join your Residence Life team for a night of movie magic in the open air! Complete with FREE candyfloss and popcorn, open to all students in UoB or partner accommodation aged 16+.

Thu 11th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 1pm - 12th June 7pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, 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.

Birmingham Gives is back for 2026!: 11th June 3am - 12th June 3am; 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!

One-to-One Visa Support Sessions: 9am - 11:30am; Online; For students with complex visa situations or sensitive matters that would be better discussed individually in a private setting

Free bike valeting in UoB Xtra: 11am - 4pm; Gear Up, outside Staff House; This UoB Xtra, 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. Spaces are limited!

TEDx University of Birmingham Dubai: noon - 6pm; Auditorium; In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

Reach Respect with Women's Aid: 1pm - 3pm; Room G33, Aston Webb C Block; Take a stand against domestic abuse with Women's Aid. This training helps you develop the knowledge and skills to build healthy relationships and be a safe, active bystander.

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 1pm - 4pm; On campus; Build your knowledge and awareness of young people’s mental health with this introductory three-hour certificated session delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Spot the signs and have the confidence to start a conversation. Booking essential.

Bread making masterclass with Pastor Obi: 2pm - 6pm; Tent, Green Heart; Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? Join Pastor Obi for one of his renowned classes and learn how to bake home-made bread with simple ingredients.

Fun on the Green Heart: 2pm - 9pm; Green Heart; The fun continues on Thursday! Escape rooms, tabletop games, bread baking, safety freebies - there's something for everyone! Check out what's happening today.

How to make this summer count: Finding and creating work experience: 2pm - 3pm; Lecture Room 7, Arts building; Are you looking for work experience for the summer and beyond? There is still time to find an opportunity! You'll leave this session with information on how you can search and find different types of work experience.

Step Forward: getting career ready and building confidence at university: 2pm - 4pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join us at the Lapworth Museum of Geology for Step Forward: getting career ready and building confidence at university.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 2pm - 10pm; Green Heart; Roll on up for our FREE UoB Xtra Roller Rink - it's here all week! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

What GenAI can really do: 2pm - 3:30pm; 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.

Paddle and Pick: Bellboat litter pick on the canal!: 2:30pm - 6:15pm; Whitehouse Wharf, Selly Oak (next to Battery Park); Try Bellboating on the canal and at the same time do your bit! Join our friends from the South Birmingham Paddle club to litter pick your way along Birmingham's iconic canals by Bellboat! Session timings 11:30, 12:35, and 14:15. No experience needed.

ACTionism: The art of finding your people and taking collective action: 3pm - 3:30pm; Green Heart; How do we do something good when we feel alone? Head to the outdoor cinema for ACTionism, an inspiring short film following 18yo Ellie, a self-described 'neurospicy human', as she finds others to take collective action and become active citizens.

Careers on the Green: 3pm - 6pm; 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.

ACTionism: The art of finding your people and taking collective action: 3:30pm - 4pm; Green Heart; How do we do something good when we feel alone? Head to the outdoor cinema for ACTionism, an inspiring short film following 18yo Ellie, a self-described 'neurospicy human', as she finds others to take collective action and become active citizens.

Barista Training 101: 3:45pm - 4:45pm; Costa Coffee, Sport & Fitness Centre; Big coffee drinker who's always fancied having a go yourself? We've got you! Join one of our resident campus coffee connoisseurs for a have-a-go session using a coffee machine, with an introduction to the history and science behind the perfect cup.

Outdoor cinema: Lilo & Stitch: 4pm - 5:30pm; Green Heart; Ohana means family, so grab your favourite people and head on down to the Green Heart for Lilo & Stitch, Disney's classic tale of a little girl and her extraterrestrial pet, chosen for you by the children at the Birmingham Day Nurseries!

Save a Life workshop: 4pm - 6pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; The save a life workshop is aimed to teach you the skills you want without the formal assessment. This workshop will cover CPR, use of a defibrillator, what to do if someone is choking and more.

Cake, crisps, and chat: 4:30pm - 6pm; Cedar Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join Rev Mindy Bell at the newly refurbished Multifaith Chaplaincy for an informal space to hang out and be nourished by conversation, crisps, and cake.

Designing and presenting your poster at conferences: 5pm - 7pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Learn how to maximise the opportunity to communicate your research in a highly visual way using a poster. Understand the nature of a poster session, how to create visual impact, and how to use PowerPoint in this context.

Reach Respect with Women's Aid: 5pm - 7pm; Room G33, Aston Webb C Block; Take a stand against domestic abuse with Women's Aid. This training helps you develop the knowledge and skills to build healthy relationships and be a safe, active bystander.

Outdoor cinema: Wicked: For Good: 5:30pm - 7:45pm; Green Heart; Hold space for Wicked: For Good this UoB Xtra, as the hit musical sequel brings Glinda and Elphaba's story to an epic conclusion. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star alongside Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeo and more!

International careers alumni Epanel: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; Access a panel of graduates with a range of professions who have built international careers and see concrete examples of how University of Birmingham Alumni have made the leap with working outside of their home countries.

International Careers Alumni Event: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; Get the chance to see concrete examples of how University of Birmingham Alumni have made the leap with working outside of their home countries.

From insight to intervention: Improving recovery after brain injury: 7pm - 9pm; Room WG5, Aston Webb building and online; In her inaugural lecture, Professor Fernandez-Espejo will discuss how she has used neuroscientific methods to address clinical challenges in acquired brain injury and influence standards of care.

Outdoor cinema: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: 8pm - 9:45pm; Green Heart; Angelina Jolie stars as the iconic Lara Croft in this film adaptation of the classic British video game, travelling to exotic locations to uncover ancient artifacts. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider was chosen by the Video Games Society!

Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications: 8pm - 9pm; Online; Whether you are looking for part time work to compliment your studies, applying for an internship or seeking graduate opportunities, this session will give you valuable information on best practice for creating CVs, cover letters and applications.

Fri 12th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Great Big Green Week Book Display: 8th June 1pm - 12th June 7pm; Foyer, Main Library; Throughout the Great Big Green Week 2026, 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.

LES Make a Difference: research that matters: noon - 7pm; Teaching and Learning Building; Discover ground-breaking research in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences.

Shut Up and Work for early career researchers: 12:30pm - 7:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Work on your own writing, planning or literature discovery in a quiet but supportive environment. There will be time to set targets at the beginning of the day and there will be regular planned breaks to enable you to network or take a walk.

A tribute to the life and scholarship of Professor Mary Cunningham: 1pm - 8:30pm; Arts Building; This memorial event is open interested in Byzantine Studies or who wish to pay tribute to Professor Mary Cunningham, reflecting key themes of Mary's scholarship in the Theotokos, the Hypapante, and her work in the contemporary Orthodox Church.

Future You: Career opportunities with disability inclusive firms: 1:30pm - 6:45pm; Central London; Join MyPlus for an exclusive opportunity to explore career pathways with top disability-inclusive employers. Meet leading global employers including Capgemini, J.P. Morgan, KPMG and NESO. Travel expenses available.

Bread making masterclass with Pastor Obi: 2pm - 6pm; Tent, Green Heart; Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? Join Pastor Obi for one of his renowned classes and learn how to bake home-made bread with simple ingredients.

Fun on the Green Heart: 2pm - 9pm; Green Heart; If you’ve been to UoB Xtra before, you’ll know we don’t hold back on the fun. It's our final day - check out Friday's programme, here to help you round out your week.

UoB Xtra Roller Rink: 2pm - 10pm; Green Heart; Time is rolling on - it's your last chance to enjoy our FREE UoB Xtra Roller Rink! Whether you glide gracefully or wobble your way round, bring your housemates, coursemates, or whoever you can find for some silly fun this summer.

Careers on the Green: 3pm - 6pm; 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.

Outdoor cinema: Pitch Perfect: 3pm - 5pm; Green Heart; A-ca-scuse me? Pitch Perfect on the big screen? We are so in! Channel your inner Barden Bella and head on down to the Green Heart for this fan favourite, chosen by the Pole Fitness Society.

Barista Training 101: 3:45pm - 4:45pm; Costa Coffee, Sport & Fitness Centre; Big coffee drinker who's always fancied having a go yourself? We've got you! Join one of our resident campus coffee connoisseurs for a have-a-go session using a coffee machine, with an introduction to the history and science behind the perfect cup.

Barber Lunchtime Concert: The Erda Ensemble: 4pm - 4:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Join us for the final free Barber Lunchtime Concert of the season with our annual concert presented in partnership with Presteigne Festival, The Erda Ensemble Doors open 12:30.

Residence Life: The Big Finale: 4pm - 9pm; Maple Bank and Shackleton, The Vale Village; Exams are over and the academic year is coming to an end! It's time to celebrate so grab your flatmates, grab your friends, and head down to the Vale for some funfair excitement! Free for all in UoB or partner accommodation.

HSBC Smart Money: Budgeting for everyday living: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The second session covers budgeting and spending habits - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

Outdoor cinema: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves: 5:30pm - 8pm; Green Heart; A charming thief, a band of unlikely adventurers, and an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic: there's no need to roll for initiative, just roll on down to the Green Heart for Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, as chosen by the Tolkien Society!

Outdoor cinema: Mamma Mia!: 8pm - 9:45pm; Green Heart; When all is said and done, this summer classic needs absolutely no introduction. Chosen by popular demand, round off a week of UoB Xtra fun with sun, sea, and ABBA's greatest hits.

Murder on the Lawn: 9:30pm - midnight; 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.

Sat 13th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

National Writers Conference 2026: 1pm - 7pm; Bramall Music Building; After last year’s sold-out event, the National Writers Conference is back for 2026. Join Writing West Midlands for a day of dynamic panel discussions, insightful presentations and networking with writers from across the country. £42 for UoB students.

Barber Family at the Growing Up Green Festival: 3pm - 7pm; Sparkhill Park; Come and find our stall at the Growing Up Green festival, for some creative and collaborative family fun!

Luxury Canal Cruise (End of Year Dinner) (Postgraduate only): 6pm - 9pm; Off-campus; An event for postgraduate students to celebrate their achievements, mark the end of the academic year with friends and enjoy Dubai’s stunning skyline

Murder on the Lawn: 9pm - 11:30pm; 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.

Sun 14th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Bread and Belief: Power: 9pm - 11pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bake, eat and take bread home as we explore how we derive power and how to use it ethically. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Mon 15th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Impact Challenge: 15th June 3am - 19th June 3am; 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! Enrolment is now closed.

Research that Matters: 10am - noon; Academic Skills Centre; An engaging session designed to support students in developing more effective and confident research practices through academic research showcases and practical AI strategies for research success

Research Internship – Expression of Interest: 15th June noon - 27th June 2:59am; Birmingham Business School is offering paid 2-week research internships for undergraduate BBS students to gain hands-on experience working on live academic research projects.

PGR Workshop: Linear Mixed-Effect Modelling: 12:30pm - 8pm; Edgbaston Park Hotel; Join this one-day workshop for PGRs and Early Career researchers on Linear Mixed-Effects Models, part of the PG Research Festival. Led by Dr Mark Andrews, the free session combines lecture-based explanations with hands-on practical sessions in R.

Video Content Creation Workshop: Build your brand through video: 12:30pm - 7:30pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Want to share your idea or business but not sure how to show it on camera? This exclusive practical workshop will help you turn your ideas, skills or business into confident, professional video content using just your phone.

Games Day: 1pm - 7pm; Spanish Steps, Student lounge area & auditorium, DIAC Park; A day of games, challenges and friendly competition with fellow students across campus.

Get research experience in just 35 hours: 15th June 1pm - 26th June 1pm; Various locations; The Future Focused Micro Internships give you hands-on experience in one of our very own world class research centres at the University of Birmingham.

Top Tips for Job Searching: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Maybe you’ve already started applying for graduate roles or you’re just about to start your search, either way this session is designed to help you to navigate the job search process.

Bread and Belief: Power: 3pm - 5pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bake, eat and take bread home as we explore how we derive power and how to use it ethically. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Junkbusters: 3pm - 6pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Introduction to the Birmingham Award with Distinction - Postgraduate: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

The Birmingham Award for PGTs: 4pm - 5pm; Arts LR5; If you’re a PGT student, there’s still time to complete your Birmingham Award this academic year!

Preparing for your viva: 5pm - 6pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your programme as a Postgraduate Researcher. Attend this workshop in the months approaching your viva to do some practical activities to help you prepare.

Sustainability in Action CPD: 5pm - 7pm; Room 214, Elm House; Understand the fundamental principles of sustainability, how we as a University are tackling sustainability challenges, and the role we all play in enacting change, in this interactive version of our Sustainability in Action training CPD course.

Job hunting for those with 2+ years professional experience: 6pm - 8:30pm; Room G17, Nuffield; Join our Careers Network team for a bespoke session for postgraduate taught students with at least two years' professional experience prior to your degree and plan your next career steps.

Lapworth Lecture: When the ground moves (and we miss it) - what satellites can (and can’t) tell us about landslides: 8:30pm - 9:30pm; Room WG12, Aston Webb building and online; From fast-moving rock avalanches, to slow-moving instabilities evolving over centuries, landslides are among the most powerful natural hazards on Earth. Dr Benedetta Dini explores the strengths and limitations of satellite-based monitoring.

Tue 16th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Save a Life workshop: noon - 2pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; The save a life workshop is aimed to teach you the skills you want without the formal assessment. This workshop will cover CPR, use of a defibrillator, what to do if someone is choking and more.

Storytelling across Worlds: 12:30pm - 8:30pm; Old Gym; Join FREE creative workshops on creating comics, futuristic worldbuilding and diverse writing, reading for pleasure, and the popularity of romantasy fiction with bestselling authors. Come for the full day or book your favourite sessions.

Voice and Text workshop with the RSC: 1:30pm - 3pm; Room 202, Teaching and Learning Building; Step into the rehearsal room with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Voice Coach Ellen Hartley to discover how language comes to life with this dynamic, introductory workshop. Suitable for all students, no experience needed!

Alexander Technique workshop: 2pm - 4pm; Studio 2, ERI building; If you're looking to present with more confidence, hold your own in discussions, or perform in some other way, the Alexander technique can help you communicate with authenticity and confidence. Join this introductory workshop to find out more.

Basics of British Sign Language for healthcare students: 2pm - 5:30pm; Room UG05, Murray Learning Centre; Learn the very basics of supporting Deaf patients who use BSL as you build awareness of communication barriers and patient dignity in clinical settings. This is a great introductory session for students across healthcare courses.

Ten Talks: What really shapes a life?: 2pm - 3:30pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Now entering its third year, our thought-provoking Ten Talks programme returns with an exciting new format! Each session pairs a distinguished academic with emerging student experts for two presentations exploring major challenges for societies.

Top Tips for Interview and Assessment Centre Success: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Regardless of whether you’re applying for internships, part time positions or graduate opportunities, come along to our interviews and assessment centres session to find out how to prepare, top tips for answering questions and what to keep in mind on

Job Hunting: Top tips for PGTs: 3pm - 4:30pm; 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.

Residence Life: Out of halls, into the community: 3pm - 6pm; Mason Social Space, Vale Village; Grab a free IKEA bag from your Residence Life team to help you with the big move out of halls! Get advice and answers to your questions, as well as joining a tour of Selly Oak with local students at 13:30.

Become a Climate Ed facilitator: 4pm - 5pm; Room LG06, Old Gym; Did you know that climate education isn't required in UK schools? Find out how you can train as a facilitator with Climate Ed, a charity bringing FREE climate education to primary schools.

How to make this summer count: Finding and creating work experience: 4pm - 5pm; Online; Are you looking for work experience for the summer and beyond? There is still time to find an opportunity! This session will provide you with information on how you can search and find different types of work experience.

UDS Showcase: Keynote: 4pm - 4:45pm; Teaching and Learning Building; Discover how research is translated into real-world impact in policy, industry, and society, featuring award-winning researchers Prof. Yemisi Takwoingi, Dr Alana Farrell, and Dr Tom Goodman. The Keynote will kickstart our UDS Showcase, open to all!

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 4pm - 7pm; On campus; Build your knowledge and awareness of young people’s mental health with this introductory three-hour certificated session delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Spot the signs and have the confidence to start a conversation. Booking essential.

UDS Showcase: Research Poster Competition: 4:45pm - 5:30pm; Teaching & Learning Building; Featuring posters from across our five Colleges, the Research Poster Competition is your chance to meet and from our postgraduate researchers as they present their projects and findings – with the opportunity to help select our competition winners!

Alexander Technique workshop: 5pm - 7pm; Studio 2, ERI building; If you're looking to present with more confidence, hold your own in discussions, or perform in some other way, the Alexander technique can help you communicate with authenticity and confidence. Join this introductory workshop to find out more.

Ten Talks: Making connections in a disconnected world: 5pm - 6:30pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!

Learn to ride and basic bike skills: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; 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.

UDS Showcase: PGR Talks: 5:30pm - 6:15pm; Teaching and Learning Building; PGR Talks 2026 will celebrate Black-led research across the University. Delivered in collaboration with the Black PGR Network, 125th Anniversary Scholars and the UDS, join us to explore why representation is vital in inspiring the future of research.

UDS Showcase: Awards: 6:30pm - 7:15pm; Teaching and Learning Building; Help celebrate fantastic research and congratulate the winners of the Research Poster Competition, the Best Publication Award, the Award for Excellence in Doctoral Research, and prizegiving for the 2026 3MT Finalist and 3MT People’s Choice Award.

Wed 17th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Mental Health First Aid: 17th June 10am - 18th June 3pm; Online; Join our Mental Health First Aid session designed especially for students. Learn how to recognize signs of mental health struggles, support your peers, and build a more understanding and supportive campus community.

BEAR Challenge 2026: 17th June noon - 19th June 8pm; 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!

UK and Ireland Health Ethics and Law Association Conference: 12:30pm - 8:30pm; Law building; Birmingham Law School is delighted to host the first Conference of the new UK and Ireland Health Ethics and Law Association, with themes including End of Life, Reproduction, Consent and Capacity, Mental Health. Registration is free for PGR students.

126 Seconds Presentation Challenge - CAL Research Festival: 1pm - 2pm; Main Lecture Theatre, Arts Building; Could you communicate your research in 126 seconds?

Digital Media and Murder Mystery: 1pm - 7:30pm; Old Gym; Learn about videogame design with Cult of Galaxy, explore digital media and AI through the work of iconic theorist Stuart Hall, and join a genre-blending murder mystery event. Come for the full day or book your favourite sessions.

Give Back, Gain Skills: Volunteering Day: 1pm - 6pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30) and Room G31, Aston Webb Building; Interested in volunteering but not sure where to start? This relaxed, drop-in event lets you meet organisations face-to-face, learn about the incredible work they do, and find ways to get involved over the summer and beyond.

Organising your research notes: 1pm - 3pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; For Postgraduate Researchers who have begun gathering sources - develop a more structured approach to managing notes, explore different approaches to organising research notes and practical guidance on developing a clear and searchable system.

Volunteering Day: 1pm - 6pm; Careers Training Room & Careers Board Room, Aston Webb; Join our Volunteering Day and meet amazing local charities looking for student volunteers from the summer onwards!

Ten Talks: Why does infrastructure matter?: 2pm - 3:30pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!

Stuff and Nonsense: truth, lies, and museum objects: 2:30pm - 4pm; On campus; Is it a dinner plate? Or is it an ancient frisbee? This interactive, hands-on sessions brings two truths and a lie to real museum objects! Can you come up with convincing stories for items from the University Collections?

Presenting with confidence: 3pm - 4pm; 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.

Holy Communion Service: 3:30pm - 4pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall - Baobab Room; Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.

Careers Network drop-ins: 4pm - 6pm; Careers Corner, Main Library; Need some help and advice on applications, career planning, or work experience opportunities? Come along to one of our weekly, Wednesday afternoon Careers Network drop-ins, to chat with our friendly experts.

Chocolate Art Making Workshop: 4pm - 7pm; Off-campus; For students looking to learn a new skill, pick up a new hobby or wanting to connect with other students

Creative Exchange: 4pm - 5pm; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; If you love experimental music and like to try something new, then come along and join our Creative Exchange group as they present the very latest new music and explore a variety of composition styles.

Ten Talks: Does the law understand the world?: 4pm - 5:30pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!

Watercolours and wind down with Pause@uni: 4pm - 7pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Come and spend a chilled afternoon with Pause@uni, learning and practising some great techniques for relaxation and mindfulness, with a few creative activities thrown in!  No need to book, just drop in .

Youth Mental Health First Aid: 4pm - 7pm; On campus; Build your knowledge and awareness of young people’s mental health with this introductory three-hour certificated session delivered by a licenced MHFA England Trainer. Spot the signs and have the confidence to start a conversation. Booking essential.

HSBC Smart Money: Reaching your savings goals: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The third session covers savings products and compound interest - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

Ten Talks: How do we understand complex human challenges?: 6:30pm - 8pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Our thought-provoking Ten Talks concludes with two final presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!

Residence Life office pop-up: 8pm - 10pm; Social Space, Belgrave View; Join us for a relaxed drop-in session where you can chat with fellow students and the Residence Life Wellbeing team about a wide range of topics, including your wellbeing, living with others, managing finances, looking for work, housing, and more.

Pop-Rock choir rehearsal: 8:30pm - 10pm; Main Lecture Theatre, Aston Webb (C Block); Love to sing? Come along to our Pop-Rock choir! Suitable for all levels, no experience needed, just enthusiasm! Ideal for anyone who likes to sing pop, rock, and musical theatre. No need to book - just come along!

Summer Festival of Music: Brass Band: 8:30pm - 9:30pm; Green Heart; Enjoy the summer evening vibes with an al fresco performance by the University Brass Band, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Bread and Belief: Explore Power: 9:30pm - midnight; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Join us for a cosy film evening where we'll watch the "O Brother, Where Art Thou" and dive into meaningful conversations about power. Bring your friends (or come as you are) - we'll provide the popcorn!

Refugee Week Celebration: 9:30pm - 11pm; 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.

Thu 18th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Mental Health First Aid: 17th June 10am - 18th June 3pm; Online; Join our Mental Health First Aid session designed especially for students. Learn how to recognize signs of mental health struggles, support your peers, and build a more understanding and supportive campus community.

BEAR Challenge 2026: 17th June noon - 19th June 8pm; 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!

LES Make a Difference: research that matters: noon - 8pm; Teaching and Learning Building; Discover ground-breaking research in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences.

From awkward to effective: how to have better conversations: 12:30pm - 3:30pm; Room UG05, Murray Learning Centre; Fed up of group tasks? Unsure of team dynamics? This fast-paced, interactive workshop will give you the skills and tools to approach conversations with confidence, challenge assumptions, and ask powerful questions. Suitable for all subjects.

PGR Festival Shut Up and Work: 12:30pm - 7:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Work on your own writing, planning or literature discovery in a quiet but supportive environment. There will be time to set targets at the beginning of the day and there will be regular planned breaks to enable you to network or take a walk.

Getting to know a play with the RSC: plot and character: 1pm - 3pm; Room LG11, Old Gym; Gain an insight into a rehearsal room with RSC practitioner Rachel Gartside to discover how actors bring Shakespeare to life. Explore playful approaches to plot and character, working collaboratively to create a short ensemble performance.

Level-Up with LinkedIn Learning: 1pm - 2pm; Online; Discover how to access your free University of Birmingham LinkedIn Learning account and explore how you can use the platform to develop essential skills you need now and in the workplace.

Systems thinking for Sustainability: 3pm - 5pm; Room 112, Alan Walters Building; Build your skills in considering the bigger picture with this hands-on beginners session which introduces systems-thinking diagramming to explore how sustainability challenges connect environmental, social and economic systems.

Unlocking Shakespeare’s language with the RSC: From page to playable practice: 4pm - 6pm; Room LG11, Old Gym; Move beyond the page with RSC practitioner Rachel Gartside to experience Shakespeare as it was meant to be—spoken, embodied, and shared. Discover how Shakespeare’s words can connect with contemporary audiences and demystify his language.

Vocal Health: Connecting, caring, and conditioning your voice: 4pm - 7pm; Room G13, Nuffield building; Whether you sing professionally, for your studies, or for the joy of it, learn how to take care of your voice with Vocal Health Education. Learn how your voice works, what can go wrong, and what to do if and when it does with this practical session.

From awkward to effective: how to have better conversations: 4:30pm - 7:30pm; Room UG05, Murray Learning Centre; Fed up of group tasks? Unsure of team dynamics? This fast-paced, interactive workshop will give you the skills and tools to approach conversations with confidence, challenge assumptions, and ask powerful questions. Suitable for all subjects.

Letters from the future: 5pm - 7pm; Room N334, Gisbert Kapp building; The climate crisis is a daunting global challenge. Join us as we unpack what a positive future could look like, and write a letter from your future self inspiring us to change course today. Bring any writing materials you'd like to use!

Clark Lecture 2026: How to deliver transport infrastructure megaprojects: Lessons from HS2: 6:30pm - 10pm; First Floor Learning Lounge, School of Engineering; Prof Andrew McNaughton explores why new railway infrastructure and development is often difficult to attain in the UK, drawing on his experience with HS2. The Clark Lecture is named in honour of Emeritus Professor Leslie Clark's many contributions

Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications: 8pm - 9pm; Online; Whether you are looking for part time work to compliment your studies, applying for an internship or seeking graduate opportunities, this session will give you valuable information on best practice for creating CVs, cover letters and applications.

Grad Ball 2026: 9:30pm - 2:59am; On campus; End the year in style with the Guild of Students' Grad Ball 2026! Are you ready for the party of the year?

Fri 19th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

BEAR Challenge 2026: 17th June noon - 19th June 8pm; 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!

Literature searching: hints and tips for researchers: 1pm - 3pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; This practical introduction to effective literature searching provides guidance on search strategy planning, the use of keywords and subject headings, and tips on managing search results.

Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices: 4pm - 5pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy our Summer Festival Voices performance, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

HSBC Smart Money: Borrowing money and managing debt: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The fourth session covers types of lending products and interest - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

Working effectively with your supervisor: 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; Understand what to expect from the supervisor-PGR relationship, how to get the most from your supervisory team, and the support available to complement your supervision.

Summer Festival of Music: Jazz Orchestra with Queen Lilas: 10:30pm - midnight; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy a performance by our Jazz Orchestra with Queen Lilas, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Sat 20th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Summer solstice celebration: 2pm - 6pm; 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.

Icarus: A play in a day: 3:15pm - 5:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join Sampad during our Summer Solstice celebration day for this unique "play in a day" children's workshop. For ages 8-11, accompanied by an adult. Book your free place now.

Sun 21st June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Summer Festival Orchestra: 6pm - 7:30pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; We celebrate the height of summer with a performance from the Summer Festival Orchestra, performing a programme including the winner of the annual University Music soloist competition and Shostakovich’s ninth symphony. Tickets cost £6.

Mon 22nd June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Introduction to Agile Project Management: 12:30pm - 3:30pm; Online; Get an introduction to Agile Project Management approaches, no matter what you are studying! Understand the principles, how it is different to other methods, and core practices.

China Connections: UK Degree, China Career - Career Pathways for STEM Graduates in Railway Industry: 1:30pm - 2:30pm; Online; Hollysys, one of China's leading enterprises in rail industry, is hosting an exclusive online sharing session to help you explore career opportunities in China after graduation.

Promoting your postgrad skills in CVs and cover letters: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.

Top Tips for using LinkedIn: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Our innovative ‘Top Tip’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.

Junkbusters: 3pm - 6pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Profit from your passion: 3pm - 4pm; Online; This session will show you how people are making money from the things they already know how to do, from creative skills and social media to organising, writing, editing, photography, gaming, fitness, and more. You’ll learn simple ways to get started

Creative drop-in with Pause@uni: 4pm - 7pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Find chilled crafts and the best vibes with Pause@uni! Drop-in to relax, take a break, and create something fun.

Summer Festival of Music: Flute and Clarinet Orchestra: 4pm - 5pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy a performance by our Flute and Clarinet Orchestra, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra: 4pm - 5pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy our Summer Festival Orchestra performance, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Introduction to Agile Project Management: 4:30pm - 7:30pm; Online; Get an introduction to Agile Project Management approaches, no matter what you are studying! Understand the principles, how it is different to other methods, and core practices.

Find a job in your home country or another country: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Gain practical insights to navigate the challenges of securing a job outside the UK and understand how your international experience can be your advantage.

Knit and natter at the Lapworth Museum: 5pm - 8pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Bring your knitting* to Lapworth and work on your latest project in a comfortable space. Chat with others, enjoy a drink and a snack, and marvel at the museum! No need to book. (*crochet also welcome, but we couldn't think of a cute slogan!)

Tue 23rd June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Explore careers outside academia for STEM PGRs & ECRs: 12:45pm - 6pm; Lloyd Suite, Edgbaston Park Hotel; Hear a variety of presentations from guests in different industries, take part in direct discussions with speakers, meet fellow researchers, and enjoy lunch at this session for Postgraduate Researchers and Early Career Researchers in STEM fields.

Researcher visibility essentials: ORCID and Pure: 1pm - 2pm; Online; Learn how to create an ORCID profile for yourself that is recognised in academia and grows in value as your career progresses. Link it to your University of Birmingham Research Portal webpage to increase your discoverability.

Main Character Energy: Turning your story into your brand: 3pm - 4pm; Online; Discover how storytelling can help you communicate your skills, values and personality in a way that feels authentic and true to you.

Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars: 4pm - 5pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Enjoy performances by our University Music scholars, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Bread and Belief: Power: 5pm - 7pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bake, eat and take bread home as we explore how we derive power and how to use it ethically. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

UK job search skills: navigating employers, visas and applications: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Are you an international student, graduate or researcher exploring your career options in the UK? This session will help you understand what UK employers look for, how to search for roles, and tips to create strong applications.

Uli painting workshop and talk: 6pm - 9pm; Library of Birmingham, city centre; Join us for a workshop exploring what artistic practice can tell us about care, community, identity and how creative traditions can connect across generations, focusing on Uli, a traditional Igbo art practice.

Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications: 8pm - 9pm; Online; Whether you are looking for part time work to compliment your studies, applying for an internship or seeking graduate opportunities, this session will give you valuable information on best practice for creating CVs, cover letters and applications.

Sunset tour of the Lapworth Museum: 11pm - 1am; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join us for a sunset tour at the Lapworth Museum. See behind-the-scenes, be awed by our amazing objects and hear incredible stories. Then, enjoy a delicious mocktail and marvel at the Museum as the sun sets over campus. Book your free ticket now.

Wed 24th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Video Content Creation Workshop: Build your brand through video: 12:30pm - 7:30pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Want to share your idea or business but not sure how to show it on camera? This exclusive practical workshop will help you turn your ideas, skills or business into confident, professional video content using just your phone.

(not so) Artificial Intelligence: Making AI work for you, your skills and your career: 2pm - 3:30pm; Room LG13, Learning Centre; AI. What does it mean for you, the workplace and your future career? How could you (or should you) be using it?

China Connections: UK Degree, China Career – Career Opportunities and Overseas Talent Policies in Hangzhou: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Join us for a session with Ms Junqi Han, Director of the Hangzhou Global Youth Talent Centre, the local government-affiliated organisation supporting overseas returnees. The session will cover the favourable policies Hangzhou offers

Holy Communion Service: 3:30pm - 4pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall - Baobab Room; Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.

How does my inner life relate to the climate crisis?: 4pm - 6pm; 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: 4pm - 5:30pm; 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.

Summer Festival of Music: Brass Band: 4pm - 5pm; On campus; Enjoy some lunchtime music with an outdoor performance by the Symphonic Brass ensemble, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

HSBC Smart Money: Fraud and your money: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The fifth session covers fraud and your money - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

Reference management tools for your dissertation: 5pm - 6:30pm; 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.

Pinhole camera workshop with Niki Gandy: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; 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.

Thu 25th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) course: noon - 7pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Defibrillator training, including basic life support, will give you the confidence to act quickly and effectively if someone has a cardiac arrest. You will learn how to operate a defibrillator and how to perform effective CPR.

Bridging the Gap Summer School: 12:30pm - 4:45pm; Online; A free 2-day online programme for students considering a career in academia.

Masters Dissertation Conference: 12:30pm - 8pm; Lecture Theatre 2, Law Building; The annual College of Arts and Law Masters Dissertation Conference offers Masters students the opportunity to present their research, engage with peers, and build confidence in their academic work.

Video Content Creation Workshop: Build your brand through video: 12:30pm - 7:30pm; JG Smith Building G08; Want to share your idea or business but not sure how to show it on camera? This exclusive practical workshop will help you turn your ideas, skills or business into confident, professional video content using just your phone.

China Connections: Building a STEM career in China - employer insights and alumni journey: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Join us for this panel discussion as Chinese employers and alumni working in STEM-related industries in China share insights into industry trends, recruitment expectations, and in-demand skills. This session is delivered in Mandarin.

PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve: 2pm - 4pm; 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!

Summer Festival of Music: Saxophone Choir: 4pm - 5pm; Outside Bramall Music Building; Enjoy an outdoor performance by our Saxophone Choir, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

Introduction to presentation skills: 5pm - 7pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; 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.

Fri 26th June

Gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate: 8th June 3am - 26th June 3am; Online; Complete an industry-recognised Food Hygiene and Safety qualification, ideal if you are looking for part-time work in the hospitality sector, are thinking of a food-based side hustle, or want to add practical skills and knowledge to your CV.

Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band: 4pm - 5pm; On campus; Enjoy some lunchtime music our Folk Band, part of our Summer Festival of Music!

HSBC Smart Money: Income, tax, and employability: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Build you financial capability with HSBC's Smart Money programme, designed to help you better understand your money. The final session covers earing an income and the taxes we may encounter - complete all six to receive a Smart Money certificate.

India Connections alumni panel: building a career in India: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Join us for an alumni panel featuring alumni who are now working in India across a range of sectors. Alumni will share practical insights into transitioning from studying in the UK to building a career in India.

Top Tips for Interview and Assessment Centre Success: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Regardless of whether you’re applying for internships, part time positions or graduate opportunities, come along to our interviews and assessment centres session to find out how to prepare, top tips for answering questions and what to keep in mind on

Sat 27th June

Barber Family at the Neighbourhood Futures Festival: 27th June 3am - 28th June 3am; Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Edgbaston Reservoir; Come and find our Barber Institute stall at the Neighbourhood Futures festival, for some creative and collaborative family fun!

Junkbusters: 3pm - 6pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Sun 28th June

Junkbusters: 3pm - 6pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Mon 29th June

Junkbusters: 3pm - 6pm; Various locations; Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Tue 30th June

Ancient Wetland, Modern Wasteland: 12:30pm - 7pm; Arts Building; This workshop links research perspectives with the practical challenges of biodiversity conservation, flood risk mitigation and climate change, together academics with those working in industry and wetland management.

Artisan Market: 1pm - 7pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

Wed 1st July

Holy Communion Service: 3:30pm - 4pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall - Baobab Room; Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.

PGT Summer Series: Research and writing for systematic reviews: 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; This session, for PGT students, will explore how to approach a systematic review, focusing in particular on searching the literature and writing up your findings.

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