Events in January

Mon 5th January

A student speaks to a staff member Book your Right to Study appointment
5th January 1:30pm - 9th January 7:30pm
Beale Room, Aston Webb Building
If you require immigration permissions to study in the UK, you will need to attend an in-person Right to study check. Book your appointment now, and start uploading your documents online.
A hand holds a shuttlecock to a racquet, ready to hit Active Residences: Just Play Badminton
7pm - 8pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some festive fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Tue 6th January

Individual climbing wall Social Sport: Just Climb
7pm - 8pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Active Residences is a fun and friendly way to look after your wellbeing and meet others, for students living in University and partner accommodation. All sessions are free and suitable for beginners - make sure to book your place.
A close up of legs wearing tracksuit bottoms and white trainers, in a dance class Active Residences: Dance Fitness
10pm - 10:40pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain
Active Residences is a fun and friendly way to look after your wellbeing and meet others, for students living in University and partner accommodation. All sessions are free and suitable for beginners - make sure to book your place.

Wed 7th January

A student smiles holding a tennis racket Social Sport: Tennis
7pm - 8pm
Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness
Active Residences is a fun and friendly way to look after your wellbeing and meet others, for students living in University and partner accommodation. All sessions are free and suitable for beginners - make sure to book your place.

Thu 8th January

Three rolled black yoga mats stand in a crate Active Residences: Yoga
10pm - 10:40pm
Hampton Room, Chamberlain
Active Residences is a fun and friendly way to look after your wellbeing and meet others, for students living in University and partner accommodation. All sessions are free and suitable for beginners - make sure to book your place.

Fri 9th January

Three rolled black yoga mats stand in a crate Active Residences: Yoga
6pm - 6:40pm
Hexagon Room, Pritchatts Park
Active Residences is a fun and friendly way to look after your wellbeing and meet others, for students living in University and partner accommodation. All sessions are free and suitable for beginners - make sure to book your place.

Mon 12th January

A student speaks to a staff member Book your Right to Study appointment
12th January 1:30pm - 16th January 7:30pm
Beale Room, Aston Webb Building
If you require immigration permissions to study in the UK, you will need to attend an in-person Right to study check. Book your appointment now, and start uploading your documents online.

Tue 13th January

A campus tour group at the base of Old Joe Campus tour for new students
3pm - 4pm
Meet at Old Joe
New students in January are invited to join a campus tour with one of our current students. Whether you're with us for a semester or a whole programme, discover your new campus, find your way and start settling into student life. Book your place now.
A campus tour group leaves university centre Campus tour for new students
5pm - 6pm
Meet at Old Joe
New students in January are invited to join a campus tour with one of our current students. Whether you're with us for a semester or a whole programme, discover your new campus, find your way and start settling into student life. Book your place now.

Wed 14th January

A campus tour group at the campus bike shop Campus tour for new students
3pm - 4pm
Meet at Old Joe
New students in January are invited to join a campus tour with one of our current students. Whether you're with us for a semester or a whole programme, discover your new campus, find your way and start settling into student life. Book your place now.
A campus tour group outside the Guild of Students Campus tour for new students
5pm - 6pm
Meet at Old Joe
New students in January are invited to join a campus tour with one of our current students. Whether you're with us for a semester or a whole programme, discover your new campus, find your way and start settling into student life. Book your place now.
Two students speak to a staff member at an information stand January Welcome Fair
5pm - 9pm
On campus
New students joining in January are invited to meet the teams and departments here to support you as you start your studies with us! Drop-in throughout the afternoon, no booking required.
A student in an audience smiles January Welcome Address
6pm - 7pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
We're delighted to welcome our January cohorts to campus! Join Jon Elsmore, Director of Student Affairs, and his guest speakers for your formal Welcome to the university, with lots of useful information and an interactive Q&A.
The milky way seen at night Bringing Birmingham to You: Cosmic Clues
10pm - 12:30am
Poynting Building
How common is life beyond Earth? Join us for an evening of cosmic curiosity with Professor Amaury Triaud, an astrophysicist whose research focuses on planets orbiting distant stars, plus refreshments and rooftop telescope viewing.

Mon 19th January

A student speaks to a staff member Book your Right to Study appointment
19th January 1:30pm - 23rd January 5:30pm
Beale Room, Aston Webb Building
If you require immigration permissions to study in the UK, you will need to attend an in-person Right to study check. Book your appointment now, and start uploading your documents online.

Wed 21st January

A large blue floored outdoor sports court, with Aston Webb and Old Joe in the background Wednesday afternoon fixtures
4pm - 1am
On campus
Cheer on your fellow students as we take on other universities in the BUCS leagues and tournaments! Check out this week's fixtures you can watch on campus.

Sat 24th January

A large blue floored outdoor sports court, with Aston Webb and Old Joe in the background Saturday afternoon fixtures
4:30pm - 6:30pm
On campus
Cheer on your fellow students as we take on other universities in the BUCS leagues and tournaments! Check out this week's fixtures you can watch on campus.

Tue 27th January

Two students chat under autumn trees Pizza and Careers chats with Teach First
3pm - 7pm
Under the arches, Law Building
Join Teach First under the Law Arches for a free pizza and careers chats! The team will discuss opportunities, and share advice and top tips for applying to their graduate scheme and taster programmes.

Wed 28th January

Students in a workshop setting Mastering Assessment Centres: mock assessment centre for postgrads
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
This practical session for postgraduate taught students will give you the opportunity to get involved in practical group exercises to discover selection methods during assessment centres.
A large blue floored outdoor sports court, with Aston Webb and Old Joe in the background Wednesday afternoon fixtures
5pm - 1:30am
On campus
Cheer on your fellow students as we take on other universities in the BUCS leagues and tournaments! Check out this week's fixtures you can watch on campus.
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby Bringing Birmingham to You: Beautiful Brains - building neurodiverse futures
10pm - 11:15pm
Online
Learn how neurodiversity transforms workplace culture, boosts resilience, and empowers inclusive leadership, with a panel of UoB academics. Discover strategies for rethinking workspaces and breaking down barriers to employment and advancement.
Students in a lecture audience Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture - Folding Towards Infinity: Proofs with Paper
10:30pm - 11:30pm
Lecture Theatre B, Watson building and online
Join us for our Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture on Folding Towards Infinity: Proofs with Paper with Dr Stacey Law, open to all interested in the study of Mathematics!

Fri 30th January

Students in a teaching session Applying for postgraduate study
3pm - 4pm
Online
Join our Admissions webinar to learn how to apply for postgraduate study, covering requirements, documents, deadlines and tips for a strong application.
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