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Events in November

Forthcoming Events

Sat 1st November

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

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

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

Sun 2nd November

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

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Mon 3rd November

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

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

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

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

Tue 4th November

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

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

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

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

Social Sport: Pickleball: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Pickleball for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Badminton: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 5th November

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Social Sport: Tennis: 11pm - midnight; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Whether you're trying tennis for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Thu 6th November

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

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

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

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

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9:30pm; Munrow Arena 2, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Wheelchair Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Just book your place and come along - we'll provide the equipment!

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Fri 7th November

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

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Football: 8pm - 9pm; Hockey Pitch 2, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

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

Sat 8th November

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

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

Sun 9th November

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

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

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Mon 10th November

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

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

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

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

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

Tue 11th November

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

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

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

Social Sport: Pickleball: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Pickleball for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Badminton: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 12th November

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parents' and carers' group: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; Are you a student who's also a parent or carer? Balancing studies and caring can feel tough, but you're not alone. Find a network who understand what it's like with our termly online therapeutic group.

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

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

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

Social Sport: Tennis: 11pm - midnight; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Whether you're trying tennis for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Thu 13th November

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

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

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

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

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

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9:30pm; Munrow Arena 2, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Wheelchair Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Just book your place and come along - we'll provide the equipment!

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Fri 14th November

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

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

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Football: 8pm - 9pm; Hockey Pitch 2, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

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

Sat 15th November

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

Sun 16th November

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

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Mon 17th November

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

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

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

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

Tue 18th November

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

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

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

Social Sport: Pickleball: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Pickleball for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

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

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Badminton: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 19th November

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

Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs: 1:30pm - 3pm; Online; Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student. It will be most useful for those who have draft texts.

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

Promoting your postgrad skills in online applications: 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; Discover how you can best share your skills as a postgrad applying for roles and what you can expect from online application processes.

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

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

Connecting Cultures: 5:30pm - 7pm; Debating Hall, Guild of Students; A series of thought-provoking talks, showcasing research that is changing how the world works. These dynamic talks are suitable to students of all disciplines, and a fantastic opportunity to learn how our research is supporting global pressures.

Critique an academic article for PGT study.: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; What does it mean to be critical? This workshop considers how we might think more critically. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to this topic.

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

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

Global Connections: an international panel and networking event: 8pm - 9:30pm; Lecture Theatre 2, Teaching and Learning Building; Be inspired by our panel of UoB international students and alumni as they reflect on their time at Birmingham. Gain practical insights, hear about their career journey, and put your questions to our panel.

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

Social Sport: Tennis: 11pm - midnight; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Whether you're trying tennis for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Thu 20th November

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

Researcher visibility essentials: ORCID and Pure: 2pm - 3pm; Online; This workshop for Postgraduate Research students (PGRs) will introduce you to the basics of ORCID, where you can create a profile and link it to the UoB Research Portal.

Barber Baby with Musical Picnic: South Asian Soundscapes: 3pm - 4pm; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; Experience the magic of live music inspired by the gorgeous miniature 'Portrait of Sultan Ali Adil Shah II'. Spark your imagination and indulge in South Asian soundscapes. Adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in.

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

Writing Concisely: Preparing for your assignments for UG and PGT students: 4pm - 4:45pm; Online; This session, hosted by the ASC, will cover six methods that you can use to write concisely in an academic way. You will have opportunities to practice some of these and get feedback during the session.

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

Increasing your productivity for PGRs: 6pm - 8pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; As Postgraduate Research (PGR) students, we cannot change the number of hours in a day, but we can use them as effectively as possible. This workshop encourages you to understand your own working preferences to be as productive as possible.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9:30pm; Munrow Arena 2, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Wheelchair Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Just book your place and come along - we'll provide the equipment!

The impacts of technology and media consumption upon GenZ: 9:30pm - 11pm; Main Lecture Theatre (G03), Alan Walters Building; Claire Holland (CEO Saatchi and Saatchi) tackles the topic of GenZ'sonline existence, exploring key cultural narratives from this year through to industry change, at the annual Birmingham Business School Advisory Board Guest Lecture.

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Fri 21st November

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Football: 8pm - 9pm; Hockey Pitch 2, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

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

Sat 22nd November

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

Sun 23rd November

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

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Stage and Screen – University Wind Band: 7pm - 8pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Talented student conductors lead our University Wind Band on an afternoon adventure with music from the stage and screen, including Pirates of the Caribbean, The Polar Express, and West Side Story. Tickets £5.

Mon 24th November

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

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

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

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

Tue 25th November

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

Planning for success for PGRs: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Designed primarily for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) in the very early stages of their research programme (approximately during the first three months), this workshop cover research project management techniques.

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

Social Sport: Pickleball: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Pickleball for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Badminton: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 26th November

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

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

Introduction to AI tools for researchers: 4pm - 5pm; Online; Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

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

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

Commenting on evidence: Preparing for your assignments for UG and PGT students: 5pm - 5:45pm; Online; In this mini workshop, hosted by the ASC, we’ll be taking a closer look at what makes a really strong paragraph and how we can comment on things that we have read in interesting, analytical and evaluative ways.

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

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

Reading and note-making strategies for PGRs: 7pm - 9pm; Online; A huge quantity of reading is required for postgraduate research. This workshop helps you develop strategies to read effectively and efficiently, extracting the key information into your notes. Bring your own reading material to practise with!

Social Sport: Tennis: 11pm - midnight; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Whether you're trying tennis for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Thu 27th November

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

Dubai Police Forensic Science Forum: 9am - 2pm; Dubai Police Officers Club; This event requires registration, click for further information! Discover the cutting-edge world of forensic science! Enhance your scientific awareness, explore the latest technologies, and connect with leading experts!

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

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9:30pm; Munrow Arena 2, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Wheelchair Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Just book your place and come along - we'll provide the equipment!

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Fri 28th November

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

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Social Sport: Football: 8pm - 9pm; Hockey Pitch 2, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

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

Sat 29th November

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

Sun 30th November

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

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

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