Events in December

Mon 30th November

Two smiling students running next to each other Just Run
11:30pm - 12:30am
Athletics Track, by Tennis Courts Accommodation
Come along, enjoy yourself and move at your own pace: run, walk or jump your way through the session. All abilities welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 1st December

A student looks intently at a stall selling cured meats Artisan Market
2pm - 8pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
Three people look at a computer screen together Structuring your thesis
2pm - 4pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1
Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.
A student speaks to a staff member Go Global drop-ins
4pm - 8pm
Aston Webb Student Hub, Aston Webb building
Considering a Go Global opportunity? Whether you already know where you want to go or have absolutely no idea where to start, come and speak to us! Our weekly drop-ins are a great place to find out more.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
4pm - 5pm
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 £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 2nd December

Two students look at a brightly coloured bowl on a market stall Christmas on Campus: Christmas Artisan Market
2pm - 8pm
University Square
Enjoy an extra day of our artisan market to browse for gifts, treat yourself, or enjoy some tasty local food, all whilst supporting local and independent traders!
Two students in white aprons look at a computer screen showing a map Introduction to AI tools for researchers
3pm - 4pm
Online
Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process, explore how AI Tools might be used to augment research processes to create efficiencies, and critically evaluate potential ethical risks.
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
4:30pm - 5pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
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.
A choir in stalls in the Great Hall University Carol Service
10:15pm - 12:15am
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
The University Carol Service returns for an evening of seasonal music from University Upper Voices and readings from the Multifaith Chaplaincy team.
A person speaking into a microphone Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum
11pm - 1am
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Join us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum of Geology. Questions will range from general knowledge and geography to music and movies. Tickets £3.99 per person, up to 6 people per team.

Thu 3rd December

Students holding litter pickers Community litter pick
5pm - 6pm
Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion
Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.
A student holding a coffee cup in front of old joe Community Wellbeing Café
5pm - 7pm
Reception, Guild of Students
Take a break and join us at the monthly Community Wellbeing Café. Enjoy free refreshments in a relaxed setting at the Guild of Students while accessing practical advice, wellbeing resources, and support.
A student on a laptop Preparing for exams and revision
5pm - 6pm
Online
Open to all UG and PGT students, this workshop will help you reflect on your own approaches to exam preparation, explore practical revision strategies and ensure you’re feeling prepared on the day for the exam.
A student looking at the camera over a library book shelve while moving a book out of the shelve Literature searching: hints and tips for researchers
6pm - 7:30pm
Online
Explore practical strategies for finding academic literature. Learn how to make the most of databases, search engines and discovery tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your literature searches.
Students and a chaplain sat at a table with bread and jam Bread and Belief: Film Evening
10pm - 1am
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
In Bread & Belief, we bake, eat bread, and take bread home. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.
A pile of dice One shot Dungeons & Dragons with Alder & Fable
10pm - 1am
The Shack, Vale Village
Taking down monsters in the Shack? Dealing out mayhem at the Vale? You can certainly try! Join Alder & Fable's expert team for an exciting one-shot, with everything you need provided. Tickets £15, with two free drinks.

Fri 4th December

A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member Reviewing the literature
2pm - 4pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1
Understand the nature of a quality literature review and how to effectively synthesise the literature you have read in your thesis.
A man wearing glasses standing in front of a whiteboard Introduction to presentation skills
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
Are you a postgraduate researcher who wants to build your confidence in delivering presentations? This workshop covers the basics of a good presentation, including structure and visual aids. Get peer feedback on an informal presentation of your own.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
5:15pm - 6:15pm
Oak 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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
5:20pm - 6:10pm
Oak 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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
6:10pm - 7pm
Oak 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.
A student sat reading a bible Friday Evening Mass
9:30pm - 11pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.
A student playing a flute Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir
11:30pm - 1:30am
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
From elves to fairies, and dragons to princesses, our Flute and Clarinet choirs takes you on a musical adventure from stage and screen. Tickets £6.

Sat 5th December

Students singing in a choir University Chorus and Chamber Choir
11:30pm - 1am
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
The University Chorus and Chamber Choir welcome their new Chorus Director in an evening of inspiring choral music. Tickets £6.

Sun 6th December

A student sat reading a bible Sunday Morning Mass
2pm - 3pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.
Multifaith Chaplaincy Lutheran Worship Service
3:30pm - 5pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join us for our monthly Lutheran Worship Service, a time of scripture, prayer, and reflection. All are welcome.
Students playing clarinets Philharmonic Orchestra
7pm - 8:30pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
The Philharmonic Orchestra presents an afternoon of orchestral music featuring the world premiere of Oliver Beck's Concerto for Saxophone. Tickets £6.
Three students walk out of St Francis Hall Sunday Evening Mass
9:30pm - 11pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Mon 7th December

Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
4pm - 5pm
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 £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
A student on their phone in a social space Planning for success
6pm - 7:30pm
Online
Designed primarily for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) in the very early stages of their research programme (approximately during the first three months), this workshop covers research project management techniques.
Two smiling students running next to each other Just Run
11:30pm - 12:30am
Athletics Track, by Tennis Courts Accommodation
Come along, enjoy yourself and move at your own pace: run, walk or jump your way through the session. All abilities welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 8th December

A woman holding books between bookshelves Reading and note-making
2pm - 3:30pm
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!
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
4pm - 5pm
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 £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 9th December

Clarivate's EndNote 2025 icon An introduction to EndNote Desktop
3pm - 3:30pm
Online
New to EndNote Desktop? Join this practical 30-minute online session to learn how to organise references, import records from databases, manage PDFs, remove duplicates, and cite in Microsoft Word.
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
4:30pm - 5pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
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.
A student holding a tablet in a study space PGT Essentials: How to paraphrase and write concisely
6pm - 7:30pm
Online
How can we summarise and write about other people’s research, and communicate our own arguments clearly? Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop on some of the fundamentals of academic writing, followed by a Q&A.
Student Christian Movement Meeting
10:30pm - midnight
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Student Christian Movement (SCM) Birmingham has free food and good discussions about what it means to follow Jesus.  People of all church backgrounds, and none, are welcome to attend this inclusive community.

Thu 10th December

A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva
2pm - 3pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1
The viva is an important part of the assessment for your programme. Attend this workshop in the months approaching your viva to do some practical activities to help you prepare.
Students holding litter pickers Community litter pick
5pm - 6pm
Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion
Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.

Fri 11th December

The Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room Shut Up and Work for early career researchers
1:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room
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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
5:15pm - 6:15pm
Oak 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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
5:20pm - 6:10pm
Oak 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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
6:10pm - 7pm
Oak 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.
A student sat reading a bible Friday Evening Mass
9:30pm - 11pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Sun 13th December

A student sat reading a bible Sunday Morning Mass
2pm - 3pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.
Three students walk out of St Francis Hall Sunday Evening Mass
9:30pm - 11pm
Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.
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