Events in April

Forthcoming Events

Wed 2nd April

A tray of chocolate rice crispie cakes From Eggs to Easter: What's the story?
3pm - 5pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Explore the Easter story as we sit together to make tasty chocolate nests. Hear stories from our lives and the Bible, and take time to quiet our hearts to meditate and pray, before leaving with our Easter treats. All people and perspectives welcome.
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. PGT Academic Skills: Managing your research project
3pm - 4:30pm
Online
Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop on time management, working with your supervisor and the process of research, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to this topic.
Two students walk onto campus at the Bournbrook entrance Selly’s Eco Egg Hunt
3pm - 6pm
Meet at Mermaid Bar, Guild of Students
Your Community Wardens are hosting an egg-citing Easter adventure in Selly Oak! Hop on over, have fun, and help make Selly Oak even better this spring! Booking essential.
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Anglican Eucharist
3:30pm - 4pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Come together with students and staff for this Eucharistic Anglican Service.
A person in a lab coat, looking at something off screen 125 Talks: Life-changing technologies
4pm - 5:30pm
Debating Hall, Guild of Students
How do technologies unlock potential in economies, society, and the environment? Join Professor Rachel O’Reilly and Guild Education Officer Alex Keen for a series of thought-provoking talks, showcasing research that is changing how the world works.
A student and staff member chat at a small table with a laptop 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.
Two students study side by side on laptops Academic Skills Centre drop-in: Writing and study skills
5pm - 6pm
Online
Ask quick questions about your academic skills to advisors from the Academic Skills Centre. Join the Canvas course to access the online drop-ins via Zoom, which alternate between focusing on research or study/writing skills each week.
Life drawing on paper. Life Drawing with Queer Draw Brum
5pm - 7pm
The Main Library on campus
Join Queer Draw Brum for a relaxed and inclusive 2-hour life-drawing session on campus!
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby Protecting EDI in a Changing World
5pm - 5:45pm
Online
Explore the challenges institutions face as they navigate shifting political and institutional landscapes. This event is part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Festival, co-hosted by Universiteit van Amsterdam and the University of Birmingham.
A person delivering a talk with animated hands UoB Three Minute Thesis 3MT Final 2025
5pm - 7pm
Alan Walters Building
Join us for the finals of the University of Birmingham's annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition!
Working in the UK After Your Studies - An Immigration Law Perspective
6pm - 7:30pm
Online
Join our interactive Paragon Law Visa Session, where legal experts will provide guidance on post-study work visas, Skilled Worker routes, and immigration updates and answer questions tailored to your situation.
An allosaurus skeleton in a museum looms at the camera Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum
10pm - 11:30pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Quiz nights are back at the Lapworth Museum! Join us for an exciting evening of trivia across a variety of fun categories, all while surrounded by fascinating fossils and our Allosaurus Roary. Come solo or as a team - student tickets cost £3.96.

Thu 3rd April

ASC staff member delivering a workshop. Building on your skills: Exams and revision
3pm - 4pm
Online
This workshop will help you prepare for your exams whether you're taking them remotely or in-person. It will help reflect on your own approaches to revision, consider different strategies for revising, and ensure you’re prepared on the day.
A student speaks to a member of staff at a fair The Birmingham Award explained
5pm - 6pm
Online
Find our about our exclusive employability award for UoB students, and how it can help 'future you'! Get involved with new extra-curricular activities and prepare for graduate recruitment and life after university.
A tray of chocolate rice crispie cakes From Eggs to Easter: What's the story?
7pm - 9pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Explore the Easter story as we sit together to make tasty chocolate nests. Hear stories from our lives and the Bible, and take time to quiet our hearts to meditate and pray, before leaving with our Easter treats. All people and perspectives welcome.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
8pm - 8:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.
A headshot of Andy Street Employee Ownership – a better way of doing business?
8:30pm - 10:30pm
Main Lecture Theatre (G03), Alan Walters Building
Hear from Sir Andy Street, first Mayor of the West Midlands, and previous Managing Director of John Lewis, Britain’s biggest employee owned business, as he reflects on the model of employee ownership compared to conventional ownership.

Fri 4th April

A group of students and facilitator sit around a table in discussion Top tips for interview and assessment centre success
3pm - 4pm
Online
Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
A tray of chocolate rice crispie cakes From Eggs to Easter: What's the story?
5pm - 7pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Explore the Easter story as we sit together to make tasty chocolate nests. Hear stories from our lives and the Bible, and take time to quiet our hearts to meditate and pray, before leaving with our Easter treats. All people and perspectives welcome.

Sun 6th April

Underwater looking upwards towards light, with bubbles The Well
9:30pm - 11:30pm
St. Mary's Church, Selly Oak
Explore the deep wells of Christian spirituality at this monthly service. This month's theme is Spirituality, Stitching, and Suffering, with meditation on the Garments of Gethsemane.

Mon 7th April

A model of a long nosed aqautic creature hangs in a museum space Lapworth Museum Tour
3pm - 4pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Join Museum staff and volunteers for a guided tour of the Museum.

Tue 8th April

Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby The Philosophy Garden: Is the internet a human right?
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Join Dr Merten Reglitz as he explores the prevalent question – is there a human right to internet access? Head to Winterbourne for a free philosophy workshop for all ages, facilitated by UoB academics.
A black femme person smiling and talking to someone in front of them Black PGR mixer and networking
7pm - 10pm
Westmere House
Join us for a safe and inclusive space for Black Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) to share experiences, unwind, and build meaningful networks!

Wed 9th April

An aerial shot of the streets of Bournbrook What next for Birmingham?
9:30pm - 11pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Discuss the future of our city with this special panel from the Political Studies Association Annual Conference. Join a panel of experts to explore ambitious plans for a truly liveable city.

Thu 10th April

Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby It "smells like Teen Spirit": Explorations in youth mental health and popular culture
7pm - 9pm
Room 301, Biosciences and Online
Professor Jon Catling's inaugural lecture will dive into his own journey to academia, and how this is entwined with cultural changes that have significantly impacted on the mental wellbeing of young people in the UK.

Thu 17th April

A projector beams light into dusty air, creating light trails PGR Film Club
9:30pm - 12:30am
Westmere House
Settle in for a PGR-led monthly Film Club for postgraduate researchers. Join us to watch a film and chat about it!
A close up of red folding theatre chairs PGR Film Club (In-Person)
9:30pm - midnight
Seminar Room, Westmere House
A PGR-Led Monthly Film Club for postgraduate researchers. Join us to watch a film and chat about it!

Thu 24th April

A student studying in a library full of books. PGR Shut Up and Work
12:30pm - 7:30pm
PGR SUAW Teams site
Monthly online co-working sessions for PGRs. Stay focussed and productive, and take breaks together in a supportive online community.

Fri 25th April

Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby Noisy Hegemonies: How does tradition help a community regain its voice?
5pm - 6:30pm
Main Lecture Theatre, Arts Building and Online
Professor Alexander M. Cannon's inaugural lecture explores the role of music in the repair and restoration of communities following the collapse of the Republic of Vietnam in 1975, and the building of new Vietnamese communities around the world.

Mon 28th April

A girl standing in front of the Muirhead Tower, drawing using paper on a clipboard. Walk and Draw
4pm - 5pm
Meet outside the Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Come for a relaxed walk and draw and explore your campus. Discover new ways of seeing the sculptures, plants and unique architecture that make up the University of Birmingham.

Tue 29th April

A hand holds a shuttlecock to a racquet, ready to hit PGR Social Badminton
7pm - 8pm
Slater Hall, Sports and Fitness Centre
An informal, social badminton event for PGRs of all levels to relax and meet new people. Racquets and Shuttlecocks are provided, with a free hot drink to relax afterwards.

Wed 30th April

Two cyclists ride down the canal towpath Everyday bike skills
8pm - 10pm
On campus
Develop the skills you need to cycle on roads with confidence across three two-hour sessions. This course will teach you the correct techniques for braking and signalling, plus how to use gears. £6 for students.
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