Events in April

Wed 1st April

Two children crafting Barber Family: Light and Landscape
2pm - 6pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Take part in a tactile, making activity inspired by the light and landscape of A Landscape with Cattle and Figures, Karel Dujardin. Barber Family workshops are free and drop in, for children aged 4-10yo and their grown-ups.
The exterior of The Exchange building Explore family tours at The Exchange
2pm - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
A new bank clerk uncovers bank secrets and explores mysterious items from the past in a family-friendly adventure for ages 4-11 (and their grown-ups). Booking essential - 1 free ticket per child, to be accompanied by an adult.
The exterior of The Exchange building Explore family tours at The Exchange
4pm - 5pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
A new bank clerk uncovers bank secrets and explores mysterious items from the past in a family-friendly adventure for ages 4-11 (and their grown-ups). Booking essential - 1 free ticket per child, to be accompanied by an adult.

Sat 4th April

A tour guide in a room of safety deposit boxes 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.

Tue 7th April

Person walking through Winterbourne gardens Philosophy Workshop: Role-playing games for mental health
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
How do role-playing games allow us to explore different situations and take up different perspectives? Explore the topic with Dr Jodie Russell at Winterbourne - free entry with student ID, but booking for this workshop is essential.

Mon 13th April

A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva
5pm - 6pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room
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.

Fri 17th April

The Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room Shut Up and Work for early career researchers
12:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Sat 18th April

A parent and two children draw on a large artwork Barber Family: Chalk Cliff Comics
2pm - 6pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Join a writing and illustration workshop with artist Michael D Kennedy inspired by Chalk Cliffs in the Sun, by Otto Dix. Barber Family workshops are for children aged 4 –10 years and their grown-ups.

Tue 28th April

Two students walk along a path, with market stalls in the background Artisan Market
1pm - 7pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

Wed 29th April

An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Essentials: Getting started with your dissertation
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
How do I get started with my dissertation? Where do I begin with literature searching? How can I engage with my subject critically communicate this in my writing? Three advisors from the ASC will give you some top tips followed by a Q&A.
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby Re-viewing the ‘bad’ arts of Tudor and Stuart England
8pm - 9pm
Room G11, Alan Walters building
In her inaugural lecture, Professor Tara Hamling argues that deeply engrained value judgements about what constitutes ‘art’ or serious historical evidence have produced a distorted and partial version of Tudor and Stuart history.

Thu 30th April

Small children watch a saxophonist Barber Baby: Still Life with a Garland of Fruit
2pm - 3pm
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Relax, listen, or dance - adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in.
An aerial photo of the Edgbaston campus on a sunny day Every monument will fall: in conversation with Dan Hicks
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Lecture Room 1, Arts building and online
Hear Prof Dan Hicks (University of Oxford) in conversation with Prof Corinne Fowler (University of Leicester) to discuss his new book 'Every Monument Will Fall: a story of remembering and forgetting', with support from The Heath Bookshop.
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