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Wed 18th June
Sustainability Engagement micro internships
16th June noon - 27th June 8pm
Various locations
If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!
Thu 19th June
Sustainability Engagement micro internships
16th June noon - 27th June 8pm
Various locations
If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!
Birmingham Gives
19th June noon - 21st June midnight
Various
Help celebrate our 125th anniversary by playing a part in our first giving day; Birmingham Gives! Save the date for this 36 hour around-the-clock event, and help spread the word so that as many people as possible get involved with Birmingham Gives.
LES Make a Difference: Research Spotlight Talks
1pm - 8pm
Room LG18, Teaching and Learning Building
Students from Life and Environmental Sciences, get to grips with world-class research happening right here, in your College!
125 Bread Baking Masterclass with Pastor Obi Iheoma
2pm - 4pm
Oasis Lounge kitchen, St. Francis Hall
We're celebrating the University's 125 anniversary, by baking 125 loaves of bread to be donated to the local charity, Let's Feed Brum. Come along to get involved!
Community Wardens: Litter pick
2pm - 4pm
Meet in Selly Park car park, Raddlebarn Road
Help keep our community clean this June with the Community Wardens this move-in/move-out season! We'll provide all the equipment, and a free coffee at Hey Brew afterwards!
CPR & Basic Life Support skills
3pm - 4pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Due to high demand, we're adding extra sessions for you to learn essential CPR and Basic Life Support skills! This hands-on, instructor led session will help you be prepared for emergency situations.
Study in Dubai
3pm - 4pm
Lecture Room 1, Arts building
See if you're eligible to study abroad at our campus in Dubai, and discover how you could spend a semester or year abroad as part of your degree! Find out more with a Q&A with a student who has studied at our Dubai campus.
Ten Talks: Europe’s Future - navigating Trumpism, gender, and generational divides
4pm - 5:30pm
Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower
Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. Our final session considers the impacts of Trump's politics on Europe and gender and generation in politics.
Funding your Postgraduate study
5pm - 6pm
Online
Are you considering postgraduate study at the University? From loans to scholarships, part-time work to budgeting, there's a lot to think about. Come and learn more about how to fund your continuing study at the University.
Social Sport: Badminton
7pm - 8pm
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
8pm - 9pm
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.
Active Residences: Yoga
9pm - 9:40pm
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.
Social Sport: Basketball
9pm - 10pm
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.
Birmingham Gives Quiz
9:30pm - 11:30pm
Bratby Bar, Staff House
Test your knowledge with the first ever Birmingham Gives Quiz! Team up with fellow students, staff, and alumni for an evening of friendly competition across categories including music, sport, history, and more – all with a Birmingham theme!
World Refugee Week celebrations
9:30pm - 11pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Enjoy a special evening in partnership with Birmingham-based organisations supporting refugees. Through stories, music and art, we’ll celebrate the contributions of refugees and stand together in advocating for their rights and protection worldwide.
Grad Ball 2025
10pm - 3:30am
On campus
End the year in style with the Guild of Students' Grad Ball 2025! Are you ready for the party of the year?
Fri 20th June
Sustainability Engagement micro internships
16th June noon - 27th June 8pm
Various locations
If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!
Festival of Innovation
1pm - 8pm
On campus
Join Careers Network for our first ever Festival of Innovation, an exciting celebration of student innovation at UoB! Hear from inspiring speakers, explore the exhibition, and build your networks over lunch.
Active Residences: Pilates
5pm - 5:40pm
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.
Pride & Prejudice in the Winterbourne Gardens
10:30pm - 1am
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with Illyria’s critically-acclaimed production of the glorious social comedy, Pride and Prejudice. Enjoy a summer evening of theatre on the lawns of Winterbourne. Student tickets cost £16.
Sat 21st June
Sustainability Engagement micro internships
16th June noon - 27th June 8pm
Various locations
If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!
Come to Campus Community Festival
2pm - 8pm
On campus
In 2025, the University of Birmingham turns 125, and we’re inviting you to our special celebration weekend! Explore a fantastic lineup of free events, including captivating talks, campus tours, live performances, and family-friendly activities.
125 Anniversary Concert
9:45pm - 1am
Green Heart
Experience the thrill of live music with a special Brummie twist; from the music of ELO to Elgar, pop to rock, classical to folk, and everything in between, we celebrate the music of Birmingham and its people. Book your FREE tickets now!
Sun 22nd June
Sustainability Engagement micro internships
16th June noon - 27th June 8pm
Various locations
If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!
Mon 23rd June
Sustainability Engagement micro internships
16th June noon - 27th June 8pm
Various locations
If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!
Level Up with LinkedIn Learning
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online
Make the most of your FREE University of Birmingham LinkedIn Learning account! Explore how you can use the platform to develop essential skills you need now and in the workplace, with first-hand experiences from fellow students.
Junkbusters
3pm - 6pm
Various locations
Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.
Take Time meditation with Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
3pm - 3:45pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Find some peace and stillness amongst the busyness of campus. Join Rev. Mindy for a Christian meditation, inspired by the stories of Jesus. All are welcome, no booking necessary.
Mindful colouring and doodling with Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
4pm - 5pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Slow down and get creative with Rev. Mindy and the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy! Explore colour and shape with some led exercises, as well as opportunities to unleash your creativity.
Community Organising: How you can make change happen
5pm - 7pm
On campus
If you’d like to learn how you can drive change and tap into people power, this interactive workshop run by Citizens UK is for you.
Summer Festival of Music: University String Orchestra
9pm - 9:45pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
This student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across campus to share their love of music and passion for performing. Enjoy music from Elgar, Respighi, and Hans Zimmer's Pirates of the Caribbean score. Free, no booking needed.
Global Health: What do we do, why does it matter?
9:30pm - 11:30pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Join Professor Alice Roberts at The Exchange for an insightful evening of discussion and interaction with leading experts and researchers tackling major global health challenges.
Tue 24th June
Sustainability Engagement micro internships
16th June noon - 27th June 8pm
Various locations
If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!
BEAR Challenge 2025
24th June noon - 26th June 8pm
Main Lecture Theatre and study space, Aston Webb building
Have you got what it takes to tackle real world AI problems? This supercomputing challenge for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starts with a crash course for beginners, ready for challenges in conjunction with industry experts!
EPS PGRs Go Malvern Hills
noon - 8pm
Meet on campus.
Join fellow EPS Postgraduate Research students for a free, one-day trip to the beautiful Malvern Hills. Take a mindful break, enjoy nature, and connect with your postgraduate community.
Social Sport: Pickleball
3pm - 4pm
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.
Postgraduate Research Festival 2025
4pm - 8pm
Teaching and Learning Building
Explore the remarkable achievements of our postgraduate research community over the past 125 years, from personal stories and milestones, through to the cutting-edge research taking place today. Open to all students and staff.
Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars
4pm - 5pm
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
University Music Scholars - part of Summer Festival of Music 2025. In this lunchtime concert a selection of scholars perform repertoire of their own choice and showcase their talents.
Agile Project Management Workshop with RedHat
4:30pm - 8pm
E-Lab G22, Collaborative Teaching Laboratory
Business School/Computer Science students, join us for a practical training session using Lego to give you a comprehensive introduction to agile project management, what’s the theory behind the methodology and how to put it into practice.
Wed 25th June
Sustainability Engagement micro internships
16th June noon - 27th June 8pm
Various locations
If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!
Emergency First Aid
noon - 7pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Learn essential skills in emergency first aid. This course will cover key topics such as adult resuscitation, burns, choking and shock as well as other protocols for adult casualties. Spaces are limited, so make sure to book your place!
Mandala Drawing Workshop
4pm - 7pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Join Pause@UoB for a creative Workshop where you get the space to experience a sense of calm whilst drawing your own mandala.
Microsoft AI Prompt-a-Thon
4pm - 8pm
4th Floor Training Room, Main Library
This interactive workshop introduces you to Microsoft Copilot and the art of prompt crafting to get the best out of generative AI tools in your daily work and studies.
Summer Festival of Music: University Music mini recitals
4pm - 5pm
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
University Music, Members Performance Platform at Summer Festival of Music. A selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert.
Classics 125: Birmingham Past
5pm - 6:45pm
On campus
Celebrate 125 years of Classics at Birmingham with a packed programme. This session explores the teaching of Classics here at Birmingham, with our expert panel sharing key figures from the department's history.
PGT Academic Skills: Research skills and tools for your dissertation
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop to help you get the most out of Library resources and reference (EndNote) software, followed by a Q&A.
Bread & Belief: celebrating our history
6pm - 8pm
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Join us to bake tasty bread and share stories as we eat bread together around the table. All perspectives and beliefs are welcome as we discuss this month's theme of Celebrating Our History, as we celebrate the university's 125 anniversary.
Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs
6:30pm - 8pm
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.
Birmingham Business School Postgraduate alumni panel
7pm - 8pm
Room G12, University House
Join us for an inspiring in-person alumni panel, where you’ll hear from postgraduate alumni from a range of courses across the Business School, including International Business, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, and more.
LEGO Play: Creativity with B-Enterprising
7pm - 8pm
Room LG06, Old Gym
If you want to have fun, meet new people and get creative with LEGO, this is a fantastic workshop for you to get involved in. Reawaken your inner creativity with this tangible LEGO Play session on innovation.
Classics 125: Birmingham Present
7:15pm - 8:30pm
On campus
125 years on, what does it mean to study Classics at Birmingham? Natalie Haynes, Peter Somner, Dr Polly Stoker, and Prof Patrick Finglass offer their personal perspectives in this panel discussion.
Creative writing workshop at the Lapworth Museum
9pm - 10:30pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Love dinosaurs, hate poetry? Hate dinosaurs, love poetry? This event is for you! This UoB Xtra, join us for a creative writing workshop at the Lapworth Museum of Geology, led by Birmingham writer Hannah Burrows.
Summer Festival of Music: Birmingham Symphonic Brass
9pm - 9:45pm
Chancellor's Court
Join Birmingham Symphonic Brass for a summer evening performance. Bring your drinks and snacks for some light entertainment to start your evening! Free, no booking needed.
Classics 125: Public lecture with Professor Alice Roberts
9:30pm - 10:30pm
On campus
What is the interface between sciences and the humanities, and what is the place of Classics in a civic university today? Join Professor Alice Roberts, our Professor of Public Engagement with Science, to delve into classics in the modern world.
Thu 26th June
Sustainability Engagement micro internships
16th June noon - 27th June 8pm
Various locations
If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!
CAL Masters Dissertation Conference
12:30pm - 8pm
Lecture Theatre 2, Law building and Online
The annual College of Arts and Law (CAL) Masters Dissertation Conference is back for 2025!
Neighbourhood Futures Festival
26th June 1pm - 29th June 8pm
Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre @ Edgbaston Reservoir
A four-day festival embracing nature, in the heart of Brum! Thought-provoking activity, conversation, action, art & performance focused on community wellbeing & climate change, exploring how we can combat global issues within our own neighbourhoods!
Community Wardens: Litter pick
2pm - 4pm
Meet in Selly Park car park, Raddlebarn Road
Help keep our community clean this June with the Community Wardens this move-in/move-out season! We'll provide all the equipment, and a free coffee at Hey Brew afterwards!
Returning to China - careers and alumni support workshop
2pm - 3:30pm
Room G17, Nuffield Building
Are you a final-year student planning to return to China after graduation? This workshop is designed to help you navigate your transition back to China and kickstart your career journey.
Top tips for using LinkedIn
2pm - 3pm
Online
Find out how to create your profile and learn top tips to get you ahead when using LinkedIn in your job search.
CPR & Basic Life Support skills
3pm - 4pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Due to high demand, we're adding extra sessions for you to learn essential CPR and Basic Life Support skills! This hands-on, instructor led session will help you be prepared for emergency situations.
Eco-poetry workshop with Cherry Doyle
3pm - 4:30pm
Room LG03, Teaching and Learning Building
Fall in love with nature through the power of poetry. Get your creative juices flowing, learn more about nature, practice your poetry and get inspired! Join our eco-poetry workshop and celebrate the biodiversity of our wonderful Edgbaston campus.
Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices
4pm - 5pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Join us for the final concert of the academic year with a programme that reflects the hazy beauty and joy of a summer’s day. Summer Festival Voices and their student conductors will fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season. Free, no booking n
Cut it out! Collage and Chill @ CMH
5pm - 7pm
Room WF15, Medical School
Join the SEO team in the College of Medicine and Health for some Xtra crafting this summer!
What is Citation Justice?
5pm - 6pm
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.
Fri 27th June
Sustainability Engagement micro internships
16th June noon - 27th June 8pm
Various locations
If you’re passionate about sustainability we may just have the perfect work experience opportunity for you during UoB Xtra! Apply now!
Junkbusters
3pm - 6pm
Various locations
Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.
Lapworth Museum Tour
3pm - 4pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Not visited the Lapworth Museum of Geology yet? Join Museum staff and volunteers for a guided tour of the museum and discover our hidden gems on campus!
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.
Sat 28th June
Bournville Village Festival
4pm - 1:30am
Cadbury Recreation Ground, Bournville
Head to nearby Bournville for their annual volunteer-run Village Festival, with funfair, food, stalls, displays, the traditional Maypole, and so much more! Tickets cost £6 in advance, or £8 on the day. Children under 11 free with a paying adult.
Stonehouse Gang's Summer Fete
4pm - 7pm
90-92 Burnel Road, B29 5SN
Enjoy a traditional British summer fete with local youth and community organisation, Stonehouse Gang. Head to their base in Selly Oak for games, BBQs, raffles, tombolas and more!
Mon 30th June
Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
1pm - 3pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
For Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) approaching the final stages of preparing their thesis (4-6 months from submission), this workshop covers thesis presentation, the submission process and copyright considerations.
Junkbusters
3pm - 6pm
Various locations
Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.
Tue 1st July
Artisan Market
1pm - 7pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
Social Sport: Pickleball
3pm - 4pm
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.
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.
Thu 3rd July
Community Wardens: Litter pick
2pm - 4pm
Meet in Selly Park car park, Raddlebarn Road
Help keep our community clean this June with the Community Wardens this move-in/move-out season! We'll provide all the equipment, and a free coffee at Hey Brew afterwards!
Sat 5th July
Birmingham Disability Festival
3pm - 9pm
Aston University, Birmingham
Join Birmingham Disability Festival for a day of celebration, empowerment, and community! Taking place at Aston University, this festival is a celebration of the talents, achievements, and voices of the disabled community in Birmingham and beyond.
The Barber at CocoMAD
3pm - 8pm
Cotteridge Park
Join the Barber for a fun-filled afternoon at the brilliant CocoMAD festival in Cotteridge Park! Kids can get creative with badge-making and bookmark crafting inspired by our exhibition, Fragments of Devotion.
Mon 7th July
BabyLab sessions
1pm - 3pm
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!
Lapworth Museum Tour
3pm - 4pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Dumbfounded by dinosaurs, confused about clastics, puzzled by pyrite? Why not join us today on our tour of the Museum and get the chance to see behind the scenes! All tours are free and first-come first-served basis - please meet at reception.
Tue 8th July
Postgraduate Researcher Writing Summer School
8th July 1pm - 10th July 8pm
Online
Calling all Postgraduate Researchers - the annual Postgraduate Researcher Writing Summer School is back for 2025, and its all online so you can join wherever you are in the world! Network, practice your writing, and build your confidence. Enrol now!
Social Sport: Pickleball
3pm - 4pm
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.
Wed 9th July
PGT Academic Skills: Dissertation Writing - Secondary Research
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop, where we’ll look at the approaches you can take to writing up your research, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to this topic.
Sun 13th July
Rare Plants Fair 2025
1:30pm - 7:30pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
The ever-popular Rare Plant Fair returns to Winterbourne for 2025! Shop from specialist growers and nurseries from around the country and get their expert advice while you’re at it. Get free entry to Winterbourne with your student ID card,
Tue 15th July
Social Sport: Pickleball
3pm - 4pm
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.
Thu 17th July
Raise your research profile for PGRs
1pm - 3pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
This workshop for Postgraduate Research (PGR)students introduces the concept of a research profile and their importance within the research landscape. Through a series of practical activities, you'll learn how to enhance your profile as a researcher.
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