Events in August

Fri 1st August

People walking towards a brick mill building Heritage and Habitat at Sarehole Mill: seed bombs
2pm - 6pm
Sarehole Mill, B13 0BD
Step into the past and get hands-on with exciting activities at Sarehole Mill every Friday in the summer holidays. Tickets cost £3.50, suitable for all ages.

Tue 5th August

Two students look closely at cheese on a market stall Artisan Market
1pm - 7pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause@uni drop-in
2pm - 8pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in without an appointment to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers.

Wed 6th August

A parent and child paint at a table Family Fun Day: Fantastic Fossil Flora
1pm - 8pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Become a real palaeobotanist for the day! Take part in a free workshop and see some specimens from our collections and Winterbourne Herbarium.
A student smiles sitting at a cafe table South Asian Experience in Leadership and Chai and Chat Networking
1pm - 3pm
Room 202, Teaching and Learning Building
Join us for this on campus event which will bring together a panel of staff and external guests to discuss their insights and experiences of being South Asian in leadership. Get advice, inspiration and think about your next career steps.
student studying in the main library PGT Workspace
1:30pm - 7pm
ASC Training Room, 1st floor, Main Library
Working on your dissertation, but struggling to stay motivated? Looking for a quiet space to work alongside other students going through the same process? This area will be open just for PGT students on selected dates.
A student and staff member chat in a garden space Pause@uni drop-in
2pm - 8pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in without an appointment to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers.
A toddler smiles at the camera, holding a pen Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Arts Club: tile making
3pm - 6pm
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, city centre
Join BM&AG every Wednesday in the summer holidays for fun arts activities aimed at ages 5+, led by their friendly learning team. Sessions run for approx. one hour at 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00. Spaces cost £3.50 per child (under 3s go free).
Three students and a staff member chat at a table in the Library Lounge covered in craft items Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB
4:30pm - 7pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.

Thu 7th August

A student at the door of the Pause lodge, which has a poster and crafted heart pinned to it Pause@uni drop-in
2pm - 8pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in without an appointment to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers.
A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
5pm - 7pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!

Fri 8th August

People walking towards a brick mill building Heritage and Habitat at Sarehole Mill: natural painting with leaves and flowers
2pm - 6pm
Sarehole Mill, B13 0BD
Step into the past and get hands-on with exciting activities at Sarehole Mill every Friday in the summer holidays. Tickets cost £3.50, suitable for all ages.

Sat 9th August

People sat on grass watching a performance The Merry Wives of Windsor
10:30pm - 1am
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Join the cast from Illyria as they bring to life Shakespeare’s classic comedy, in an enchanting eventing of outdoor entertainment. Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments from the Winterbourne Tearoom. Student tickets from £16 (children 5-15 from £12).

Tue 12th August

A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause@uni drop-in
2pm - 8pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in without an appointment to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers.
A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva for PGRs
3pm - 4pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
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.

Wed 13th August

An allosaurus skeleton in a museum looms at the camera Family Fun Day: Prehistoric Pets
1pm - 8pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Mark Bardsley will run activities in creative writing and cartooning. Explore the Museum, choose your Prehistoric Pet!
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
1pm - 3pm
Online
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.
student studying in the main library PGT Workspace
1:30pm - 7pm
ASC Training Room, 1st floor, Main Library
Working on your dissertation, but struggling to stay motivated? Looking for a quiet space to work alongside other students going through the same process? This area will be open just for PGT students on selected dates.
A student and staff member chat in a garden space Pause@uni drop-in
2pm - 8pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in without an appointment to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers.
A historical black and white photo of a crowd '1964' - Making History
3pm - 4pm
Lecture Room 5, Arts building
Dr Savita Vij takes us on a journey of South Asian activism in the West Midlands, leading to the visit of Malcom X in 1965. This talk is part of South Asian Heritage, and is organised by the University of Birmingham's Race Equality Network.
A toddler smiles at the camera, holding a pen Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Arts Club: pattern printing
3pm - 6pm
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, city centre
Join BM&AG every Wednesday in the summer holidays for fun arts activities aimed at ages 5+, led by their friendly learning team. Sessions run for approx. one hour at 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00. Spaces cost £3.50 per child (under 3s go free).
Three students and a staff member chat at a table in the Library Lounge covered in craft items Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB
4:30pm - 7pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.

Thu 14th August

A student at the door of the Pause lodge, which has a poster and crafted heart pinned to it Pause@uni drop-in
2pm - 8pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in without an appointment to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers.
A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
5pm - 7pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!

Fri 15th August

People walking towards a brick mill building Heritage and Habitat at Sarehole Mill: teddy zipwire
2pm - 6pm
Sarehole Mill, B13 0BD
Step into the past and get hands-on with exciting activities at Sarehole Mill every Friday in the summer holidays. Tickets cost £3.50, suitable for all ages.

Sun 17th August

A row of colourful market stalls with people walking past Bournville Artisan Market
1pm - 6pm
Bournville Village Green, Linden Road
Held every month, the market is the perfect place to explore handmade treasures, from homeware and gifts to delicious artisan food and drink. Bournville is walking distance from Selly Oak, or just a couple of stops on the train from campus.

Tue 19th August

A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause@uni drop-in
2pm - 8pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in without an appointment to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers.

Wed 20th August

A staff member holds a large fossil towards a child, watched by an audience Family Fun Day: Summer in the Stone Age
1pm - 8pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Handle real Stone Age artefacts and Ice Age fossils from our collections, from axe heads to mammoth bones at our Family Fun Day!
A student and staff member chat in a garden space Pause@uni drop-in
2pm - 8pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in without an appointment to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers.
A toddler smiles at the camera, holding a pen Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Arts Club: origami animals
3pm - 6pm
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, city centre
Join BM&AG every Wednesday in the summer holidays for fun arts activities aimed at ages 5+, led by their friendly learning team. Sessions run for approx. one hour at 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00. Spaces cost £3.50 per child (under 3s go free).
student studying in the main library PGT Workspace
3pm - 7pm
Main Library Training Room, 4th floor
Working on your dissertation, but struggling to stay motivated? Looking for a quiet space to work alongside other students going through the same process? This area will be open just for PGT students on selected dates.
Three students and a staff member chat at a table in the Library Lounge covered in craft items Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB
4:30pm - 7pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.

Thu 21st August

A student at the door of the Pause lodge, which has a poster and crafted heart pinned to it Pause@uni drop-in
2pm - 8pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in without an appointment to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers.
A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
5pm - 7pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!

Fri 22nd August

People walking towards a brick mill building Heritage and Habitat at Sarehole Mill: origami plant pots
2pm - 6pm
Sarehole Mill, B13 0BD
Step into the past and get hands-on with exciting activities at Sarehole Mill every Friday in the summer holidays. Tickets cost £3.50, suitable for all ages.

Sat 23rd August

Model steam engines Toy and Model Steam Day at Winterbourne
1:30pm - 7:30pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Travel back in time as a host of expert enthusiasts from around the country harness the power of steam in miniature at the annual Toy and Model Steam Day. Entry is free with your student ID card.

Tue 26th August

A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause@uni drop-in
2pm - 8pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in without an appointment to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers.

Wed 27th August

A parent and child look at a display case Family Fun Day: What's Below Birmingham?
1pm - 8pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Ever wondered about your local rocks, fossils and wildlife? Take part in a workshop to identify real fossils from around Birmingham.
A student and staff member chat in a garden space Pause@uni drop-in
2pm - 8pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in without an appointment to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers.
A toddler smiles at the camera, holding a pen Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Arts Club: jewellery making
3pm - 6pm
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, city centre
Join BM&AG every Wednesday in the summer holidays for fun arts activities aimed at ages 5+, led by their friendly learning team. Sessions run for approx. one hour at 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00. Spaces cost £3.50 per child (under 3s go free).
Three students and a staff member chat at a table in the Library Lounge covered in craft items Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB
4:30pm - 7pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Join Pause@UoB for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.

Thu 28th August

A student at the door of the Pause lodge, which has a poster and crafted heart pinned to it Pause@uni drop-in
2pm - 8pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in without an appointment to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers.
A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
5pm - 7pm
No. 1 Lodge, North Gate
Head to the No. 1 Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!

Fri 29th August

Nets and a poster of water creatures next to a pond Heritage and Habitat at Sarehole Mill: pond dipping
2pm - 6pm
Sarehole Mill, B13 0BD
Step into the past and get hands-on with exciting activities at Sarehole Mill every Friday in the summer holidays. Tickets cost £3.50, suitable for all ages.

Sat 30th August

Performers act a murder scene on Winterbourne terrace Murder on the Lawn
9pm - 11pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Was it the Butler or the impoverished Lady of the Manor? Did they use a candle stick or a feather duster? Enjoy an evening of hilarious improv at Winterbourne. Student tickets from £16 (children 13+ from £12).

Sun 31st August

Performers act a murder scene on Winterbourne terrace Murder on the Lawn
9pm - 11pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Was it the Butler or the impoverished Lady of the Manor? Did they use a candle stick or a feather duster? Enjoy an evening of hilarious improv at Winterbourne. Student tickets from £16 (children 13+ from £12).
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