Events in August

Thu 13th August

Students playing badminton in a sports hall 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 £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
A lion mascot draped in pride flag bunting Active Residences: Rounders
8pm - 9pm
Synthetic pitches, Sport & Fitness
Enjoy a fun and social game of rounders! Open to everyone living in University or partner accommodation. We provide the equipment, you just come dressed for the weather! Book your free space now.

Fri 14th August

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.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts 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 person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.
A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
10pm - 11pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Sat 15th August

A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Tue 18th August

A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.
A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
10pm - 11pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 19th August

Two students walking across campus chatting Postgraduate Q&A - Chat to us!
4pm - 5pm
Online
Join this session to speak to the postgraduate team about postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham!
Two students look at a laptop together PGT Summer Series: Editing and proofreading your dissertation
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
If you've recently finished a full or partial draft of your dissertation, then this workshop will provide guidance on how to approach editing and proofreading. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.

Thu 20th August

Students playing badminton in a sports hall 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 £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.
A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
10pm - 11pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Fri 21st August

Two students look at a leaflet with a staff member Drug and alcohol information with Aquarius
3pm - 5pm
Reception, Guild of Students
Come chat with the Aquarius team! They'll be popping up in Guild Reception with lots of great information and advice on drug and alcohol use and how to support yourself and your peers.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts 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.

Sat 22nd August

A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Mon 24th August

Two students look at a leaflet together Blood donation drive
4:50pm - 10:20pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Sport & Fitness have joined the NHS for a blood donation drive in Slater Hall! If you are eligible to give blood, you can save up to three lives in one hour. Booking is essential, sign up now.

Tue 25th August

Two students look at pottery items at 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 person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.
A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
10pm - 11pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 26th August

A heritage photo of a sailing ship amongst icebergs Family Fun Day - Antarctic Adventures
1pm - 8pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Discover more than 100 years of Antarctic research from the University of Birmingham at the Lapworth Museum's free family fun day.

Thu 27th August

Students playing badminton in a sports hall 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 £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.
A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
10pm - 11pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Fri 28th August

People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts 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.

Sat 29th August

A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Tue 1st September

Two students sat in a cafe Meet UBS London - office visit and tour
4:30pm - 9pm
Off campus
Discover UBS, a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. Hear from colleagues, get first-hand insight into graduate opportunities, learn more about the recruitment process, and build your network.

Wed 2nd September

Students around a laptop Legal Cheek Virtual Law Fair
5pm - 8pm
Online
Meet the nation’s leading law firms, right from your laptop. The Fair features 60 exhibitors, including Magic Circle, leading US firms’ London offices, international and national firms across the UK.
Three students in conversation UBS Women in Banking insight event
5pm - 8:30pm
Off campus
Discover UBS, a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. Hear about colleagues' career journeys, gain insights into recruitment, build your skills through interactive tasks, and network with experts.

Thu 3rd September

A student in conversation with a staff member UBS Black heritage careers insight event In partnership with MOSAIC-UK
5pm - 8:30pm
Off campus
Discover UBS, a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. Hear about colleagues' career journeys, gain insights into recruitment, build your skills through interactive tasks, and network with experts.

Tue 8th September

A student at a laptop Airbus Global Graduate Programme - Live online session
8th September 3am - 10th September 3am
Online
Join us for a live session hosted by the Airbus Global Graduate Programme managers where they will share more information about the programme, these sessions will be the opportunity to hear from current AGGPians and ask any questions you may have!

Thu 10th September

A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva
7pm - 8pm
Online
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.

Sat 12th September

Black and white photos of an art gallery Reimagine the Archive: Reimagine the Barber Art Gallery
2pm - 6pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
What if there was a place where anything was possible? Let’s imagine together. Delve into the history of the Barber Institute and let’s imagine what your dream art gallery would look like. Perfect for children aged 4 – 10 and their grown-ups.
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby Storytelling and Sculpture: beneath your feet!
3pm - 6pm
Meet at Sport & Fitness
Gather the family for a magical afternoon of storytelling, history and discovery led by acclaimed storyteller and artist Cat Weatherill! Choose from four 30 minute time-slots. Recommended for children aged 5+ and their families.
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