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Events in March

Forthcoming Events

Sat 28th February

Strike | Football | Super Series: 8pm - 12:30am; Bournbrook pitches; On Saturday 28 February, Football kick off with their biggest event of the season, Strike.

Sun 1st March

Inspiring Women display: 1st March 4am - 9th March 3:59am; Main Library; Celebrating women writers as part of World Book Day and International Women’s Day, the University Library will feature a display, access to iconic books and fantastic giveaways.

Sunday Mass Service: 2pm - 3pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join the Catholic Community at the Multifaith Chaplaincy for Mass, prayer, and fellowship. After Mass, stay for a friendly social gathering — a great chance to meet others in a warm, welcoming setting.

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is 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.

Sunday Mass Service: 10:15pm - 11:15pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join the Catholic Community at the Multifaith Chaplaincy for Mass, prayer, and fellowship. After Mass, stay for a friendly social gathering — a great chance to meet others in a warm, welcoming setting.

Mon 2nd March

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, 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.

Lunchtime English: The media: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Express English: Advanced proposal writing: 8pm - 8:50pm; Room 715, Muirhead Tower; Express English sessions are open to all international students, with each of the interactive and dynamic sessions focusing on a different topic. This week's topic is research proposals. No booking needed, just come along.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 1, 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: Just Play Football: 9pm - 10pm; Water Synthetic Pitch, Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Tue 3rd March

Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis: midnight - 1am; Shackleton, Vale Village; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Discover our postgraduate programmes in Department of Applied Health Sciences: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Join us for a series of online information sessions designed to give you an overview of postgraduate subjects within the Department of Applied Health Sciences. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about studying with us.

Discover our postgraduate programmes in Department of Applied Health Sciences: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Join us for a series of online information sessions designed to give you an overview of postgraduate subjects within the Department of Applied Health Sciences. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about studying with us.

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Social Sport: Pickleball: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Philosophy Workshop: The Dead Sea Scrolls and the great outdoors: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Explore the Dead Sea Scrolls and see them in a new light with Professor Charlotte Hempel at Winterbourne - free entry with student ID, but booking for this workshop is essential.

Building on your Skills: Reflective writing: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Increasingly, assignments have a reflective component. You might be asked to reflect on your learning, your writing, or your practice. Whatever the context, this workshop hosted by the ASC, will help you get you started with your reflective writing.

Lunchtime English: The materials and methods section in empirical writing: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room 330, Engineering building; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Guild of Students: Bloody Lovely Afternoon: 3rd March 5:15pm - 4th March 6pm; Amos Room, Guild of Students; It’s time to reclaim your period and your power! This event will be a workshop on menstrual health. You should leave feeling empowered and educated about your periods. Book your free ticket now.

Celebrate Amazonia: Official opening - Brazil Beyond COP30 - Brazilian Carnaval on Campus: 6pm - 7:30pm; Underground, Guild of Students; Enjoy a high-profile roundtable discussion, student-led contributions at the launch of Celebrate Amazonia! Hear from a distinguished keynote speaker and expert panel, marking the culmination of our two-year Engage Amazonia programme.

Insight Into Research Careers: 7pm - 8:30pm; Online; A panel event to hear from speakers working in a range of research careers outside academia, including social research, research roles in non-profit organisations, and research roles within non-scientific sectors.

Big Questions: Debate key global challenges with researchers: 8pm - 9:30pm; Underground, Guild of Students; Debate the ‘Big Questions’ organised around key global challenges with Engage Amazonia researchers and students. Engage in conversational spaces with key experts in the field, a great opportunity to share and network.

Active Residences: Dance Fitness: 10pm - 10:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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.

Celebrate Amazonia: Reception: 10pm - midnight; Underground, Guild of Students; Celebrate Amazonia celebration with Brazilian food, a cash bar with caipirinhas, and Capoeira performance, music by Oyá Batucada Samba Band and Samba dancers!

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is 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 4th March

Lunch with a Leader: Raffaela Goodby - Chief People Officer at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity: 4am - 3:59am; On campus; Our Lunch with a Leader sessions invite small groups of students from all years and disciplines to sit down and quiz some of the University’s most successful alumni. Spaces are strictly limited so make sure to submit your application by 9 February.

Earth Heritage Network showcase: 1pm - 9pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join our first annual research showcase bringing together speakers from across the natural and social sciences, the humanities, and key external partners.

Guild of Students' Community Breakfast: Women’s Week edition: 1pm - 3pm; Reception, Guild of Students; Join us for free breakfast with a side of female empowerment! You can enjoy a free breakfast with your Women’s Officer and meet local women’s charities (GINA, Anawim & RSVP).

Pause@UoB open house: 2pm - 3pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Ever wondered what Pause@UoB is like? Drop-in for our weekly open house to meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions, without sessions running. We'll even put the kettle on!

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Disabled Student Contribution Group: 3:30pm - 6pm; Beale Room, Aston Webb Building; Join our next Disabled Student Contribution Group (Student Voice Forum) - a dedicated space for disabled students to share their experiences and help shape positive change across the University.

Wednesday afternoon fixtures: 4pm - 1am; On campus; Cheer on your fellow students as we take on other universities in the BUCS leagues and tournaments! Check out this week's fixtures you can watch on campus.

From UK to China: Navigating career opportunities in China’s booming e-Commerce market: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Online; Join this webinar to learn about career pathways and opportunities for overseas returnees in China's booming e-commerce sector, featuring insights from Jiayan Shao, a senior HR expert. This session will be delivered in Mandarin.

Holy Communion Service: 4:30pm - 5pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.

Careers Network drop-ins: 5pm - 7pm; 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.

Celebrate Amazonia: Deforestation, primates and re-creating the wild: 5pm - 6pm; Room 429, Muirhead Tower; We will look at some of the impacts of deforestation on primates around the globe and consider the role of sanctuaries. Can you design your own enclosure suitable to support the health and wellbeing of primates for future generations?

Lunchtime English: Claims and counterclaims: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room 211, Teaching and Learning Building; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Software carpentry - MATLAB: 4th March 5pm - 5th March 4:30pm; Murray Learning Centre; The course will teach you the basic concepts required for programming and some of the core tools available in MATLAB, including processing and visualising data, and using programs and functions.

Tennis Big Match Day: 5pm - midnight; Bournbrook Courts & Away; Get ready for a high‑energy showcase of university tennis as multiple BUCS teams take to the Bournbrook Courts for their final Wednesday home fixtures of the season.

Writing Evidence into Your Work.: 5pm - 6pm; Online via Zoom; In this practical workshop, we’ll take a look at different ways to include references to sources in assignments, from quotations, to paraphrasing and summarising.

Student jazz sessions: 5:30pm - 6pm; Mezzanine, Bramall Music building; Join us for informal performances from a selection of our talented student jazz musicians.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.

Celebrate Amazonia: Time Travelling Trees: 6pm - 7pm; Room 429, Muirhead Tower; Join the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research for a hands-on session where you can learn how trees help fight climate change, and what we can do to protect them. Perfect for families and students interested in solutions to the climate crisis.

PGT Essentials: Developing your writing: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop on developing your academic writing, structuring your essays, and writing more critically, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to academic writing.

Succeed in UK interviews and assessment centres: 6pm - 7pm; Online; Worried about UK job interviews or assessment centres? You’ll learn what to expect and how to feel more confident as we practise what UK employers often ask or test. Suitable for international students.

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 8pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Our crafternoons are relaxed, crafting sessions designed to help you unwind and connect with others in a welcoming, shared space. All materials are provided – just bring yourself and enjoy some time to create, chat, and recharge.

Apply for UK Jobs – CVs, cover letters and forms for international students: 8pm - 9pm; Online; Get ready for UK interviews and assessment centres with practical tips and example questions. We’ll focus on what UK employers expect and help you avoid common mistakes.

Bread and Belief: Sacrifice: 8pm - 10pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bake, eat and take bread home as we ask ourselves, what is the value of sacrifice? All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Engage | Rugby Union | Super Series: 8pm - midnight; Bournbrook 3G, Sport & Fitness; Women’s 1 kick off at 4.00pm in a fixture filled with the best rugby on show and Men’s 1 will be looking to seal top place in BUCS Premier North/South 2 league v Glasgow 6.00pm kick off.

Healthy digital engagement for children and young people: 8pm - 10pm; Lecture Theatre 1, Sports, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences building; Hear Professor Victoria Goodyear's inaugural lecture, exploring how best to foster healthy digital engagement and support young people as they navigate adolescence and transition into an increasingly technology‑rich world.

Reflecting on God's words: How to stand up to injustice: 8pm - 9pm; Dome Room, Bramall Music Building; Join this week's workshop with UBISOC, with Mustafa Razzak (Muslim Chaplain) to discuss how we stand up to injustice, and what the words of God and the Quran teach us.

Active Residences: Intro to tennis: 10pm - 11pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Active Residences: Just Play Basketball: 10:30pm - 11:30pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Get moving and have some fun with our Active Residences basketball sessions. Whether you come alone or with friends, we'll match you up some fun drills and casual games. Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.

Social Sport: Tennis: 11pm - midnight; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Turn up and try a sport with no commitment! Whether you're a regular player, or trying something new, our Social Tennis sessions provide all the equipment. Book your place now - £4 for students.

Barber Evening Concert: Tetzlaff Quartet: 11:30pm - 1:15am; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Internationally acclaimed violinist Christian Tetzlaff brings his quartet to Birmingham for the first time. It is a privilege to welcome them - founded in 1992, the Tetzlaff Quartet is one of the world’s leading string quartets. Student tickets £5.

Thu 5th March

Lunch with a Leader: Raffaela Goodby - Chief People Officer at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity: 4am - 3:59am; On campus; Our Lunch with a Leader sessions invite small groups of students from all years and disciplines to sit down and quiz some of the University’s most successful alumni. Spaces are strictly limited so make sure to submit your application by 9 February.

Celebrate Amazonia: Decolonising climate change workshop: 2pm - 9pm; On campus; Join Dr Emanuelle Santos, DoML, Connect Amazonia Project for this workshop on decolonising climate change, as part of Celebrate Amazonia. There'll be presentations in a morning and afternoon session.

World Book Day: What's That Noise?: 2:30pm - 3:10pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join artist Sarah Hamilton Baker to celebrate World Book Day 2026. Sarah will bring to life What’s That Noise? by Charlie Higson and Nadia Shireen, celebrating the joy of making as much noise as you possibly can! Ideal for ages 3+.

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

World Book Day: Bug: 3:30pm - 4:10pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join artist Sarah Hamilton Baker to celebrate World Book Day 2026. Sarah will share Bug by Maggie Li, inviting you to follow Bug on a magical journey from a small, wiggly caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly. Ideal for ages 3+.

Faith, Feminism & the Future: 5pm - 6pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy

Faith, Feminism and the Future: 5pm - 6pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join us for an International Women’s Day event with Rev’d Dr Jenny Morgans as she shares insights from her research on Christian women at university and reflects on how the Multifaith Chaplaincy shaped her journey into feminism and ministry.

Lunchtime English: Academic words: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Starting to write for PGRs: 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; An introduction to the writing process, your knowledge of yourself as a writer, and strategies for planning and creating text, suitable for those at the beginning of their development as postgraduate research level academic writers.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.

Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 7pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; This laid-back session invites you to grab a drink and a snack, connect with fellow students, and (weather permitting!) enjoy some time in the garden. Whether you're in the mood to chat, get creative, or simply sit quietly, you're welcome here.

Women's Society Networking: International Women's Week: 6pm - 8pm; Beorma Bar, Guild of Students; Connect with the women shaping campus this International Women’s Day! This event is a networking social for committees and members of UoB women’s societies - book your free ticket now.

Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness Centre; Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9:30pm; Munrow Arena 2, 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: Netball in partnership with England Netball: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; 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.

Birmingham Scholar Iftar: 9pm - 11pm; Café 1902, University House; Iftar is the meal that marks the breaking of the daily fast observed by Muslims during Ramadan. More than just a meal, it is a meaningful moment centred on reflection, gratitude, and community.

Celebrate Amazonia: Forró dance class: 9pm - 10pm; Dance Studio, Guild of Students; Join a Forró dance class with Forró Birmingham as part of Celebrate Amazonia!

Active Residences: Yoga: 10pm - 10:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is 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: Pilates: 10:50pm - 11:20pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 11pm - 12:20am; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Fri 6th March

Writing clearly and concisely: 1pm - 2:30pm; Online; Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively. This will be most useful for those who have already drafted some texts.

Sexual health advice with Umbrella: 3:30pm - 6:30pm; Reception, Guild of Students; We’re bringing vital sexual health services directly to your doorstep! Visit our Umbrella Stall at the Guild for FREE, confidential support, including sexual health advice, free contraception and information, and STI testing kits.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, 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.

Jummah Prayers: 4:20pm - 5:20pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two 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.

Celebrate Amazonia: Samba dance class: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Amos Room, Guild of Students; Join a Samba dance class as part of Celebrate Amazonia!

Celebrating Jessie Ball: 5pm - 5:45pm; Cadbury Research Library Seminar Room, Muirhead Tower; Cadbury Research Library will mark International Women’s Day on Friday 6 March by hosting Rosalind Janssen’s talk, ‘Celebrating Jessie Ball’, which will retrieve Jessie’s voice and agency.

Lunchtime English: It clauses: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room UG10, Murray Learning Centre; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Jummah Prayers: 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two 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.

Active Residences: Pilates: 6pm - 6:40pm; 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: Football: 8pm - 9pm; Water Synthetics Pitch 2, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! 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: Intro to climbing: 9:15pm - 10:15pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Try out climbing while meeting new people, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in and flat soled trainers. Book via Sport & Fitness app, free for UoB and partner accommodation residents!

Sat 7th March

Bread and Belief: Retreat: 3pm - 8pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Need a break? Nourish your soul and body at the Bread & Belief retreat. The longer time will allow us to make, knead, and eat proper yeast loaves which have two rises. During the pauses in breadmaking, reflections and food will be offered.

Heritage Tours at The Exchange: 3pm - 8pm; 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.

Para Athletics Taster Day - Ages 5 -25: 4:30pm - 7:30pm; Athletics Track; Come and explore the different events that para athletics has to offer - whether that's ambulant sprints, jumps or throws, testing your strength at a seated throw or trying out one of our racing wheelchairs, we want you to experience it all!

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Saturday afternoon fixtures: 8:45pm - 11pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Cheer on your fellow students as we take on Nottingham Trent and Loughborough at Dodgeball!

Sun 8th March

Guild of Students: Dancing Queens: 3am - 4am; Guild of Students; Celebrate International Women’s Day in style with the Guild's Dancing Queens club night! DJ Kate Frost will be playing all your favourite songs from women, and you can even have a go at karaoke.

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is 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.

Bread and Belief: Sacrifice: 10pm - midnight; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bake, eat and take bread home as we ask ourselves, what is the value of sacrifice? All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Mon 9th March

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, 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.

Lunchtime English: Sport and leisure: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

International Women's Day Bread and Belief: Feminist Theology: 6pm - 8pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Bake and eat bread. Discuss feminist theology, with excerpts from foundational texts. Take away the bread you baked.

Express English: An introduction to writing for lab-based work (STEMM): 8pm - 8:50pm; Room 715, Muirhead Tower; Express English sessions are open to all international students, with each of the interactive and dynamic sessions focusing on a different topic. This week's topic is writing lab reports. No booking needed, just come along.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 1, 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: Just Play Football: 9pm - 10pm; Water Synthetic Pitch, Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Lapworth Lecture: 160 million years of responses to climate change in Mesozoic dinosaur ecosystems: 9:30pm - 11pm; Aston Webb building and online; The Earth’s history is marked by episodes of dramatic climate change, with ancient ecosystems reshaped by rising temperatures. Dr Chiarenza explores dinosaur ecosystem responses to climate change during the Mesozoic. Register now.

Bread and Belief: 'Iron Giant' and sacrifice: 11:30pm - 1:30am; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join us for our next Bread and Belief film evening, exploring this month's value of sacrifice We'll watch the film together and follow it up with a short discussion to share our thoughts and ideas.

Tue 10th March

Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis: midnight - 1am; Shackleton, Vale Village; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Data management plans for PGRs: 2pm - 3pm; Online; All postgraduate researchers are required to have a Data Management Plan in place before completing their first annual review (GRS3). This workshop will help you to achieve this by covering the basics of research data management.

Development Needs Analysis: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; The Development Needs Analysis (GRS1) form is a requirement of research programmes. This highly practical workshop supports the process, including introducing you to Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework.

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Social Sport: Pickleball: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Lunchtime English: The results section in empirical writing: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room 330, Engineering building; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Bread and Belief: Sacrifice: 6pm - 8pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bake, eat and take bread home as we ask ourselves, what is the value of sacrifice? All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Insight into careers with human neuroscience: 7:30pm - 9pm; Lecture Room N225, Gisbert Kapp; Explore the different roles our panellists work in, what they did after graduation, how they found their first job, and get tips for getting your foot in the door. Learn what skills are needed in their industry how to make your application stand out.

Active Residences: Dance Fitness: 10pm - 10:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is 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 11th March

Introduction to AI tools for researchers: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process, explore how AI Tools might be used to augment research processes to create efficiencies, and critically evaluate potential ethical risks.

Pause@UoB open house: 2pm - 3pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Ever wondered what Pause@UoB is like? Drop-in for our weekly open house to meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions, without sessions running. We'll even put the kettle on!

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Reading and note-making: 3pm - 5pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; A huge quantity of reading is required for postgraduate research. This workshop helps you develop strategies to read effectively and efficiently, extracting the key information into your notes. Bring your own reading material to practise with!

"How: do I choose my career path?": 4pm - 5pm; Old Gym LG06; Join our drop in session to explore how to identify the right direction for you and understand the steps to get there.

P2C drop-in: Skills and confidence boost.: 4pm - 5pm; Alan Walters 103; An informal drop-in session around boosting your careers skills and confidence (a topic of support most voted for by Birmingham Scholars) as well as general questions.

Holy Communion Service: 4:30pm - 5pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.

Building on your Skills: Writing introductions and conclusions: 5pm - 6pm; Online; This workshop, hosted by the ASC, focuses on structure, content and wording, providing you with clear strategies and tips for writing introductions and conclusions.

Lunchtime English: Citing, quoting and paraphrasing: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room 211, Teaching and Learning Building; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

My Hijab & I: Understanding Muslim Women’s Experiences: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Join us online for a webinar exploring the lived experiences of Muslim women who wear the hijab, where speakers will share personal reflections on identity, empowerment, spirituality, and navigating common misconceptions.

My Hijab & I: Understanding Muslim Women’s Experiences.: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Join us online for a webinar exploring the lived experiences of Muslim women who wear the hijab, where speakers will share personal reflections on identity, empowerment, spirituality, and navigating common misconceptions.

What does a university essay/report look like?: 5pm - 6pm; Online via Zoom; This session aims to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about essay and report writing

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.

B-Film: Call Me By Your Name: 6pm - 8pm; Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower; Join B-Film for the final screening in their Queer Film series, with Luca Guadagino's Call Me By Your Name.

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 8pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Our crafternoons are relaxed, crafting sessions designed to help you unwind and connect with others in a welcoming, shared space. All materials are provided – just bring yourself and enjoy some time to create, chat, and recharge.

Looking for exact solutions: 7pm - 10pm; Watson building; Professor Alessandro Sfondrini's inaugural lecture will share with you his fascination for the surprising number of models that describe interesting physical phenomena and can be solved exactly, long regarded beacons of mathematical certainty.

PG Skills: AI in the recruitment process - a recruiter's perspective: 7pm - 8:30pm; Room G17, Nuffield Building; The second in our PG Skills series for 2025/26 will focus on how AI is impacting the recruitment landscape in the UK and top tips for you to use it with confidence.

Insight into charities: 7:30pm - 9pm; Room G11, Alan Walters building; Discover what it's like to work in the charities sector with our panellists. You'll find out what they do and how they got there, and learn about the skills needed to plan your career goals.

Reflecting on God's words: How to do business - the right way: 8pm - 9pm; Dome Room, Bramall Music Building; Join this week's workshop with UBISOC, with Mustafa Razzak (Muslim Chaplain), to discuss what the words of God and the Quran teach us teach us about doing business and the right way to do it!

Community Iftar: 9pm - 1am; On campus; The Islamic Society is excited to welcome everyone to this year’s highly anticipated Community Iftar! Iftar is the special meal enjoyed at sunset to break the fast during Ramadan. Everyone is welcome to explore the exhibition and share a meal togethe

Active Residences: Intro to tennis: 10pm - 11pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Active Residences: Just Play Basketball: 10:30pm - 11:30pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Get moving and have some fun with our Active Residences basketball sessions. Whether you come alone or with friends, we'll match you up some fun drills and casual games. Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.

Social Sport: Tennis: 11pm - midnight; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Turn up and try a sport with no commitment! Whether you're a regular player, or trying something new, our Social Tennis sessions provide all the equipment. Book your place now - £4 for students.

Thu 12th March

Making the most of conferences: 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; This workshop introduces practical tips for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) preparing to attend a conference, helping you get the maximum value from your conference, including getting the most out of networking opportunities.

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Residence Life: A postcard to your future self: 4pm - 7pm; The Shack, Vale Village; As part of University Mental Health Day, Res Life invite you to take a pause, reflect and connect with future you. Join us for a simple but powerful wellbeing activity where you’ll write a postcard to yourself, to receive back at the end of the year.

Lunchtime English: Academic phrases: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.

Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 7pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; This laid-back session invites you to grab a drink and a snack, connect with fellow students, and (weather permitting!) enjoy some time in the garden. Whether you're in the mood to chat, get creative, or simply sit quietly, you're welcome here.

Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness Centre; Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.

KPMG - Together We Rise: an International Women's Day celebration: 8pm - 9pm; Room G11, Alan Walters building; Join us in celebration of International Women’s Day for Together We Rise, a virtual panel discussion highlighting how women at KPMG and beyond have supported, mentored and empowered one another to grow and excel in their careers.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9:30pm; Munrow Arena 2, 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: Netball in partnership with England Netball: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; 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.

Active Residences: Yoga: 10pm - 10:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is 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: Pilates: 10:50pm - 11:20pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 11pm - 12:20am; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Fri 13th March

Shut Up and Work for early career researchers: 1:30pm - 8:30pm; 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.

Introduction to presentation skills: 3:30pm - 5pm; Online; Are you a postgraduate researcher who wants to build your confidence in delivering presentations? This workshop covers the basics of a good presentation, including structure and visual aids. Get peer feedback on an informal presentation of your own.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, 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.

Jummah Prayers: 4:20pm - 5:20pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two 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.

Lunchtime English: Adjectives: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room UG10, Murray Learning Centre; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Jummah Prayers: 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two 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.

Active Residences: Pilates: 6pm - 6:40pm; 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.

An Introduction to Turner & Townsend and the Masters Consultancy Challenge: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; Meet Turner & Townsend, a leading firm in the real estate, infrastructure, and energy sector, our employer partner for this year's Master Consultancy Challenge. Join this workshop to find out more about the Challenge and hear from Turner & Townsend.

Social Sport: Football: 8pm - 9pm; Water Synthetics Pitch 2, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! 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: Intro to climbing: 9:15pm - 10:15pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Try out climbing while meeting new people, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in and flat soled trainers. Book via Sport & Fitness app, free for UoB and partner accommodation residents!

Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir and Chamber Choir: 11:30pm - 1:30am; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; You are cordially invited on a whistle-stop tour around the world with the University Music’s Flute, Clarinet, and Chamber Choirs! With Irish blessings, Czech symphonic poems, Italian opera, French dances, and much more. Tickets £5.

Sat 14th March

Bike maintenance classes: 2pm - 8pm; On campus; Whether you're a keen cyclist or just getting used to travelling on two wheels, join this free bike maintenance class to learn the basics to help keep you happy and safe. Cost £6.

Rebellion | Basketball | Super Series: 7:45pm - midnight; Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness; Rebellion returns for another action-packed day of Basketball. Men’s and Women’s 1s are taking on Coventry in a clash of the West Midlands— Women’s 1’s tip-off at 4.00pm and Men’s 1 at 6.00pm.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices: 11:30pm - 1:30am; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; As regular commissioners of new music, we are delighted to present the world premiere performance of a new work by Indian-American composer Shruthi Rajasekar, once described by The Guardian as a ‘composer who will enrich your life’. Tickets £5.

Sun 15th March

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is 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.

Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra: 7pm - 9pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; The Symphony Orchestra perform some of the most popular Scandinavian music in the repertoire, including Sibelius's tone poem Finlandia. Symphony Orchestra will be joined by String Orchestra, led by student conductor Evie Ghauri. Tickets £5.

Mon 16th March

The Imaginarium: 16th March noon - 22nd March 10pm; Main Library; Welcome to the World of What If? Explore the Main Library foyer as it transforms into an interactive exhibition imagining what an equitable, sustainable future could look like.

Learn something new about plastics and how they are used in textiles: 3pm - 4pm; Room 111, University House; Come along to learn something new about how plastics are used in textiles, the environmental implications of this and what we can do as consumers to reduce the environmental harms caused by the textiles we use in daily life!

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, 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.

LGBTQ+ Wellbeing drop in: 4:30pm - 8pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Led by Birmingham LGBT and supported by Umbrella, these drop-in sessions offer free support for sexual health, wellbeing support, and signposting. Access testing, advice and support, and pick up some freebies, as well as discovering other services.

Behind the scenes tour of the Energy Centre: 5pm - 6pm; Estates Maintenance building/Energy Centre; Did you know we generate heat and power right here on campus? Join an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with our Utilities and Energy team. Booking is essential.

BIFoR Seminar series: Green Week special: 5pm - 6pm; Room LG06, Old Gym; Hear from Prof Rob MacKenzie (Director of BIFoR) and Dr Sam Dobbie (BIFoR Learning and Engagement Lead) in this special edition of the Birmingham Institute of Forect Research (BIFoR) especially for Green Week!

Lunchtime English: Politics: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Reviewing the literature: 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; Understand the nature of a quality literature review and how to effectively synthesise the literature you have read in your thesis.

Sustainable Theatre in Practice: Reuse and creativity in production: 5pm - 6pm; G51 Studio 1, European Research Institute (ERI); Join the production staff from the Department of Drama and Theatre Arts for a dynamic, behind‑the‑scenes look at sustainable theatre-making, including sets, props, costumes, and technical equipment.

Re-imaging the climate crisis through signs and sounds - story telling through threads: 6pm - 7:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; This in-person workshop aims to provide deeper psychological insight into our subconscious fears about the climate crisis and empowerment through story telling using Matching Ears in the Climate Crisis, a game about our fears and buried emotions.

Understanding the constraints to transforming online fashion shopping into a more sustainable practice: 6pm - 7pm; Room G03, University House; How can we behave more sustainably as fashion consumers? This short talk from Caroline Moraes is part of the Textiles, People and Planet series hosted by the Centre for Responsible Business and the Responsible Business Group.

Express English: Engaging with academic journals and databases: 8pm - 8:50pm; Room 715, Muirhead Tower; Express English sessions are open to all international students, with each of the interactive and dynamic sessions focusing on a different topic. This week looks at journal articles and databases. No booking needed, just come along.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 1, 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: Just Play Football: 9pm - 10pm; Water Synthetic Pitch, Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Housemate Finder: 9pm - 11pm; Social Space, Pritchatts Park; Meet other students who are looking to move into a property together for the upcoming academic year. Guild Wellbeing assistants will be there to prompt conversations and help facilitate discussions, helping you find your dream housemates!

Tue 17th March

Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis: midnight - 1am; Shackleton, Vale Village; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Free valeting in Green Week: noon - 8pm; Gear Up, outside Staff House; Green Week 2026 is taking place this March, and we're offering FREE bike valeting for UoB cyclists with our friends at Gear Up. Bring your bike along for cleaning, checking, and minor tweaks to help you stay on the move. Limited spaces.

Preparing for your viva: 2pm - 3pm; 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.

Sustainable Research Computing workshop: make your research greener!: 2pm - 4pm; Muirhead Tower; Make your research greener! Join our workshop for researchers who rely on computing in their work to cut computing energy use and discover tools, training and communities. Book your place now.

Guided tour of Winterbourne House and Garden: 3pm - 4pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Take a springtime break with Winterbourne's free garden tour! Led by Winterbourne’s Horticultural Supervisor, Will, the tour will explore seasonal highlights across the garden and share what the team is seeing in real time. Book now!

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Green Screens: Film, TV and climate change: 4pm - 5pm; Arts Lecture Room 5 (Room 219), Arts Building; From dystopian ‘cli-fi’ movies to optimistic documentaries, Dr Richard Langley and Nina Jones examine how cinema has engaged with the climate crisis. No booking needed, just come along!

Social Sport: Pickleball: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Sustainability Café: Lessons from South Asia: 4pm - 6pm; Room 214, Elm House; Join an interactive workshop to refine the context of sustainability in South Asia, connect with others, and hear from early career researchers working in the area.

Good Grief: Finding support and a way forward: 5pm - 6pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; This is an informal opportunity to gather with others who are grieving lives, dreams, the end of relationships, and other losses. We will share stories and signpost resources to help you in this difficult time as you seek to find a way forward.

Literature and environmental crisis: 5pm - 6pm; Lecture Room 1 (Room 125), Arts building; How can reading poetry change your perception of nature? Sara Wood and John Holmes share poems and extracts through which we can appreciate nature and re-imagine our role in addressing environment crises.

Literature searching: hints and tips for researchers: 5pm - 7pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; This practical introduction to effective literature searching provides guidance on search strategy planning, the use of keywords and subject headings, and tips on managing search results.

Lunchtime English: The discussions section in empirical writing: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room 330, Engineering building; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Q&A with the Sustainability Steering Group: 6pm - 7pm; Room G35, Chemical Engineering; Meet UoB's sustainability leadership team, with opportunity to ask questions about our strategy and progress. Booking essential.

The role of fashion sharing in daily life: 6pm - 7pm; Room G06, University House; Join Kelly Wang (Department of Marketing) to reflect on the role of garment sharing in sustainable fashion practices. No booking needed.

Sport Leadership | International Women’s Day | Panel Event: 7:30pm - 9pm; On campus - TBC; Join us for an engaging insight event that brings together athletes, alumni, and professionals from across the sport sector to explore female leadership journeys, challenges, and opportunities for women in sport.

Active Residences: Dance Fitness: 10pm - 10:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is 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 18th March

Lunch with a Leader: Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard - National Chief Medical Officer of Health New Zealand: 4am - 3:59am; On campus; Our Lunch with a Leader sessions invite small groups of students from all years and disciplines to sit down and quiz some of the University’s most successful alumni. Spaces are strictly limited so make sure to submit your application by 16 February.

Pause@UoB open house: 2pm - 3pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Ever wondered what Pause@UoB is like? Drop-in for our weekly open house to meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions, without sessions running. We'll even put the kettle on!

Structuring your thesis: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.

Building a marketing career in China: Employer insights and career pathways: 3pm - 4pm; Online; Join this webinar to learn more about marketing careers in China, including insights from Olivia Shao, Marketing and Communications Director of Savills China, who manages their national team. This session will be delivered in Mandarin.

How branded entertainment can be used for positive sustainability impact: 3pm - 4pm; Room 108, University House; How can the persuasive power of branded entertainment as a form of marketing communication and be used positively for communicating about sustainability? Join Katharina Stolley and Mattia Boscaino for this talk - no booking needed.

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

miniBEAST: Baroque-Arabic-Futurism: 3:30pm - 4:30pm; Dome Room, Bramall Music Building; John Kameel Farah is a pianist whose music embraces Baroque and Arabic Music, experimental improvisation, and electronics. Join us for this free performance.

Birmingham Business School Green Week book club: 4pm - 5:30pm; Calling all members of Birmingham Business School! Join us for a special Green Week Book Club session celebrating ideas and conversations around sustainable fashion.

Creative eco-writing workshop: 4pm - 5pm; Lecture Room 8, Arts building; Explore nature through creative expression in this workshop led by poet and PhD student Sarah Westcott, open to all students. No experience needed, just enthusiasm!

Holy Communion Service: 4:30pm - 5pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join students and staff to take time out to hear scripture, contemplate the holy, and feed your spiritual life led by a Methodist or Anglican clergy.

Sharing your space: creating gardens for wildlife: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Elm House and online; Join the Conservation Manager at Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust to discover how you can create a haven for wildlife in your own spaces!

Behind the scenes tour of the Energy Centre: 5pm - 6pm; Estates Maintenance building/Energy Centre; Did you know we generate heat and power right here on campus? Join an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with our Utilities and Energy team. Booking is essential.

Bread and Belief: Sacrifice: 5pm - 7pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bake, eat and take bread home as we ask ourselves, what is the value of sacrifice? All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Lunchtime English: In-text referencing and bibliographies: 5pm - 5:50pm; Lecture Room 2 (Room 126), Arts building; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Mending and repair practices workshop: 5pm - 6pm; University House; Bring in clothing items and learn simple mending repairs (e.g. hemming trousers, dresses, skirts), with the Centre for Responsible Business and the Responsible Business Group.

Research Seminar: John Kameel Farah: 5pm - 6pm; Room LG34, Bramall Music Building; Join guest artist John Kameel Farah as he discusses his methodology with academics in the Department of Music.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.

'Brew It Fair' afternoon tea, tour and quiz: 6pm - 8pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Join us for tea and cakes and a fun quiz, followed by a guided tour in Winterbourne's gorgeous garden. Book your free place now!

Fashion renting: 6pm - 7pm; Room 108, University House; Join Amy Ward (Department of Marketing) to reflect on the role of garment rental in sustainable fashion consumption. No booking needed.

Getting your thesis ready: 6pm - 8pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; 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.

Healthy Streets Guided Walk: 6pm - 7:30pm; Meet at North Gate; Get out and about this Green Week and explore our local area with the Sustainable Travel team. Help undertake a street survey together. Register now.

PGT Essentials: Managing your research project: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; Managing your PGT research project for the first time can be overwhelming and unfamiliar. Join the ASC for this online workshop on time management, working with your supervisor and getting started with your project, followed by a Q&A.

Talk to employers about visas and find sponsored jobs: 6pm - 7pm; Online; Are you an international student who feels unsure when employers ask about visas? This online session will help you learn what to say. We’ll explain common concerns and show you how to answer with confidence. Open to all international students.

Upcycling workshop: 6pm - 7pm; University House; Learn to make patches to upcycle garments or cover up tears, with the Centre for Responsible Business and the Responsible Business Group.

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 8pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Our crafternoons are relaxed, crafting sessions designed to help you unwind and connect with others in a welcoming, shared space. All materials are provided – just bring yourself and enjoy some time to create, chat, and recharge.

Becoming a Productive Procrastinator: 7pm - 8pm; Main Library Training Room, 4th Floor, Main Library; This workshop is a space to talk honestly about procrastination.

Help turn climate ambition into climate action in education: 7pm - 8pm; Online; Find out how you could get involved in the Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) Ambassador programme, a network of amazing volunteers bringing STEM into schools, colleges, and universities, including the Climate Ambassadors.

What Is a green career? Networking with green graduates: 7:30pm - 9pm; Noble Room, Staff House; Curious about what a green career actually looks like in the real world? Join our relaxed, myth‑busting event with alumni who are making a real impact through sustainability, climate action, low‑carbon innovation and environmentally responsible work.

Reflecting on God's words: Why stories aren't just for kids: 8pm - 9pm; Dome Room, Bramall Music Building; Join this week's workshop with UBISOC with Mustafa Razzak (Muslim Chaplain) to discuss why stories aren't for kids, and what the words of God and the Quran teach us.

Active Residences: Intro to tennis: 10pm - 11pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

B Film: Tradition and Transgression - Female Voices in Male Spaces: 10pm - midnight; Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower; Join us for an inspiring 90-minute programme celebrating female empowerment through documentary film and conversation, as award-winning filmmaker Charysse Tia Harper presents a short documentary exploring women who challenge gender barriers.

Active Residences: Just Play Basketball: 10:30pm - 11:30pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Get moving and have some fun with our Active Residences basketball sessions. Whether you come alone or with friends, we'll match you up some fun drills and casual games. Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.

Social Sport: Tennis: 11pm - midnight; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Turn up and try a sport with no commitment! Whether you're a regular player, or trying something new, our Social Tennis sessions provide all the equipment. Book your place now - £4 for students.

Thu 19th March

Lunch with a Leader: Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard - National Chief Medical Officer of Health New Zealand: 4am - 3:59am; On campus; Our Lunch with a Leader sessions invite small groups of students from all years and disciplines to sit down and quiz some of the University’s most successful alumni. Spaces are strictly limited so make sure to submit your application by 16 February.

Free valeting in Green Week: noon - 8pm; Gear Up, outside Staff House; Green Week 2026 is taking place this March, and we're offering FREE bike valeting for UoB cyclists with our friends at Gear Up. Bring your bike along for cleaning, checking, and minor tweaks to help you stay on the move. Limited spaces.

Clothes swap station: 2pm - 8pm; Atrium, University House; Reduce textile waste by swapping items you no longer use for items you will at this special Green Week clothes swap, hosted by the Centre for Responsible Business and the Responsible Business Group.

Creative printing workshop - make a print for our Green Week collage: 2pm - 7pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Drop in to learn some creative printing skills and make your mark on our Green Week collage! We'll be using recycled materials to build a picture of our collective hopeful future visions.

Green Careers Fair: low traffic time: 2:30pm - 3pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; To ensure everyone has the opportunity to engage meaningfully with potential employers, UoB staff and volunteer groups, we are offering a Low-Traffic Time for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting.

Barber Baby: Homme vu par une fleur (Man Seen by a Flower): 3pm - 4pm; 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.

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Green Careers & Suppliers Fair: 3:30pm - 7pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Join us at the Green Careers & Suppliers Fair to discover diverse career options, gain practical advice, identify volunteering and work experience opportunities, find out about our sustainable suppliers and connect with professionals driving change.

Green Careers Fair.: 4pm - 5pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb; Join us at the Green Careers Fair and connect directly with employers who are driving change in sustainability.

LES Sustainability Research talks: 4pm - 5pm; Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1), School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences; We together three researchers whose work spans climate science, mental health, and human behaviour, showcasing the diverse ways research across LES contributes to understanding and addressing the challenges of a changing planet.

Build a dome with Project DOME: 5pm - 8pm; The Quad, Metallurgy and Materials building; Can you build a build out of redundant conference posters? The Postgraduate Researchers from Project DOME can! Drop in to see their research in action and if you're feeling inspired, sign up to build your own dome as part of UoB Xtra in June!

Doing good with your money: 5pm - 6pm; Room UG10, Murray Learning Centre; The organisations that hold our money do a lot with it, so how can we know that they're doing good? Discover how you can use your personal finances to support climate action and bring your money in line with your ethics.

Lunchtime English: Word relationships: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room 109, Teaching and Learning Building; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Shape Tomorrow with AtkinsRéalis: Engineering Net Zero: 5pm - 6pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Ready to engineer a sustainable future? Join AtkinsRéalis for an inspiring session on how YOU can help achieve Net Zero by 2050. Discover real-world projects, explore cutting-edge solutions, and see how your skills can make a global impact!

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.

Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 7pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; This laid-back session invites you to grab a drink and a snack, connect with fellow students, and (weather permitting!) enjoy some time in the garden. Whether you're in the mood to chat, get creative, or simply sit quietly, you're welcome here.

Decolonising fashion: 6pm - 7pm; Room G07, University House; Join Yannick Gibson for this short talk on decolonising fashion, as part of Green Week. No booking needed, just come along.

Driving positive plastics policy action: 6pm - 8pm; Room G46, Molecular Sciences building; Join Birmingham Plastics Network to consider how we can use research evidence to support us in communicating our own plastics concerns to influence sustainable policy in the UK.

Women in Sustainability: Pathways into sustainability careers: 6pm - 7pm; Online; Join us for an interactive session open to all students interested in careers in sustainability. Hear from women working in sustainability-focused roles about their personal career journeys, insights into different pathways, and practical advice.

How to get work experience in sustainability: 7pm - 8pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Interested in a career related to Sustainability? A panel of students/alumni will be sharing their experiences and offering tips, to assist you in getting work experience or even a graduate role in Sustainability.

How to get work experience in 'Sustainability’: student and alumni panel edition: 7pm - 8pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Interested in a career related to sustainability? A panel of students and UoB recent graduates will be sharing their experiences, to assist you in getting work experience or a graduate job in sustainability.

Bread and Belief: Sacrifice: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bake, eat and take bread home as we ask ourselves, what is the value of sacrifice? All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness Centre; Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9:30pm; Munrow Arena 2, 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: Netball in partnership with England Netball: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; 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.

Active Residences: Yoga: 10pm - 10:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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.

Ex Machina: Film screening and panel discussion: 10pm - 1am; Midlands Art Centre, Cannon Hill Park; As part of the Philosophy Fortnight, the Philosophy Department has organised a screening of the film Ex Machina followed by a panel discussion. The event is sponsored by the Royal Institute of Philosophy. Tickets £3.

Social Sport: Basketball: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is 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: Pilates: 10:50pm - 11:20pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 11pm - 12:20am; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Fri 20th March

Hearing voices and suicidality: 1pm - 8:45pm; Assembly Room, The Exchange, Centenary Square; A workshop for mental health researchers, healthcare practitioners, policy makers, and people with lived experience of mental healthcare, exploring AI psychosis and the relationship between hearing voices and suicidality from a range of perspectives.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, 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.

Jummah Prayers: 4:20pm - 5:20pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two 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.

Lunchtime English: Adverbials: 5pm - 5:50pm; Room UG10, Murray Learning Centre; Lunchtime English sessions focus on different topics every day of the week and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students. No booking needed, just come along! Join the Canvas course for more information.

Sustainable computing: understanding the energy impact of digital workflows: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Have you ever considered the environmental cost of your everyday digital activities? In this webinar, we’ll explore the carbon footprint of computing – from routine tasks to intensive data processing - and discover small changes you can make.

Jummah Prayers: 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two 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.

Active Residences: Pilates: 6pm - 6:40pm; 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.

Cutting carbon from academic travel: 6pm - 7pm; Room 229, Engineering Building (Y8) and online; While long distance travel is often seen as an essential part of an academic career, it can cause significant environmental damage. This session will explore the necessity of travel and low-carbon alternatives. Book now.

Sharing our visions of a better future: 6pm - 7:30pm; Creative Practice Studio 1, ERI building; "The future is obvious, but the potential impossible is calling softly and knocking gently" - enjoy live performances in response to our Green Week call for submissions.

Social Sport: Football: 8pm - 9pm; Water Synthetics Pitch 2, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! 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: Intro to climbing: 9:15pm - 10:15pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Try out climbing while meeting new people, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in and flat soled trainers. Book via Sport & Fitness app, free for UoB and partner accommodation residents!

Knockout | Boxing | Showcase | Super Series: 10pm - midnight; Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness; For the second time, the boxing club is bringing a night of amateur boxing to UoB campus.

Helios launch night: 10:30pm - 12:30am; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Be among the first to experience Helios, Luke Jerram’s stunning five‑metre solar sculpture, at a special launch event hosted by Professor Alice Roberts. Book your free ticket now!

Brass Band and Saxophone Choir: 11:30pm - 1:30am; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; From film music to Wagner opera, brand new arrangements to a traditional march, this shared concert with the University Brass Band and Saxophone Choir means Friday night really is music night! Enjoy a relaxed evening of entertainment. Tickets £5.

Sat 21st March

Bike maintenance classes: 2pm - 8pm; On campus; Whether you're a keen cyclist or just getting used to travelling on two wheels, join this free bike maintenance class to learn the basics to help keep you happy and safe. Cost £6.

Brain Awareness Week at the MAC 2026: 2pm - 8pm; Midlands Art Centre, Cannon Hill Park; Drop in to this free unique family‑friendly event brings cutting‑edge brain research out of the lab and into the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) with interactive activities for all ages.

Barber Family: Sounds of the Sun: 3pm - 7pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Experience the sounds of the sun with musician Aaron Diaz! Barber Family workshops are free and drop in, for children aged 4-10yo and their grown-ups, with interactive performances and activities.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

University Chorus: 11:30pm - 12:30am; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; The University Chorus welcomes guest conductor, and Department of Music alumnus, Elliot Mercer, with a programme centred around Vivaldi's popular Gloria, a firm favourite with many a large choir. Tickets £5.

Sun 22nd March

Social Sport: Basketball: 5pm - 6pm; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is 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.

University Philharmonic Orchestra: 7pm - 9pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; We celebrate the 90th anniversary of the birth of Richard Rodney Bennett with a performance of his film-score-like Partita, and give the second-ever performance of Ryan Latimer’s Dromsong, commissioned for our 125 Anniversary. Tickets £5.

Mon 23rd March

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, 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.

Working effectively with your supervisor: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; Understand what to expect from the supervisor-PGR relationship, how to get the most from your supervisory team, and the support available to complement your supervision.

Express English: Grammar refresher - comparing and contrasting: 8pm - 8:50pm; Room 715, Muirhead Tower; Express English sessions are open to all international students, with each of the interactive and dynamic sessions focusing on a different topic. This week is a refresher on grammar for comparing and contrasting. No booking needed, just come along.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena 1, 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: Just Play Football: 9pm - 10pm; Water Synthetic Pitch, Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Tue 24th March

Active Residences: Just Play Table Tennis: midnight - 1am; Shackleton, Vale Village; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Social Sport: Pickleball: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Active Residences: Dance Fitness: 10pm - 10:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is 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.

Take part: Clapping Music workshop: 11pm - 1:30am; Bramall Music Building; Join leading percussionist Colin Currie for an inclusive workshop focusing on Steve Reich’s minimalist masterpiece, Clapping Music. Originally written for two performers, we take on the challenge of a mass performance. Register for your free place.

Wed 25th March

Pause@UoB open house: 2pm - 3pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Ever wondered what Pause@UoB is like? Drop-in for our weekly open house to meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions, without sessions running. We'll even put the kettle on!

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Careers Network disability support drop-ins: 4:30pm - 6:30pm; Room LG09, Old Gym; Need some help and advice on applications, career planning, or work experience? With experience and understanding around disabilities, our advisers can support you with areas to focus on, things to consider and give you time to ask questions too.

Disability support drop-in: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Old Gym LG09; With experience and understanding around disabilities, our advisers will be able to support you with areas to focus on, things to consider and give you time to ask questions too.

Building on your Skills: Exams and revision: 5pm - 6pm; Online; This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will help you prepare for your exams. It will help reflect on your own approaches to revision, consider different strategies for revising, and ensure you’re prepared on the day for the exam.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.

Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 8pm; Library Lounge, Main Library; Our crafternoons are relaxed, crafting sessions designed to help you unwind and connect with others in a welcoming, shared space. All materials are provided – just bring yourself and enjoy some time to create, chat, and recharge.

Writing about your research for The Conversation: 6pm - 7pm; Online; Would you like to build a media profile and take your research to a global public audience? The Conversation is a news analysis and opinion website which is open access, and an independent media charity funded by 90+ UK and European universities.

3MT 2026: The Finals: 7pm - 9pm; Vaughan Jeffreys Lecture Theatre (Room 135), Education Building; Want to hear about incredible research in campus, in just three minutes? The Birmingham Three Minute Thesis 3MT Finals will see our postgraduate researchers take on the challenge. Come along to support them, learn something new, and enjoy free cake!

Mental health influencer showcase: 7pm - 10pm; Staff House; Young people, influencers, researchers and spoken word artists share insights from our project: Influencer Stories of Mental Health and Young People. Hear about what helps and harms in social media storytelling and how we navigate these spaces.

The Priestley Lecture 2026 with Sir (Mufti) Hamid Patel CBE: 9:30pm - 10:30pm; Lecture Theatre 2, Teaching and Learning Building; Sir Hamid will examine why children’s well being is falling and outline steps to rebuild a society where childhood is protected, joyful and enabling at the annual Priestley Lecture - tickets are limited, so booking is essential.

Active Residences: Intro to tennis: 10pm - 11pm; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Active Residences: Just Play Basketball: 10:30pm - 11:30pm; Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre; Get moving and have some fun with our Active Residences basketball sessions. Whether you come alone or with friends, we'll match you up some fun drills and casual games. Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.

Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture - The Small World Problem: Six Degrees of Graph Theory: 10:30pm - 11:30pm; Lecture Theatre B, Watson building; Join us for our Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture on The Small World Problem: Six Degrees of Graph Theory by Professor Ryan Martin, open to all interested in the study of Mathematics!

Social Sport: Tennis: 11pm - midnight; Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness; Turn up and try a sport with no commitment! Whether you're a regular player, or trying something new, our Social Tennis sessions provide all the equipment. Book your place now - £4 for students.

Barber Evening Concert: Colin Currie Quartet at CrossCurrents: 11:30pm - 1:30am; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Colin Currie brings his percussion quartet to the CrossCurrents new music festival for an evening celebrating Steve Reich's 90th Birthday year. A highlight is a mass community performance of Clapping Music following a public workshop. Tickets £5.

Thu 26th March

Barber Evening Concert: Colin Currie Quartet at CrossCurrents: 11:30pm - 1:30am; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Colin Currie brings his percussion quartet to the CrossCurrents new music festival for an evening celebrating Steve Reich's 90th Birthday year. A highlight is a mass community performance of Clapping Music following a public workshop. Tickets £5.

Pause@uni drop-in: 3pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Pause@uni is a place for all students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. Drop in to chat to the friendly team of trained and experienced workers who will offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed.

Thrive at UoB: gardening for wellbeing: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; On campus; Do you struggle with social isolation, low self-esteem or low mood? Meet Thrive – a gardening for health charity with 40 years’ experience. Work with volunteers and practitioners on seasonal gardening activities to meet others and build confidence.

Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB: 6pm - 7pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; This laid-back session invites you to grab a drink and a snack, connect with fellow students, and (weather permitting!) enjoy some time in the garden. Whether you're in the mood to chat, get creative, or simply sit quietly, you're welcome here.

Active Residences: Wheelchair Basketball: 8pm - 9pm; Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness Centre; Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Free for UoB and partner accommodation residents.

Social Sport: Badminton: 8pm - 9:30pm; Munrow Arena 2, 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: Netball in partnership with England Netball: 9pm - 10pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; 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.

Early Music Chamber Concert: 9:30pm - 10:30pm; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; Join our early music chamber groups and the Early Modern Vocal Ensemble for an informal concert as they present a selection of the repertoire that they have been exploring this academic year. Free, no booking needed.

Active Residences: Yoga: 10pm - 10:40pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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: 10pm - 11pm; Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre; Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is 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: Pilates: 10:50pm - 11:20pm; Hampton Room, Chamberlain; 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.

Active Residences: Just Play Badminton: 11pm - 12:20am; Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness Centre; Living in UoB or partner accommodation? Join us for some no-pressure fun with Active Residences! Every session is free and suitable for all abilities, no experience needed. Just make sure to book your space!

Fri 27th March

Sexual health advice with Umbrella: 3:30pm - 6:30pm; Reception, Guild of Students; We’re bringing vital sexual health services directly to your doorstep! Visit our Umbrella Stall at the Guild for FREE, confidential support, including sexual health advice, free contraception and information, and STI testing kits.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Slater Hall, 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.

Jummah Prayers: 4:20pm - 5:20pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two 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.

Jummah Prayers: 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Worship Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two 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.

Active Residences: Pilates: 6pm - 6:40pm; 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: Football: 8pm - 9pm; Water Synthetics Pitch 2, Bournbrook; Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! 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: Intro to climbing: 9:15pm - 10:15pm; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Try out climbing while meeting new people, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in and flat soled trainers. Book via Sport & Fitness app, free for UoB and partner accommodation residents!

Sat 28th March

Stirchley Community Market: 2pm - 7pm; Stirchley Community Baths, B30 2JT; Established in 2010, Stirchley Community Market is a vibrant community-led event with street food, arts and crafts, and community stalls. Discover local traders and community organisations, plus a volunteer-run café raising funds for future markets.

Mon 30th March

Express English: English for personal statements for further study: 7pm - 7:50pm; Room 715, Muirhead Tower; Express English sessions are open to all international students, with each of the interactive and dynamic sessions focusing on a different topic. This week looks at personal statements when applying for study. No booking needed, just come along.

Tue 31st March

Artisan Market: 1pm - 7pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

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