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Events in February

Forthcoming Events

Fri 20th February

Chaos: 11:30pm - 1:30am; George Cadbury Hall, Selly Oak campus; Performed by our final year Drama and Theatre Arts students, Chaos by Laura Lomas is a symphony of dislocated and interconnected scenes. A series of characters search for meaning in a complicated and unstable world. Student tickets £5.

Sat 21st February

Pay What You Choose: Zootropolis 2: 2:30pm - 5pm; Midlands Art Centre, Cannon Hill Park; In the much anticipated Disney sequel, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile. This film showing at the Midlands Art Centre (MAC) is pay-as-you-choose.

Aquathlon: 3pm - 5pm; Sport & Fitness; UoB Triathlon club will host 216 Aquathletes who will take part in a 400m and 5km run around campus. Come along to show your support.

Active Residences: Just Run: 4pm - 5pm; Athletics track, near Priorsfield; Living in UoB or partner accommodation and want to get running? Our Active Residences Just Run session is free and open to all abilities! Book your place via Sport & Fitness.

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!

Chaos: 11:30pm - 1:30am; George Cadbury Hall, Selly Oak campus; Performed by our final year Drama and Theatre Arts students, Chaos by Laura Lomas is a symphony of dislocated and interconnected scenes. A series of characters search for meaning in a complicated and unstable world. Student tickets £5.

Viva Brasil Samba Carnaval: 11:30pm - 3am; Caledonian Corks Club, Alcester Road (B14 6DT); Celebrate with Viva Brasil Samba Carnaval, as Oyà Batucada and guests bring the sounds and sights of Brasil Carnaval to Birmingham! This is an external event; tickets cost £12 adults.

Sun 22nd February

Chaos: 11:30pm - 1:30am; George Cadbury Hall, Selly Oak campus; Performed by our final year Drama and Theatre Arts students, Chaos by Laura Lomas is a symphony of dislocated and interconnected scenes. A series of characters search for meaning in a complicated and unstable world. Student tickets £5.

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.

Birmingham Chinese New Year Festival: 4pm - 10pm; Hippodrome Square, city centre; Celebrate with the Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and Birmingham Hippodrome with both traditional and modern music, dance and theatre performances. There’s fun for all the family with funfair rides, free face painting, fire crackers and more!

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.

Disco Cycle: Musicals & Film!: 9pm - 10pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Everyone is welcome to our indoor cycling class collab between sport & Fitness and the Rainbow Network this LGBTQ+ History Month! This class is suitable for all abilities, trans safe, and free to book. Get moving to some film and musical classics!

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 23rd February

Ecological Citizens in the Business School: Working with nature in developing entrepreneurship practices: 2:30pm - 7:30pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; What might ecological citizenship look like in a business school setting? This free workshop follows a research project that examined how learning in/with nature can change how we relate to and think about entrepreneurship practices. Register 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.

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.

Bread and Belief: Forgiveness: 5pm - 7pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; Bread & Belief starts the new year pondering resolve. Bake, eat and take bread home as we ask ourselves, what is the value of forgiveness? All people and perspectives are welcome. Spaces are limited.

Lunchtime English: The Monarchy: 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: English for CVs and cover letters (employability): 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 using English in job applications and CVs. 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.

Top tips for interview and assessment centre success: 8pm - 9pm; Online; Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.

UK Work Visas: What you need to know: 8pm - 9:30pm; Online; Are you an international student or graduate considering work opportunities in the UK? Join us for an informative session on UK work visas delivered by Paragon Law, a specialist immigration law firm based in the UK.

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!

Disco Cycle: 1950s-1980s anthems: 11:15pm - midnight; Sport & Fitness Centre; Everyone is welcome to our indoor cycling class collab between sport & Fitness and the Rainbow Network this LGBTQ+ History Month! We'll cycle through some classic anthems. This class is suitable for all abilities, trans safe, and free to book.

Tue 24th February

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!

Artisan Market: 2pm - 8pm; University Square; Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

What is Citation Justice?: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Explore the role of influence and power in who we cite, how bias in this area can occur and be addressed, and discover tools for finding literature that is more representative of the global majority.

Coffee morning with your Guild Community Engagement Team: 3pm - 5pm; Hey Brew Espresso, Bristol Road; Grab a coffee, meet your neighbours, and help shape the future of Selly! Join your Community Engagement Team for a relaxed coffee morning - this month's theme is LGBTQ+ allies and flat mate finder.

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.

Top tips for using LinkedIn: 3pm - 4pm; Online; Find out how to create your profile and learn top tips to get you ahead when using LinkedIn in your job search.

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: Choosing and using visuals in scientific and technical 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.

AI for academic writing for PGRs: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; Explore effective and appropriate use of generative AI tools in the context of academic writing and the University's regulations and guidelines for the assessment of research degree theses.

Postgraduate and international student forum: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Amos Room, Guild of Students; Meet department leads from across the University to discuss your experience of Semester 1 as a postgraduate or international student. Topics of discussion may include areas such as accommodation, wellbeing, and academic support.

Disco Cycle - LGBTQ+ History Month! 1990s - Now Anthems: 8pm - 9pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Everyone is welcome to our indoor cycling class collab between Sport & Fitness and the Rainbow Network this LGBTQ+ History Month! Get moving to iconic anthems from the 90s to now. This class is suitable for all abilities, trans safe and free to book.

Iftar: curry and crafts: 9pm - 11pm; Social Space, Pritchatts Park; Join your Res Life team for tasty food and lantern decorating crafts, as we break our fasts together in style! Whether you are observing Ramadan or not, there's plenty to go around. Open to all in University or partner accommodation.

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 25th 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!

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: 3:30pm - 5:30pm; Room LG03, Teaching and Learning Building; 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.

Holy Communion Service: 4:30pm - 5pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; 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: Critical thinking - how to get a first: 5pm - 6pm; Online; In this workshop, hosted by the ASC, we’ll explore how to apply critical thinking skills to your writing in order to achieve higher marks in your assignments.

Capability over Compliance: Rethinking Higher Education and pathways to employment for a future of AI and robotics: 5pm - 7pm; Room G12, University House; As AI and robotics continue to transform workplaces, many of you will be asking what this shift means for your own careers. Hear from industry leaders and academic experts offering a grounded view of priority skills and how universities are adapting.

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.

Lunchtime English: Describing and critically evaluating: 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.

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.

Glow Up: Find your path: 6pm - 10pm; Lecture Theatre 2, Teaching and Learning Building; Join us for an inspiring and interactive event designed to help you aim high and elevate your personal brand. Hear from successful UoB graduates and get practical tips on finding your path and developing essential soft skills along the way.

Glow Up: Find your path (Careers Network): 6pm - 10pm; Lecture Theatre 2, Teaching and Learning Building; Join us for an inspiring and interactive event designed to help you aim high and elevate your personal brand. Hear from successful UoB graduates and get practical tips on finding your path and developing essential soft skills along the way.

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.

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

Wellbeing Café: 8pm - 11pm; Social Space, Oak Brook Park; Join ResLife for our monthly Wellbeing Café where we'll be putting together some self-care kits, sipping on some warm drinks, and hanging with our therapy dog friends! Free for all in UoB or partner accommodation.

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!

Community Engagement: Self-defence class: 10pm - 11pm; Room 108, University House; Would you like to learn some self-defence skills? Come along to the classes being run this term with your Community Ambassadors and Birmingham Taekwondo. These classes are suitable for all abilities, so make sure you join us ! Register now.

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.

Bread and Belief: 'The Shawshank Redemption' and forgiveness: 10:30pm - 1am; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall; How does The Shawshank Redemption explore our monthly Bread and Belief value of forgiveness? We'll provide the popcorn as we settle down to watch the film, followed by a short discussion as we share our thoughts and ideas.

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 26th February

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.

Gendered Care: stereotypes and ideas around caring masculinities: 4pm - 5pm; Alan Walters building and online; Why does care remain gendered? How do masculinity stereotypes shape young people’s choices? What do LGBTQ+ histories reveal about caring masculinities? Join us for a reflective talk this LGBTQ+ History Month.

How to: Get work experience with speculative applications: 4pm - 5pm; Room 110, University House; Struggling to find work experiences that suit you? This session will provide you with information on how you can find and apply for opportunities that may not be advertised or are hard to come by.

Lunchtime English: Collocations: 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.

Top tips for job searching: 6pm - 7pm; Online; Join our online session about job search techniques, websites, resources and what employers are looking for when recruiting.

Using AI tools in research: Personal reflections and round-table discussion: 6pm - 8pm; Room 112, Alan Walters Building; Hear Teaching Fellow Dr Efstratios Palias reflect on the use of AI tools in research, a growing but largely unregulated area. Join in the round-table discussion after to share experiences.

Increasing your productivity: 7:30pm - 9pm; Online; As postgraduate researchers (PGRs), we cannot change the number of hours in a day, but we can use them as effectively as possible. This workshop encourages you to understand your own working preferences to be as productive as possible.

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.

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 February

Careers in Sport LIVE: 1:30pm - 7:30pm; Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road; With up to 40 exhibitors under one roof, this is your opportunity to connect with employers, training providers and industry organisations offering career pathways in sport and leisure. Book your free place now.

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.

Barber Lunchtime Concert: Workers Union Ensemble: 5pm - 5:50pm; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Workers Union Ensemble join us for this CrossCurrents performance with a programme featuring percussion, oboe, cello and piano. Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free with no booking needed, just come along.

Lunchtime English: Cohesion: 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.

Nineteenth-Century Lesbians: Proto-queer poets and the 'Sapphic Imaginary': 5pm - 5:45pm; Cadbury Research Library Seminar Room, Muirhead Tower.; This talk will explore the works and lives of three Sapphic writers: Amy Levy, Olive Custance, Vernon Lee, at the end of the long nineteenth century.

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!

Friday Mass Service: 10pm - 11pm; 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.

Sat 28th February

Fullout | Cheerleading | Super Series: noon - 3am; Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness; Cheer take to the floor hosting their showcase on campus for the second time.

Active Residences: Just Run: 4pm - 5pm; Athletics track, near Priorsfield; Living in UoB or partner accommodation and want to get running? Our Active Residences Just Run session is free and open to all abilities! Book your place via Sport & Fitness.

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!

Sun 1st March

Inspiring Women Library 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.

Celebrate Amazonia: Film screening and discussion on Pantanal, the Wetland in Brazil: 6pm - 8pm; Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower; This year's Carnival on Campus with the Brazil Institute focuses on Celebrate Amazonia: Brazil Beyond COP30. Join this film screening of and discussion on Pantanal, the Wetland in Brazil.

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; It’s time to reclaim your period and your power! This event will be a workshop on menstrual health. Students should leave feeling empowered & educated about their periods. This event will be ticketed for free on the Guild’s website.

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; Guild Reception; Join us for free breakfast with a side of female empowerment! Students can enjoy a free breakfast with the presence of the women’s officer & 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.

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.

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 - 4pm; On campus; Join Dr Emanuelle Santos, DoML, Connect Amazonia Project for this workshop on decolonising climate change, as part of Celebrate Amazonia.

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 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.

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.

Celebrate Amazonia: Forró dance class: 9pm - 10pm; On campus; 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; On campus; 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

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.

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 International Women's Night: 3am - 4am; Guild of Students

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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; Nuffield G17; 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

BIFoR FACE visit: take a walk amongst time travelling trees: 1pm - 5:30pm; meet on campus; Take a trip to Staffordshire for an exclusive opportunity to visit one of the world's largest climate change experiments. Discover the Free Air Carbon Enrichment facility and find out how we're supporting research. Booking essential.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, we are offering a Low-Traffic Time for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.

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 Fair: 3:30pm - 7pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Want a career that makes a real difference in the sustainability field? Head to the Green Careers Fair to discover diverse career options, gain practical advice, and connect with professionals driving change.

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.

Driving positive plastics policy action: 6pm - 8pm; Room M46, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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