Events in July

Mon 20th July

A student working on a laptop Summer Thesis & Dissertation Writing course: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
20th July 3am - 24th July 3am
Online
Improve your understanding of academic conventions and writing when preparing longer, research-based texts at postgraduate level (e.g. PhD thesis or Master's dissertation) with these summer sessions for international students.
A student working on a laptop outdoors Summer Thesis & Dissertation Writing course: Technology, Engineering and Medical Sciences
20th July 3am - 24th July 3am
Online
Improve your understanding of academic conventions and writing when preparing longer, research-based texts at postgraduate level (e.g. PhD thesis or Master's dissertation) with these summer sessions for international students.

Tue 21st July

A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.
a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
10pm - 11pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 22nd July

Metal structures stand between trees in a forest seen from above BIFoR Annual Meeting 2026: The Remembering Forest
22nd July 3am - 23rd July 3am
Alan Walters Building
The BIFoR Annual Meeting 2026 marks ten years of CO₂ enrichment research at the FACE facility and brings together international researchers, policymakers and practitioners to explore how forests “remember” environmental change.
A students working on a laptop at a picnic table PGT Summer Series: Dissertation writing - secondary research
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
If your postgraduate dissertation is chapter-based and uses secondary research, then this workshop will provide support and advice to help you with writing it up. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.
Students playing tennis outdoors Active Residences: Intro to tennis
7pm - 8pm
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!
A cricket bat at someone's feet Active Residences: Cricket
8pm - 9pm
Water Synthetic Pitch, Sport & Fitness Centre
Join us for 1-hour cricket: a fast, fun, and social game, it’s perfect for all, whether you’re a beginner or have played before. Come along, meet new people, and enjoy! All equipment provided. Free for students in University accommodation.

Thu 23rd July

Small children watch a saxophonist Barber Baby: The Drinking Place in the Forest
2pm - 2:40pm
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 and siblings, book your free ticket now.
Small children watch a saxophonist Barber Baby: The Drinking Place in the Forest
2:50pm - 3:30pm
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 and siblings, book your free ticket now.
A student in a wheelchair holds a basketball 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.
A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.
a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
10pm - 11pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Fri 24th July

People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.

Mon 27th July

A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.
a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
10pm - 11pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Tue 28th July

Two students eating samosas Artisan Market
1pm - 7pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
Two people chatting on a bench Academic English Skills: Understanding and acting on supervisor feedback
4pm - 6pm
Online
Join Academic English Skills sessions exclusively for PGR students. Today's session focuses on working with your supervisor and dealing with feedback for PhD and MPhil students.
A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.
a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
10pm - 11pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 29th July

An adult and child look at a human anatomy model together University of Birmingham Discovery Club
1pm - 7pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Our first Summer School at The Exchange invites children to spend the day with us exploring science, art, and the natural world. Explore leaves and trees, the Barber Institute's art, and solar telescopes. Tickets £30 per child.
Three students sat on a bench Postgraduate Q&A - Chat to us!
4pm - 5pm
Online
Join this session to speak to the postgraduate team about postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham!
A student working on a laptop under a tree PGT Summer Series: Communicating research - formatting, visuals and data presentation
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
If your postgraduate dissertation involves primary research and you’d like support with formatting your document and communicating your findings, then this workshop is for you. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.

Thu 30th July

A student working on a laptop Academic English Skills: Avoiding plagiarism
4pm - 6pm
Online
Join Academic English Skills sessions exclusively for PGR students. Today's session focuses on recognising risk and avoiding plagiarism in research.
A person on a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.
a climbing wall Social Sport: Climbing
10pm - 11pm
Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness
Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Fri 31st July

People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.

Mon 3rd August

A student in a coffee shop Meet our UK Postgraduates: Q&A Panel
2pm - 3pm
Online
Join us for an engaging Q&A panel featuring current UK postgraduate students from the University of Birmingham.
A child holds a bee made of pipe cleaners Summer of Bees: Bee-Crafty
2pm - 7pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
We’re celebrating a Summer of Bees here at Winterbourne! Step into our buzzing family craft space this summer – a hive of bee-themed activity for children of all ages. £3 per child, plus normal admission. No pre-booking required, just pay on the day!
Five students sat outside UK Work Visas: What you need to know with Ward Hadaway Law Firm
3:30pm - 4pm
Room LG18, Teaching and Learning Building
Are you an international student, graduate or postgrad researcher interested in working in the UK after your studies or research? Join this 30-minute informative session with Ward Hadaway to learn about the UK's four main post-study work visa routes.
A student in conversation with unseen people UK Work Visas: Advice Clinic with Ward Hadaway Law Firm
4pm - 5pm
Teaching and Learning Building
Do you have questions about your post-study visa options in the UK? Drop-in to our visa advice clinic to speak directly with an immigration specialist from Ward Hadaway.

Tue 4th August

Students sat on a wall chatting Meet our international Postgraduates: Q&A panel
2pm - 3pm
Online
Join us for an engaging Q&A panel featuring current international postgraduate students from the University of Birmingham.
A student at a laptop Get application ready – Learn how to perfect your CV with UBS
3pm - 4:30pm
Online
Keen to learn what UBS' recruiters are looking for? Want to stand out from the crowd and make your mark? We’re excited to bring you an interactive skills session series, designed to help you get recruitment ready.
A student working on a laptop under a tree Academic English Skills: The language of literature reviews
4pm - 6pm
Online
Join Academic English Skills sessions exclusively for PGR students. Today's session focuses on selecting resources and reviewing them critically for your thesis.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
8pm - 8:40pm
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.

Wed 5th August

A vintage map of North Wales Lapworth Family Fun Day: Magnificent Maps
1pm - 8pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Join us for a free family fun event with fun, creative and practical activities all about maps and geography. All activities are drop-in and there is a suitable activity for every age group!
A student smiles whilst working on a laptop Get assessment ready – Dive into online assessments and video interviews with UBS
3pm - 4:30pm
Online
Keen to learn what UBS' recruiters are looking for? Want to stand out from the crowd and make your mark? We’re excited to bring you an interactive skills session series, designed to help you get recruitment ready.
Two students chatting on stairs Postgraduate Q&A - Chat to us!
4pm - 5pm
Online
Join this session to speak to the postgraduate team about postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham!

Thu 6th August

A student writing in a notebook in a study space Academic English Skills: Writing critically
4pm - 6pm
Online
Join Academic English Skills sessions exclusively for PGR students. Today's session focuses on how to express critical thinking in your writing.

Fri 7th August

People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.

Mon 10th August

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready
1pm - 3pm
Online
For postgraduate researchers (PGRs) approaching the final stages of preparing their thesis (4-6 months from submission), this workshop covers thesis presentation, the submission process and copyright considerations.

Tue 11th August

A student on a laptop Get career ready – Build skills that'll help transition from campus to corporate
3pm - 4:30pm
Online
Keen to learn what our recruiters are looking for? Want to stand out from the crowd and make your mark? UBS are excited to bring you an interactive skills session series, designed to help you get recruitment ready.
Two people chatting at a laptop Academic English Skills: Proofreading, polishing, and use of AI
4pm - 6pm
Online
Join Academic English Skills sessions exclusively for PGR students. Today's session focuses on understanding how to proofread and polish the language of your thesis using generative AI tools in ethical and acceptable ways.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
8pm - 8:40pm
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.

Wed 12th August

A student smiles whilst working on a laptop Get interview ready with SEO London – Gain tips on how to impress at your assessment day
3pm - 4:30pm
Online
Keen to learn what UBS' recruiters are looking for? Want to stand out from the crowd and make your mark? We’re excited to bring you an interactive skills session series, designed to help you get recruitment ready.
Three students chatting Your PhD - A PhD Student Guide
3pm - 4pm
Online
Join this session to hear directly from current PhD students as they share their experiences of doctoral research at the University of Birmingham.
A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva
6pm - 7pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room
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.

Fri 14th August

The Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room Shut Up and Work for early career researchers
12:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room
Work on your own writing, planning or literature discovery in a quiet but supportive environment. There will be time to set targets at the beginning of the day and there will be regular planned breaks to enable you to network or take a walk.
People gathered in a prayer room listening to a speaker at the front. Jummah Prayers
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.

Tue 18th August

Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport: Badminton
8pm - 8:40pm
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.

Wed 19th August

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