Events in June

Mon 29th June

Junkbusters logo Junkbusters
3pm - 6pm
Various locations
Donate your unwanted items to Junkbusters! Your Community Wardens will have collection stations every Monday in June, throughout Selly and Bournbrook.

Tue 30th June

A grassy wetland Ancient Wetland, Modern Wasteland
12:30pm - 7pm
Arts Building
This workshop links research perspectives with the practical challenges of biodiversity conservation, flood risk mitigation and climate change, together academics with those working in industry and wetland management.
Two students look at cured meats on a market stall Artisan Market
1pm - 7pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

Wed 1st July

Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
3:30pm - 4pm
Multifaith Chaplaincy, St Francis Hall - Baobab Room
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.
A student working on a laptop on a picnic bench PGT Summer Series: Research and writing for systematic reviews
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
This session, for PGT students, will explore how to approach a systematic review, focusing in particular on searching the literature and writing up your findings.

Sat 4th July

A tour guide in a room of safety deposit boxes Heritage Tours at The Exchange
2pm - 7pm
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.
Children touching a paper collage artwork outdoors Barber Family at the CoCoMAD festival
3pm - 7pm
Cotteridge Park
Create your own unique wearable art with the Barber team at our badge making stall, as part of this year’s CoCoMAD festival in Cotteridge Park.

Wed 8th July

A student chatting over a laptop in a coffee shop PGT Summer Series: Dissertation writing - primary research
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
If your postgraduate dissertation is based on primary research and you need a bit of support and advice for writing and structuring it, then this is the workshop for you. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.

Fri 10th July

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.

Tue 14th July

a student working on a tablet in a coffee shop Postgraduate Researcher Writing Summer School
14th July 12:30pm - 16th July 7:30pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room
The annual Postgraduate Researcher Writing Summer School is back for 2026, and we are in person exploring writing for your thesis and writing for publication. Network, practice your writing, and build your confidence. Enrol now!

Wed 15th July

a student working on a tablet in a coffee shop Postgraduate Researcher Writing Summer School
14th July 12:30pm - 16th July 7:30pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room
The annual Postgraduate Researcher Writing Summer School is back for 2026, and we are in person exploring writing for your thesis and writing for publication. Network, practice your writing, and build your confidence. Enrol now!

Thu 16th July

a student working on a tablet in a coffee shop Postgraduate Researcher Writing Summer School
14th July 12:30pm - 16th July 7:30pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room
The annual Postgraduate Researcher Writing Summer School is back for 2026, and we are in person exploring writing for your thesis and writing for publication. Network, practice your writing, and build your confidence. Enrol now!
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready
5pm - 7pm
Room 112, Muirhead Tower
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.

Fri 17th July

A person sits at a table 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.

Wed 22nd July

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.

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.

Tue 28th July

Three students walk along a path, with market stall in the background Artisan Market
1pm - 7pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
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