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Mon 19th October

Social Sport: Climbing: 19th October 10:15pm - 27th October 12:15am; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Tue 20th October

Mini Explorers: Under 5s outdoor playgroup: 12:45pm - 1:45pm; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Our new outdoor playgroup lets your little one will discover new sounds, smells, and sights whilst you make some new friends and see just how much fun you can have as a family in the great outdoors. Ages 1-5, £7.

Talking Space@UoB: 1pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Employability Week: Professional Headshots: 3pm - 4:30pm; Social Space, Pritchatts Park; Need a professional headshot for your CV or portfolio? Get one taken for free! There are a limited number of spots available, so reserve your ticket now!

Get UK work experience for international students: 3pm - 4pm; Online; Want to find a part-time job, internship, or placement while you study? In this online workshop, you'll learn what work experience you could do in the UK and how to find the right opportunity for you.

Go Global drop-ins: 3pm - 7pm; Aston Webb Student Hub, Aston Webb building; Considering a Go Global opportunity? Whether you already know where you want to go or have absolutely no idea where to start, come and speak to us! Our weekly drop-ins are a great place to find out more.

Go Global: hot chocolate and chat: 3pm - 5pm; Mermaid Square, Guild of Students; Grab a hot chocolate and find out more about Go Global opportunities to study, research, work or volunteer abroad, from two weeks to a full academic year! Where will your experience take you?

Social Sport: Badminton: 3pm - 4pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Bread and Belief: Making bread, exploring authenticity: 5pm - 7pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; What is real and not 'performed'? Bread & Belief ponders the value of authenticity power as we bake, eat bread, and take bread home. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Social Sport: Climbing: 20th October 10:15pm - 28th October 12:15am; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 21st October

Muddy Explorers: Stay and play for 6m-5yos: 1pm - 2pm; The Oaks Day Nursey, Bristol Road; A stay-and-play group designed for young adventurers; Muddy Explorers gives children the chance to let their imaginations run wild and develop real-life skills at The Oak’s award-winning Forest School. Ages 6m-5yo, from £8.50.

Talking Space@UoB: 1pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Business & Finance Careers Fair 2026: 1:30pm - 6pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Discover exciting career paths in business, finance, consultancy and professional services! You’ll have the chance to speak directly with recruiters who are keen to find candidates just like you for graduate roles, placements and work experience.

Holy Communion Service: 3:30pm - 4pm; Multifaith Chaplaincy, Cadbury 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.

Preparing for your Assignments: Reading and notetaking strategies: 4pm - 5pm; Online; In this workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, we’ll consider different strategies for reading effectively and taking active and useful notes for your assignments.

Software Carpentry: Python: 21st October 4pm - 22nd October 7pm; Murray Learning Centre; A two-part, in-person workshop for researchers with little or no coding experience. Learn to install Python, work in Jupyter notebooks, explore data with Pandas and plot your results with Matplotlib.

Your PhD what next? Understanding what you want from life after PhD: 4pm - 5:30pm; Online; This interactive virtual workshop is designed to help you identify your skills and preferences, recognise which of these you most want to use in your future work, and understand what you want from your future work.

Halls Halloween Spooktacular: 8pm - midnight; Pritchatts Park Village; Put on your spookiest costume and join your Residence Life team for nachos, sweet treats, rodeo pumpkin, tarot card readers, face painting, and more! Free for students living in UoB and partner accommodation.

Student Christian Movement Meeting: 9:30pm - 11pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Student Christian Movement (SCM) Birmingham has free food and good discussions about what it means to follow Jesus. People of all church backgrounds, and none, are welcome to attend this inclusive community.

Thu 22nd October

Talking Space@UoB: 1pm - 9pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Coffee Morning in the Researcher Suite: 2pm - 3pm; Main Library First Floor Researcher Suite; Take a break and join the Research Skills Team for an informal coffee morning in the first-floor Researcher Suite, Main Library. Drop in for a cuppa, a biscuit, and a friendly chat about all things library and research related. No need to book.

Go Global: hot chocolate and chat: 3pm - 5pm; University Centre; Grab a hot chocolate and find out more about Go Global opportunities to study, research, work or volunteer abroad, from two weeks to a full academic year! Where will your experience take you?

Preparing for your Assignments: Getting started with referencing: 3pm - 4pm; Online; Being able to reference resources correctly is a key academic skill. This workshop will introduce you to some key principles of referencing as well as highlight the main styles (like Harvard) used at UoB.

Community litter pick: 4pm - 5:30pm; Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.

PGR-Led Activities Fund - Drop-in: 4pm - 8pm; Westmere House; Interested in organising an activity or event for your fellow postgraduate researchers? Join our PGR-Led Activities Fund drop-in session to learn about available funding, discuss your ideas, and get practical guidance on developing an application.

Cake, crisps, and chat: 5pm - 6:30pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join Rev. Mindy Bell at the Multifaith Chaplaincy for an informal space to hang out and be nourished by conversation, crisps, and cake.

Foundations: Construction Law Training: 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Online; "Foundations" is a free training programme delivered by the City of London Law Society introducing you to construction law in England and Wales, across five Thursday afternoon sessions, with presentations and interactive Q&As. Book by 30 September.

Bread and Belief: Making bread, exploring authenticity: 8pm - 10pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; What is real and not 'performed'? Bread & Belief ponders the value of authenticity power as we bake, eat bread, and take bread home. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Sexual health advice with Umbrella: 8pm - 10pm; Shackleton Reception, The Vale Village; Stop by the Umbrella Stall for free, confidential sexual health support at your student accommodation! Get expert advice, free contraception, and private STI testing – all in one place.

One shot Dungeons & Dragons with Alder & Fable: 9pm - midnight; The Shack, Vale Village; Taking down monsters in the Shack? Dealing out mayhem at the Vale? You can certainly try! Join Alder & Fable's expert team for an exciting one-shot, with everything you need provided. Tickets £15, with two free drinks.

40 Years of Handsworth Songs: Film Screening and Q&A Panel: 9:30pm - 11:30pm; Mockingbird Cinema, The Custard Factory, Birmingham B9 4AA; A screening and panel discussion marking the 40th anniversary of the multi-awarding winning documentary feature film Handsworth Songs.

Fri 23rd October

Go Global Fair: 1pm - 7pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Take part in an international opportunity during your time at UoB. From two weeks to a full academic year, see what opportunities interest you at our annual Go Global Fair.

Muddy Explorers: Stay and play for 6m-5yos: 1pm - 2pm; The Oaks Day Nursey, Bristol Road; A stay-and-play group designed for young adventurers; Muddy Explorers gives children the chance to let their imaginations run wild and develop real-life skills at The Oak’s award-winning Forest School. Ages 6m-5yo, from £8.50.

Organising your research notes: 1pm - 3pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; For Postgraduate Researchers who have begun gathering sources - develop a more structured approach to managing notes, explore different approaches to organising research notes and practical guidance on developing a clear and searchable system.

Global Ambassador spotlight - Year/Semester abroad outside of Europe: 2pm - 2:30pm; Careers Training Room, Aston Webb Building; As part of the Go Global fair, come to this talk hosted by two of your Global Ambassadors. Hear more about what it's like to study on the other side of the world for a year, and how's best to prepare for this adventure.

Global Ambassador spotlight - Academic Summer programmes: 2:30pm - 3pm; Beale Room, Aston Webb Building; As part of the Go Global fair, come to this talk hosted by two of your Global Ambassadors. Hear more about the different academic programmes that are available during Summer 2027, including how you can benefit from them and how to get involved.

Drug and alcohol information with Aquarius: 3pm - 5pm; Reception, Guild of Students; Come chat with the Aquarius team! They'll be popping up in Guild Reception with lots of great information and advice on drug and alcohol use and how to support yourself and your peers.

Global Ambassador spotlight - Year/Semester abroad in Europe: 3pm - 3:30pm; Lecture Theatre G33, Aston Webb Building; As part of the Go Global fair, come to this talk hosted by two of your Global Ambassadors to hear more about what it's like to study in Europe for a year, and how's best to prepare for this adventure.

British Council's English Language Assistantship: 3:30pm - 4pm; Beale Room, Aston Webb Building; Looking for a paid international internship after graduation? As part of the Go Global fair, join our session to learn about the British Council's English Language Assistant programme and how you could live, work, and gain valuable experience abroad.

Global Ambassador spotlight - Summer Volunteering and Internships: 4pm - 4:30pm; Careers Training Room, Aston Webb Building; As part of the Go Global fair, come to this talk with your Global Ambassadors. Hear more about some of the volunteering and internship opportunities available during Summer 2027, including how you can benefit from them and how to get involved.

Talking Space@UoB: 4pm - midnight; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Jummah Prayers: 4:20pm - 5:10pm; Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.

Jummah Prayers: 5:10pm - 6pm; Oak 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.

Friday Evening Mass: 8:30pm - 10pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Guild of Students: Africanize Poetry Workshop: 9pm - 11:30pm; On campus; Join Artist‑in‑Residence Sipho Eric Ndlovu for an immersive poetry workshop that brings the University’s African collection to life, whether you’re a seasoned writer or trying poetry for the first time. Book your free ticket now!

Guild of Students: Poetry Workshop: 9pm - 11:30pm; Teaching and Learning Building, Room TBC; An introduction to Africanize, a University of Birmingham project led by Artist-In-Residence Sipho Eric Ndlovu. This will be an introductory, engaging and accessible poetry workshop inspired by live artifacts and artworks from the University's Afri

Sat 24th October

Rise of the Phoenix: Fantasy Family Day: 2pm - 6pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Step into a world of fantasy and adventure in a magical family day for Booktober at The Exchange

World Anatomy Day: 2pm - 6pm; Midlands Art Centre, Cannon Hill Park; Come and join us this October for Birmingham’s World Anatomy Day interactive free event! Explore all the wonderful ways your body works, from cells to organs, from birth to death, and all the astonishing bits in-between!

Sun 25th October

Sunday Morning Mass: 2pm - 3pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Sunday Evening Mass: 9:30pm - 11pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Mon 26th October

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Talk to employers about visas and find sponsored jobs: 4pm - 5pm; Online; Do you feel unsure when employers ask about visas? This online session will help you learn what to say. We'll explain common employer concerns and show you how to answer with confidence.

Making the most of conferences: 6pm - 8pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; 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.

Sexual health advice with Umbrella: 9pm - 11pm; Social Space, Pritchatts Park; Stop by the Umbrella Stall for free, confidential sexual health support at your student accommodation! Get expert advice, free contraception, and private STI testing – all in one place.

Social Sport: Climbing: 26th October 11:15pm - 3rd November 12:15am; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Just Run: 11:30pm - 12:30am; Athletics Track, by Tennis Courts Accommodation; Come along, enjoy yourself and move at your own pace: run, walk or jump your way through the session. All abilities welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 27th October

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

Talking Space@UoB: 2pm - 10pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Go Global drop-ins: 4pm - 8pm; Aston Webb Student Hub, Aston Webb building; Considering a Go Global opportunity? Whether you already know where you want to go or have absolutely no idea where to start, come and speak to us! Our weekly drop-ins are a great place to find out more.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Software Carpentry: MATLAB: 27th October 5pm - 28th October 8pm; Murray Learning Centre; A two-part, in-person workshop for researchers with little or no coding experience. Learn to work with variables and arrays in MATLAB, process and visualise data, and write your own functions and programs.

Social Sport: Climbing: 27th October 11:15pm - 4th November 12:15am; Climbing Wall, Sport & Fitness; Our Social Sport sessions offer the chance to 'just climb', supervised by a qualified instructor. Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes, and come ready to meet new people! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book on the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 28th October

October Half Term: Make Your Bed: 1pm - 4pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; What if your bed could fly? What if it could bounce, zoom, sail underwater or take you all the way to the stars? Uncover the secrets and stories in our bedrooms at this creative Booktober family workshop! £5 per child, suitable for ages 3+.

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.

Fossils & Fiction: 2pm - 8pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Enjoy a free Family Fun Day exploring the connection between fossils and stories. Snag your picture with Roary the Allosaurus, join the LEGO trail and stop the spooky skeletons taking over the Museum, and try our role playing game and tell a story.

Talking Space@UoB: 2pm - 10pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Public Sector & Teaching Careers Fair: 3pm - 6pm; Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building; Explore career pathways across the public sector and education, including routes into teaching. Gain insight into different roles, training options and the profession, while discovering job and work experience opportunities.

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.

Black Heritage campus walking tour: 5pm - 7pm; On campus; Join the Black Heritage Walks Network for a guided walking tour exploring the often-overlooked Black histories connected to the University of Birmingham campus.

Go Global: Summer talks: 5pm - 6pm; Room G33, Aston Webb C Block; Want to study, work, research or volunteer abroad as part of your degree? You're in the right place! Go Global SUmmer opportunities are open to all undergradstudents, no matter your year or degree. Find out more as applications close 15 November.

Student jazz sessions: 5:15pm - 6pm; Mezzanine, Bramall Music building; Join us on your lunch break for an informal jazz performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians.

How Policy Gets Created: workshop with government policy advisers: 5:30pm - 8pm; UG06, Murray Learning Centre; Join an interactive event with DEFRA and Birmingham Plastics Network, featuring insights from government policy advisers, a hands-on policy workshop and networking opportunities.

Bread & Belief for Black History Month: Reclaiming Religious Stories for Liberation - how does God-Talk shape us?: 6pm - 8pm; Oasis Lounge - Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall; Join Mindy and the Student EDI Team to make bread and share stories during Black History Month. Leave this event enriched by community, conversation and with the loaf of bread you made.

PGT Essentials: Finding and Using Information: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; What is the best way to begin your assignment research? how can you make sure you find the information you need? and how do you make the most of library resources? Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop followed by a Q&A.

Wellbeing Café Spooky Special: Cost of Living: 8pm - 11pm; Social Space, Pritchatts Park; Halloween is spooky, but your finances don't have to be! Join you Residence Life team for a cost of living themed Wellbeing Café, with crafts and therapy dogs! Open to all in uni and partner accommodation.

Cost of Living and the Criminalisation of Poverty: 10pm - 11:30pm; Online; Explore the links between poverty, financial hardship and the criminal justice system through interactive discussions, real-world scenarios and expert insights.

Student Christian Movement Meeting: 10:30pm - midnight; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy (St Francis Hall); Student Christian Movement (SCM) Birmingham has free food and good discussions about what it means to follow Jesus. People of all church backgrounds, and none, are welcome to attend this inclusive community.

Thu 29th October

Talking Space@UoB: 2pm - 10pm; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Working effectively with your supervisor: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; Understand what to expect from the supervisor-PGR relationship, how to get the most from your supervisory team, and the support available to complement your supervision.

Community litter pick: 5pm - 6:30pm; Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.

Doubts & Doughnuts: 5pm - 6pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join Rev. Mindy Bell at the Multifaith Chaplaincy for an informal space to hang out and be nourished by conversation, and doughnuts.

Preparing for your Assignments: Critical Thinking: 5pm - 6pm; Online; What is ‘critical thinking’ and why is it important? This workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, will explore how to apply critical thinking to your assignments. Including structure, analysis and creating strong arguments in written work.

Foundations: Construction Law Training: 6:30pm - 9:30pm; Online; "Foundations" is a free training programme delivered by the City of London Law Society introducing you to construction law in England and Wales, across five Thursday afternoon sessions, with presentations and interactive Q&As. Book by 30 September.

Halloween Movie Night at the Museum: The Blair Witch Project: 11pm - 12:30am; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Celebrate spooky season by watching the haunting story of three student filmmakers who venture into the woods to make a documentary about the local Blair Witch legend. Student tickets £6.12.

Fri 30th October

Writing clearly and concisely: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; 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.

Talking Space@UoB: 5pm - 1am; Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate; Talking Space@UoB is a a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can drop-in for a listening ear, some guidance, or simply a space to pause and reflect. Sometimes, a conversation can make all the difference.

Jummah Prayers: 5:20pm - 6:10pm; Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.

Jummah Prayers: 6:10pm - 7pm; Oak 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.

EPS Halloween Film Night: 9pm - midnight; Chemical Engineering Building, Room 124; Come along to our EPS Halloween Film Night on Friday 30th October! We will have refreshments! Please review the content warnings before sign up. All EPS students are welcome!

Friday Evening Mass: 9:30pm - 11pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Guild of Students: Open Mic Night: 9:30pm - 11pm; Beorma Bar, Guild of Students; As Halloween approaches, we invite you to gather for Khuluma, a special open mic inspired by storytelling, ancestry and remembrance. "Khuluma", meaning 'speak' in Zulu, calls us to share the stories we hold close.

Sat 31st October

PG Art Workshop: 12:30pm - 2:30pm; Spanish steps; Looking for a creative break? Join our postgraduate art workshop for an opportunity to relax, de-stress, and express yourself through art while meeting other postgraduate students.

Down the AI Rabbit Hole: 1:30pm - 6pm; Deloitte Room, Midlands Arts Centre; Play an interactive game and discover how AI is shaping everyday financial decisions, from budgeting and mortgages to fraud prevention and pensions. Designed for families and curious minds of all ages.

October Half Term: Everyday to Eerie: 2:30pm - 4pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Transform ordinary beds into extraordinary adventures and familiar places into something strange and eerie at this family-friendly Halloween session.

Sun 1st November

Sunday Morning Mass: 2pm - 3pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Lutheran Worship Service: 3:30pm - 5pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join us for our monthly Lutheran Worship Service, a time of scripture, prayer, and reflection. All are welcome.

Sunday Evening Mass: 9:30pm - 11pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Mon 2nd November

Image Processing with Python: 2nd November 1pm - 3rd November 9pm; Murray Learning Centre; A two-part, in-person workshop for researchers who already know some Python. Learn to load and edit image data, deal with noise, and automatically identify and analyse objects in images using scikit-image.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Structuring your thesis: 7pm - 8:30pm; Online; 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.

Just Run: 11:30pm - 12:30am; Athletics Track, by Tennis Courts Accommodation; Come along, enjoy yourself and move at your own pace: run, walk or jump your way through the session. All abilities welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 3rd November

Go Global drop-ins: 4pm - 8pm; Aston Webb Student Hub, Aston Webb building; Considering a Go Global opportunity? Whether you already know where you want to go or have absolutely no idea where to start, come and speak to us! Our weekly drop-ins are a great place to find out more.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

PGR Careers beyond academia: How to research your options: 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; In this webinar, PGR Careers Adviser Holly will introduce some useful research strategies and resources that you can use to research career options beyond academia, including places to start, using LinkedIn, and inspiration from other PhDs.

Bread and Belief: 6pm - 8pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; In Bread & Belief we bake, eat bread, and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Development Needs Analysis: 6pm - 7:30pm; Online; 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.

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.

Wed 4th November

Benjamin Zephaniah Community Lecture with Afua Hirsch: 4am - 3:59am; On campus; The Race Equality Network are delighted to announce that our 2026 Benjamin Zephaniah Community Lecture welcomes journalist, broadcaster, former barrister, and author Afua Hirsch, a leading voice on the topics of race, identity and social justice.

Geospatial Python: 1:30pm - 9pm; Murray Learning Centre; A one-day, in-person workshop for researchers who already know some Python. Learn how raster and vector geospatial data differ, then download, analyse and visualise satellite imagery and OpenStreetMap data.

Developing Research Software with AI Tools: 4th November 2pm - 5th November 5pm; Murray Learning Centre; Already writing code for your research and wondering how AI tools could make you more productive? Learn to set up Visual Studio Code, use an AI coding assistant to refactor existing code, and find your way around an unfamiliar codebase.

Literature searching: hints and tips for researchers: 2pm - 3:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Explore practical strategies for finding academic literature. Learn how to make the most of databases, search engines and discovery tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your literature searches.

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.

Go Global: Summer talks: 5pm - 6pm; Online; Want to study, work, research or volunteer abroad as part of your degree? You're in the right place! Go Global SUmmer opportunities are open to all undergradstudents, no matter your year or degree. Find out more as applications close 15 November.

PGT Academic Skills Chat: 5pm - 5:45pm; Online; Your opportunity to ask study skills questions and connect with other PGT students. PGT Academic Skills Chat is a monthly online community space for postgraduate taught students held on the first Wednesday of every month in term time.

Preparing for your Assignments: Planning an assignment: 5pm - 6pm; Online; How do you plan an assignment? How you do you move from a few notes to a full first draft? In this mini workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, we’ll look together at how a student at UoB plans their essays to give us some inspiration.

Cost of Living in a Medieval Society: 10pm - midnight; Lecture Theatre 2 (G11), Alan Walter building; Step into medieval England and navigate the Great Famine of 1315 in an interactive role-playing workshop exploring inequality, crisis and decision-making, part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026.

Student Christian Movement Meeting: 10:30pm - midnight; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Student Christian Movement (SCM) Birmingham has free food and good discussions about what it means to follow Jesus. People of all church backgrounds, and none, are welcome to attend this inclusive community.

Thu 5th November

Preparing for your Assignments: Easy formatting for Microsoft Word: 4pm - 5pm; Online; Not using the full range of functions within Word? This workshop open to all UG and PGT students will help you to make the most of automatic functions to help with sections, page numbering, tables etc.

Community litter pick: 5pm - 6:30pm; Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.

Community Wellbeing Café: 5pm - 7pm; Reception, Guild of Students; Take a break and join us at the monthly Community Wellbeing Café. Enjoy free refreshments in a relaxed setting at the Guild of Students while accessing practical advice, wellbeing resources, and support.

One shot Dungeons & Dragons with Alder & Fable: 10pm - 1am; The Shack, Vale Village; Taking down monsters in the Shack? Dealing out mayhem at the Vale? You can certainly try! Join Alder & Fable's expert team for an exciting one-shot, with everything you need provided. Tickets £15, with two free drinks.

Fri 6th November

Jummah Prayers: 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.

Jummah Prayers: 5:20pm - 6:10pm; Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.

Jummah Prayers: 6:10pm - 7pm; Oak 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.

Friday Evening Mass: 9:30pm - 11pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Sat 7th November

Being Human Festival 2026: Joining hands with the Ancient Romans: 3pm - 7:30pm; Library of Birmingham, city centre; Get creative with clay and make moves on the dance floor to learn about the gestures and symbols of diplomacy in the ancient Roman world at this free workshop designed for ages 8-12! Booking is essential.

Sun 8th November

Sunday Morning Mass: 2pm - 3pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Sunday Evening Mass: 9:30pm - 11pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Bread and Belief: 10pm - midnight; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; In Bread & Belief we bake, eat bread, and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Mon 9th November

Unearthing the past: using archives and special collections: 2pm - 4pm; Cadbury Research Library, Lower Ground Floor, Muirhead Tower; Get an introduction to archives and a practical guide to special collections departments. Explore how archives and special collections can be best used for your research. Go behind the scenes at the Cadbury Research Library.

Diwali Celebration with India Institute: 4pm - 6pm; Bramall Music Building; Enjoy live Indian classical music, get creative with diya lamp painting workshops and experience traditional henna hand painting. Bring light to the dark through this free lunchtime programme, filled with culture, community and celebration.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Bread and Belief: 6pm - 8pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; In Bread & Belief we bake, eat bread, and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Introduction to presentation skills: 6pm - 8pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; 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.

The Baggs Memorial Happiness Lecture 2026: 10pm - 11:15pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Tim Harford, an economist, award-winning journalist and broadcaster, delivers the Baggs Memorial Happiness Lecture in its 50th Anniversary year. Book your free ticket now for one of the happiest events of the year!

Just Run: 11:30pm - 12:30am; Athletics Track, by Tennis Courts Accommodation; Come along, enjoy yourself and move at your own pace: run, walk or jump your way through the session. All abilities welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 10th November

Coding with AI: Opportunities and Responsibilities for Researchers: 10th November 2pm - 12th November 5pm; Online; A two-part, online workshop for researchers with little or no coding experience. Learn to use AI tools to write, explain and correct Python code, and how to judge AI-generated code on quality, ethics and security.

Go Global drop-ins: 4pm - 8pm; Aston Webb Student Hub, Aston Webb building; Considering a Go Global opportunity? Whether you already know where you want to go or have absolutely no idea where to start, come and speak to us! Our weekly drop-ins are a great place to find out more.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

What is Citation Justice?: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

Go Global: Summer talks: 5pm - 6pm; Room G33, Aston Webb C Block; Want to study, work, research or volunteer abroad as part of your degree? You're in the right place! Go Global SUmmer opportunities are open to all undergradstudents, no matter your year or degree. Find out more as applications close 15 November.

Introduction to Web Scraping: 5pm - 8pm; Murray Learning Centre; A practical, in-person workshop for researchers who want to gather data from the web. Learn how a webpage is structured, use the WebScraper extension to pull data out of one, and weigh up the legal and ethical implications.

Preparing for your viva: 8pm - 9pm; 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.

The Search for Happiness: In conversation: 10:30pm - 12:15am; The Assembly Room, The Exchange, Centenary Square; What does it really mean to live a happy life? Together, the panel will offer perspectives from social science, the humanities and health research, hosted by Kathryn Stanczyszyn, UoB Alum, BBC Presenter and journalist.

Wed 11th November

Remembrance Day service: 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Old Joe; Take a moment of reflection and remembrance with the University community on Remembrance Day, honouring those who have served and sacrificed.

Open Research tools: 4pm - 4:30pm; Online; Learn how small steps can help foster a more open research culture. This 30-minute online microsession introduces key concepts, support at the University of Birmingham, and practical tools including ORCID, PURE and UBIRA.

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.

Law Careers Fair 2026: 4:30pm - 7pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Whether you’re aiming to work at a large, global firm, a prestigious London firm, or a small, local practice, you’ll find them all at our Law Fair! Discover employment opportunities including vacation schemes and training contracts for 2028/29.

Dissertation Series: Finding information for dissertations: 5pm - 6pm; Online; This workshop covers how to access and use key resources for your dissertation including journals, databases and other relevant sources of information. It will also cover the key principles of referencing so that you can confidently cite your sources

Introduction to Linux: 5pm - 8pm; Murray Learning Centre; A gentle, hands-on introduction to the Linux command line for researchers. Learn to log in to remote systems, create and move files around, manage file permissions and edit files — the groundwork for using BlueBEAR.

Bread and Belief: 6pm - 8pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; In Bread & Belief we bake, eat bread, and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

PGT Essentials: How to critique an academic article: 6pm - 7:30pm; Onine; What does it mean to 'be more critical'? This academic skills workshop followed by a Q&A considers how we might think more critically and then move from critical thinking and reading to a piece of critical, analytical, and evaluative writing.

Making the most of conferences: 7:30pm - 9pm; 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.

Student Christian Movement Meeting: 10:30pm - midnight; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Student Christian Movement (SCM) Birmingham has free food and good discussions about what it means to follow Jesus. People of all church backgrounds, and none, are welcome to attend this inclusive community.

Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum: 11pm - 1am; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum of Geology. Questions will range from general knowledge and geography to music and movies. Tickets £3.99 per person, up to 6 people per team.

Thu 12th November

Reviewing the literature: 1pm - 2:30pm; Online; Understand the nature of a quality literature review and how to effectively synthesise the literature you have read in your thesis.

Planning for success: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 1; Designed primarily for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) in the very early stages of their research programme (approximately during the first three months), this workshop covers research project management techniques.

Preparing for your Assignments: How to paraphrase: 4pm - 5pm; Online; In this workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, we'll look at the role of sources and reporting verbs in your writing and practice paraphrasing using a few simple steps.

Community litter pick: 5pm - 6:30pm; Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.

Home at UoB: A student-led approach to inclusive living for Black students: 6pm - 7pm; Online; Discover how the University of Birmingham's 'Home at UoB' initiative creates an inclusive, supportive environment for Black students in accommodation.

An introduction to EndNote Desktop: 7pm - 7:30pm; Online; New to EndNote Desktop? Join this practical 30-minute online session to learn how to organise references, import records from databases, manage PDFs, remove duplicates, and cite in Microsoft Word.

Housemate Finder: 8:30pm - 11:30pm; Social Hub, Oakbrook 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!

Sexual health advice with Umbrella: 9pm - 11pm; Common Room, Jarratt Hall; Stop by the Umbrella Stall for free, confidential sexual health support at your student accommodation! Get expert advice, free contraception, and private STI testing – all in one place.

Bread and Belief: Film Evening: 10pm - 1am; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; In Bread & Belief, we bake, eat bread, and take bread home. All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Fri 13th November

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.

Jummah Prayers: 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.

Jummah Prayers: 5:20pm - 6:10pm; Oak Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Every Friday, the Multifaith Chaplaincy hosts two Jummah prayers. The speakers vary from week to week, and there are prayer facilities available for both brothers and sisters, Alhamdulilah. These prayers are organised by the Islamic Society.

Jummah Prayers: 6:10pm - 7pm; Oak 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.

Friday Evening Mass: 9:30pm - 11pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Friday Evening Mass and end the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Ha-ha-Happiness Night: 11pm - 1am; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Three brilliant comedians with strong West Midlands connections join us for a special one-off event exploring one of happiness's simplest ingredients: having a good laugh. Student tickets £2.50.

Sat 14th November

Postgraduate Open Day: 1pm - 8pm; On campus; Considering your next steps at UoB? Join us on campus to find out more about our Masters, research, and short course opportunities. Hear from our staff and students and discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers.

Sun 15th November

Sunday Morning Mass: 2pm - 3pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Morning Mass and welcome the day with prayer, scripture and reflection.

Sunday Evening Mass: 9:30pm - 11pm; Cadbury Room, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join our Catholic chaplain for Evening Mass and spend time in prayer, scripture and reflection.

Mon 16th November

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Profiling and Optimisation in R: 16th November 5pm - 18th November 8pm; Murray Learning Centre; A two-part, in-person workshop for researchers who already use R. Learn to profile your code to find the real bottlenecks, benchmark alternatives, and apply optimisation techniques that speed things up without changing the result.

Just Run: 11:30pm - 12:30am; Athletics Track, by Tennis Courts Accommodation; Come along, enjoy yourself and move at your own pace: run, walk or jump your way through the session. All abilities welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy! Book via the app, £2 per session.

Tue 17th November

Introduction to BlueBEAR: 2pm - 5pm; Murray Learning Centre; A half-day, in-person workshop for researchers who want to run jobs on BlueBEAR. Get an overview of the University HPC service, with hands-on time writing scripts, submitting and managing jobs.

Making job applications beyond academia: CV & cover letter tips for PGRs: 3pm - 4:30pm; Online; Learn more about the key differences between academic and non-academic CVs / applications and how to write CVs, cover letter and 'supporting statements' for jobs in sectors other than academia in this interactive webinar.

Go Global drop-ins: 4pm - 8pm; Aston Webb Student Hub, Aston Webb building; Considering a Go Global opportunity? Whether you already know where you want to go or have absolutely no idea where to start, come and speak to us! Our weekly drop-ins are a great place to find out more.

Social Sport: Badminton: 4pm - 5pm; Sport & Fitness Centre; Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4.50 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Housemate Finder: 8:30pm - 11:30pm; Infusion, Vale Village; 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!

Wed 18th November

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.

Cake, crisps, and chat: 6pm - 7:30pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Join Rev. Mindy Bell at the Multifaith Chaplaincy for an informal space to hang out and be nourished by conversation, crisps, and cake.

Film Screening: João Cândido - A Hero Without a Mask: 6pm - 8pm; Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower; Join us for a screening of João Cândido: A Hero Without a Mask, with researcher and screenwriter Professor Álvaro Pereira do Nascimento joining for a live Q&A, organised by the University of Birmingham Brazil Institute.

Student Christian Movement Meeting: 10:30pm - midnight; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; Student Christian Movement (SCM) Birmingham has free food and good discussions about what it means to follow Jesus. People of all church backgrounds, and none, are welcome to attend this inclusive community.

Thu 19th November

Literature searching for a Systematic Review: 2pm - 3:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Take a systematic approach to your literature searching. This workshop covers search strategy development, database selection, search techniques and result management for Systematic Reviews and related studies.

Bread and Belief: 5pm - 7pm; Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy; In Bread & Belief we bake, eat bread, and take bread home, All people and perspectives are welcome at our regular Bread & Belief sessions. Spaces are limited.

Community litter pick: 5pm - 6pm; Meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Join your Guild of Students Community Ambassadors for a Community Litter Pick! At the end of the litter pick, we will be going to Hey Brew coffee shop for a FREE drink of your choice.

Preparing for your Assignments: Moving from descriptive to critical writing: 5pm - 6pm; Online; How do we make sure our writing is critical? In this workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, we’ll take a closer look at what makes a strong paragraph and how we can comment on things we have read in interesting, analytical and evaluative ways.

One shot Dungeons & Dragons with Alder & Fable: 10pm - 1am; The Shack, Vale Village; Taking down monsters in the Shack? Dealing out mayhem at the Vale? You can certainly try! Join Alder & Fable's expert team for an exciting one-shot, with everything you need provided. Tickets £15, with two free drinks.

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