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Mon 2nd June

An image of students collecting litter on and around campus 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.

Sat 7th June

Valefest 2025 poster Valefest 2025
7pm - 2am
The Vale Village
ValeFest is back with a bang on 7 June! Celebrate the end of the year with live music and performances, showcasing the best of student and local talent right on your doorstep! Tickets from £20.

Sun 8th June

A photo of the University of Birmingham's Folk Band, with various musicians, practicing in a room. Summer Festival of Music: University Folk Band at Power Folk
5pm - 1am
Hockley Social Club, 60 Hampton Street, B19 3LU
You say Folk, they say Power! It’s time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton. Join the University Folk Band, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Folk Band and local artists and bands! Tickets £2-£17.

Mon 9th June

Three students sit chatting on a bench on a sunny day Masters Consultancy Challenge
9th June 3am - 26th June 3am
On campus
Work in interdisciplinary groups to solve a real-world business problem that an employer is facing with the Masters Consultancy Challenge. Develop your teamwork, commercial awareness, and pitching skills. Applications close 5 May.
Two students chat whilst working on laptops The Birmingham Project
9th June noon - 13th June 8pm
On campus
Build your teamwork and enterprise skills with an exciting one-week challenge for first year undergrads, developing innovative solutions to social or environmental issues in small groups with students from across campus. Enrol from 7 April 2025.
Two students play a giant connect four outdoors Careers Network's Garden Party
2pm - 5pm
Green Heart
Pop by the Green Heart for a chance to relax, play games and enjoy a sweet treat, all while having access to our Careers team, who can support you over the summer and beyond. Come for the vibes, stay for the chat!
Five students burst off the end of an inflatable assault course, laughing together The Big Birthday Bash
2pm - 10pm
On campus
The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. Grab your friends, bring a picnic, and hang out on campus this summer.
An image of students collecting litter on and around campus 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.
Two students wearing pineapple and flamingo novelty sunglasses sit on striped deckchairs eating popcorn UoB Xtra outdoor cinema
5pm - 10pm
On campus
We're transforming campus into a giant FREE outdoor cinema! Bring your snacks and blankets and settle down to watch films chosen by you, the students.

Tue 10th June

A group of students and an academic sit around a table in discussion Innovate for Impact Week
10th June 3am - 12th June 3am
On campus
Are you ready to make a difference and create ideas that could change lives? Join forces with fellow students and academics to tackle real-world challenges through structured sessions and group work, working alongside leading academics. Open to all.
Students queue for an ice cream van, with giant games on the grass Careers Network's Garden Party
2pm - 5pm
Green Heart
Pop by the Green Heart for a chance to relax, play games and enjoy a sweet treat, all while having access to our Careers team, who can support you over the summer and beyond. Come for the vibes, stay for the chat!
A photo of a group of students dancing with scarves, outside on campus. The student at the front of the group is dressed in a green Saree. and is waving a green and pink scarf. Global Celebration
2pm - 8pm
On campus
Celebrate our diverse global community on campus! Enjoy fun, free activities, and sit back and be entertained by performances and film screenings.
Two students play a brightly coloured mini golf course set up on grass The Big Birthday Bash
2pm - 10pm
On campus
The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. Grab your friends, bring a picnic, and hang out on campus this summer.
Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby The Philosophy Garden: When is nature art?
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
What does respectful political engagement look like, in a deeply pluralistic society like ours? Head to Winterbourne for a free philosophy workshop for all ages, facilitated by UoB academics.
A group selfie of a large group of students Glow Up: Invest in future you edition!
5pm - 8:30pm
Lecture Theatre 1, Teaching & Learning building
Get ready for your next steps as you hear from our inspiring speakers and alumni about building your networks. Get an exclusive opportunity to ask questions and network with our speakers and like-minded students!
The bell of a trumpet and a sheet of music Summer Festival of Music: Big Band Come and Play
5pm - 8pm
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Join the Summer Festival Big Band! Bring your instrument, meet like-minded musicians, and play some great music together in this free workshop!
Two students wearing pineapple and flamingo novelty sunglasses sit on striped deckchairs eating popcorn UoB Xtra outdoor cinema
5pm - 10pm
On campus
We're transforming campus into a giant FREE outdoor cinema! Bring your snacks and blankets and settle down to watch films chosen by you, the students.
A student looks at a lock on a bike in a bike rack Learn to ride and basic bike skills
8pm - 10pm
On campus
Ideal for total beginners, this course will teach you how to pedal a bike in an off-road environment, along with essential bike handling skills. Led by qualified instructors, this four session course is a great place to start.

Wed 11th June

Two students play a giant chess outdoors Careers Network's Garden Party
2pm - 5pm
Green Heart
Pop by the Green Heart for a chance to relax, play games and enjoy a sweet treat, all while having access to our Careers team, who can support you over the summer and beyond. Come for the vibes, stay for the chat!
Five students in novelty sunglasses sit around a picnic blanket The Big Birthday Bash
2pm - 10pm
On campus
The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. Grab your friends, bring a picnic, and hang out on campus this summer.
Seven people in running gear and person in a lion mascot costume pose for the camera Volunteer with Campus 3k your way!
2pm - 6pm
On campus
Help deliver one of our favourite campus events! Build skills and experience in event delivery as our students, staff, and community make their way around campus in our inclusive event for all abilities.
A crowd of students in running gear and numbered bibs, smiling and laughing on a sunny day Campus 3k Your Way!
3:30pm - 5pm
On campus
On your marks, get set, go! Run, walk, hop, skip, or wheel your way around the Edgbaston campus - it's 3k your way! Open to students and staff of all abilities, what better way to get some fresh air and be part of the campus community.
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. PGT Academic Skills: Getting started with your dissertation
5pm - 6pm
Online
Three advisors from the Academic Skills Centre will give you some top tips for acing the final hurdle of your postgraduate degree and tackle your dissertation questions. Join the Academic Skills Centre for a discussion about all-things dissertation,
Two students wearing pineapple and flamingo novelty sunglasses sit on striped deckchairs eating popcorn UoB Xtra outdoor cinema
5pm - 10pm
On campus
We're transforming campus into a giant FREE outdoor cinema! Bring your snacks and blankets and settle down to watch films chosen by you, the students.
A photo of dreamscapes group, with 5 people in the image Summer Festival of Music: Dreamscapes
8pm - 10pm
Foyer, Bramall Music building
It’s the final free foyer gig of the academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to campus! Join us for a musical journey that shifts from serene and ambient to moments full of powerful prog-rock grooves. No booking needed.

Thu 12th June

Three students walk up the stairs in the Teaching and Learning building German Career Roadshow
1pm - 7pm
Teaching and Learning Building
Discover how you could work in Germany or with leading German companies, through workshops, talks, and activities to explore internships, careers, and other opportunities. Open to all students, this event is sponsored by the Goethe Institut.
Five students wearing novelty sunglasses pose on a bench Careers Network's Garden Party
2pm - 5pm
Green Heart
Pop by the Green Heart for a chance to relax, play games and enjoy a sweet treat, all while having access to our Careers team, who can support you over the summer and beyond. Come for the vibes, stay for the chat!
A student stumbles off an inflatable surf simulator, laughing The Big Birthday Bash
2pm - 10pm
On campus
The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. Grab your friends, bring a picnic, and hang out on campus this summer.
Two students wearing pineapple and flamingo novelty sunglasses sit on striped deckchairs eating popcorn UoB Xtra outdoor cinema
5pm - 10pm
On campus
We're transforming campus into a giant FREE outdoor cinema! Bring your snacks and blankets and settle down to watch films chosen by you, the students.

Fri 13th June

Two students smile and pose sat in striped deckchairs Careers Network's Garden Party
2pm - 5pm
Green Heart
Pop by the Green Heart for a chance to relax, play games and enjoy a sweet treat, all while having access to our Careers team, who can support you over the summer and beyond. Come for the vibes, stay for the chat!
Two students wearing pineapple and flamingo novelty sunglasses sit on striped deckchairs eating popcorn UoB Xtra outdoor cinema
5pm - 10pm
On campus
We're transforming campus into a giant FREE outdoor cinema! Bring your snacks and blankets and settle down to watch films chosen by you, the students.

Sat 14th June

A group of people, dressed in orange MS Society T-Shirts Volunteer at the MS Walk Birmingham
11am - 8pm
Birmingham city centre
Be part of something special and volunteer at MS Walk Birmingham. Join an incredible team of volunteers who will be helping to make MS Walk 2025 bigger and better than ever!

Mon 16th June

Three students stand chatting in University Square Impact Challenge
16th June 3am - 20th June 3am
On campus
The Impact Challenge is an opportunity to work on a small group project tackling real-life problems set by an employer, and is open to Birmingham Scholars, disabled students, and those with a home address in an IMD Quintile 1. Apply by 24 April.
Two students chat next to the canal in Selly Oak Sustainability in Action training
1pm - 3pm
On campus
Do you want to enhance your sustainability and climate change knowledge and learn more about the practical ways to be sustainable? Join us for Sustainability in Action training to learn more and be ready to act.
An image of students collecting litter on and around campus 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.
Three students stand chatting outside the Main Library Reimagine Our Future
16th June 4pm - 19th June 7pm
On campus
Calling all undergraduates - do you have the solution to address global sustainability? This four-day challenge will give you the training and support to propose a solution aligned with UN goals, working independently or as part of a team.

Tue 17th June

Three students look at a laptop together Innovate for Impact Week: Presentations
17th June 3am - 19th June 3am
On campus
For groups taking part in Innovate for Impact Week, it's time to share your ideas at one of our Ten Talks sessions to an audience of students, academics, and industry, using the skills we've built through our structured sessions with Careers Network.
A student and staff member chat in a seminar room How to Kickstart your Graduate Journey
2pm - 4pm
On campus
Final years, kickstart your graduate job search and explore exciting career opportunities! We'll myth-bust graduate jobs, applications, and what employers are really looking for, and support you with applying for live vacancies.
A student smiles listening in a lecture theatre Ten Talks: The Future of Healthcare
2:30pm - 4pm
Lecture Theatre, Physics West
Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. In this session we explore whether we can achieve global universal healthcare, and just how safe surgery is.
Students chat in a lecture theatre Ten Talks: Our Digital Futures
6pm - 7:30pm
Lecture Theatre, Physics West building
Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. This session asks how we make sense of a changing digital world, and whether robots are the future.

Wed 18th June

A student smiles holding a coffee cup and chatting The Discovery Freelancer Programme
2pm - 4pm
Room LG12, Old Gym
Gain valuable insights into what it takes to start, grow, and succeed as a freelancer! Whether you're looking to launch a side business, or already running a venture, discover practical steps to take the next step in your journey.
Students sat in a lecture theatre Ten Talks: Evolution and Education - from dinosaurs to digital debates
4pm - 5:30pm
Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower
Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. How do we manage smartphones in schools, and what was life like on the Jurassic Highway?
A group of students in a lecture theatre listen to a talk Ten Talks: Energy, the Universe, and Evolving Perspectives
6pm - 7:30pm
Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower
Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. Today we explore decoding the expanding universe, and delve into changing thinking about energy.

Thu 19th June

A group of students sit listening in a lecture theatre Ten Talks: Europe’s Future - navigating Trumpism, gender, and generational divides
4pm - 5:30pm
Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower
Discover the answers to ten big questions that could change your lives, with with our free TED-style talks from leading Birmingham academics. Our final session considers the impacts of Trump's politics on Europe and gender and generation in politics.
An excited group of students in evening wear in front of Aston Webb Grad Ball 2025
10pm - 3:30am
On campus
End the year in style with the Guild of Students' Grad Ball 2025! Are you ready for the party of the year?

Fri 20th June

Two students sit listening to a talk in the Great Hall Festival of Innovation
1pm - 8pm
On campus
Join Careers Network for our first ever Festival of Innovation, an exciting celebration of student innovation at UoB! Hear from inspiring speakers, explore the exhibition, and build your networks over lunch.
Two students hold hands as they slide down a giant inflatable slide The Big Birthday Bash
2pm - 10pm
On campus
The University is 125 years old, and we're here to celebrate! Join us on campus for fun and games across the week. Grab your friends, bring a picnic, and hang out on campus this summer.
A crowd sit on a lawn at twilight, watching actors on a small illuminated stage Pride & Prejudice in the Winterbourne Gardens
10:30pm - 1am
Winterbourne House & Gardens
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with Illyria’s critically-acclaimed production of the glorious social comedy, Pride and Prejudice. Enjoy a summer evening of theatre on the lawns of Winterbourne. Student tickets cost £16.

Sat 21st June

Three people stand together in a field with festival style flags and stalls in the background Come to Campus Community Festival
2pm - 8pm
On campus
In 2025, the University of Birmingham turns 125, and we’re inviting you to our special celebration weekend! Explore a fantastic lineup of free events, including captivating talks, campus tours, live performances, and family-friendly activities.
A covered stage sits in the Green Heart with Old Joe in the background, and crowds sat watching 125 Anniversary Concert
9:45pm - 1am
Green Heart
Experience the thrill of live music with a special Brummie twist; from the music of ELO to Elgar, pop to rock, classical to folk, and everything in between, we celebrate the music of Birmingham and its people. Book your FREE tickets now!

Mon 23rd June

Students sat around a large table in a study space working on laptops Level Up with LinkedIn Learning
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online
Make the most of your FREE University of Birmingham LinkedIn Learning account! Explore how you can use the platform to develop essential skills you need now and in the workplace, with first-hand experiences from fellow students.
An image of students collecting litter on and around campus 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.
Photo of University String Orchestra performing together Summer Festival of Music: University String Orchestra
9pm - 9:45pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
This student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across campus to share their love of music and passion for performing. Enjoy music from Elgar, Respighi, and Hans Zimmer's Pirates of the Caribbean score. Free, no booking needed.

Tue 24th June

Groups of students sit around small tables working on laptops BEAR Challenge 2025
24th June noon - 26th June 8pm
Main Lecture Theatre and study space, Aston Webb building
Have you got what it takes to tackle real world AI problems? This supercomputing challenge for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starts with a crash course for beginners, ready for challenges in conjunction with industry experts!
A student stands next to a board with a research poster, smiling at the camera Postgraduate Research Festival 2025
4pm - 8pm
Teaching and Learning Building
Explore the remarkable achievements of our postgraduate research community over the past 125 years, from personal stories and milestones, through to the cutting-edge research taking place today. Open to all students and staff.
A group of students performing in the Bramall Music Building Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars
4pm - 5pm
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
University Music Scholars - part of Summer Festival of Music 2025. In this lunchtime concert a selection of scholars perform repertoire of their own choice and showcase their talents.

Wed 25th June

Exterior of Aston Webb building on a sunny day Summer Festival of Music: University Music mini recitals
4pm - 5pm
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
University Music, Members Performance Platform at Summer Festival of Music. A selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert.
ASC staff member delivering a workshop. PGT Academic Skills: Research skills and tools for your dissertation
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop to help you get the most out of Word, Referencing, Endnote software, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to how software can help you complete your dissertation.
A student holding a brass instrument Summer Festival of Music: Birmingham Symphonic Brass
9pm - 9:45pm
Chancellor's Court
Join Birmingham Symphonic Brass for a summer evening performance. Bring your drinks and snacks for some light entertainment to start your evening! Free, no booking needed.

Thu 26th June

A photo of the University of Birmingham Voices, performing Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices
4pm - 5pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Join us for the final concert of the academic year with a programme that reflects the hazy beauty and joy of a summer’s day. Summer Festival Voices and their student conductors will fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season. Free, no booking n

Fri 27th June

An image of students collecting litter on and around campus 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.

Mon 30th June

An image of students collecting litter on and around campus 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.
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