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Fri 18th September

Two student staff chat to students Welcome Registration Hub
2pm - 7pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.

Sat 19th September

Two students sit looking at a leaflet together MenB vaccine pop-up clinic
19th September 3am - 25th September 3am
On campus
Get vaccinated against MenB, one of the causes of meningitis and septicaemia, with a pop-up clinic on campus. You won't need to book an appointment, but register your interest to help us make sure we have enough vaccines for eligible students.
Three students sat on stripey deck chairs Arrivals Weekend: Saturday
1pm - 7pm
On campus
Whether you've just moved in or are joining our community of commuting students, head on down to campus to start exploring and see what's happening! Everyone's welcome, so bring your friends and family. You'll find food, games, music, and more!
Two students making friendship bracelets Student Community Hub: Saturday
1pm - 7pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
A group of students in novelty glasses pose with an instagram style frame Welcome Fair: Day 1
1pm - 7pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Meet the teams and departments here to support you as a student! Get useful information, ask any questions you might have, and maybe even pick up a freebie or two. Drop in any time - everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends along too.
A staff member at a desk passes an ID card to a student Welcome Registration Hub
1pm - 7pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
A group of students stood outside the Guild of Students Campus tours
2pm - 7pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.
Close up image of a pizza Welcome to Halls: Pizza Party
8pm - 10pm
Various Accommodation Sites
Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Sun 20th September

pizza Piz-za-mind (arrivals weekend)
noon - 2pm
Canteen
Join us for Piz-za-mind, a fun pizza-making workshop! Bake, Connect, Unwind
Three students sat on grass chatting Arrivals Weekend: Sunday
1pm - 7pm
On campus
Whether you've just moved in or are joining our community of commuting students, head on down to campus to start exploring and see what's happening! Everyone's welcome, so bring your friends and family. You'll find food, games, music, and more!
Two students playing Jenga Student Community Hub: Sunday
1pm - 7pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
A student and staff member talk at a stall Welcome Fair: Day 2
1pm - 7pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Meet the teams and departments here to support you as a student! Get useful information, ask any questions you might have, and maybe even pick up a freebie or two. Drop in any time - everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends along too.
Two student staff chat to students Welcome Registration Hub
1pm - 7pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
A group of students stood outside the Guild of Students Campus tours
2pm - 7pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.
A narrowboat on a canal next to a tall tower block building Canal boat trips
2pm - 8pm
Departs from The Vale, University station and Selly Oak
Enjoy a FREE trip on a traditional narrowboat! The perfect way to take things slow and see our beautiful campus and surrounding area from a different perspective.
Close up image of a pizza Welcome to Halls: Pizza Party
8pm - 10pm
Various Accommodation Sites
Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Mon 21st September

Plastic ducks in pond Quack Quest
21st September 9am - 27th September 9pm
All round campus
Spot It First, Win It First
A staff member at a desk passes an ID card to a student Welcome Registration Hub
noon - 7pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
A student in a air tube with balls flying about Guild Welcome Fair Day 1
1pm - 7pm
Guild of Students
Join the Guild over two days at the Welcome Fair to discover a wide range of brands, collect freebies, and take advantage of exclusive student discounts and offers.
Four people seated in a bright lounge area, chatting around a small table in front of large windows. Multifaith Welcome Café
1pm - 7pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Meet fellow students and chaplains, make new friends, and discover what the Chaplaincy has to offer. Everyone is welcome.
Students and staff chat at a table full of plants Student Community Hub: Monday
1pm - 8pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
Student talking to staff member at a stall Welcome Fair: Day 3 (low traffic hour)
1pm - 2pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
If you would benefit from meeting the teams and departments in a less busy setting, sign up to our low traffic hour. Get information, ask any questions you have, and maybe even pick up a freebie or two.
A campus tour group outside the Guild of Students Campus tours
2pm - 7pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.
A narrowboat on a canal next to a tall tower block building Canal boat trips
2pm - 8pm
Departs from The Vale, University station and Selly Oak
Enjoy a FREE trip on a traditional narrowboat! The perfect way to take things slow and see our beautiful campus and surrounding area from a different perspective.
Four students sat chatting Meditation and Journaling: Navigating Change
2pm - 2:50pm
Room 103, Alan Walters Building
Start your UoB journey with mindfulness, journaling, resilience tools, and a free Positive Student Planner.
A crowd of people and stalls in the Great Hall Welcome Fair: Day 3
2pm - 8pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Meet the teams and departments here to support you as a student! Get useful information, ask any questions you might have, and maybe even pick up a freebie or two. Drop in any time - it's our final day, so expect it to be busier.
Students drawing on t-shirts Mingle and Make Tees
5pm - 7pm
Amos & Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
Fancy meeting new people and your Guild Officer Team, whilst bonding over designing your own t-shirt? This is a great way to get creative and take your newly designed tee home with you.
Students sat at a table playing board games Welcome to Halls: Board Games and Crepes
7pm - 10pm
First Floor Social Space, Battery Park
Living in student accommodation? Enjoy board games, giant games, and free crepes. Feel free to bring your own board games and show your new friends how to play.
Students at Joe's Bar sitting at tables Bingo Bonanza
10pm - 1am
Guild of Students
Head to the Guild for Joe’s weekly Bingo Night - it's a UoB Guild tradition! Come to socialise, bring your mates and have your chance to win loads of amazing prizes.

Tue 22nd September

Life Skills and Lattes
10am - 11:30am
tbc
Grab a latte and join us for a relaxed session packed with practical tips for university life, living in the UAE, managing money, getting organised and mastering everyday adulting.
A lion mascot in Birmingham kit is poised in front of an archery target Sport & Fitness Fair
noon - 7pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Join us at Sport & Fitness to discover how you can start or continue your sporting journey, socially or competitively. With 58 sports to choose from and a huge range of fitness opportunities, there really is something for everyone.
A student sat in a kayak in a sports hall Sport & Fitness Fair: Low sensory hour
noon - 1pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Join us at Sport & Fitness to discover how you can start or continue your sporting journey, socially or competitively. Our low sensory hour lets you explore our clubs and teams in a calmer environment.
UoBD Quiz
noon - 1:30pm
Spanish steps
Test your UoBD knowledge with a fun, fast-paced quiz covering campus life, student services and everything Birmingham Dubai. Team up, compete for the top spot and see how well you really know UoBD!
Two student staff chat to students Welcome Registration Hub
noon - 7pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Student in a marquee Guild Welcome Fair Day 2
1pm - 7pm
Guild of Students
Join the Guild of Students over two days at the Welcome Fair to discover a wide range of brands, collect freebies, and take advantage of exclusive student discounts and offers.
Students in a fair at the Guild MedSoc Societies Fair 2026
1pm - 7pm
Guild of Students
Explore over 50 Medsoc societies at the Guild! From Academic, to Performance, there is a huge range of activities for you to get involved in! Medsoc societies are catered to medical students - often fitting around your busy schedule.
Four people seated in a bright lounge area, chatting around a small table in front of large windows. Multifaith Welcome Café
1pm - 7pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Meet fellow students and chaplains, make new friends, and discover what the Chaplaincy has to offer. Everyone is welcome.
A knotted rope in front of a climbing wall Social Sport Taster: Climbing
1pm - 7pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.
A student playing giant chess Student Community Hub: Tuesday
1pm - 8pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
A campus tour group come out of a building with umbrellas Campus tours
2pm - 7pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.
A narrowboat on a canal next to a tall tower block building Canal boat trips
2pm - 8pm
Departs from The Vale, University station and Selly Oak
Enjoy a FREE trip on a traditional narrowboat! The perfect way to take things slow and see our beautiful campus and surrounding area from a different perspective.
Students in a cafe doing crafts Community Coffee Morning
2pm - 5pm
Selly Oak
Join us at our Community Coffee Morning to enjoy a free coffee and get to know people in your local area.
Students chatting over a craft table Meditation and Journaling: Building Connection with Self and Others
2pm - 3pm
Room 103, Alan Walters Building
Connect with yourself and others through mindfulness, reflection, and a free Positive Student Planner.
Succeeding at University
2pm - 2:45pm
1203 (Academic Skills Centre)
Build healthy habits and getting practical tips for learning & study.
Five students walk out of the Arts Building CoSS Student Wellbeing: Social & Board Game Morning
2:30pm - 5pm
Meet at Room 103, Alan Walters Building
Start building your university community with board games, conversation, and a supportive atmosphere at Grounded in Selly Oak. We'll meet on campus and walk down together.
A student playing jenga Meet the Student Disability Service: presentation and games
2:30pm - 4pm
Room G17, Nuffield Building
Find out what the Student Disability Service do and how to access support with a presentation, followed by a chance to ask questions and chat with other students over some board games.
A student using an iPad in a coffee shop Learning at University: Gain some essential learning skills with the Academic Skills Centre
3pm - 4pm
4th Floor Training Room, Main Library
Reflect on your own approaches to study to feel prepared for the year to come in this workshop, open to all UG and PGT students. We'll look at some essential learning skills including time management, independent learning, and notetaking.
Introduction to the UAE Labour Market
4pm - 4:45pm
Harvard Lecture Theatre
Discover the UAE job market and what employers are looking for. Learn about key industries, workplace expectations, career opportunities and practical tips to help you prepare for working in the UAE.
Student Visa Support Session
4pm - 4:45pm
409
Get practical guidance on your UAE student visa, including key requirements, important processes and what you need to do to keep everything up to date throughout your studies.
Give it a go: Padel / Tennis
5pm - 6pm
DIAC Court
student and staff member talking in Great Hall International Welcome Talk
8pm - 9pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Your official welcome to the University as an international student.

Wed 23rd September

Crowd of students dancing at a night time event Whatever Oasis
midnight - 2am
Guild of Students
Head to the Guild to celebrate the music of one of Britain's most iconic bands with Whatever Oasis, an electrifying live tribute show packed with the biggest hits that defined a generation.
Cereal bowls Cereal Cafe
10am - 11:30am
tbc
Build your perfect bowl at Cereal Café and enjoy a relaxed morning of conversation and connection. Meet new people, take part in fun icebreaker activities, and kick-start your day with breakfast and great company.
A staff member at a desk passes an ID card to a student Welcome Registration Hub
noon - 7pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Building Connections for success: Welcome lunch with the Provost and COO
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Innovation Lounge
Inside the Majlis: A Journey Through Emirati Culture
1pm - 2:30pm
Innovation Lounge
Step inside the Majlis and discover Emirati culture, from local traditions and hospitality to everyday life in the UAE. Enjoy an interactive cultural experience, ask questions and finish with a traditional Emirati breakfast.
Making the most of your Careers Service
1pm - 1:45pm
Harvard Lecture Theatre
Discover how your Careers Service can support you throughout your university journey. Explore career guidance, job opportunities, workshops, employer events and resources designed to help you prepare for your future.
Four people seated in a bright lounge area, chatting around a small table in front of large windows. Multifaith Welcome Café
1pm - 7pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Meet fellow students and chaplains, make new friends, and discover what the Chaplaincy has to offer. Everyone is welcome.
Students sat crafting in a marquee Student Community Hub: Wednesday
1pm - 8pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
Student Visa Support Session
1pm - 1:45pm
409
Get practical guidance on your UAE student visa, including key requirements, important processes and what you need to do to keep everything up to date throughout your studies.
Students meeting societies at a stall Societies Fair Day 1
1:30pm - 7pm
Guild of Students
Your Guild of Students supports over 350 incredible student groups, societies and associations! Find people who share your passions or try something new.
A campus tour group with umbrellas Campus tours
2pm - 7pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.
A student stood at a PC in the Library Introduction to Library Resources
2pm - 3pm
4th Floor Training Room, Main Library
This workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, will introduce you to some key Library resources that will help you with your study: how to access and use your module Resource List and how to get the most out of the library catalogue, FindIt@Bham.
Students catching up with refreshments Coffee, Cake and Chat: Mature, Parent and Carer Student Social
3pm - 5pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
Are you a mature, parent or carer student? Take a break from the busy responsibilities of daily life and meet your people from the mature, parent and carer student communities with your Guild of Students.
Five students walk past the Bramall Building How to Pass Go: Learning the Rules of University
4pm - 5pm
Room 103, Alan Walters Building
Settle into university life with expert tips on support, assessments, and making the most of your academic year. Discover the hidden rules of university life, from wellbeing support to assessment processes, in this friendly session for new students.
Student looking at laptop Introduction to using Generative AI for studying
4pm - 5pm
Online
Open to all UG and PGT students, this is a great introduction to GenAI tools and how they can be used to enhance your study and learning. Gain a better awareness of the risks and limitations, whilst ensuring that you maintain academic integrity.
A therapy dog sat in front of students looking at the camera Welcome to Halls: Wellbeing Café
7pm - 10pm
Social Space, Oak Brook Park
Start your year in halls the right way, with free hot drinks and snacks, therapy dogs, and bag charm making.
A knotted rope in front of a climbing wall Social Sport Taster: Climbing
8pm - 9pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.
A knotted rope in front of a climbing wall Social Sport Taster: Climbing
9:15pm - 10:15pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Thu 24th September

Welcome & Well-Caffeinated with the Library team
10am - 11:30am
1203 (Academic Skills Centre)
Meet the Library and Learning Resources team over coffee, discover academic support services, and take on the Meta-Verse Challenge for a chance to win exclusive UoBD merchandise.
Two student staff chat to students Welcome Registration Hub
noon - 7pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Welcome Fair
12:30pm - 5pm
Welcome Zone (ground floor)
Meet our student societies and find your new community!
Four people seated in a bright lounge area, chatting around a small table in front of large windows. Multifaith Welcome Café
1pm - 7pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Meet fellow students and chaplains, make new friends, and discover what the Chaplaincy has to offer. Everyone is welcome.
New to Birmingham? Understanding British Life & Culture
1pm - 2pm
Alan Walters Building - 103
Get the lowdown on British quirks and culture to help you settle into life in Birmingham with ease.
Three students at a buzz wire game Student Community Hub: Thursday
1pm - 8pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
Students talking to societies at a stall during a fair Societies Fair Day 2
1:30pm - 7pm
Guild of Students
Your Guild of Students supports over 350 incredible student groups, societies and associations! Find people who share your passions or try something new.
A group of students stood outside the Guild of Students Campus tours
2pm - 7pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.
Students at desk with laptops Interactive session on GenAI: getting started with 'prompting'
2pm - 3:30pm
4th Floor Training Room, Main Library
Open to all UG and PGT students, you’ll get the opportunity to use GenAI tools in the context of learning and studying. We’ll focus on creating effective prompts and using our critical thinking skills to assess the tool’s output.
Student sat at a table painting Plant Pots and Pastries
2pm - 5pm
Deb Hall, Guild of Students
Join the Guild for their Plant Pots and Pastries event, where you can meet new people, get creative, and enjoy a delicious pastry while decorating your very own plant pot.
Succeeding at University
2pm - 2:45pm
1203 (Academic Skills Centre)
Build healthy habits and getting practical tips for learning & study.
Four students, including one wearing a sunflower lanyard, sit chatting together Meet the Student Disability Service drop-ins
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Room G17, Nuffield Building
Meet the Student Disability Service with their informal drop-ins. Come along to chat to a Disability Advisor about any questions you have.
Students playing netball on an outdoor court Social Sport Taster: Campus League Netball
3pm - 4pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Get a taster of our Campus League Netball - a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.
Student Visa Support Session
3pm - 3:45pm
409
Get practical guidance on your UAE student visa, including key requirements, important processes and what you need to do to keep everything up to date throughout your studies.
Student sat at a table doing some crafts Crafternoon
4pm - 7pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
Want a change of pace over the Welcome period? Come and do some relaxing crafting at the Guild!
Two students looking at a laptop Learning at University: Gain some essential learning skills with the Academic Skills Centre
4pm - 5pm
Online
Reflect on your own approaches to study to feel prepared for the year to come in this workshop, open to all UG and PGT students. We'll look at some essential learning skills including time management, independent learning, and notetaking.
Students in a lecture theatre Birmingham Scholar Welcome
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Lecture Theatre (Room 120), Arts building
Kick-start your Birmingham Scholar journey with us! If you've joined us through Pathways to Birmingham, Realising Opportunities, a Sanctuary Scholarship, or are care experienced, you're a Birmingham Scholar.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport Taster: Badminton
6pm - 7pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport Taster: Badminton
7pm - 8:30pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.
student in fair in marquee International Fair and Social
8pm - 10pm
Student Community Hub Marquee, Chancellor's Court
Come along to talk to our teams that will support you throughout your time at Birmingham. You will also have the opportunity to meet other international students, play some games and get some freebies.
A knotted rope in front of a climbing wall Social Sport Taster: Climbing
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.
Students at Joe's Bar sitting at tables Joe's Big Quiz
10pm - 1am
Guild of Students
Think you’ve got what it takes to reign supreme at our weekly quiz night? Gather your brainiest mates and head over to the Guild for an evening of trivia, laughter and top-notch competition!
A knotted rope in front of a climbing wall Social Sport Taster: Climbing
10pm - 11pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.

Fri 25th September

A staff member at a desk passes an ID card to a student Welcome Registration Hub
noon - 7pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Students wearing a VR headset Give It A Go Fair
1pm - 7pm
Guild of Students
Come along to the Guild of Students' Give It A Go Fair to get involved in group taster activities, for free! It's a great way to give a society a trial before fully committing to getting a membership.
Four people seated in a bright lounge area, chatting around a small table in front of large windows. Multifaith Welcome Café
1pm - 7pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy for a free hot drink and a warm welcome. Meet fellow students and chaplains, make new friends, and discover what the Chaplaincy has to offer. Everyone is welcome.
Students sat round a table chatting Student Community Hub: Friday
1pm - 7pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
A staff member looks at a bike, raised on a stand Second hand bike sale
1:30pm - 6pm
University Centre plaza, next to Staff House
Cycling is a great way to explore Brum! Pick up a refurbished second hand bike at our bike sale and get on the move. Prices start from £125.
A campus tour group outside the Guild of Students Campus tours
2pm - 7pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots! Tours run at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, no booking needed.
Students talking to people at a stall Explore Birmingham Fair
2pm - 7pm
Deb Hall, Guild of Students
Want to find out the best Birmingham has to offer? Come along to the Guild and meet with small businesses and brands from the local area. You might discover your new favourite spot!
Two students looking at bookshelves Introduction to Library Resources
2pm - 3pm
Online
This workshop, open to all UG and PGT students, will introduce you to some key Library resources that will help you with your study: how to access and use your module Resource List and how to get the most out of the library catalogue, FindIt@Bham.
Students playing badminton in a sports hall Social Sport Taster: Badminton
3pm - 4pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.
Graphic with icons and a purple background which reads 'We love consent' Consent & Bystander Intervention Workshop
4pm - 5pm
Mandela Room, Guild of Students
Join a bespoke peer-led consent workshop, designed to explore the topic of consent and empower you to become an active bystander who can confidently challenge harmful or negative behaviours.
Students playing football outdoors Social Sport Taster: Campus League Football
4pm - 5pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Get a taster of our Campus League Football - a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.
Students sat at a table making bracelets Calm and Connect
5pm - 7pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
A relaxed event for disabled and neurodivergent students, providing the perfect opportunity to get to know each other, enjoy relaxed activities in a quiet space and learn all about available support.
Graphic with icons and a purple background which reads 'We love consent' Consent & Bystander Intervention Workshop
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mandela Room, Guild of Students
Join a bespoke peer-led consent workshop, designed to explore the topic of consent and empower you to become an active bystander who can confidently challenge harmful or negative behaviours.
A football on astroturf Social Sport Taster: Football
7pm - 8pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Our pay-as-you-go Social Sport sessions are open to all - they're a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. We provide all the equipment! Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.
A photo of students taking part in crafts at their accommodation Welcome to Halls: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
8pm - 11pm
Infusion, Shackleton, The Vale
A magical evening of food and entertainment, celebrating the full moon!

Sat 26th September

Welcome & Well-Caffeinated with the Library team
10am - 11:30am
1203 (Academic Skills Centre)
Meet the Library and Learning Resources team over coffee, discover academic support services, and take on the Meta-Verse Challenge for a chance to win exclusive UoBD merchandise.
Building Connections for success: Welcome brunch with the Provost
noon - 12:30pm
Innovation Lounge
Join us for an exclusive lunch with the Provost of the University of Birmingham Yusra
Welcome Fair
1pm - 5pm
Welcome Zone (ground floor)
Meet our student societies and find your new community!
Students playing basketball in a sports hall Social Sport Taster: Campus League Basketball
2pm - 4pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Get a taster of our Campus League Basketball - a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.
Student Visa Support Session
2pm - 2:45pm
409
Get practical guidance on your UAE student visa, including key requirements, important processes and what you need to do to keep everything up to date throughout your studies.
Students having fun with giant inflatables Welcome to Halls: Freshers Finale
6pm - 12:30am
The Vale (outside Shackleton, lake side)
Celebrate the end of your first week in halls in style! Come along and take part in our fun activities and enjoy some free food.

Sun 27th September

Students having fun with giant inflatables Welcome to Halls: Freshers Finale
6pm - 12:30am
The Vale (outside Shackleton, lake side)
Celebrate the end of your first week in halls in style! Come along and take part in our fun activities and enjoy some free food.
Cereal bowls Cereal Cafe
10am - 11:30am
tbc
Build your perfect bowl at Cereal Café and enjoy a relaxed morning of conversation and connection. Meet new people, take part in fun icebreaker activities, and kick-start your day with breakfast and great company.
Inside the Majlis: A Journey Through Emirati Culture
11am - 1pm
Innovation Lounge
Whether you are new to the UAE or eager to deepen your cultural knowledge, this event offers a unique opportunity to sit, listen, and learn within a recreated majlis environment.
Introduction to the UAE Labour Market
noon - 12:45pm
Harvard Lecture Theatre
Discover the UAE job market and what employers are looking for. Learn about key industries, workplace expectations, career opportunities and practical tips to help you prepare for working in the UAE.
Student Visa Support Session
noon - 12:45pm
409
Get practical guidance on your UAE student visa, including key requirements, important processes and what you need to do to keep everything up to date throughout your studies.
A student playing the drums University Music Sing and Play Day
1:30pm - 7:30pm
Elgar Concert Hall and Dome Rehearsal Space, Bramall Music building
Join University Music for a day of joyful music-making to kick-start the new academic year. Whether you are new to us or returning after the summer break, we can’t wait to start making music together!
Succeeding at University
2pm - 2:45pm
1203 (Academic Skills Centre)
Build healthy habits and getting practical tips for learning & study.
Two students cheer on a sports match Social Sport Taster: Campus League Hockey
3pm - 5pm
Sport & Fitness Centre
Get a taster of our Campus League Hockey - a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. Check out our taster sessions this Welcome to find out more.
PG Welcome Mixer
3:45pm - 5:30pm
Welcome Zone (ground floor)
Meet your fellow PG students
Students in a bar socialising Vibes Only: RnB Day Party
5pm - 9pm
Guild of Students
The Guild of Students' RnB Day Party is the perfect way to spend your Sunday with great music, great people and an unbeatable atmosphere.

Mon 28th September

A staff member at a desk passes an ID card to a student Welcome Registration Hub
noon - 7pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Two students sat on the edge of a fountain chatting Commuter Students Social
6pm - 8pm
Beorma Bar and Amos Room, Guild of Students
Not living on campus? No problem! Find your travel buddies, meet the Commuter Students’ Society at your Guild of Students and get to know your people. There will be various activities and refreshments.

Tue 29th September

Two student staff chat to students Welcome Registration Hub
noon - 7pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Two students look at a market stall of cakes Artisan Market
1pm - 7pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
Students sat at a table taking part in various crafts LGBTQ+ Students' Social
5pm - 7pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
Come along to the Guild and meet fellow LGBTQ+ students! Chat and make new friends over board games and other relaxing activities.
A student sat on a bed using a laptop Answer from Anywhere: Online Social and Quiz
9pm - 11pm
Online
Whether you're an online or distance learner, a new student looking to make friends or just want something to do from the comfort of your own room, show off your skills with a friendly and fun quiz and get to know others just like you.
An allosaurus skeleton superimposed over the exterior of the Lapworth at night Night at the Museum Screening - Lapworth Museum After Hours
10pm - midnight
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Watch Night at the Museum inside an actual Museum! Join us for a free students-only movie night, welcoming you to Birmingham!

Wed 30th September

Students grabbing a coffee and hot drinks from a table Community Breakfast
noon - 2pm
Reception, Guild of Students
You are invited to the Guild of Students to come along for a free continental breakfast.
A staff member at a desk passes an ID card to a student Welcome Registration Hub
noon - 7pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Students browse shelves of houseplants in an outdoor courtyard Plant Sale
1pm - 10pm
Staff House/University Centre plaza
The ever popular plant sale is back! Come along and grab some green goodness for your room. Whatever your style, there's something for everyone with over 250 types of plants, and everything you need to take care of them.
Students listening in a lecture What do students do all day?: How to build academic skills into your daily routine.
4pm - 5pm
4th Floor Training Room, Main Library
This session explores how students spend their time, how they talk about their day, and how you can shape your own study habits. With real examples and practical tips, you’ll leave with ideas for building academic skills into your daily routine.
A student working on a laptop and writing in a notebook Prepare for final year or your dissertation with The Academic Skills Centre
5pm - 6pm
Online
This workshop, specifically tailored for final year UG students, will help you manage your time and work-load and strengthen your critical thinking and academic voice as you start to prepare for final year projects or dissertations.
Students playing board games EPS Board Game Night
8pm - 11pm
Room TBC, Ground Floor, Winifred Hackett (formerly Y3)
Join us for an evening of board game fun! We will have a variety of board games for you to play, as well as a Mario Kart time trial competition! Can you log the fastest lap to win a prize?

Thu 1st October

Two student staff chat to students Welcome Registration Hub
noon - 7pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Students browse shelves of houseplants in an outdoor courtyard Plant Sale
1pm - 10pm
Staff House/University Centre plaza
The ever popular plant sale is back! Come along and grab some green goodness for your room. Whatever your style, there's something for everyone with over 250 types of plants, and everything you need to take care of them.
Coffee station with snacks and cups Community Wellbeing Café
4pm - 6pm
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.
Students looking at a map of the world International Students' Meet & Greet
6pm - 8pm
Amos, Guild Of Students
New to Birmingham and want to meet fellow students from around the world?
An allosaurus skeleton superimposed over the exterior of the Lapworth at night Night at the Museum Screening - Lapworth Museum After Hours
10pm - midnight
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Watch Night at the Museum inside an actual Museum! Join us for a free students-only movie night, welcoming you to Birmingham!

Fri 2nd October

A staff member at a desk passes an ID card to a student Welcome Registration Hub
noon - 3pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Students browse shelves of houseplants in an outdoor courtyard Plant Sale
1pm - 10pm
Staff House/University Centre plaza
The ever popular plant sale is back! Come along and grab some green goodness for your room. Whatever your style, there's something for everyone with over 250 types of plants, and everything you need to take care of them.
Students making a bracelet Welcome to Halls Neuro Night: Mario Kart Tournament
7pm - 10pm
Chamberlain Social Space
Join your Guild of Students for the first Neuro Night of the year in Chamberlain Social Space. This video games night edition, will feature Mario Kart, Mario Party, EA FC 26, Overcooked, and more.
Two students relaxing Cheese & Wine Social for Postgraduate & Mature Students
8pm - 10:30pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
Take some time to unwind and get to know your fellow postgraduate and mature students in a relaxed setting! Non-alcoholic drink and vegan cheese options will be available.

Sun 4th October

Students dancing to a DJ in a crowd Welcome Ball
1am - 7am
Guild of Students
End Welcome Week in style at the Welcome Ball 2026 taking place at your Guild of Students!
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