Get ready for UoB Xtra!

UoB Xtra 2026

Monday 8 June to Sunday 21 June 2026.

UoB Xtra will be back in June 2026 so make a note in your calendar now and check your student communication channels such as email, news and from April 2026 for updates on what ‘Xtra’ events and activities you can enjoy.

We can’t wait to see you then!

What is UoB Xtra

Running alongside the Summer Term is UoB Xtra, our series of FREE social, sports and celebration events designed to help you relax, meet new people and make memories to last a lifetime. From our Mental Health First Aid training to campus 3K, there’ll be plenty happening on and off campus for you to get ‘Xtra’ from your time here with us during three weeks in June.

Summer Term Academic Programme

Running alongside the UoB Xtra extracurricular programme, the Summer Term Academic Programme is a dedicated academic curricular programme led by academic staff from across the university. This programme features both discipline-specific and campus-wide sessions aimed at developing the key knowledge, skills, and future-focused graduate attributes that support your success.

Learn more a bout Summer term and Term dates & academic calendar

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Sip and Paint: 9th June 2pm - 3pm; Atrium Space - Ground floor; Relaxed environment for students to explore their creativity, connect with other students and enjoy light refreshments; UoB Xtra | Wellbeing

Student Visa Guidance Session – End of Academic Year: 10th June 10am - 11am; Online; Information session on visa cancellations, renewals, refunds, and important end-of-year procedures, followed by a live Q&A session.; UoB Xtra

Ten Talks: What really shapes a life?: 16th June 2pm - 3:30pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Now entering its third year, our thought-provoking Ten Talks programme returns with an exciting new format! Each session pairs a distinguished academic with emerging student experts for two presentations exploring major challenges for societies.; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

Ten Talks: Making connections in a disconnected world: 16th June 5pm - 6:30pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

Ten Talks: Why does infrastructure matter?: 17th June 2pm - 3:30pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

Ten Talks: Does the law understand the world?: 17th June 4pm - 5:30pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

Ten Talks: How do we understand complex human challenges?: 17th June 6:30pm - 8pm; Room G03, Alan Walters building and Online; Our thought-provoking Ten Talks concludes with two final presentations exploring major challenges for society, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserve your FREE place now!; Careers Network | UoB Xtra

Reference management tools for your dissertation: 24th June 5pm - 6:30pm; Online; Referencing causing you a headache? Join the Academic Skills Centre to discover how you can use Cite Them Right Online and EndNote can help you reference clearly and correctly.; Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra

PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve: 25th June 2pm - 4pm; Online; Are you feeling daunted by your dissertation? Do you wonder how other students are approaching their projects? Or would you like to chat about your experience and reflect on your next steps? Come along to the PGT Dissertation Conversation!; Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate Taught