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students walking ​Campus to Corporate
8th June 8am - 8pm
Auditorium
​Ready to take your first real step into the working world? ​Campus to Corporate is a one-day experience designed to help students and fresh graduates turn ambition into opportunity.
Careers Network | UoB Xtra
students talking Students' Association - Spring Elections hustings
9th June 1pm - 2pm
Innovation lounge and online
Join us for the upcoming Student Hustings, where candidates will present their ideas, share their plans, and answer your questions.
UoB Xtra | Guild of Students
painting 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
Students' Association and Rep Awards 2026
9th June 5pm - 8pm
Auditorium
Awards to celebrate the work of our amazing Students' Associations Groups & Sports teams and Student Reps.
UoB Xtra | Guild of Students | Sport & Fitness
people in meeting Professional Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Workshop
10th June 10am - noon
To be communicated
The workshop will involve practical negotiation simulations and real-life scenarios relating to business, community and professional disputes. Targeted at College of Engineering and Physical Sciences students.
UoB Xtra | Summer Term
student at laptop 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
people in meeting Professional Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Workshop
10th June 1pm - 3pm
To be communicated
The workshop will involve practical negotiation simulations and real-life scenarios relating to business, community and professional disputes. Targeted at College of Medicine and Health & College of Life and Environmental Sciences students.
UoB Xtra | Summer Term
Girls dancing Talent Show
10th June 1pm - 6pm
Auditorium
Showcase your talent, cheer on your friends, and enjoy an evening of music, performances, creativity and entertainment from the UoBD community. Whether you’re performing or watching, it’s a chance to celebrate the amazing talent across campus.
UoB Xtra
people in meeting Professional Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Workshop
10th June 3pm - 5pm
To be communicated
The workshop will involve practical negotiation simulations and real-life scenarios relating to business, community and professional disputes. Targeted at College of Social Sciences & College of Arts and Law students.
UoB Xtra | Summer Term
Students on beanbags UoBXtra Summer Carnival and BBQ
10th June 3pm - 8pm
Atrium & Courtyard (ground floor)
Celebrate the end of the semester at the UoBXtra Summer Carnival and BBQ! Join us for an afternoon of inflatable games, classic carnival activities, delicious BBQ food, a photo booth, giveaways, and plenty of summer vibes with friends across campus.
UoB Xtra | dxb
Three students chatting AI skills for educators - What we can and shouldn’t do with AI in classrooms
10th June 5pm - 6pm
Online
Explore practical and ethical approaches to using AI in education, from reducing teacher workload to developing critical thinking in classrooms. Suitable for trainee teachers, experienced educators, and professionals working in education.
Postgraduate Research | Postgraduate Taught
Students at silent disco Silent Disco
10th June 5pm - 7pm
Quiet Study Space
Silent Disco in the Library Quiet Study Space offering students a fun and relaxing wellbeing activity in a unique study environment.
UoB Xtra
student at laptop One-to-One Visa Support Sessions
11th June 9am - 11:30am
Online
For students with complex visa situations or sensitive matters that would be better discussed individually in a private setting
UoB Xtra
chairs in auditorium TEDx University of Birmingham Dubai
11th June noon - 6pm
Auditorium
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
UoB Xtra
girls on boat Luxury Canal Cruise (End of Year Dinner) (Postgraduate only)
13th June 6pm - 9pm
Off-campus
An event for postgraduate students to celebrate their achievements, mark the end of the academic year with friends and enjoy Dubai’s stunning skyline
UoB Xtra | PGR exclusive
student sin room Research that Matters
15th June 10am - noon
Academic Skills Centre
An engaging session designed to support students in developing more effective and confident research practices through academic research showcases and practical AI strategies for research success
Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra
football team Games Day
15th June 1pm - 7pm
Spanish Steps, Student lounge area & auditorium, DIAC Park
A day of games, challenges and friendly competition with fellow students across campus.
UoB Xtra | Sport & Fitness
An audience of students 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
An audience of students 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
people talking Mental Health First Aid
17th June 10am - 18th June 3pm
Online
Join our Mental Health First Aid session designed especially for students. Learn how to recognize signs of mental health struggles, support your peers, and build a more understanding and supportive campus community.
UoB Xtra | Wellbeing
An audience of students 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
chocolate Chocolate Art Making Workshop
17th June 4pm - 7pm
Off-campus
For students looking to learn a new skill, pick up a new hobby or wanting to connect with other students
UoB Xtra
An audience of students 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
An audience of students 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
Two students working on laptops together Introduction to Agile Project Management
22nd June 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Online
Get an introduction to Agile Project Management approaches, no matter what you are studying! Understand the principles, how it is different to other methods, and core practices.
UoB Xtra
Two students working on laptops together Introduction to Agile Project Management
22nd June 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Online
Get an introduction to Agile Project Management approaches, no matter what you are studying! Understand the principles, how it is different to other methods, and core practices.
UoB Xtra
A student using a computer in the library 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
Students sat round a table working on laptops 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
A student working on a laptop on a picnic bench PGT Summer Series: Research and writing for systematic reviews
1st July 5pm - 6:30pm
Online
This session, for PGT students, will explore how to approach a systematic review, focusing in particular on searching the literature and writing up your findings.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught
A student chatting over a laptop in a coffee shop PGT Summer Series: Dissertation writing - primary research
8th July 5pm - 6:30pm
Online
If your postgraduate dissertation is based on primary research and you need a bit of support and advice for writing and structuring it, then this is the workshop for you. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught
A students working on a laptop at a picnic table PGT Summer Series: Dissertation writing - secondary research
22nd July 5pm - 6:30pm
Online
If your postgraduate dissertation is chapter-based and uses secondary research, then this workshop will provide support and advice to help you with writing it up. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught
A student working on a laptop under a tree PGT Summer Series: Communicating research - formatting, visuals and data presentation
29th July 5pm - 6:30pm
Online
If your postgraduate dissertation involves primary research and you’d like support with formatting your document and communicating your findings, then this workshop is for you. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught
Two students look at a laptop together PGT Summer Series: Editing and proofreading your dissertation
19th August 5pm - 6:30pm
Online
If you've recently finished a full or partial draft of your dissertation, then this workshop will provide guidance on how to approach editing and proofreading. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught
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