Student events

Our student events calendar will help you find events taking place over the summer. From meeting new people to developing skills, there are a variety of events taking place across the University. We've hand-picked some of the highlights that we think you will find interesting and useful.

Unless specified otherwise, events are suitable for all undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Got a student event you would like to be added? Contact the Student Experience Projects Team.

Daily events and services

Galleries and museums on campus

Galleries at Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00-17:00, Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Suitable for all students.

The galleries at the Barber are once again open for all to enjoy!

In our delightful Art Deco galleries you’ll find paintings by the greatest artists of their time, from Botticelli, Bellini, Rubens and Van Dyck, to Vigée Le Brun, Turner, Monet, Renoir and Magritte. You’ll also see superb works of decorative art and sculpture, as well as changing displays of prints and drawings and a coin exhibition. Find out about the summer exhibition Making a Mark.

Before you visit, please see our website to familiarise yourself with the changes we’ve made to ensure your visit is safe and comfortable. Booking is essential for all gallery visits. The last timed tickets are available at 16:00. Please book in advance to avoid any disappointment.

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Lapworth Museum of Geology

Tuesday-Friday, 10:00-16:30, and Saturday 12:00-17:00, Lapworth Museum of Geology

The Lapworth Museum of Geology are delighted to welcome visitors back to explore life over the past 3.5 billion years! Explore the collections, meet Roary the campus dinosaur, and enjoy the interactive exhibits.

From rocks and fossils to volcanoes, earthquakes, and even dinosaurs, the Museum captures the imagination of all ages. Entry to the museum is free, but book your timed entry slot in advance.

The museum will be closed for maintenance from Monday 5 July and is planned to reopen on Wednesday 21 July.

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Winterbourne House and Garden

Daily, 10:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30), Winterbourne House and Garden, Edgbaston Park Road

Suitable for all students.

Winterbourne House and Garden is open daily, including the shop and tea room. Explore the Edwardian Arts and Crafts garden, lovingly created by the homeowners Margaret and John Nettlefield. Discover the garden's treasures, find a place to relax, and take in the views across the hidden Edgbaston pool.

Entry is free with your student ID card (and for your children under 16).

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Academic support

Academic Skills Centre appointments

Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00, online

Suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and MRes students

The Academic Skills Centre offer confidential individual appointments for undergraduates, postgraduate taught and MRes students (for writing skills) to help with: writing skills, study strategies, referencing, and searching for high quality sources for your assignments.

Appointments are available throughout the academic year from Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, with a reduced service outside of term time. We can offer you four appointments per academic year. For students in Singapore, appointments are available Monday to Friday 09:00 to 12:00 UK time (17:00 and 20:00 Singapore time) via Zoom. Please book five working days in advance.

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Digital Skills appointments

Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00, online

Suitable for all students

The Digital Skills team provides one to one appointments for advice or software support related to a specific task or activity.

The focus of a one-to-one session is to help you to develop the skills that you need in order to be competent in the requisite software. A one-to-one appointment offers a range of approaches that can help you to develop the skills needed to complete your tasks, activities, studies or research. They are not a passive form of learning; by this we mean that we will not “do it for you”. Instead we will help you to develop the skills that you need in order to be successful in your endeavours.

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Maths Support Centre

Wednesday, 09:00-17:00, online

Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students

Many students experience difficulties with mathematical and statistical content during their university studies. We offer advice and support to Taught students from all disciplines. Whether you need help with your programme of study or guidance on numerical reasoning tests, we are here to help you develop your mathematical skills. Currently our Maths advisor is undertaking half hourly appointments every Wednesday from 9:00-17:00 via Zoom.

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Research Skills appointments

Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00, online

Suitable for postgraduate research students

The Research Skills Team offers one-to-one appointments on the following topics:

  • Literature searching (advising on but not undertaking literature/systematic reviews)
  • Referencing and EndNote
  • ORCiD and curating online publication profile
  • Research metrics
  • Using other libraries
  • Introductory advice in Open Access, Research Data Management and copyright

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Wellbeing support

Pause@UoB drop-ins

Monday - Friday, 10:00-17:00, by phone

Suitable for students up to their 25th birthday.

Pause@UoB are an NHS-backed initiative that offers you emotional support right here on campus, led by our friendly team of qualified therapists, practitioners and trained volunteers. During the current national lockdown period, Pause@UoB are continuing to offer a telephone support service. We hope to return to face-to-face services as soon as we are able to.

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UBHeard - mental health support line

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Suitable for all students

UBHeard is a confidential listening and support service for all registered students (undergraduate and postgraduate) that gives you immediate emotional and mental health support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

You will be able to speak to a mental health professional and counsellor who will guide you through any issues you may currently be facing – at University or at home. UBHeard offers immediate in-the-moment telephone support, and where appropriate, up to six sessions of counselling for mild-moderate issues.

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Regular prayer and worship

The Multi-Faith Chaplaincy are providing regular opportunities for collective prayer and worship across various faith traditions, both in person and online. Subscribe to the weekly Multi-Faith Chaplaincy newsletter to find out what is happening each week.

Subscribe to the newsletter

Wednesday Prayer

Wednesdays, 12:30-12:45, live broadcast

Join the Christian chaplains throughout the season of Lent for a time of prayer. You can watch live on Facebook, or come back to it at a time that suits you.

Friday Prayers

Fridays, 13:30-13:50 and 14:14-14:35, Multi-Faith Chaplaincy at St Francis Hall (Edgbaston Campus)

The Multi-Faith Chaplaincy will be holding Salatul Jum’uah (The Friday Prayer) each week for students and staff. Two timeslots are available and spaces must be booked in advance. Please ensure you have read and understood the guidelines before booking your slot.

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Sunday Mass

Sundays at Newman House

Join our Catholic Chaplains for a New Roman Catholic Sunday Mass at Newman House. Please contact Fr Kensy Joseph SJ or Sr Dr Una Coogan for details.

Contact Fr Kensy

Contact Sr Una

UoB Sport & Fitness

UoB Sport & Fitness remains open for gym, swim, and classes, as well as Tiverton Gym, with a full timetable available 7 days a week.

Short-term memberships are available for students giving you flexibility over the summer period and beyond. You can also use Pay & Go for classes and some activities.

See class timetables

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Events this month

Last updated Friday 13 August

Culture Shock Group

Tuesday 17 August, 13:00-14:00, The Lodge at North Gate

Suitable for international students (including EU and EEA)

Excited? Confused? Irritated? Worried? Interested? Lonely?

Moving to a new country and transitioning into a new education system can be difficult. This group, supported by Pause@UoB, is an informal, safe space where you can make friends and exchange thoughts about your experiences of moving to the UK to study.

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Top tips for a successful Cover Letter

Tuesday 17 August, 17:00-18:00, online

Suitable for all students

Information on how to create a persuasive cover letter to send to an employer, with Careers Network.

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Family Fun at Lapworth: Family Quiz

Wednesday 18 August, 11:00-12:00, online event

Suitable for students with children/young relatives

Get a team together at home or online for the first Lapworth Museum Family Quiz! From dinosaurs to volcanoes there will be something for everyone to enjoy and have a go at answering in this week’s family event!

The quiz will have 30 questions in 6 rounds of 5 questions.

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The Wellbeing Garden with Pause@UoB

Wednesday 18 August, 13:00-15:00, North Gate

Suitable for all students

Join us on Wednesday afternoons to get some fresh air and experience how nature and gardening can help with your mental health, as well as meeting other students.

No experience needed – just an interest in gardening or being outdoors! You can find us at The Lodge (the little house next to North Gate) on the Green Heart.

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Career Planning Masterclass - think creatively about your career options

Wednesday 18 August, 13:00-14:00, online

Suitable for all students

An opportunity to explore and plan your career options after graduation with Careers Network.

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Wellbeing Walks at Winterbourne

Wednesday 18 August, 14:00-16:00, Winterbourne House and Gardens

Suitable for all students

Join a member of the Pause@UoB team for a relaxing afternoon walking and talking around the Winterbourne Gardens.

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Top tips for creating a Personal Statement

Friday 20 August, 12:00-13:00, online

Suitable for all students

Your personal statement is the key document when applying for further study, so make sure yours does you justice with Careers Network.

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Culture Shock Group

Tuesday 24 August, 13:00-14:00, The Lodge at North Gate

Suitable for international students (including EU and EEA)

Excited? Confused? Irritated? Worried? Interested? Lonely?

Moving to a new country and transitioning into a new education system can be difficult. This group, supported by Pause@UoB, is an informal, safe space where you can make friends and exchange thoughts about your experiences of moving to the UK to study.

Book now

Top tips for success as assessment centres

Tuesday 24 August, 17:00-18:00, online

Suitable for all students

Find out how to be successful at assessment centres and what kind of activities you may face with Careers Network.

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Insect Safari with the Lapworth Museum

Wednesday 25 August, 11:30-15:00, Edgbaston campus

Suitable for students with children/young relatives

Storytellers weave a magical spell as they take you out on safari from their amazing bug hotel leading you into a fantastical world of creatures that creep, crawl, fly, flutter and buzz. Incredible stories and facts from across the world burst into life in this stunning touring show with original music, an ingenious set and featuring a host of incredible puppets.

Insect safari is inspired by a wealth of fascinating and astonishing insect facts and international stories that voice the myths and folklore of insects from the farthest reaches of the globe and closer to home. Take heed of the wisdom of the worlds oldest spider who roamed the lush, tropical swamps of the West Midlands over 300 million years ago and join us in celebrating the wonderous world of everything that creeps and crawls.

The performance lasts approximately 45 minutes. The first performance will begin at 11:30. The second performance will begin at 14:00. Age recommendation: 5+

This is an in-person event, hosted on the University of Birmingham Campus. More information about the venue will be available once bookings are open.

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The Wellbeing Garden with Pause@UoB

Wednesday 25 August, 13:00-15:00, North Gate

Suitable for all students

Join us on Wednesday afternoons to get some fresh air and experience how nature and gardening can help with your mental health, as well as meeting other students.

No experience needed – just an interest in gardening or being outdoors! You can find us at The Lodge (the little house next to North Gate) on the Green Heart.

Book now

Wellbeing Walks at Winterbourne

Wednesday 25 August, 14:00-16:00, Winterbourne House and Gardens

Suitable for all students

Join a member of the Pause@UoB team for a relaxing afternoon walking and talking around the Winterbourne Gardens.

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Insect Safari - evening performance at Winterbourne

Thursday 26 August, 17:30-19:00, Winterbourne House and Gardens

Suitable for students with children/young relatives

nsect safari is inspired by a wealth of fascinating and astonishing insect facts and international stories that voice the myths and folklore of insects from the farthest reaches of the globe and closer to home. Take heed of the wisdom of the world’s oldest spider who roamed the lush, tropical swamps of the West Midlands over 300 million years ago and join us in celebrating the wonderous world of everything that creeps and crawls.

You need to pre-book tickets for this event. The performance is due to last for approximately 45 minutes. As this is a Lapworth Museum event, tickets will not be available onsite at Winterbourne.

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Culture Shock Group

Tuesday 31 August, 13:00-14:00, The Lodge at North Gate

Suitable for international students (including EU and EEA)

Excited? Confused? Irritated? Worried? Interested? Lonely?

Moving to a new country and transitioning into a new education system can be difficult. This group, supported by Pause@UoB, is an informal, safe space where you can make friends and exchange thoughts about your experiences of moving to the UK to study.

Book now

University events calendar

Visit the University events calendar for the full range of public lectures, seminars, conferences and exhibitions taking place at the University.

You can directly view the Careers Network and University Graduate School events listings. You can also sign up to the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy newsletter to receive weekly updates about events and activities, including regular services and worship.

Student Group events

Many of our students groups and societies are running events online. You can browse the list of student groups and visit the Guild of Students' events page to find out what's happening.

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