It’s the end of another academic year and you’re either returning in September for another part of your UoB journey, or celebrating your momentous graduation and moving onto an exciting new chapter!
Whatever stage you’re at, now is the time to make sure you’re the main character in your own story. Throughout UoB Xtra there’s plenty of opportunities for you to take part, enhance your CV and explore what the future might look like.
Just don’t forget to take some time to reflect on everything you’ve achieved and make note of it using My Attributes. If you are returning for another year, your extra-curricular activities can be recognised by The Birmingham Award. If you’re graduating, you can still access My Attributes to help you to recognise the Graduate Attributes and skills you’ve developed during your studies.
Here’s to your future and your next era!
Week 2: Try something new
16-17 June. Each session pairs a distinguished academic with emerging student experts to explore major challenges for society through thought‑provoking short talks.
17 June 10:00-15:00. A relaxed drop-in to meet volunteering organisations, learn about their work, and find ways to get involved.
18 June 10:00-11:00. Learn how to access your free LinkedIn Learning account and build essential skills for study and the workplace.
23 June 14:00-15:00. Understand what UK employers look for, how to search for roles, and get tips to create strong applications.
Week 3: Ready for launch
22-26 June. Explore freelancing through events that build practical skills and open up new possibilities for your future.
22-26 June. Events for international students to build a career in the UK or return home with valuable industry and alumni insights.
24 June, 11:00-12:30. What does AI mean for you, the workplace and your future career? How could you (or should you) be using it?
Use the UoB Xtra AI Assistant to find curated courses, earn digital badges and access 175+ professional certifications.
Week 1 Recap
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8 – 12 Jun 2026
The Birmingham Project
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8 – 12 Jun 2026
Masters Consultancy Challenge
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8 – 12 Jun 2026
Careers On the Green
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8 – 12 Jun 2026
Careers On the Green
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8 – 12 Jun 2026
Careers On the Green
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8 – 12 Jun 2026
Careers On the Green
How to access our interactive Games
Our games on ThingLink are available using normal University credentials via Single Sign On.
- Click the Sign In button.
- Choose the Microsoft icon under ‘Log in with third party services:’
- If you’re not already logged in, enter your university email and password, and complete the multifactor authentication step. Make sure you don't select any other Microsoft email accounts you may have on your device.
Game of Future You
To get your free ice cream, show the final screen from the game at the ice cream van (this can be a screenshot).
Volunteering Matcher Game
Find out which organisations you'd be suited to volunteering with and what kind of roles you could do.
Make sure you use this if you’re going to the Give Back, Gain Skills: Volunteering Day event!
My Attributes
It's hard to appreciate just how far you’ve come without giving yourself time to reflect. If you completed My Attributes earlier this year, it’s the perfect time to update it and see how many skills you’ve gained over the last few months. If you haven’t done it before, why not start now! Reflect, set your goals and get ready for your future.
My Attributes
UoB Xtra Careers Events