College Student Bulletin - 29 May 2026

Whether you’re celebrating Eid, the end of exams, or just the fact that the sun is shining, we hope you’re finding time to relax and recharge. If you’ve still got exams on the horizon, remember to make the most of our UoBe Ready resources to ace your assessments.

Coming up in your Student Bulletin:

Explore your future in football
Discover the MoveWell Physio clinic
Experience groundbreaking research with the Doctoral School
Give back, gain skills, and get involved in volunteering

Have your say

This is your last chance to complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES). It’s completely confidential, so you can provide honest feedback on what we’re doing well and what we could do better. Have your say by Friday 29 May for your chance to win £150 cash.

Complete the PTES

Nominations open for the Paul Weston Prize

Know a final year student who's been an exceptional part of our School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences? Recognise their outstanding contribution and they'll be awarded a cash prize at graduation.

Nominate by Friday 5 June

Beyond the Pitch: Football futures

Wednesday 10 June, 9.30am - 5pm

Whether you're a lifelong football fan or simply curious about using your degree in a dynamic industry, spend the day exploring careers in football with professionals from a wide range of roles. Find out more and sign up here.

Murder on the Lawn prize winner

Congratulations to Simran Malhi, winner of two tickets to Murder on the Lawn, an improvised ‘whodunnit’ at Winterbourne House as part of UoBXtra.

You can still pick up tickets here for both 12 and 13 June.

Your UoBXtra College Events

UoBXtra will swing into full gear from 8 – 26 June, so make sure you stick around to take full advantage of UoB’s unique Summer Term.

Step Forward

Thursday 11 June, 11am-1pm

Improve your CV and LinkedIn profile with a professional LinkedIn photo and a £5 lunch voucher.

Step Forward

Campus Quest

Get ready to explore campus through a LES lens. Discover secret spots and snap a few selfies to complete this online scavenger hunt and compete for prize vouchers.

Join the Quest

LES Garden Party

Thursday 18 June, 1-4pm

Join us for the hottest event of the summer in the Undercroft with games and treats for you to enjoy.

RSVP

LES Make a Difference: research that matters

Join us for two days of fascinating research talks, led by academics in each school. Sign up for just one talk, or all sixteen, as we explore the incredible impact the College of LES is having across the globe.

12 June Talks

18 June Talks

University Doctoral School Showcase

Interested in postgraduate study? The University Doctoral School (UDS) invites everyone to their UDS Showcase on Tuesday 16 June. Hear from award-winning researchers, vote for your favourite research poster, and attend talks to celebrate outstanding, Black-led research.

Supporting you

Reach Respect

Thursday 11 June, 10am-12pm and 2-4pm | Aston Webb Building

Women's Aid have organised two Reach Respect sessions on Thursday 11 June, open to all students. These 2-hour sessions focus on healthy relationships, recognising signs of domestic abuse, and how to be an active bystander. Sign up for the 10am session or the 2pm session.

Report + Support

If you have been subjected to any form of harmful behaviour, we’re here to support you. You’ll be respected, listened to, and empowered to make an informed decision about what to do next. You also have the option of letting us know what happened anonymously.

Access Report + Support

Whatever you’re going through, you’re not alone. We’re here if you or a friend need urgent support

MoveWell Clinic

Are you training for a local fun run or planning an active summer holiday, but have a long-standing joint or muscle issue? Register for our student-led physiotherapy clinic for tailored support and affordable open gym sessions.

Discover MoveWell

Guild Community Pantry

If you've got spare reusable bags, food or toiletries – or feel able to pick up an extra item – the Guild's Community Pantry is accepting donations. And if you need a little help yourself, the Pantry is there for you too.

Donate here.

Opportunities

Green Impact lab auditor training

Become a Green Impact Lab Auditor to build your networks and develop highly sought-after transferable skills. Get access to discounted ISEP student memberships and a bespoke employability workshop, and earn professional recognition through the Birmingham Award.

Birmingham Gives is almost here

Taking part in the Campus 3K on 10 June? Make your walk count by setting up a JustGiving page and support Birmingham Gives.

Every step you take can help create meaningful change for students at Birmingham.

Give back, gain skills

Wednesday 17 June, 10am–3pm | Aston Webb

Explore a wide range of opportunities with charities and organisations from across the region and the UK. No need to register, just drop in to the Careers Network Training room.

Careers in Heritage and Archaeology

Friday 29 May, 2-4pm

Explore career pathways into field archaeology, geoarchaeology, heritage consultancy, and related sectors. Discover career opportunities for humanities and earth science graduates, with time for questions.

Shorinola Lab paid internship opportunity

Apply by 29 May to spend six weeks investigating seed formation to improve crop productivity with Dr Seyi Shorinola. You’ll gain hands‑on skills in microscopy, experimental design, and developmental biology while contributing to global food‑security research.

Apply here

PGR Corner

Your new notice of intention to submit form

Let us know you’ll be submitting your thesis via the new form and it will automatically notify your supervisor, no approval needed. If you’re hoping to submit earlier than 2 months prior to the minimum period of registration, you’ll need to complete an early submission request form for consideration.

PGR thesis submission and examination portal

Track every stage of your thesis examination through our new portal, including progress, expected report dates, and correction deadlines. For more details check out our PGR Thesis Processing System FAQs.

Preparing postdoc funding, grant, and fellowship applications: practical tips for PGRs

Tuesday 2 June 2026 | Online

Find out more about different kinds of postdoctoral funding opportunities and hear top tips from successful applicants. Sign up here.

PG Skills: AI in the Recruitment Process - A recruiter's perspective

Wednesday 10 June, 3-4.30pm | Arts Building – Lecture Room 1

Explore how AI is impacting the recruitment landscape and get top tips from Mike Morgan, Director of Technology at Hays Recruitment Agency on how to use it with confidence. Register for PG Skills: AI in Recruitment

Job Hunting for Those with 2+ Years Professional Experience

Monday 15 June, 3 –5.30pm | Nuffield G17

Hear about recruitment trends, experienced hiring processes, what kinds of roles are in-demand and how to stand out in the recruitment process. Sign up here.

Celebrate Impact and Innovation at the PG Research Festival

The PG Research Festival returns this June, reimagined as a month-long series of events for PGRs. From the Research Poster Competition to skills workshops and networking to the flagship University Doctoral School Showcase on 16 June, the Festival celebrates creativity, collaboration and excellence in postgraduate research. Get your tickets now.

Neuroaffiriming and transdiagnostic practices for early career researchers

Friday 12 June 1.30-5pm | 52 Pritchatts Rd, G16 and online

The workshop will include 10-minute talks and structured discussions around current issues within research on neurodiversity. ECRs will have the opportunity to share their research ideas and gain feedback from experts by experience. Register in person or online.

Student Spotlight

You belong at UoB

You’ve earned your place here, but it’s easy to overlook your achievements when your inner imposter turns up. Check out PGR student Robin’s top tips for celebrating your wins and ditching imposter syndrome.

Read the blog

Got something to shout about? Email lesstudentcomms@bham.ac.uk to share your Student Story with us.

Dates for your diary

For a full list of what’s on, see our Student Events pages

Inaugural Lecture of Professor Rosie Day | Pursuing Justice: Interdisciplinary Adventures in Energy and Environment

Thursday 4 June 4-6pm | WG5 Aston Webb Building & Online

Inaugural Lecture of Professor Davinia Fernández-Espejo | From Insight to Intervention: Improving Recovery After Brain Injury

Thursday 11 June, 4-6pm | WG5 Aston Webb Building

How to make this Summer Count: Finding and creating work experience

Thursday 11 June, 11am – 12pm | Arts Building, Lecture Room 7

Tuesday 16 June, 1-2pm | Online.

Join an in-person or online session to discover how you can find different types of work experience.

An Introduction to CryoEM at University of Leicester with RSB

Tuesday 7 July, 9.30am-4.30pm | University of Leicester

The course, aimed at biological scientists, provides practical, hands-on sessions using equipment at the Midlands Regional CryoEM Facility. Find out more and book a place.

Designing nature-based solutions for climate adaptation | A geodesign workshop

Thursday 9 July, 10am-12pm

Help shape a tool that is intended for use across Europe to support cities to become more climate resilient. Register for the workshop.

And finally...

You’ll be able to access your ratified marks for the academic year on Monday 22 June via the student gateway. Log in to the Exams and Assessment section, then click on the Exam Marks and Progress Decisions - End of Year Marks.
There’ll also be an opportunity to view your exam scripts, where applicable. We’ll share more information in the Marks Release announcements posted in your School Handbook on Monday 22 June.
The deadline to apply for a Reasonable Adjustment Plan for the supplementary exam period is Friday 12 June 2026. Explore your support and apply here.

Attenborough giveaway prize winners

Thanks to everyone who entered our David Attenborough activity book draw. The three lucky winners were Yitong Liu, Zoe Day, and Chloe Walton-Stenson. Don’t forget you can still grab a selfie with our life-sized cardboard David Attenborough outside the LES Student Hub on the 2nd floor of the Old Gym.