Happy Christmas Crochet with Library Services
Wednesday 30 November, 13:00-16:00, Library Lounge, Main Library
Suitable for all students
Drop in to the Main Library and enjoy some festive Christmas crochet. You can enjoy making a decoration, a pair of Christmas earrings, or help 'yarn-bomb' the local postbox! All materials are provided, and all levels are welcome, whether you're an expert or complete beginner.
BIA Board Games Bonanza
Wednesday 30 November, 15:30 - 16:45, BIA, Priorsfield
Suitable for all BIA students
Come along and meet your BIA community to relax and play some board games to relax at the end of term. For further information contact Ashlee.
Society Spotlight: UBCU's Christmas Carols
Wednesday 30 November, 17:00 and 19:30, Great Hall
Each Christmas the University of Birmingham Christian Union put on a massive Carols event for the whole University - reportedly the biggest free Carol Concert in Birmingham!
They say: "It's a really exciting opportunity to share the Gospel with so many of our fellow students and staff. Our 2022 Carols service is on Wednesday 30th of November. Everyone is welcome, and the best part is it is completely free, it would amazing for you to bring your friends and enjoy beautiful sung carols with a message." Find out more.
Visit our Christmas Fair
Thursday 1 December, 12:00-17:00, Bramall Music Building foyer and balcony
Kicking off our 'Countdown to Christmas' is our University Christmas Fair. Head to Santa’s grotto and get your selfie taken with the big man himself, plus you can grab yourself a free festive gift (gift available to the first 100 students – don't miss out!).
Christmas Light Switch-on
Thursday 1 December, 17:00, outside Bramall Music Building in Chancellor's Court
As it gets dark on Thursday 1 December, Chancellor's Court will come alight as our annual Christmas Light switch-on returns for 2022. Come along and join us as our special guest Santa flips the switch. Keep a look out for our beloved Old Joe having a festive surprise!
Celebrate the seasons with Yin Yoga at the Barber
Thursday 1 December, 18:00-19:00, Barber Institute of Fine Arts
As we start to wind down into these winter months, enjoy this peaceful and reflective yin yoga practice, surrounded by our intimate gallery space. Inspired by our exhibition Peasants and Proverbs: Pieter Brueghel the Younger as Moralist and Entrepreneur, we will be focussing our practice on the cycle of the seasons and this hibernation period in nature's cycle.
Places cost £3 per person. Limited capacity. Booking is required. This event will be held at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts in our galleries. All levels and abilities welcome so no prior yoga experience is needed.
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University Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday 4 December, 15:00-17:00, Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music building
Join the Music Society Philharmonic Orchestra to celebrate the birthdays of John Williams (90th) and Ralph Vaughan Williams (150th), with music from Star Wars, E.T. and Superman, as well as Vaughan Williams' 'A London Symphony'. Tickets cost £5. Book now.
Take a ride on our carousel!
From Monday 5 to Friday 9 December all students, staff and graduands can take a free ride on our traditional carousel located on the Green Heart amphitheatre. Open from 11:00 to 18:00 each day.
Guild Christmas Fair
Monday 5 December, 12:00-18:00, Debating Hall, Guild of Students
Suitable for all students
Join the Guild of Students at their Christmas Fair as they ‘deck the (Deb) hall’ and celebrate the festive season! Local businesses will be offering gifts and festive treats, so you won’t want to miss out. Grab your free ticket to let them know you're coming.
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Christmas Lounge @ Shackleton
Throughout the Christmas period 10am-3pm, Shackleton Lounge
Suitable for all students
The lounge will be open throughout the Christmas period 10am-3pm. Festive films and music videos will be played on the screens when the lounge is open. Food and drink, including festive snacks and festive hot drinks, will be available to purchase from the lounge and board games will be available to help encourage people to engage others using the lounge space.
A schedule of the films to be played will be provided via email to all accommodation residents once listings are released – so please keep an eye on your emails! Selected films will include staff members from the accommodation team or the guild being available to offer any support/advice any residents may need as well as hand out festive goody bags to all in attendance.
A Christmas schedule of events from the ActiveRes team, Hampton room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale Village
Suitable for all students
Pick up your free Christmas gift by attending an Active Residences session.
- HIIT Class
Tuesdays from 18:30 -19:15, 20 Dec and 3 Jan
- Core Workout Class
Wednesdays at 13:00 - 13:30, 21 Dec, 28 Dec and 4 Jan
- Yoga
Saturday 17 Dec 11:30 – 12:15
Thursdays from 17:30 - 18:15, 22 Dec, 29 Dec and 5 Jan
- Pilates
Fridays from 13:30 - 14:15, 23 Dec, 30 Dec and 6 Jan
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Study Abroad Board Games Café
Monday 5 December, 14:00 - 16:00, Library Lounge (by main entrance), Main Library
Suitable for all Study Abroad students
Come along for an afternoon of playing board games with friends old and new! First 50 students to arrive will a free hot drinks voucher.
Hall Reps: Chamberlain Christmas Tree Decorating
Monday 5 December, 15:00-17:00, Reception, Chamberlain Tower
Suitable for Chamberlain residents
Come along to Hall RepMicky's next Chamberlain event where you'll have the chance to decorate your very own mini Christmas tree to brighten up your room or your flat. We'll have plenty of Christmas treats for you to enjoy too.
You may even get the chance to be some of the first to hear about his final event of the year, which you won't want to miss!
LANS Monday Tea and Biscuits – with crafting and mince pies!
Monday 5 December, 15:30-17:00, LANS Student Hub, ERI Building
Suitable for LANS Students
Come along to our regular tea and biscuit event, but to get in the festive mood, there will be Christmas crafts and mince pies.
Christmas Dance Party
Monday 5 December, 17:00 - 17:45, Studio 2, Sport and Fitness Centre
Suitable for all students
Join the Sport and Fitness team for a fun and free party dance class, with a great mix of classic and Christmas tunes! No dance experience needed, simple routines to follow or make up your own moves as you go! Please wear clothes and footwear you would feel comfortable moving in.
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Study Abroad German Christmas Market Trip
Monday 5 December, 18:00 - 20:00, Meeting outside University station at 17:30
Suitable for incoming exchange students
Join this Study Abroad community trip to Frankfurt Christmas Market in the centre of Birmingham, to enjoy Christmas lights, food and company. Spaces are limited to 50 students to help guide you in a group.
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Hall Reps: Selly Oak Court Winter Wonderland
Monday 5 December, 18:00-20:00, Reception, Selly Oak Court
Suitable for Selly Oak Court residents
Come along to Selly Oak Court for an evening of festive fun!
There will be free hot drinks and cupcakes, gingerbread men decorating, a screening of 'Home Alone', board games and Christmas cards. Your Hal; Rep Cerys will even be running a postal service around Selly Oak Court!
There will also be a raffle with lost of fun prizes including headphones, a bluetooth speaker, lots of chocolate and some Hall Reps merch. Entry is free so try your luck and win yourself or a friend an early Christmas present!
Candlelit Yoga in the Main Library
Tuesday 6 December, 08:00 - 08:45, 4th Floor Training Room, Main Library
Suitable for all students
Join the Sport and Fitness team to refresh and stretch in the glow of festive tealights, for a calming start to your day. A relaxing class for everyone, especially beginners; mats provided. Please wear clothes you would feel comfortable moving in.
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Happy Christmas Crochet with Library Services
Wednesday 7 December, 13:00-16:00, Library Lounge, Main Library
Suitable for all students
Drop in to the Main Library and enjoy some festive Christmas crochet. You can enjoy making a decoration, a pair of Christmas earrings, or help 'yarn-bomb' the local postbox! All materials are provided, and all levels are welcome, whether you're an expert or complete beginner.
Hall Reps: Metalworks Countdown to Christmas
Wednesday 7 December, 16:00-18:00, Common Room, Metalworks
Suitable for Metalworks residents
Come down to Metalworks to fill your own advent calendar with sweets, chocolates and gifts and stay for some free snacks and drinks!
Candlelit Yoga at Sport & Fitness
Wednesday 7 December, 19:15 - 20:00, Sport and Fitness, Dojo
Suitable for all
Join the Sport and Fitness team for a gentle, candlelit Yoga session to end the day. A relaxing class for everyone, especially beginners; mats provided. Please wear clothes you would feel comfortable moving in.
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Hall Reps: Shackleton Australian Christmas
Thursday 8 December, 13:00-16:00, downstairs in Duck & Scholar, Vale Hub
Suitable for Shackleton residents
Come along to the Duck and Scholar for an Australian-themed Christmas party, featuring all things SUMMER! Whilst you're there you can also decorate your own gingerbread and bauble. Make it Australian for your chance to win a prize!
PGT Short Story-Club at Christmas
Thursday 8 December, 15:30-16:30, Costa, University Centre
Suitable for Postgraduate Taught students
The UGS Scholars (PGT) lead this monthly short story club, designed to encourage reading and get you talking. December’s pick is Sally Rooney’s ‘Mr. Salary’. Join the discussion in a campus café, with drinks vouchers provided.
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Hall Reps: Battery Park Craft a Gift
Thursday 8 December, 17:00-19:00, Battery Park
Suitable for Battery Park residents
Come along to Battery Park to make a pendant, bracelet or keychain for someone special or even yourself this festive season! We'll have free snacks and pizza too. There will also be a £20 Amazon gift voucher for the best gift made!
Candlelit Yoga in the Lapworth Museum
Thursday 8 December, 17:15-18:15, Main Gallery, Lapworth Museum
Suitable for all students
Join the Sport and Fitness team fro candlelit yoga, with a prehistoric twist! Unwind and stretch in the glow of festive tealights and Roary the Allosaurus! A relaxing class for everyone, especially beginners; mats provided. Please wear clothes you would feel comfortable moving in.
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PGR Film Club: Christmas Special
Thursday 8 December, 18:00 - 21:30, Seminar Room, Westmere House
Suitable for Postgraduate Researchers
Join the UGS Scholars (PGR) for PGR Film Club: Christmas Special in Westmere House. A showing of festive favourite The Polar Express and discussion over some Christmas snacks. Festive jumpers encouraged! Join us to watch the film and chat about it!
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BIA German Christmas Market Trip
Friday 9 December, 15:40 (leaving time), leaving from Priorsfield carpark and travelling together by train
Suitable for all BIA students
Join this BIA community trip to Frankfurt Christmas Market in the centre of Birmingham, to enjoy Christmas lights, food and new company.
For further information contact Ashlee
Society Spotlight: Strictly Brum Dancing
Saturday 10 December, 18:45-00:00 midnight, Debating Hall, Guild of Students
Strictly Brum Dancing is back! Join BALADS for their glittering annual event, with their couples hard at work this term learning their routines to compete for the glitterball trophy.
Representatives from committees from a range of student groups will be dancing a variety of styles for your vote, and there will also be some exclusive demos from some of their advanced couples, as well as a charity raffle with some great prizes! This year they are supporting the local charity RSVP, which provides support for victims of rape and sexual violence.
Student tickets cost £6 and can be bought online or on the door. Non-students are welcome to attend, with tickets at £7.
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