Birmingham Scholar Events

5 November 

12:00 - 14:00

Room G13 - Nuffield Building

Stop by the drop-in session to meet your Pathway to Careers and Academic Skills Centre teams to learn more about the support we can provide - from finding work experience, receiving tips on essay structure or just learning about the support available to you.

No booking required. 

3 December

12:00 - 14:00

Aston Webb Training Room (G30)

12 November

15.00 - 16.00

In person in the Main Library Training Room

12 November

15.00 - 16.00

Main Library Training Room

Find yourself procrastinating when you’ve got studying to do? You’re not alone.
This workshop is a space to talk honestly about procrastination: why we do it, how it affects us, and how we can work with it instead of against it. You’ll discover techniques to manage your time more compassionately, share experiences with others, and take the first step on a task you’ve been avoiding.

Registration required 

19 November

12.00 - 13.00

Online via Zoom

Worried about referencing?
This workshop is here to help you understand the why and how of referencing, so you can avoid plagiarism and feel more in control of your academic work. We’ll explore common challenges, share simple strategies, and help you build confidence in your referencing skills.

Registration required

3 December

12.00 - 13.00

Online via Zoom

Not sure where to start with revision? Feeling overwhelmed by exams?

This workshop will help you approach different types of exams with confidence and develop effective revision strategies that work for you. Whether you're facing multiple-choice questions, essays, or timed assessments, you'll leave with practical tools to help you prepare and feel more in control.

Registration required

1 December

Bookable timeslots

In-person or online

Birmingham Scholars have exclusive access to CV Revew and First Steps appointments with Davi Walker - get your CV checked and learn about how to utilise Careers Network so you're ready for your next career step in 2026.

Book your appointment here

3 December

10.00am-12.00pm

Academic Skills Centre Training Room, 1st floor of the Main Library 

3 December

12.00 - 2.00pm

Aston Webb Training Room (G30)

4 December

12pm

Muirhead Tower 417

Join us for an informal session to celebrate your efforts in securing work experience and help you make the most of the Christmas break.

• Secured an opportunity? Learn how to prepare and upskill
• Still applying? Get tips to refine your applications and foucs your efforts
• Just starting out? Discover digital resources to kick-start your search in the New Year. 

Meet the Work Experience Team and ask any questions you have. 

9 December

12.00-3.00pm

Careers Network Careers Corner, Main Library

Do you want to earn money whilst you study?

Worklink will be at Careers Network's Careers Corner. Speak to a member of the team about what Worklink can offer you and the casual work opportunities available on campus.

10 December

4.00-6.00pm

Murray Learning Centre, LG14

Join us for a Holiday Social to celebrate the end of the semester and kick off winter! Take a break from studying and enjoy an evening of food, drinks, games, and great company.

Highlights include:

• Gingerbread house decorating
• Quiz with prizes
• Fun group activities and chances to make friends
• Snacks and drinks

Registration required

14 January

12.00-2.00pm

Alan Walters 103

You asked, so we're doing: an informal drop-in session around boosting your careers skills and confidence (a topic of support most voted for by Birmingham Scholars) as well as general questions. This drop-in will be a great way to start 2026. 

21 January

1.00-3.00pm

Careers Corner, Main Library, Ground Floor

Come along and meet Davi and Nicki to gain advice and guidance on your career path and ideas. With experience and understanding around disabilities, our advisers will support you with areas to consider and give you time to ask questions too.

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21 January 

1.00-4.00pm

Debating Hall, Guild of Students 

goglobalsummer@contacts.bham.ac.uk

We have a wide range of international summer opportunities available for Summer 2026! This includes academic summer schools, language and cultural courses, research placements and volunteering and internships throughout June, July and August.

Learn more

21 January 

4pm

Aston Webb Main Lecutre Theatre

Have you ever had an idea for a start-up business? Or want to create an idea? If yes, the Student Enterprise team at UoB (B-Enterprising) can help you. We have workshops to help you create and develop ideas which you can enter into the University's flagship enterprise competition. Want to know more? Please complete this form to be invited to the competition launch event.

Registration required 

22 January

12.00 - 1.00pm

Online 

Come along to one of these events to get tailored support for completing The Birmingham Award or The Birmingham Award with Distinction, and learn how to articulate your skills and experiences effectively in graduate recruitment processes!

Learn more

28 January

12.00 - 1.00pm

Online 

Come along to one of these events to get tailored support for completing The Birmingham Award or The Birmingham Award with Distinction, and learn how to articulate your skills and experiences effectively in graduate recruitment processes!

Learn more