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Wishing you a very happy Diwali and Bandi Chorr Divas full of light and happiness!
- Join the Student Corner and bag £15 Amazon vouchers for your time.
- Student Mahmood tells all about his adventure in Bali.
- Don't miss out on student offers and discounts.
- Tell us about your journey to campus and receive one of 20 £30 vouchers.
- We still have 100 Amazon vouchers up for grabs.
- Celebrating UoB Paris Olympic stars.
- Two students can win tickets to Mockingbird Cinema - drinks included!
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Want to earn £15 Amazon vouchers?
Join the Student Corner today!
We're looking to recruit a diverse range of students who feel passionate about sharing their ideas and giving open and honest feedback on a range of university led topics such as the MyUoB app, NSS, Welcome, Graduations, food on campus and much more. Sign up and get your voice heard.
Four weeks in Bali
Mechanical Engineering student Mahmood shares how a month-long adventure working in Bali transformed his outlook. Could you Go Global too? Read blog.
Student offers for you
Our Cost of Living pages are full of info and tips to help make uni life more affordable. From cost saving campus initiatives to shopping deals, see how you can save. Ways to save money.
Copilot GenAI
Microsoft Copilot is now available to all UoB students. Copilot is an AI tool powered by ChatGPT4 Turbo for text responses and DALLE-3 for image creation. More on copilot.
Win one of 20 vouchers worth £30
Tell us about your journey onto campus and you can help improve the commuter experience, and have the chance to win a £30 voucher at local Brum businesses. Fill in the Travel Survey.
Celebrating our Paris 2024 stars on campus
Following a spectacular summer of sport, the University of Birmingham will be celebrating an evening with some of its Olympic and Paralympic sporting stars on Wednesday 6 November in the Bramall Music Hall.
This free #PathwaytoParis evening will be hosted by the University Sport team, alongside Olympian and former student Hannah England, who was in a Paris on media duties. Hannah will host a Q&A with a handful of Olympian and Paralympians.
Doors opening at 17:00, places are limited. Register for the event.
Score an Amazon voucher
We want to understand your experience of race equality on campus, so we can identify barriers and make improvements. Complete the survey and you could win one of 100 Amazon vouchers worth £10 each. Complete the Race Equality Charter.
PG Corner
Welcome to the latest updates from the University Graduate School (UGS) specifically for postgraduate students.
PGR Shut Up and Work
Starting from Thursday 31 October, 9:30-16:30
Online and in-person
Shut Up and Work is a series of co-working sessions designed to help you focus and get work done, as well as a chance to meet like-minded PGRs during coffee breaks.
PGT Careers Workshops
Elevate your career journey in November with online careers workshops on promoting postgrad skills in job applications, starting out in academia, and on navigating the UK job market as an international PGTs.
How we budget at UoB
Uni life can be expensive, so it’s important to learn how to budget and save money where you can. Students Danielle and Dean show you their top budgeting tips, from making the most of discounts to saving money on the food shop. Watch video.
Sustainability at UoB
Green Week and Student Sustainability Day
Join us from the 25 - 29 November with loads of activities to get involved in, from food tasting to swap shops across the week.
Wednesday 27 November marks our specific Student Sustainability Day. You can hear about what’s happening in this space at the University in our Demystifying Sustainability session with key members of sustainability staff and take part in a student-focused COP29 panel. Sign up for information about this event.
Our diary picks
UoB Sikh Society's Diwali/Bandhi Chor Divas Social
Today (Wednesday 30 October), from 15:00
University House, Room 110
Join UoB Sikh Society for free to learn more about the history of Diwali/Bandhi Chor Divas and take part in a quiz (prizes included), enjoy free snacks with cha and do Diva painting. Learn more about the social.
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha and Joseph Middleton
Saturday 2 November 19:30-21:30
Elgar Concert Hall
We welcome current BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha to open our 24/25 Barber Evening Concert series. She is joined by University of Birmingham alumnus and leading art song pianist, Joseph Middleton. Register for the event.
Yoga in the Galleries
Monday 4 November, 12:45-13:15
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Take a moment to slow down and reconnect with your breath and body, and join us for a relaxed, bite-sized yoga session in the galleries, surrounded by the beautiful art collection.
Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum
Wednesday 6 November, 18:30-20:30
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Get ready for an exciting evening of trivia where you can test your knowledge across a variety of fun categories, all while surrounded by the museum's fascinating exhibits. Come with friends, family or solo - book your tickets now.
UoB Hindu Society's Diwali Ball - SIYA!
Friday 8 November, evening
The Opal Suite, Smethwick
UoB's Hindu Society are excited to host you for an evening of dinner, dance and dazzling performances. Enjoy traditional dhol music and DJ, and other fantastic entertainment that will make this Diwali celebration truly unforgettable. They are also holding a multitude of Diwali events on campus, including weekly aartis and arts and crafts.
Law Fair 2024
Wednesday 13 November, 13:00-15:00
Aston Webb Great Hall
If you're considering a career in law, make sure you head to our Law Fair - an exclusive opportunity for Birmingham students and recent graduates to meet employers and recruiters.
Postgraduate Open Day
Saturday 23 November
On campus
Considering a Masters or PhD? Join us to find out more about our postgraduate courses and funding opportunities. Register your place to refocus your future at Birmingham.
Visit our What's On page for the latest student events.
A celebration of light with Ujala
Join Sampad South Asian Arts and Heritage and UoB on Saturday 9 November for a vibrant celebration of community, unity, and the illuminating power of light through storytelling, dance, workshops, and culinary tales from India. More on the event.
Films, snacks and drinks. Interested?
Two lucky students have the chance to win a pair of tickets to Mockingbird Cinema - drinks included! All you have to do is answer a simple question... Enter now.
And finally
Ten lucky UoB students can win £1,000
Santander Universities is offering Brighter Futures Grants of £1,000 to ten lucky UoB students to spend on rent, bills, groceries, study resources or anything else you need. All students can enter, find out how.
Full access to the Telegraph’s website and app for uni students
This normally costs £300 per year but for students, the Telegraph are making it completely free, with no payment information required. Just use your university email address to sign up.
Special hotel rates for graduation
The University’s award-winning Edgbaston Park Hotel is offering 15% off stays for graduands and their families between Monday 8 December – Saturday 14 December. Simply use the promo code GRAD24. You'll need to show your student ID card at reception at arrival. Book your stay.
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