Events

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21Jan

UoB 125: through the Archives

Dates
Tuesday 21 January (09:00) - Wednesday 31 December 2025 (18:00)
Location
Main Library Atrium
Description
Celebrating our 125th anniversary, this exhibition in the University of Birmingham's main library will feature photographs of staff, students and the campus from the past 125 years.
Cardboard Clues
8Feb

Cardboard Clues: Murder in the Museum

Dates
Saturday 8 February (12:00) - Sunday 7 September 2025 (17:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Become a detective and unravel a series of curious, whimsical mysteries in the Museum space.
The Exchange Reproduced with the permission of the Library of Birmingham. WK/B11/5129
1Mar

Heritage building tours

Dates
Saturday 1 March (11:00) - Sunday 3 August 2025 (16:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories.
A historical photograph of a smiling woman standing in front of the volcano Vesuvius.
1Apr

Invisible Women - creative workshops

Dates
Tuesday 1 April (10:30) - Tuesday 13 May 2025 (20:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
A series of workshops at the Lapworth Museum led by musician Julianne Oc to platform the creative voices of women who feel unheard and/or unseen.
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28Apr

Student and staff workshop | Walk and Draw

Dates
Monday 28 April 2025 (13:00-14:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Meet at the Barber for a relaxed lunchtime drawing session walking around campus. Take notice, look deeper and learn new techniques.
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30Apr

The Moral of An Inspector Calls

Dates
Wednesday 30 April 2025 (13:00-15:00)
Location
University of Birmingham
Description
Medieval morality meets English Literature in this discussion based masterclass.
30Apr

Try a new language

Dates
Wednesday 30 April 2025 (13:00-15:00)
Location
University of Birmingham
Description
Join us for an introduction into studying a language at university.
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1May

Contagion and Contamination in the Nineteenth Century

Dates
Thursday 1 May 2025 (09:00-17:00)
Location
Online - a link will be sent to you before the event
Description
A seminar featuring early career researchers discussing how 19th century art, literature and historical sources depict disease and illness
1May

BEAST FEaST: Southeast/Northwest

Dates
Thursday 1 May (09:00) - Saturday 3 May 2025 (17:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Building, The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
Southeast/Northwest celebrates the global diversity of electroacoustic practices, featuring a host of international artists and special guests across eight performances.
1May

Global Alumni Gathering 2025

Dates
Thursday 1 May (00:00) - Saturday 31 May 2025 (23:59)
Description
To commemorate the anniversary of the University receiving Royal Assent in 1900, Birmingham alumni worldwide host meet-ups during May to celebrate their connection with the University.
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6May

Artisan Market

Dates
Tuesday 6 May 2025 (10:00-16:00)
Location
Chancellors Court
Description
Hosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
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8May

BabyLab Sessions

Dates
Thursday 8 May 2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join The Exchange and Birmingham BabyLab for a relaxed bi-monthly session for parents and carers to explore fascinating research while little ones play, feed, or snooze.
9May

Joseph Houston - piano

Dates
Friday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series.
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9May

Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio

Dates
Friday 9 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
This internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
Witches
10May

Witches + Q&A

Dates
Saturday 10 May 2025 (13:30-15:45)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Flatpack Festival presents Witches, a documentary and researcher Q&A exploreing the link between cinematic witches and real-life experiences of postnatal mental illness.
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10May

Time Flower

Dates
Saturday 10 May 2025 (16:45-18:15)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Flatpack Festival presents a newly digitised screening of Time Flower, a 1948 experimental film by University of Birmingham alumni Desmond Morris.
Nov 2024
12May

Museum Tours - May 12

Dates
Monday 12 May 2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for Tours of the Museum on Monday, May 12, 2025
13May

CEMPR Small Ensembles

Dates
Tuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)
Location
The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
A selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome.
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13May

Why Don't Democracies Die?

Dates
Tuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)
Location
Birmingham Midlands Institute
Description
Join Dr William Mack for this free public lecture in which he unravels some of the strands of the history of citizenship and explores how they contributed to democratic resilience in Ancient Greece.
14May

Lunchtime jazz session

Dates
Wednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)
Location
Bramall Music Building
Description
Join us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians.
Quiz Night May
14May

Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum

Dates
Wednesday 14 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum.
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19May

Shakespeare Institute Open Day

Dates
Monday 19 May 2025 (10:00-16:15)
Location
Online, Shakespeare Institute - Stratford-upon-Avon
Description
Join our Shakespeare Institute Open Day, both in-person in Stratford-upon-Avon and online, to discover our postgraduate opportunities and collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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19May

Pint of Science: Planet Earth

Dates
Monday 19 May 2025 (19:00-21:30)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join researchers from the universities in Birmingham as they explore current research on geosciences, plant sciences and zoolology as part of the 2025 Pint of Science festival.
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21May

UoB China Institute Li Siguang Lecture 2025

Dates
Wednesday 21 May 2025 (12:30-13:30)
Location
Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, Hornton Grange, Lloyd Suite
Description
Join Prof Jimmy Jiao, Professor of Hydrogeology at the University of Hong Kong, as he delivers a talk on the important topic: Groundwater: Challenges and Changes in the 21st Century.
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21May

Pint of Science: Our Bodies

Dates
Wednesday 21 May 2025 (19:00-21:30)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join researchers from the universities in Birmingham as they explore current research on medicine, human biology and our health as part of the Pint of Science festival.
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22May

INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience

Dates
Thursday 22 May 2025 (09:00-17:15)
Location
The Exchange
Description
The hybrid event will examine biopsychosocial dimensions, including physical, mental, and social health, while addressing the role of structural systems, community resources in promoting equity and inclusion.
23May

The French Connection

Dates
Friday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
This lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers.
25May

Dudley International Piano Competition Final

Dates
Sunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Join the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minutes of recitals with repertoire of their own choice.
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27May

May half term: Rivers

Dates
Tuesday 27 May 2025 (11:00-15:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
This family-friendly drop in activity day at The Exchange will help us discover the important role rivers play in nature, the hidden materials that flow through them, and the threats they face in a changing environment.
30May

A Gift for your Garden

Dates
Friday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
London-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme.
Sept 2024
2Jun

Museum Tours - June 2

Dates
Monday 2 June 2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for Tours of the Museum on Monday, June 2, 2025
artisan-market
3Jun

Artisan Market

Dates
Tuesday 3 June 2025 (10:00-16:00)
Location
Chancellors Court
Description
Hosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
4Jun

Midlands SEM users meeting (MIDSEM) 2025

Dates
Wednesday 4 June 2025 (09:30-15:30)
Location
C Block Foyer, Ground Floor, Metallurgy and Materials Building (G6), GC13
Description
The meeting features speakers, a trade forum with details of new applications in electron microscopy and a trade exhibition from the major companies involved in electron microscopy, analysis, service and consumables.
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4Jun

Pioneers: Stuart Hall

Dates
Wednesday 4 June 2025 (17:30-19:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join Professor Nick Beech, at The Exchange as he explores Stuart Hall's remarkable life and work at the Centre of Cultural Studies at the University of Birmingham.
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7Jun

'From the Sublime to the Ridiculous'

Dates
Saturday 7 June 2025 (19:00-23:00)
Location
Elgar Concer Hall, Bramall Music Building
Description
"From the sublime to the ridiculous", which will comprise a riot of joyous English songs and pieces, old and new, with piano and string bass.
8Jun

University Folk Band at Power Folk

Dates
Sunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)
Location
Hockley Social Club
Description
It's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton.
8Jun

NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025

Dates
Sunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Short Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 ‐ the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series!
10Jun

Big Band Come and Play

Dates
Tuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)
Location
The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
These sessions are a great opportunity to play through some classic big band music in a relaxed environment, led by the Director of Jazz Studies Jonathan Silk.
10Jun

University Liturgical Choir at St Paul's

Dates
Tuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)
Location
St Paul's Cathedral
Description
The University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral.
11Jun

Dreamscapes

Dates
Wednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)
Location
Foyer - Bramall Music Building
Description
It's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building.
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14Jun

How to say no to your phone

Dates
Saturday 14 June 2025 (13:00-15:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Inspired by the powerful themes in Adolescence, this workshop at The Exchange feeds into the urgent conversation about phone use and online safety.
18Jun

Disease and Narrative: An Interdisciplinary Workshop

Dates
Wednesday 18 June 2025 (17:00-19:15)
Location
Arts Building
Description
This workshop will host speakers from Psychology, Geography, Creative Writing, History, and Literature to consider questions of authenticity and authority, conceptions of 'disease', and narratives of contagion.
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19Jun

World Refugee Week Celebrations

Dates
Thursday 19 June 2025 (18:30-20:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join us at The Exchange for a special evening in partnership with Birmingham-based organisations supporting refugees in celebration of World Refugee Day.
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19Jun

The British Graduate Shakespeare Conference 2025

Dates
Thursday 19 June (10:00) - Saturday 21 June 2025 (14:00)
Location
Shakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HP
Description
The conference provides a friendly and stimulating academic forum for graduate students from all over the world to meet, present and discuss their research in an active centre for Shakespeare scholarship.
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21Jun

Come to Campus Community Festival

Dates
Saturday 21 June 2025 (11:00-17:00)
Location
The University of Birmingham
Description
To mark the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary, the University invites you to a campus community festival weekend of free events, talks, campus tours, live performances, and family-friendly activities.
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21Jun

125 Anniversary Concert

Dates
Saturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)
Location
Green Heart
Description
A concert featuring the University Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, and a host of guest singers, bands, and entertainment to celebrate the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary.
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23Jun

Global Health Research: What do we do, why does it matter?

Dates
Monday 23 June 2025 (18:00-20:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join Professor Alice Roberts at The Exchange for an insightful evening of discussion and interaction with leading experts and researchers tackling major global health challenges.
23Jun

University String Orchestra

Dates
Monday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
This student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across the campus to share their love of music and their passion for performing.
24Jun

University Music Scholars

Dates
Tuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)
Location
The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
Through this scholarship scheme we hope to encourage talented students to continue making-music in the future and even go on to have professional careers or study music at postgraduate level.
25Jun

University Music Mini Recitals

Dates
Wednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)
Location
The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
A selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert.
25Jun

Birmingham Symphonic Brass

Dates
Wednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)
Location
Chancellor's Court
Description
A popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening.
26Jun

Summer Festival Voices

Dates
Thursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Summer Festival Voices and their student conductors fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season and bring our 24/25 concerts to a close.
artisan-market
1Jul

Artisan Market

Dates
Tuesday 1 July 2025 (10:00-16:00)
Location
Chancellors Court
Description
Hosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
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1Jul

Youth and Horror: An International Conference

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)
Location
Alan Walters Building
Description
The Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
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1Jul

Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)
Location
Old Gym, University House
Description
The 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.
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7Jul

BabyLab Sessions

Dates
Monday 7 July 2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join The Exchange and Birmingham BabyLab for a relaxed bi-monthly session for parents and carers to explore fascinating research while little ones play, feed, or snooze.
July 2024
7Jul

Museum Tours - July 7

Dates
Monday 7 July 2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for Tours of the Museum on Monday, July 7, 2025
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17Jul

Back in time for Birmingham

Dates
Thursday 17 July 2025 (18:30-21:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
For South Asian Heritage Month, the University of Birmingham Race Equality Network invites you to an evening exploring Back in Time for Birmingham, the TV series that brings the city's rich British Asian history to life.
Tenement Jazz Band with Art Themen, The Exchange (3)-2
23Jul

Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival: Django Chutney

Dates
Wednesday 23 July 2025 (12:00-14:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
The Exchange welcomes back the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival after two sell-out years in our café space for a performance from Brighton-based trio Django Chutney.
Jazz for families - Jake Leg Jug Band, The Exchange (11)-2
24Jul

Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival: Jazz for families

Dates
Thursday 24 July 2025 (11:00-12:30)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
The Exchange welcomes back the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival after two sell-out years in our café space for a family friendly concert with crafting activities.
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5Aug

Artisan Market

Dates
Tuesday 5 August 2025 (10:00-16:00)
Location
Chancellors Court
Description
Hosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
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2Sep

Artisan Market

Dates
Tuesday 2 September 2025 (10:00-16:00)
Location
Chancellors Court
Description
Hosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
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11Sep

Association of British and Irish Lusitanists conference

Dates
Thursday 11 September (00:00) - Friday 12 September 2025 (00:00)
Location
Arts Building
Description
The Department of Modern Languages, at the University of Birmingham is delighted to host the XI Conference of the Association of British and Irish Lusitanists (ABIL) this autumn.
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12Sep

Stand-Up Comedy in the Museum by Ben Miller

Dates
Friday 12 September 2025 (17:30-20:30)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller will perform at the Lapworth Museum of Geology.
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7Oct

Artisan Market

Dates
Tuesday 7 October 2025 (10:00-16:00)
Location
Chancellors Court
Description
Hosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
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4Nov

Artisan Market

Dates
Tuesday 4 November 2025 (10:00-16:00)
Location
Chancellors Court
Description
Hosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
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2Dec

Artisan Market

Dates
Tuesday 2 December 2025 (10:00-16:00)
Location
Chancellors Court
Description
Hosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
1May

BEAST FEaST: Southeast/Northwest

Dates
Thursday 1 May (09:00) - Saturday 3 May 2025 (17:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Building, The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
Southeast/Northwest celebrates the global diversity of electroacoustic practices, featuring a host of international artists and special guests across eight performances.
9May

Joseph Houston - piano

Dates
Friday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series.
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9May

Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio

Dates
Friday 9 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
This internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
13May

CEMPR Small Ensembles

Dates
Tuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)
Location
The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
A selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome.
14May

Lunchtime jazz session

Dates
Wednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)
Location
Bramall Music Building
Description
Join us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians.
23May

The French Connection

Dates
Friday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
This lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers.
25May

Dudley International Piano Competition Final

Dates
Sunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Join the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minutes of recitals with repertoire of their own choice.
30May

A Gift for your Garden

Dates
Friday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
London-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme.
bramall
7Jun

'From the Sublime to the Ridiculous'

Dates
Saturday 7 June 2025 (19:00-23:00)
Location
Elgar Concer Hall, Bramall Music Building
Description
"From the sublime to the ridiculous", which will comprise a riot of joyous English songs and pieces, old and new, with piano and string bass.
8Jun

University Folk Band at Power Folk

Dates
Sunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)
Location
Hockley Social Club
Description
It's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton.
8Jun

NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025

Dates
Sunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Short Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 ‐ the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series!
10Jun

Big Band Come and Play

Dates
Tuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)
Location
The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
These sessions are a great opportunity to play through some classic big band music in a relaxed environment, led by the Director of Jazz Studies Jonathan Silk.
10Jun

University Liturgical Choir at St Paul's

Dates
Tuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)
Location
St Paul's Cathedral
Description
The University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral.
11Jun

Dreamscapes

Dates
Wednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)
Location
Foyer - Bramall Music Building
Description
It's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building.
125 anniversary concert
21Jun

125 Anniversary Concert

Dates
Saturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)
Location
Green Heart
Description
A concert featuring the University Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, and a host of guest singers, bands, and entertainment to celebrate the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary.
23Jun

University String Orchestra

Dates
Monday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
This student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across the campus to share their love of music and their passion for performing.
24Jun

University Music Scholars

Dates
Tuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)
Location
The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
Through this scholarship scheme we hope to encourage talented students to continue making-music in the future and even go on to have professional careers or study music at postgraduate level.
25Jun

University Music Mini Recitals

Dates
Wednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)
Location
The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
A selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert.
25Jun

Birmingham Symphonic Brass

Dates
Wednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)
Location
Chancellor's Court
Description
A popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening.
26Jun

Summer Festival Voices

Dates
Thursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Summer Festival Voices and their student conductors fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season and bring our 24/25 concerts to a close.
Cardboard Clues
8Feb

Cardboard Clues: Murder in the Museum

Dates
Saturday 8 February (12:00) - Sunday 7 September 2025 (17:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Become a detective and unravel a series of curious, whimsical mysteries in the Museum space.
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1Mar

Heritage building tours

Dates
Saturday 1 March (11:00) - Sunday 3 August 2025 (16:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories.
A historical photograph of a smiling woman standing in front of the volcano Vesuvius.
1Apr

Invisible Women - creative workshops

Dates
Tuesday 1 April (10:30) - Tuesday 13 May 2025 (20:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
A series of workshops at the Lapworth Museum led by musician Julianne Oc to platform the creative voices of women who feel unheard and/or unseen.
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28Apr

Student and staff workshop | Walk and Draw

Dates
Monday 28 April 2025 (13:00-14:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Meet at the Barber for a relaxed lunchtime drawing session walking around campus. Take notice, look deeper and learn new techniques.
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30Apr

The Moral of An Inspector Calls

Dates
Wednesday 30 April 2025 (13:00-15:00)
Location
University of Birmingham
Description
Medieval morality meets English Literature in this discussion based masterclass.
30Apr

Try a new language

Dates
Wednesday 30 April 2025 (13:00-15:00)
Location
University of Birmingham
Description
Join us for an introduction into studying a language at university.
contagion-315
1May

Contagion and Contamination in the Nineteenth Century

Dates
Thursday 1 May 2025 (09:00-17:00)
Location
Online - a link will be sent to you before the event
Description
A seminar featuring early career researchers discussing how 19th century art, literature and historical sources depict disease and illness
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8May

BabyLab Sessions

Dates
Thursday 8 May 2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join The Exchange and Birmingham BabyLab for a relaxed bi-monthly session for parents and carers to explore fascinating research while little ones play, feed, or snooze.
Witches
10May

Witches + Q&A

Dates
Saturday 10 May 2025 (13:30-15:45)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Flatpack Festival presents Witches, a documentary and researcher Q&A exploreing the link between cinematic witches and real-life experiences of postnatal mental illness.
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10May

Time Flower

Dates
Saturday 10 May 2025 (16:45-18:15)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Flatpack Festival presents a newly digitised screening of Time Flower, a 1948 experimental film by University of Birmingham alumni Desmond Morris.
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13May

Why Don't Democracies Die?

Dates
Tuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)
Location
Birmingham Midlands Institute
Description
Join Dr William Mack for this free public lecture in which he unravels some of the strands of the history of citizenship and explores how they contributed to democratic resilience in Ancient Greece.
Quiz Night May
14May

Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum

Dates
Wednesday 14 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum.
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19May

Pint of Science: Planet Earth

Dates
Monday 19 May 2025 (19:00-21:30)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join researchers from the universities in Birmingham as they explore current research on geosciences, plant sciences and zoolology as part of the 2025 Pint of Science festival.
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21May

UoB China Institute Li Siguang Lecture 2025

Dates
Wednesday 21 May 2025 (12:30-13:30)
Location
Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, Hornton Grange, Lloyd Suite
Description
Join Prof Jimmy Jiao, Professor of Hydrogeology at the University of Hong Kong, as he delivers a talk on the important topic: Groundwater: Challenges and Changes in the 21st Century.
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21May

Pint of Science: Our Bodies

Dates
Wednesday 21 May 2025 (19:00-21:30)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join researchers from the universities in Birmingham as they explore current research on medicine, human biology and our health as part of the Pint of Science festival.
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22May

INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience

Dates
Thursday 22 May 2025 (09:00-17:15)
Location
The Exchange
Description
The hybrid event will examine biopsychosocial dimensions, including physical, mental, and social health, while addressing the role of structural systems, community resources in promoting equity and inclusion.
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27May

May half term: Rivers

Dates
Tuesday 27 May 2025 (11:00-15:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
This family-friendly drop in activity day at The Exchange will help us discover the important role rivers play in nature, the hidden materials that flow through them, and the threats they face in a changing environment.
4Jun

Midlands SEM users meeting (MIDSEM) 2025

Dates
Wednesday 4 June 2025 (09:30-15:30)
Location
C Block Foyer, Ground Floor, Metallurgy and Materials Building (G6), GC13
Description
The meeting features speakers, a trade forum with details of new applications in electron microscopy and a trade exhibition from the major companies involved in electron microscopy, analysis, service and consumables.
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4Jun

Pioneers: Stuart Hall

Dates
Wednesday 4 June 2025 (17:30-19:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join Professor Nick Beech, at The Exchange as he explores Stuart Hall's remarkable life and work at the Centre of Cultural Studies at the University of Birmingham.
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14Jun

How to say no to your phone

Dates
Saturday 14 June 2025 (13:00-15:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Inspired by the powerful themes in Adolescence, this workshop at The Exchange feeds into the urgent conversation about phone use and online safety.
18Jun

Disease and Narrative: An Interdisciplinary Workshop

Dates
Wednesday 18 June 2025 (17:00-19:15)
Location
Arts Building
Description
This workshop will host speakers from Psychology, Geography, Creative Writing, History, and Literature to consider questions of authenticity and authority, conceptions of 'disease', and narratives of contagion.
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19Jun

World Refugee Week Celebrations

Dates
Thursday 19 June 2025 (18:30-20:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join us at The Exchange for a special evening in partnership with Birmingham-based organisations supporting refugees in celebration of World Refugee Day.
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19Jun

The British Graduate Shakespeare Conference 2025

Dates
Thursday 19 June (10:00) - Saturday 21 June 2025 (14:00)
Location
Shakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HP
Description
The conference provides a friendly and stimulating academic forum for graduate students from all over the world to meet, present and discuss their research in an active centre for Shakespeare scholarship.
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21Jun

Come to Campus Community Festival

Dates
Saturday 21 June 2025 (11:00-17:00)
Location
The University of Birmingham
Description
To mark the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary, the University invites you to a campus community festival weekend of free events, talks, campus tours, live performances, and family-friendly activities.
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23Jun

Global Health Research: What do we do, why does it matter?

Dates
Monday 23 June 2025 (18:00-20:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join Professor Alice Roberts at The Exchange for an insightful evening of discussion and interaction with leading experts and researchers tackling major global health challenges.
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1Jul

Youth and Horror: An International Conference

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)
Location
Alan Walters Building
Description
The Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
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1Jul

Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)
Location
Old Gym, University House
Description
The 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.
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7Jul

BabyLab Sessions

Dates
Monday 7 July 2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join The Exchange and Birmingham BabyLab for a relaxed bi-monthly session for parents and carers to explore fascinating research while little ones play, feed, or snooze.
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17Jul

Back in time for Birmingham

Dates
Thursday 17 July 2025 (18:30-21:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
For South Asian Heritage Month, the University of Birmingham Race Equality Network invites you to an evening exploring Back in Time for Birmingham, the TV series that brings the city's rich British Asian history to life.
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23Jul

Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival: Django Chutney

Dates
Wednesday 23 July 2025 (12:00-14:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
The Exchange welcomes back the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival after two sell-out years in our café space for a performance from Brighton-based trio Django Chutney.
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24Jul

Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival: Jazz for families

Dates
Thursday 24 July 2025 (11:00-12:30)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
The Exchange welcomes back the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival after two sell-out years in our café space for a family friendly concert with crafting activities.
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12Sep

Stand-Up Comedy in the Museum by Ben Miller

Dates
Friday 12 September 2025 (17:30-20:30)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller will perform at the Lapworth Museum of Geology.
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21Jan

UoB 125: through the Archives

Dates
Tuesday 21 January (09:00) - Wednesday 31 December 2025 (18:00)
Location
Main Library Atrium
Description
Celebrating our 125th anniversary, this exhibition in the University of Birmingham's main library will feature photographs of staff, students and the campus from the past 125 years.
1May

Global Alumni Gathering 2025

Dates
Thursday 1 May (00:00) - Saturday 31 May 2025 (23:59)
Description
To commemorate the anniversary of the University receiving Royal Assent in 1900, Birmingham alumni worldwide host meet-ups during May to celebrate their connection with the University.
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4Jun

Pioneers: Stuart Hall

Dates
Wednesday 4 June 2025 (17:30-19:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join Professor Nick Beech, at The Exchange as he explores Stuart Hall's remarkable life and work at the Centre of Cultural Studies at the University of Birmingham.
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14Jun

How to say no to your phone

Dates
Saturday 14 June 2025 (13:00-15:00)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Inspired by the powerful themes in Adolescence, this workshop at The Exchange feeds into the urgent conversation about phone use and online safety.
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21Jun

Come to Campus Community Festival

Dates
Saturday 21 June 2025 (11:00-17:00)
Location
The University of Birmingham
Description
To mark the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary, the University invites you to a campus community festival weekend of free events, talks, campus tours, live performances, and family-friendly activities.
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21Jun

125 Anniversary Concert

Dates
Saturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)
Location
Green Heart
Description
A concert featuring the University Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, and a host of guest singers, bands, and entertainment to celebrate the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary.
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1May

Contagion and Contamination in the Nineteenth Century

Dates
Thursday 1 May 2025 (09:00-17:00)
Location
Online - a link will be sent to you before the event
Description
A seminar featuring early career researchers discussing how 19th century art, literature and historical sources depict disease and illness
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13May

Why Don't Democracies Die?

Dates
Tuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)
Location
Birmingham Midlands Institute
Description
Join Dr William Mack for this free public lecture in which he unravels some of the strands of the history of citizenship and explores how they contributed to democratic resilience in Ancient Greece.
INQYR logo
22May

INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience

Dates
Thursday 22 May 2025 (09:00-17:15)
Location
The Exchange
Description
The hybrid event will examine biopsychosocial dimensions, including physical, mental, and social health, while addressing the role of structural systems, community resources in promoting equity and inclusion.
4Jun

Midlands SEM users meeting (MIDSEM) 2025

Dates
Wednesday 4 June 2025 (09:30-15:30)
Location
C Block Foyer, Ground Floor, Metallurgy and Materials Building (G6), GC13
Description
The meeting features speakers, a trade forum with details of new applications in electron microscopy and a trade exhibition from the major companies involved in electron microscopy, analysis, service and consumables.
18Jun

Disease and Narrative: An Interdisciplinary Workshop

Dates
Wednesday 18 June 2025 (17:00-19:15)
Location
Arts Building
Description
This workshop will host speakers from Psychology, Geography, Creative Writing, History, and Literature to consider questions of authenticity and authority, conceptions of 'disease', and narratives of contagion.
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19Jun

The British Graduate Shakespeare Conference 2025

Dates
Thursday 19 June (10:00) - Saturday 21 June 2025 (14:00)
Location
Shakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HP
Description
The conference provides a friendly and stimulating academic forum for graduate students from all over the world to meet, present and discuss their research in an active centre for Shakespeare scholarship.
projector
1Jul

Youth and Horror: An International Conference

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)
Location
Alan Walters Building
Description
The Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
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1Jul

Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)
Location
Old Gym, University House
Description
The 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.
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11Sep

Association of British and Irish Lusitanists conference

Dates
Thursday 11 September (00:00) - Friday 12 September 2025 (00:00)
Location
Arts Building
Description
The Department of Modern Languages, at the University of Birmingham is delighted to host the XI Conference of the Association of British and Irish Lusitanists (ABIL) this autumn.