The University offers an array of outreach activities with the aim of imparting knowledge, raising aspirations and inspiring young people to fulfil their potential. The activities we offer are diverse and interactive, ranging from workshops and taster lectures to masterclasses and demonstrations.
Many of our activities take place on campus, enabling you to see our exceptional facilities, ample study space and beautiful grounds, all of which make the University of Birmingham a unique and exciting place to study. Alternatively, we may be able to deliver talks and workshops at your school or college.
We recognise the value in developing key relationships with schools and colleges in order to support the school curriculum and student knowledge. If you would like more information about what we can offer, please don’t hesitate to contact us on the email below:
les.outreach@contacts.bham.ac.uk
School's Forum for Global Challenges in a Changing World
Monday 4 July 2022, 10am-2:30pm
The College of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham would like to invite you to a day of exploring Global Challenges and what scientists (from many disciplines) are doing to address them.
The day will include interactive activities and talks from leading researchers at the University, including a feature lecture from Professor Alice Roberts.
Designed to engage and inspire both students and teachers, this exciting day will cover a range of interdisciplinary topics including climate change, biodiversity loss, antimicrobial resistance, health of a growing population and mental health and wellbeing.
Join us to discover how together we are developing solutions to ensure a healthier and a more sustainable future.
For more information and to book your place, visit: School's Forum for Global Challenges in a Changing World (birmingham.ac.uk)
Opportunities and activities for students
Our Outreach and Student Recruitment teams work with schools and colleges to help students explore the world of higher education and decide on the best route for their future. We work particularly closely with state schools in the West Midlands on a range of outreach activities to raise aspirations, improve motivation and encourage students to consider university.
Find out more.
- Scientific talks: Our lecturers will visit your school to give talks on a variety of scientific topics, usually at no cost to you.
- Careers talks: We visit schools to talk about university admissions and careers in the Biosciences.
If you are interested in the above, please email us at les.outreach@contacts.bham.ac.uk