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Social and cultural programmes

Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of day trips and events offered through the Birmingham International Summer Social programme, which is included as part of the fee package. It's a fun way to experience British culture, explore the UK and make friends.
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Welcome!

 

You will experience the social programme on the beautiful and historic campus of Birmingham, with events taking place in our fantastic venues and stunning green spaces. You will be given an induction to campus life and experience welcome events and a BISS farewell.

  • Summer school students at a cafe table looking at the camera and smiling

    Welcome our BISS 2025 cohort for an amazing 3 weeks.

  • Summer school students in front of the fountain

    BISS 2025 group posing with 'Floozie in the Jacuzzi'.

  • Summer school induction event in progress in a lecture theatre

    BISS 2025 induction event in progress.

  • Summer school group of students being addressed by a man in suit

    BISS students being welcomed by the Prof. Robin Mason, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International).

  • Summer school students filling their plate with various finger foods

    Time to munch on a good spread.

Exploring famous UK cities

 

The social and cultural programme also includes day trips to iconic UK cities; previous BISS students have visited Oxford and Cambridge as well as local attractions, sports activities at University Sport & Fitness. Enjoy theatre performances while getting to know your fellow students and exploring Birmingham and the UK.

  • Summer school students posing with the London eye in the background

    BISS students on a trip to London.

  • Summer school students posing in the streets of Oxford holding umbrellas

    A wet day at Oxford for our BISS students. British summer!

  • Summer school students posing with Ozzy the Bull of Birmingham city

    We love the famous 'Ozzy the Bull' at New Street station in Birmingham.

  • Summer school student group posing for picture on a sunny day

    BISS students on a day trip to Black Country Living Museum.

  • Summer school student group posing for picture in front of Atlantic pavilion in Liverpool

    Cultural trip to Liverpool.

University of Birmingham

 

While you meet with other BISS students, you will also engage and interact with ambassadors who are current University of Birmingham students, who will provide support and will give you all the top tips to ensure that you make the most of your time in Birmingham.

  • Summer school students posing for the camera on a University of Birmingham campus

    Exploring UoB campus, students posing in green heart, with our famous Old Joe in the backdrop.

  • Summer school students discussing their class work

    BISS students brainstorming during a lecture.

  • A lecturer holding a hand written white board for the Summer school students

    Academic class in progress for our BISS students.

  • Summer school students in a sterile environment of a lab looking at the monitor and conducting an experiment

    A lab session in progress for BISS Biomedical students.

  • Summer school students sitting in lawn chair and posing for the camera on a UoB campus

    An evening enjoying British food and outdoor cinema.

Your wellbeing is important to us. During the Birmingham International Summer School, you will be a registered student and have access to a wide range of support services. 1-1 advice and support, will be provided by the Birmingham International Academy Wellbeing and Student Experience Team.

Please note that the BISS 2026 Social Programme is subject to confirmation.

Finals and Farewell

  • Summer school students presenting their academic work

    BISS students presenting their final article to the academics.

  • Summer school students posing with their lecturers holding completion certificates

    Certificate conferment to the BISS 2025 students.

  • three Summer school students laughing together

    We close the BISS 2025 with a lot of laughter.

  • three summer school students posing for a fun picture with props

    Time for a goodbye!

  • back of two summer school students who are clicking a selfie

    And, capturing some memories!

I really enjoyed my lectures and lab works. We got to learn about things like obesity and microbiome. I got to learn new lab techniques and how to refine and other finer details. I got to interact with a lot of friends, discover many England cities, learn a lot about the UK and its way of life. 

Saad, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Biomedical, BISS 2025

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