What's on during Welcome
Welcome is such a busy and exciting time! There's a lot going on, but we're here to help you decide where to go and what to do as you start your student life at Birmingham.
Everything begins with Arrivals Weekend (Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September), the key time for students moving into University and partner accommodation. Arrivals Weekend is open to everyone, whether you'll be living with us or not, and your friends and family are invited too.
Welcome Week begins on Monday 21 September. The fun continues with lots of extra activities across campus, to help you discover everything your new student life at Birmingham has to offer!
Explore campus on Arrivals Weekend
Kick start your University experience on Arrivals Weekend!
See what's happeningOur key events and venues will start over the weekend, so whether you're moving in or commuting to University, you can head onto campus to explore and start settling in ahead on Welcome Week getting underway. Parents and carers of new students, you're welcome too! Whether you're tagging along with your new student, or leaving them to get to know their flatmates, you're invited to campus to explore and find out all the useful information to help you support your student.
Your Welcome Week experience
Your programme induction sessions form the core of your Welcome experience - you can meet staff, get to know your coursemates, and find out what to expect as you begin your studies with us. Check your timetable in the MyUoB app from September.
There is also a huge range of additional, optional events and activities taking place. You won't be able to attend everything, so we recommend taking some time to think about what's most important to you and planning your time so you don't miss the things that matter to you.
Our student events page helps you explore what's on during Welcome and throughout the year. You can browse what's happening, add events to your calendar, and sign up to take part.
Our event highlights
There's lots happening across Welcome and you won't be able to make it to everything! We've picked out our event highlights to help you plan your time.
Welcome Fair
Saturday 19 and Sunday 21 September, 10:00-16:00 and Monday 21 September, 10:00-17:00, Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Meet the teams and departments here to support you as a student, including Library, IT Services, Security, and many more.
Student Community Hub
Saturday 19 - Friday 25 September, marquee next to Old Joe
Pop in throughout the week for fun activities and space to just be. You can also meet the student experience and wellbeing teams here to make your time at Birmingham the best it can be.
College Welcome Address
Tuesday 22 or Wednesday 23 September, Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Look out for your invite to your College Welcome Address - your official welcome to the University of Birmingham. Meet senior academics and understand more about life at Birmingham.
Sport & Fitness Fair
Tuesday 22 September, 09:00-16:00, Sport & Fitness Centre
With 58 sports to choose from and a huge range of fitness opportunities, there really is something for everyone. Meet the clubs, sign up for trials, and see the vast range of teams that compete for UoB.
International Welcome talk
Tuesday 22 September, 17:00-18:00, Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Just arrived in Birmingham? Join us to find out loads of useful information and celebrate joining our University community!
Societies Fair
Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September, 10:30-16:00, Guild of Students
Your Guild of Students supports over 350 incredible student groups, societies and associations! Find people who share your passions or try something new.
International Fair and Social
Thursday 24 September, 17:00-19:00, marquee next to Old Joe
As you settle in throughout Welcome, join us for fun activities and even more useful information to help you feel at home in Birmingham.
Our full Welcome schedule
Browse events you can attend, in addition to your programme induction.
Guild of Students events
The Guild of Students is your students' union, and is there to ensure you get the most out of University life. Explore events from the Guild of Students and groups and societies on their website.
The Guild of Students also offer the Welcome Pass, the only official 'freshers' package for University of Birmingham students.
A year of opportunities
Celebrate the festive season with Christmas on Campus, including an extra special visit from Santa!
Sign up for fairs, workshops, and opportunities to start building your employability.
Drop-in to activities to take a break and chat with other students and staff here to help you.
Try Social Sports, enjoy free Active Residences sessions, or join teams and clubs with Sport & Fitness.
Get more out of your summer term with UoB Xtra - our FREE programme of events, challenges, and opportunities!