Events Come to Campus Community Festival DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (11:00-17:00)LocationThe University 麻豆精选 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen Heart UoB 125: through the Archives DatesTuesday 21 January (09:00) - Wednesday 31 December 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library Atrium 麻豆精选 for: 麻豆精选 All eventsPerformanceLectures, Talks and Workshops125 AnniversaryResearch 21Jan UoB 125: through the Archives DatesTuesday 21 January (09:00) - Wednesday 31 December 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library AtriumDescriptionCelebrating our 125th anniversary, this exhibition in the University 麻豆精选's main library will feature photographs of staff, students and the campus from the past 125 years. 8Feb Cardboard Clues: Murder in the Museum DatesSaturday 8 February (10:00) - Sunday 7 September 2025 (17:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionFrom 8th February 2025 to 7th September 2025, unravel curious, whimsical mysteries at the Lapworth Museum. 1Mar Heritage building tours DatesSaturday 1 March (11:00) - Sunday 3 August 2025 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories. 1Apr Invisible Women - creative workshops DatesTuesday 1 April (10:30) - Tuesday 13 May 2025 (20:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionA 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. 1May Global Alumni Gathering 2025 DatesThursday 1 May (00:00) - Saturday 31 May 2025 (23:59)DescriptionTo 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. 9May Joseph Houston - piano DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series. 9May Brautigam/Hoppe/Polt茅ra Trio DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season. 10May Witches + Q&A DatesSaturday 10 May 2025 (13:30-15:45)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFlatpack Festival presents Witches, a documentary and researcher Q&A exploreing the link between cinematic witches and real-life experiences of postnatal mental illness. 10May Time Flower DatesSaturday 10 May 2025 (16:45-18:15)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFlatpack Festival presents a newly digitised screening of Time Flower, a 1948 experimental film by University 麻豆精选 alumni Desmond Morris. 12May Museum Tours - May 12 DatesMonday 12 May 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum on Monday, May 12, 2025 13May CEMPR Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome. 13May Invisible Women - community performance DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for poignant and joyous performances from the participants of Julianne Oc's 'Invisible Women' community project. 13May Why Don't Democracies Die? DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationBirmingham Midlands InstituteDescriptionJoin 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 DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians. 14May Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum. 15May Unusual experiences and beliefs DatesThursday 15 May 2025 (12:00-13:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionUnusual experiences and beliefs, discussing the harms that negative stereotypes can have for people who have unusual experiences and beliefs. 15May DatesThursday 15 May 2025 (18:00-19:00)LocationOnlineDescriptionDiscover how our research is exploring ways to improve treatments for IBD patients, with Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr Peter Rimmer. Hosted by the NIHR Birmingham BRC, Thursday 15th May 2025, 6pm-7pm. 16May Georgia Mae Ellis - mezzo soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 16 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOxford International Song Festival return for a lunchtime recital of popular lieder and art songs. 19May Shakespeare Institute Open Day DatesMonday 19 May 2025 (10:00-16:15)LocationOnline, Shakespeare Institute - Stratford-upon-AvonDescriptionJoin 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. 19May Pint of Science: Planet Earth DatesMonday 19 May 2025 (19:00-21:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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. 20May Inaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles DatesTuesday 20 May 2025 (16:00-18:00)LocationBiosciences 301DescriptionInaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles 21May UoB China Institute Li Siguang Lecture 2025 DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (12:30-13:30)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, Hornton Grange, Lloyd SuiteDescriptionJoin 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. 21May Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? Evidence from East Central Europe DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (17:15-18:15)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Klaus Richter Inaugural lecture - Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? 21May Pint of Science: Our Bodies DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (19:00-21:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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. 22May INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience DatesThursday 22 May 2025 (09:00-17:15)LocationThe ExchangeDescriptionThe 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 DatesFriday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers. 25May Dudley International Piano Competition final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-16:00)DescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minute recitals with repertoire of their own choice. 25May Dudley International Piano Competition Final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minutes of recitals with repertoire of their own choice. 27May May half term: Rivers DatesTuesday 27 May 2025 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis 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 DatesFriday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionLondon-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme. 2Jun Museum Tours - June 2 DatesMonday 2 June 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum on Monday, June 2, 2025 3Jun Artisan Market DatesTuesday 3 June 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses 3Jun Launch of the Centre for Electronic Music DatesTuesday 3 June 2025 (14:30-23:00)LocationPan Pan DigbethDescriptionThe launch will celebrate electronic music research and creative practices from the Centre and across Birmingham, including workshops, graduate student presentations, panel discussions and musical performances. 4Jun Midlands SEM users meeting (MIDSEM) 2025 DatesWednesday 4 June 2025 (09:30-15:30)LocationC Block Foyer, Ground Floor, Metallurgy and Materials Building (G6), GC13DescriptionThe 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. 4Jun Pioneers: Stuart Hall DatesWednesday 4 June 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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 麻豆精选. 5Jun The Exchange X Barber LATES: Art, science and the natural world DatesThursday 5 June 2025 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange, The Barber and Vivid Projects team up for a playful and thought-provoking evening of art, creativity and conversation. 6Jun Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesFriday 6 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture 7Jun 'From the Sublime to the Ridiculous' DatesSaturday 7 June 2025 (19:00-23:00)LocationElgar Concer Hall, Bramall Music BuildingDescription"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 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)LocationHockley Social ClubDescriptionIt's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton. 8Jun NieR:Piano Concert 鈥� Journeys 12025 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionShort Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert 鈥� Journeys 12025 鈥� the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series! 10Jun Big Band Come and Play DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThese 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 DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationSt Paul's CathedralDescriptionThe University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral. 11Jun Dreamscapes DatesWednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationFoyer - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionIt's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building. 14Jun How to say no to your phone DatesSaturday 14 June 2025 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionInspired 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 DatesWednesday 18 June 2025 (17:00-19:15)LocationArts Building Main Lecture Theatre (Room 120)DescriptionThis 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. 19Jun World Refugee Week Celebrations DatesThursday 19 June 2025 (18:30-20:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for a special evening in partnership with Birmingham-based organisations supporting refugees in celebration of World Refugee Day. 19Jun DatesThursday 19 June (10:00) - Saturday 21 June 2025 (14:00)LocationShakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HPDescriptionThe 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. 21Jun Come to Campus Community Festival DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (11:00-17:00)LocationThe University 麻豆精选DescriptionTo mark the University 麻豆精选'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. 21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionA concert featuring the University Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, and a host of guest singers, bands, and entertainment to celebrate the University 麻豆精选's 125th anniversary. 23Jun Global Health Research: What do we do, why does it matter? DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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 DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis 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 DatesTuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThrough 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 DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert. 25Jun Birmingham Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationChancellor's CourtDescriptionA popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening. 26Jun Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSummer 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. 30Jun Health Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School DatesMonday 30 June (09:00) - Friday 4 July 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Campus, University 麻豆精选DescriptionHealth Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School organised by the Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine team at the University 麻豆精选. 1Jul Artisan Market DatesTuesday 1 July 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses 1Jul Youth and Horror: An International Conference DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionThe Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference. 1Jul Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025 DatesTuesday 1 July (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)LocationOld Gym, University HouseDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings. 7Jul BabyLab Sessions DatesMonday 7 July 2025 (10:00-12:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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. 7Jul Museum Tours - July 7 DatesMonday 7 July 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum on Monday, July 7, 2025 9Jul IMH Seminar Series: Building deep internal models during periods of rest and sleep DatesWednesday 9 July 2025 (12:00-13:00)Location52 Pritchatts Road - Lecture Theatre 1 (G16), Hybrid Event, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Seminar Series with Helen Barron 17Jul Back in time for Birmingham DatesThursday 17 July 2025 (18:30-21:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFor South Asian Heritage Month, the University 麻豆精选 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. 17Jul Society for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 DatesThursday 17 July (00:00) - Sunday 20 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionSociety for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 23Jul Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival: Django Chutney DatesWednesday 23 July 2025 (12:00-14:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange welcomes back the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival after two sell-out years in our caf茅 space for a performance from Brighton-based trio Django Chutney. 24Jul Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival: Jazz for families DatesThursday 24 July 2025 (11:00-12:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange welcomes back the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival after two sell-out years in our caf茅 space for a family friendly concert with crafting activities. 5Aug Artisan Market DatesTuesday 5 August 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses 19Aug DatesTuesday 19 August (00:00) - Friday 22 August 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionCall for papers. Conference theme: Highlighting the cross-disciplinarity of the psychology of religion 2Sep Artisan Market DatesTuesday 2 September 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses 11Sep Association of British and Irish Lusitanists conference DatesThursday 11 September (00:00) - Friday 12 September 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionThe Department of Modern Languages, at the University 麻豆精选 is delighted to host the XI Conference of the Association of British and Irish Lusitanists (ABIL) this autumn. 12Sep Stand-Up Comedy in the Museum by Ben Miller DatesFriday 12 September 2025 (17:30-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionScientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller will perform at the Lapworth Museum of Geology. 7Oct Artisan Market DatesTuesday 7 October 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses 4Nov Artisan Market DatesTuesday 4 November 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses 14Nov Global Identities International Conference 2025 DatesFriday 14 November 2025 (00:00)LocationEdgbaston Park HotelDescriptionGlobal Identities International Conference 2025 2Dec Artisan Market DatesTuesday 2 December 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses 9May Joseph Houston - piano DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series. 9May Brautigam/Hoppe/Polt茅ra Trio DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season. 13May CEMPR Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome. 13May Invisible Women - community performance DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for poignant and joyous performances from the participants of Julianne Oc's 'Invisible Women' community project. 14May Lunchtime jazz session DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians. 16May Georgia Mae Ellis - mezzo soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 16 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOxford International Song Festival return for a lunchtime recital of popular lieder and art songs. 23May The French Connection DatesFriday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers. 25May Dudley International Piano Competition final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-16:00)DescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minute recitals with repertoire of their own choice. 25May Dudley International Piano Competition Final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin 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 DatesFriday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionLondon-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme. 7Jun 'From the Sublime to the Ridiculous' DatesSaturday 7 June 2025 (19:00-23:00)LocationElgar Concer Hall, Bramall Music BuildingDescription"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 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)LocationHockley Social ClubDescriptionIt's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton. 8Jun NieR:Piano Concert 鈥� Journeys 12025 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionShort Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert 鈥� Journeys 12025 鈥� the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series! 10Jun Big Band Come and Play DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThese 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 DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationSt Paul's CathedralDescriptionThe University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral. 11Jun Dreamscapes DatesWednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationFoyer - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionIt's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building. 21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionA concert featuring the University Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, and a host of guest singers, bands, and entertainment to celebrate the University 麻豆精选's 125th anniversary. 23Jun University String Orchestra DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis 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 DatesTuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThrough 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 DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert. 25Jun Birmingham Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationChancellor's CourtDescriptionA popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening. 26Jun Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSummer 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. 8Feb Cardboard Clues: Murder in the Museum DatesSaturday 8 February (10:00) - Sunday 7 September 2025 (17:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionFrom 8th February 2025 to 7th September 2025, unravel curious, whimsical mysteries at the Lapworth Museum. 1Mar Heritage building tours DatesSaturday 1 March (11:00) - Sunday 3 August 2025 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories. 1Apr Invisible Women - creative workshops DatesTuesday 1 April (10:30) - Tuesday 13 May 2025 (20:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionA 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. 10May Witches + Q&A DatesSaturday 10 May 2025 (13:30-15:45)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFlatpack Festival presents Witches, a documentary and researcher Q&A exploreing the link between cinematic witches and real-life experiences of postnatal mental illness. 10May Time Flower DatesSaturday 10 May 2025 (16:45-18:15)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFlatpack Festival presents a newly digitised screening of Time Flower, a 1948 experimental film by University 麻豆精选 alumni Desmond Morris. 13May Why Don't Democracies Die? DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationBirmingham Midlands InstituteDescriptionJoin 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 Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum. 15May Unusual experiences and beliefs DatesThursday 15 May 2025 (12:00-13:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionUnusual experiences and beliefs, discussing the harms that negative stereotypes can have for people who have unusual experiences and beliefs. 15May DatesThursday 15 May 2025 (18:00-19:00)LocationOnlineDescriptionDiscover how our research is exploring ways to improve treatments for IBD patients, with Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr Peter Rimmer. Hosted by the NIHR Birmingham BRC, Thursday 15th May 2025, 6pm-7pm. 19May Pint of Science: Planet Earth DatesMonday 19 May 2025 (19:00-21:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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. 20May Inaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles DatesTuesday 20 May 2025 (16:00-18:00)LocationBiosciences 301DescriptionInaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles 21May UoB China Institute Li Siguang Lecture 2025 DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (12:30-13:30)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, Hornton Grange, Lloyd SuiteDescriptionJoin 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. 21May Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? Evidence from East Central Europe DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (17:15-18:15)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Klaus Richter Inaugural lecture - Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? 21May Pint of Science: Our Bodies DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (19:00-21:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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. 22May INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience DatesThursday 22 May 2025 (09:00-17:15)LocationThe ExchangeDescriptionThe 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. 27May May half term: Rivers DatesTuesday 27 May 2025 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis 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. 3Jun Launch of the Centre for Electronic Music DatesTuesday 3 June 2025 (14:30-23:00)LocationPan Pan DigbethDescriptionThe launch will celebrate electronic music research and creative practices from the Centre and across Birmingham, including workshops, graduate student presentations, panel discussions and musical performances. 4Jun Midlands SEM users meeting (MIDSEM) 2025 DatesWednesday 4 June 2025 (09:30-15:30)LocationC Block Foyer, Ground Floor, Metallurgy and Materials Building (G6), GC13DescriptionThe 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. 4Jun Pioneers: Stuart Hall DatesWednesday 4 June 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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 麻豆精选. 5Jun The Exchange X Barber LATES: Art, science and the natural world DatesThursday 5 June 2025 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange, The Barber and Vivid Projects team up for a playful and thought-provoking evening of art, creativity and conversation. 6Jun Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesFriday 6 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture 14Jun How to say no to your phone DatesSaturday 14 June 2025 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionInspired 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 DatesWednesday 18 June 2025 (17:00-19:15)LocationArts Building Main Lecture Theatre (Room 120)DescriptionThis 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. 19Jun World Refugee Week Celebrations DatesThursday 19 June 2025 (18:30-20:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for a special evening in partnership with Birmingham-based organisations supporting refugees in celebration of World Refugee Day. 19Jun DatesThursday 19 June (10:00) - Saturday 21 June 2025 (14:00)LocationShakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HPDescriptionThe 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. 21Jun Come to Campus Community Festival DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (11:00-17:00)LocationThe University 麻豆精选DescriptionTo mark the University 麻豆精选'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. 23Jun Global Health Research: What do we do, why does it matter? DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin Professor Alice Roberts at The Exchange for an insightful evening of discussion and interaction with leading experts and researchers tackling major global health challenges. 30Jun Health Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School DatesMonday 30 June (09:00) - Friday 4 July 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Campus, University 麻豆精选DescriptionHealth Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School organised by the Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine team at the University 麻豆精选. 1Jul Youth and Horror: An International Conference DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionThe Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference. 1Jul Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025 DatesTuesday 1 July (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)LocationOld Gym, University HouseDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings. 7Jul BabyLab Sessions DatesMonday 7 July 2025 (10:00-12:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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. 9Jul IMH Seminar Series: Building deep internal models during periods of rest and sleep DatesWednesday 9 July 2025 (12:00-13:00)Location52 Pritchatts Road - Lecture Theatre 1 (G16), Hybrid Event, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Seminar Series with Helen Barron 17Jul Back in time for Birmingham DatesThursday 17 July 2025 (18:30-21:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFor South Asian Heritage Month, the University 麻豆精选 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. 17Jul Society for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 DatesThursday 17 July (00:00) - Sunday 20 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionSociety for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 23Jul Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival: Django Chutney DatesWednesday 23 July 2025 (12:00-14:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange welcomes back the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival after two sell-out years in our caf茅 space for a performance from Brighton-based trio Django Chutney. 24Jul Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival: Jazz for families DatesThursday 24 July 2025 (11:00-12:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange welcomes back the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival after two sell-out years in our caf茅 space for a family friendly concert with crafting activities. 19Aug DatesTuesday 19 August (00:00) - Friday 22 August 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionCall for papers. Conference theme: Highlighting the cross-disciplinarity of the psychology of religion 12Sep Stand-Up Comedy in the Museum by Ben Miller DatesFriday 12 September 2025 (17:30-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionScientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller will perform at the Lapworth Museum of Geology. 14Nov Global Identities International Conference 2025 DatesFriday 14 November 2025 (00:00)LocationEdgbaston Park HotelDescriptionGlobal Identities International Conference 2025 21Jan UoB 125: through the Archives DatesTuesday 21 January (09:00) - Wednesday 31 December 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library AtriumDescriptionCelebrating our 125th anniversary, this exhibition in the University 麻豆精选's main library will feature photographs of staff, students and the campus from the past 125 years. 1May Global Alumni Gathering 2025 DatesThursday 1 May (00:00) - Saturday 31 May 2025 (23:59)DescriptionTo 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. 4Jun Pioneers: Stuart Hall DatesWednesday 4 June 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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 麻豆精选. 14Jun How to say no to your phone DatesSaturday 14 June 2025 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionInspired by the powerful themes in Adolescence, this workshop at The Exchange feeds into the urgent conversation about phone use and online safety. 21Jun Come to Campus Community Festival DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (11:00-17:00)LocationThe University 麻豆精选DescriptionTo mark the University 麻豆精选'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. 21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionA concert featuring the University Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, and a host of guest singers, bands, and entertainment to celebrate the University 麻豆精选's 125th anniversary. 13May Why Don't Democracies Die? DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationBirmingham Midlands InstituteDescriptionJoin 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. 15May Unusual experiences and beliefs DatesThursday 15 May 2025 (12:00-13:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionUnusual experiences and beliefs, discussing the harms that negative stereotypes can have for people who have unusual experiences and beliefs. 20May Inaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles DatesTuesday 20 May 2025 (16:00-18:00)LocationBiosciences 301DescriptionInaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles 21May Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? Evidence from East Central Europe DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (17:15-18:15)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Klaus Richter Inaugural lecture - Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? 22May INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience DatesThursday 22 May 2025 (09:00-17:15)LocationThe ExchangeDescriptionThe 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 DatesWednesday 4 June 2025 (09:30-15:30)LocationC Block Foyer, Ground Floor, Metallurgy and Materials Building (G6), GC13DescriptionThe 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. 6Jun Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesFriday 6 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture 18Jun Disease and Narrative: An Interdisciplinary Workshop DatesWednesday 18 June 2025 (17:00-19:15)LocationArts Building Main Lecture Theatre (Room 120)DescriptionThis 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. 19Jun DatesThursday 19 June (10:00) - Saturday 21 June 2025 (14:00)LocationShakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HPDescriptionThe 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. 30Jun Health Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School DatesMonday 30 June (09:00) - Friday 4 July 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Campus, University 麻豆精选DescriptionHealth Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School organised by the Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine team at the University 麻豆精选. 1Jul Youth and Horror: An International Conference DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionThe Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference. 1Jul Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025 DatesTuesday 1 July (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)LocationOld Gym, University HouseDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings. 9Jul IMH Seminar Series: Building deep internal models during periods of rest and sleep DatesWednesday 9 July 2025 (12:00-13:00)Location52 Pritchatts Road - Lecture Theatre 1 (G16), Hybrid Event, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Seminar Series with Helen Barron 17Jul Society for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 DatesThursday 17 July (00:00) - Sunday 20 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionSociety for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 19Aug DatesTuesday 19 August (00:00) - Friday 22 August 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionCall for papers. Conference theme: Highlighting the cross-disciplinarity of the psychology of religion 11Sep Association of British and Irish Lusitanists conference DatesThursday 11 September (00:00) - Friday 12 September 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionThe Department of Modern Languages, at the University 麻豆精选 is delighted to host the XI Conference of the Association of British and Irish Lusitanists (ABIL) this autumn. 14Nov Global Identities International Conference 2025 DatesFriday 14 November 2025 (00:00)LocationEdgbaston Park HotelDescriptionGlobal Identities International Conference 2025
Come to Campus Community Festival DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (11:00-17:00)LocationThe University 麻豆精选
UoB 125: through the Archives DatesTuesday 21 January (09:00) - Wednesday 31 December 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library Atrium
21Jan UoB 125: through the Archives DatesTuesday 21 January (09:00) - Wednesday 31 December 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library AtriumDescriptionCelebrating our 125th anniversary, this exhibition in the University 麻豆精选's main library will feature photographs of staff, students and the campus from the past 125 years.
8Feb Cardboard Clues: Murder in the Museum DatesSaturday 8 February (10:00) - Sunday 7 September 2025 (17:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionFrom 8th February 2025 to 7th September 2025, unravel curious, whimsical mysteries at the Lapworth Museum.
1Mar Heritage building tours DatesSaturday 1 March (11:00) - Sunday 3 August 2025 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories.
1Apr Invisible Women - creative workshops DatesTuesday 1 April (10:30) - Tuesday 13 May 2025 (20:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionA 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.
1May Global Alumni Gathering 2025 DatesThursday 1 May (00:00) - Saturday 31 May 2025 (23:59)DescriptionTo 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.
9May Joseph Houston - piano DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series.
9May Brautigam/Hoppe/Polt茅ra Trio DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
10May Witches + Q&A DatesSaturday 10 May 2025 (13:30-15:45)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFlatpack Festival presents Witches, a documentary and researcher Q&A exploreing the link between cinematic witches and real-life experiences of postnatal mental illness.
10May Time Flower DatesSaturday 10 May 2025 (16:45-18:15)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFlatpack Festival presents a newly digitised screening of Time Flower, a 1948 experimental film by University 麻豆精选 alumni Desmond Morris.
12May Museum Tours - May 12 DatesMonday 12 May 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum on Monday, May 12, 2025
13May CEMPR Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome.
13May Invisible Women - community performance DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for poignant and joyous performances from the participants of Julianne Oc's 'Invisible Women' community project.
13May Why Don't Democracies Die? DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationBirmingham Midlands InstituteDescriptionJoin 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 DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians.
14May Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum.
15May Unusual experiences and beliefs DatesThursday 15 May 2025 (12:00-13:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionUnusual experiences and beliefs, discussing the harms that negative stereotypes can have for people who have unusual experiences and beliefs.
15May DatesThursday 15 May 2025 (18:00-19:00)LocationOnlineDescriptionDiscover how our research is exploring ways to improve treatments for IBD patients, with Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr Peter Rimmer. Hosted by the NIHR Birmingham BRC, Thursday 15th May 2025, 6pm-7pm.
16May Georgia Mae Ellis - mezzo soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 16 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOxford International Song Festival return for a lunchtime recital of popular lieder and art songs.
19May Shakespeare Institute Open Day DatesMonday 19 May 2025 (10:00-16:15)LocationOnline, Shakespeare Institute - Stratford-upon-AvonDescriptionJoin 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.
19May Pint of Science: Planet Earth DatesMonday 19 May 2025 (19:00-21:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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.
20May Inaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles DatesTuesday 20 May 2025 (16:00-18:00)LocationBiosciences 301DescriptionInaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles
21May UoB China Institute Li Siguang Lecture 2025 DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (12:30-13:30)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, Hornton Grange, Lloyd SuiteDescriptionJoin 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.
21May Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? Evidence from East Central Europe DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (17:15-18:15)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Klaus Richter Inaugural lecture - Does Economic Nationalism Empower People?
21May Pint of Science: Our Bodies DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (19:00-21:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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.
22May INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience DatesThursday 22 May 2025 (09:00-17:15)LocationThe ExchangeDescriptionThe 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 DatesFriday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers.
25May Dudley International Piano Competition final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-16:00)DescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minute recitals with repertoire of their own choice.
25May Dudley International Piano Competition Final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minutes of recitals with repertoire of their own choice.
27May May half term: Rivers DatesTuesday 27 May 2025 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis 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 DatesFriday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionLondon-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme.
2Jun Museum Tours - June 2 DatesMonday 2 June 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum on Monday, June 2, 2025
3Jun Artisan Market DatesTuesday 3 June 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
3Jun Launch of the Centre for Electronic Music DatesTuesday 3 June 2025 (14:30-23:00)LocationPan Pan DigbethDescriptionThe launch will celebrate electronic music research and creative practices from the Centre and across Birmingham, including workshops, graduate student presentations, panel discussions and musical performances.
4Jun Midlands SEM users meeting (MIDSEM) 2025 DatesWednesday 4 June 2025 (09:30-15:30)LocationC Block Foyer, Ground Floor, Metallurgy and Materials Building (G6), GC13DescriptionThe 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.
4Jun Pioneers: Stuart Hall DatesWednesday 4 June 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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 麻豆精选.
5Jun The Exchange X Barber LATES: Art, science and the natural world DatesThursday 5 June 2025 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange, The Barber and Vivid Projects team up for a playful and thought-provoking evening of art, creativity and conversation.
6Jun Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesFriday 6 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture
7Jun 'From the Sublime to the Ridiculous' DatesSaturday 7 June 2025 (19:00-23:00)LocationElgar Concer Hall, Bramall Music BuildingDescription"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 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)LocationHockley Social ClubDescriptionIt's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton.
8Jun NieR:Piano Concert 鈥� Journeys 12025 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionShort Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert 鈥� Journeys 12025 鈥� the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series!
10Jun Big Band Come and Play DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThese 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 DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationSt Paul's CathedralDescriptionThe University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral.
11Jun Dreamscapes DatesWednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationFoyer - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionIt's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building.
14Jun How to say no to your phone DatesSaturday 14 June 2025 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionInspired 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 DatesWednesday 18 June 2025 (17:00-19:15)LocationArts Building Main Lecture Theatre (Room 120)DescriptionThis 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.
19Jun World Refugee Week Celebrations DatesThursday 19 June 2025 (18:30-20:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for a special evening in partnership with Birmingham-based organisations supporting refugees in celebration of World Refugee Day.
19Jun DatesThursday 19 June (10:00) - Saturday 21 June 2025 (14:00)LocationShakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HPDescriptionThe 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.
21Jun Come to Campus Community Festival DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (11:00-17:00)LocationThe University 麻豆精选DescriptionTo mark the University 麻豆精选'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.
21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionA concert featuring the University Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, and a host of guest singers, bands, and entertainment to celebrate the University 麻豆精选's 125th anniversary.
23Jun Global Health Research: What do we do, why does it matter? DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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 DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis 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 DatesTuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThrough 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 DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert.
25Jun Birmingham Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationChancellor's CourtDescriptionA popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening.
26Jun Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSummer 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.
30Jun Health Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School DatesMonday 30 June (09:00) - Friday 4 July 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Campus, University 麻豆精选DescriptionHealth Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School organised by the Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine team at the University 麻豆精选.
1Jul Artisan Market DatesTuesday 1 July 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
1Jul Youth and Horror: An International Conference DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionThe Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
1Jul Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025 DatesTuesday 1 July (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)LocationOld Gym, University HouseDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.
7Jul BabyLab Sessions DatesMonday 7 July 2025 (10:00-12:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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.
7Jul Museum Tours - July 7 DatesMonday 7 July 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum on Monday, July 7, 2025
9Jul IMH Seminar Series: Building deep internal models during periods of rest and sleep DatesWednesday 9 July 2025 (12:00-13:00)Location52 Pritchatts Road - Lecture Theatre 1 (G16), Hybrid Event, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Seminar Series with Helen Barron
17Jul Back in time for Birmingham DatesThursday 17 July 2025 (18:30-21:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFor South Asian Heritage Month, the University 麻豆精选 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.
17Jul Society for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 DatesThursday 17 July (00:00) - Sunday 20 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionSociety for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025
23Jul Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival: Django Chutney DatesWednesday 23 July 2025 (12:00-14:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange welcomes back the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival after two sell-out years in our caf茅 space for a performance from Brighton-based trio Django Chutney.
24Jul Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival: Jazz for families DatesThursday 24 July 2025 (11:00-12:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange welcomes back the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival after two sell-out years in our caf茅 space for a family friendly concert with crafting activities.
5Aug Artisan Market DatesTuesday 5 August 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
19Aug DatesTuesday 19 August (00:00) - Friday 22 August 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionCall for papers. Conference theme: Highlighting the cross-disciplinarity of the psychology of religion
2Sep Artisan Market DatesTuesday 2 September 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
11Sep Association of British and Irish Lusitanists conference DatesThursday 11 September (00:00) - Friday 12 September 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionThe Department of Modern Languages, at the University 麻豆精选 is delighted to host the XI Conference of the Association of British and Irish Lusitanists (ABIL) this autumn.
12Sep Stand-Up Comedy in the Museum by Ben Miller DatesFriday 12 September 2025 (17:30-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionScientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller will perform at the Lapworth Museum of Geology.
7Oct Artisan Market DatesTuesday 7 October 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
4Nov Artisan Market DatesTuesday 4 November 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
14Nov Global Identities International Conference 2025 DatesFriday 14 November 2025 (00:00)LocationEdgbaston Park HotelDescriptionGlobal Identities International Conference 2025
2Dec Artisan Market DatesTuesday 2 December 2025 (10:00-16:00)LocationChancellors CourtDescriptionHosted on the first Tuesday of every month, our market is brimming with goodies from local suppliers and businesses
9May Joseph Houston - piano DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series.
9May Brautigam/Hoppe/Polt茅ra Trio DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
13May CEMPR Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome.
13May Invisible Women - community performance DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for poignant and joyous performances from the participants of Julianne Oc's 'Invisible Women' community project.
14May Lunchtime jazz session DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians.
16May Georgia Mae Ellis - mezzo soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 16 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOxford International Song Festival return for a lunchtime recital of popular lieder and art songs.
23May The French Connection DatesFriday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers.
25May Dudley International Piano Competition final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-16:00)DescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minute recitals with repertoire of their own choice.
25May Dudley International Piano Competition Final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin 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 DatesFriday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionLondon-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme.
7Jun 'From the Sublime to the Ridiculous' DatesSaturday 7 June 2025 (19:00-23:00)LocationElgar Concer Hall, Bramall Music BuildingDescription"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 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)LocationHockley Social ClubDescriptionIt's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton.
8Jun NieR:Piano Concert 鈥� Journeys 12025 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionShort Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert 鈥� Journeys 12025 鈥� the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series!
10Jun Big Band Come and Play DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThese 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 DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationSt Paul's CathedralDescriptionThe University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral.
11Jun Dreamscapes DatesWednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationFoyer - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionIt's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building.
21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionA concert featuring the University Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, and a host of guest singers, bands, and entertainment to celebrate the University 麻豆精选's 125th anniversary.
23Jun University String Orchestra DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis 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 DatesTuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThrough 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 DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert.
25Jun Birmingham Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationChancellor's CourtDescriptionA popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening.
26Jun Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSummer 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.
8Feb Cardboard Clues: Murder in the Museum DatesSaturday 8 February (10:00) - Sunday 7 September 2025 (17:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionFrom 8th February 2025 to 7th September 2025, unravel curious, whimsical mysteries at the Lapworth Museum.
1Mar Heritage building tours DatesSaturday 1 March (11:00) - Sunday 3 August 2025 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories.
1Apr Invisible Women - creative workshops DatesTuesday 1 April (10:30) - Tuesday 13 May 2025 (20:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionA 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.
10May Witches + Q&A DatesSaturday 10 May 2025 (13:30-15:45)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFlatpack Festival presents Witches, a documentary and researcher Q&A exploreing the link between cinematic witches and real-life experiences of postnatal mental illness.
10May Time Flower DatesSaturday 10 May 2025 (16:45-18:15)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFlatpack Festival presents a newly digitised screening of Time Flower, a 1948 experimental film by University 麻豆精选 alumni Desmond Morris.
13May Why Don't Democracies Die? DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationBirmingham Midlands InstituteDescriptionJoin 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 Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum.
15May Unusual experiences and beliefs DatesThursday 15 May 2025 (12:00-13:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionUnusual experiences and beliefs, discussing the harms that negative stereotypes can have for people who have unusual experiences and beliefs.
15May DatesThursday 15 May 2025 (18:00-19:00)LocationOnlineDescriptionDiscover how our research is exploring ways to improve treatments for IBD patients, with Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr Peter Rimmer. Hosted by the NIHR Birmingham BRC, Thursday 15th May 2025, 6pm-7pm.
19May Pint of Science: Planet Earth DatesMonday 19 May 2025 (19:00-21:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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.
20May Inaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles DatesTuesday 20 May 2025 (16:00-18:00)LocationBiosciences 301DescriptionInaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles
21May UoB China Institute Li Siguang Lecture 2025 DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (12:30-13:30)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, Hornton Grange, Lloyd SuiteDescriptionJoin 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.
21May Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? Evidence from East Central Europe DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (17:15-18:15)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Klaus Richter Inaugural lecture - Does Economic Nationalism Empower People?
21May Pint of Science: Our Bodies DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (19:00-21:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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.
22May INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience DatesThursday 22 May 2025 (09:00-17:15)LocationThe ExchangeDescriptionThe 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.
27May May half term: Rivers DatesTuesday 27 May 2025 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis 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.
3Jun Launch of the Centre for Electronic Music DatesTuesday 3 June 2025 (14:30-23:00)LocationPan Pan DigbethDescriptionThe launch will celebrate electronic music research and creative practices from the Centre and across Birmingham, including workshops, graduate student presentations, panel discussions and musical performances.
4Jun Midlands SEM users meeting (MIDSEM) 2025 DatesWednesday 4 June 2025 (09:30-15:30)LocationC Block Foyer, Ground Floor, Metallurgy and Materials Building (G6), GC13DescriptionThe 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.
4Jun Pioneers: Stuart Hall DatesWednesday 4 June 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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 麻豆精选.
5Jun The Exchange X Barber LATES: Art, science and the natural world DatesThursday 5 June 2025 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange, The Barber and Vivid Projects team up for a playful and thought-provoking evening of art, creativity and conversation.
6Jun Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesFriday 6 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture
14Jun How to say no to your phone DatesSaturday 14 June 2025 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionInspired 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 DatesWednesday 18 June 2025 (17:00-19:15)LocationArts Building Main Lecture Theatre (Room 120)DescriptionThis 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.
19Jun World Refugee Week Celebrations DatesThursday 19 June 2025 (18:30-20:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for a special evening in partnership with Birmingham-based organisations supporting refugees in celebration of World Refugee Day.
19Jun DatesThursday 19 June (10:00) - Saturday 21 June 2025 (14:00)LocationShakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HPDescriptionThe 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.
21Jun Come to Campus Community Festival DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (11:00-17:00)LocationThe University 麻豆精选DescriptionTo mark the University 麻豆精选'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.
23Jun Global Health Research: What do we do, why does it matter? DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin Professor Alice Roberts at The Exchange for an insightful evening of discussion and interaction with leading experts and researchers tackling major global health challenges.
30Jun Health Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School DatesMonday 30 June (09:00) - Friday 4 July 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Campus, University 麻豆精选DescriptionHealth Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School organised by the Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine team at the University 麻豆精选.
1Jul Youth and Horror: An International Conference DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionThe Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
1Jul Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025 DatesTuesday 1 July (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)LocationOld Gym, University HouseDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.
7Jul BabyLab Sessions DatesMonday 7 July 2025 (10:00-12:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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.
9Jul IMH Seminar Series: Building deep internal models during periods of rest and sleep DatesWednesday 9 July 2025 (12:00-13:00)Location52 Pritchatts Road - Lecture Theatre 1 (G16), Hybrid Event, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Seminar Series with Helen Barron
17Jul Back in time for Birmingham DatesThursday 17 July 2025 (18:30-21:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFor South Asian Heritage Month, the University 麻豆精选 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.
17Jul Society for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 DatesThursday 17 July (00:00) - Sunday 20 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionSociety for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025
23Jul Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival: Django Chutney DatesWednesday 23 July 2025 (12:00-14:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange welcomes back the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival after two sell-out years in our caf茅 space for a performance from Brighton-based trio Django Chutney.
24Jul Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival: Jazz for families DatesThursday 24 July 2025 (11:00-12:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange welcomes back the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival after two sell-out years in our caf茅 space for a family friendly concert with crafting activities.
19Aug DatesTuesday 19 August (00:00) - Friday 22 August 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionCall for papers. Conference theme: Highlighting the cross-disciplinarity of the psychology of religion
12Sep Stand-Up Comedy in the Museum by Ben Miller DatesFriday 12 September 2025 (17:30-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionScientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller will perform at the Lapworth Museum of Geology.
14Nov Global Identities International Conference 2025 DatesFriday 14 November 2025 (00:00)LocationEdgbaston Park HotelDescriptionGlobal Identities International Conference 2025
21Jan UoB 125: through the Archives DatesTuesday 21 January (09:00) - Wednesday 31 December 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library AtriumDescriptionCelebrating our 125th anniversary, this exhibition in the University 麻豆精选's main library will feature photographs of staff, students and the campus from the past 125 years.
1May Global Alumni Gathering 2025 DatesThursday 1 May (00:00) - Saturday 31 May 2025 (23:59)DescriptionTo 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.
4Jun Pioneers: Stuart Hall DatesWednesday 4 June 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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 麻豆精选.
14Jun How to say no to your phone DatesSaturday 14 June 2025 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionInspired by the powerful themes in Adolescence, this workshop at The Exchange feeds into the urgent conversation about phone use and online safety.
21Jun Come to Campus Community Festival DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (11:00-17:00)LocationThe University 麻豆精选DescriptionTo mark the University 麻豆精选'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.
21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionA concert featuring the University Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, and a host of guest singers, bands, and entertainment to celebrate the University 麻豆精选's 125th anniversary.
13May Why Don't Democracies Die? DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (19:00-20:30)LocationBirmingham Midlands InstituteDescriptionJoin 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.
15May Unusual experiences and beliefs DatesThursday 15 May 2025 (12:00-13:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionUnusual experiences and beliefs, discussing the harms that negative stereotypes can have for people who have unusual experiences and beliefs.
20May Inaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles DatesTuesday 20 May 2025 (16:00-18:00)LocationBiosciences 301DescriptionInaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles
21May Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? Evidence from East Central Europe DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (17:15-18:15)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Klaus Richter Inaugural lecture - Does Economic Nationalism Empower People?
22May INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience DatesThursday 22 May 2025 (09:00-17:15)LocationThe ExchangeDescriptionThe 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 DatesWednesday 4 June 2025 (09:30-15:30)LocationC Block Foyer, Ground Floor, Metallurgy and Materials Building (G6), GC13DescriptionThe 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.
6Jun Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesFriday 6 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture
18Jun Disease and Narrative: An Interdisciplinary Workshop DatesWednesday 18 June 2025 (17:00-19:15)LocationArts Building Main Lecture Theatre (Room 120)DescriptionThis 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.
19Jun DatesThursday 19 June (10:00) - Saturday 21 June 2025 (14:00)LocationShakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HPDescriptionThe 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.
30Jun Health Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School DatesMonday 30 June (09:00) - Friday 4 July 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Campus, University 麻豆精选DescriptionHealth Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School organised by the Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine team at the University 麻豆精选.
1Jul Youth and Horror: An International Conference DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionThe Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
1Jul Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025 DatesTuesday 1 July (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)LocationOld Gym, University HouseDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.
9Jul IMH Seminar Series: Building deep internal models during periods of rest and sleep DatesWednesday 9 July 2025 (12:00-13:00)Location52 Pritchatts Road - Lecture Theatre 1 (G16), Hybrid Event, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Seminar Series with Helen Barron
17Jul Society for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 DatesThursday 17 July (00:00) - Sunday 20 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionSociety for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025
19Aug DatesTuesday 19 August (00:00) - Friday 22 August 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionCall for papers. Conference theme: Highlighting the cross-disciplinarity of the psychology of religion
11Sep Association of British and Irish Lusitanists conference DatesThursday 11 September (00:00) - Friday 12 September 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionThe Department of Modern Languages, at the University 麻豆精选 is delighted to host the XI Conference of the Association of British and Irish Lusitanists (ABIL) this autumn.
14Nov Global Identities International Conference 2025 DatesFriday 14 November 2025 (00:00)LocationEdgbaston Park HotelDescriptionGlobal Identities International Conference 2025