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Caving By-Election 2025/2026

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025/26 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates

2 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Cocktail Society Committee By-Elections 2025/26

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-26 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates.

2 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Crafty Bitches Committee By-Election 2025/2026

This society is holding online elections to choose their committee for the new academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates when polling opens.

2 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Film and TV Society By-Election 2025/2026

This society is holding online elections to choose their committee for the new academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates when polling opens.

3 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Kickboxing Society Committee By-Elections 2025/26

This society is holding online elections to choose their committee for the new academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates when polling opens.

3 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Cyber Security Society Committee By-Elections 2025/26

1 post is up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Midwifery Society By-Election 2025/26

The society is having an election to fill missing committee positions

1 post is up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

ACS Committee By-Elections 2025/26 (September 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates’

3 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Bangla Society Committee By-Elections 2025/26 (September 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates

1 post is up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Bengali Society Committee By-Elections 2025/26 (September 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates

1 post is up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Christian Union Committee By-Elections 2025/26 (September 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates

1 post is up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Filipino Society Committee By-Elections 2025/26 (September 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates’

3 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Gujarati Society Committee By-Elections 2025/26 (September 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates.

2 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Islamic Society Committee By-Elections 2025/26 (September 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates.

1 post is up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Pakistani Society Committee By-Elections 2025/26 (September 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates.

3 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

PENSA Society Committee By-Elections 2025/26 (September 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates.

4 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Sikh Society Committee By-Elections 2025/26 (September 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2025 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates.

1 post is up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Somali Society Committee By-Elections 2025/26 (September 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates.

1 post is up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Navigators Committee By-Election 25/26 (September 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates’.

2 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 22 September 2025 (in 6 days)

Law and Mooting Society Committee By-Election 2025/26

To elect additional positions to the Law and Mooting Society for the Academic Year 2025/26

6 posts are up for election.

Nominations open at 00:00 on Monday 29 September 2025 (in 12 days)

The polls open at 17:00 on Monday 6 October 2025 (in 2 weeks and 6 days)

Tue 16th September

First Love Freshers Fairs
16th September 9:30am - 17th September 3:30pm
Come meet us at Freshers Fair! Whether you're in City Centre or City South, First Love Society is here to welcome you with good vibes, friendly faces, and a community rooted in Christ.
Graphic logo for City South Social BCUSU City South Social
16th September 10am - 3pm
City South Campus
Save the date... City South Social 2025!
Image for SALTSoc stall at City South Social SALTSoc (Speech & Language Therapy) Meet SALTSoc at City South Social
16th September 10am - 3pm
City South Campus
LGBTQ+ Society City South Welcome fair - LGBTQ society
16th September 10:30am - 3:30pm
City South Campus
Come and meet the LGBTQ+ Society committee at the BCU Welcome Fair at City South campus on Tuesday and City Centre campus on Wednesday! We have freebies and would love to meet our new society members! 😊🏳‍🌈🏳‍⚧
Graphic for BCUSU's Speed Friending drop-ins BCUSU Speed Friending drop-in
16th September 11am - noon
The Social Kitchen, City South Campus
Embrace the chance to connect to other students in a relaxed setting!
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic BCUSU Cocktail Club
16th September 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...

Wed 17th September

BCU Gaming BCU Gaming x Big Welcome 2025
17th September 9:30am - 3:30pm
C020 (The HIve), Curzon Building
Freshers Fest Anime & Manga Anime & Manga Freshers Day
17th September 10am - 3pm
Stall 4 Outside Curzon B entrance
Freshers Fair is the chance to see all the societies at the start and decide which one you want to go for. If you have interest in our society do stop by and hear us try to convince you that our societies the best and get some freebies!
International Society Internation Society Big Welcome
17th September 10am - 3pm
Table 31 , Marquee opposite Eagle & Ball
Get to know more...

Check out latest society event

Welcome Week Events ;)
15th September noon - 19th September 6pm
Varies—see IG!
A series of events organised throughout the week so you'll be able to connect with the Christian Union over fun competitions, meaningful discussions, good food and worship. We hope to foster a student community that will see you thrive :)
Freshers Fairs
16th September 9:30am - 17th September 3:30pm
Come meet us at Freshers Fair! Whether you're in City Centre or City South, First Love Society is here to welcome you with good vibes, friendly faces, and a community rooted in Christ.
Graphic logo for City South Social City South Social
16th September 10am - 3pm
City South Campus
Save the date... City South Social 2025!
Image for SALTSoc stall at City South Social Meet SALTSoc at City South Social
16th September 10am - 3pm
City South Campus
City South Welcome fair - LGBTQ society
16th September 10:30am - 3:30pm
City South Campus
Come and meet the LGBTQ+ Society committee at the BCU Welcome Fair at City South campus on Tuesday and City Centre campus on Wednesday! We have freebies and would love to meet our new society members! 😊🏳‍🌈🏳‍⚧
Graphic for BCUSU's Speed Friending drop-ins Speed Friending drop-in
16th September 11am - noon
The Social Kitchen, City South Campus
Embrace the chance to connect to other students in a relaxed setting!
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
16th September 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
BCU Gaming x Big Welcome 2025
17th September 9:30am - 3:30pm
C020 (The HIve), Curzon Building
Freshers Fest Anime & Manga Freshers Day
17th September 10am - 3pm
Stall 4 Outside Curzon B entrance
Freshers Fair is the chance to see all the societies at the start and decide which one you want to go for. If you have interest in our society do stop by and hear us try to convince you that our societies the best and get some freebies!
Internation Society Big Welcome
17th September 10am - 3pm
Table 31 , Marquee opposite Eagle & Ball
Graphic logo for Big Welcome Fair Big Welcome Fair 2025
17th September 10:30am - 3:30pm
City centre campus
Save the date...Big Welcome Fair 2025
City Centre Welcome fair - LGBTQ society
17th September 10:30am - 3:30pm
White Marquee by Eagle and Ball pub
Come and meet the LGBTQ+ Society committee at the BCU Welcome Fair at City South campus on Tuesday and City Centre campus on Wednesday! We have freebies and would love to meet our new society members! 😊🏳‍🌈🏳‍⚧
Cyber Security @ Freshers
17th September 10:30am - 3:30pm
Outside Curzon (Marquee)
Meet the Cyber Security Society at the Big Welcome Fair 2025!
Freshers Welcome Ahlulbayt Islamic Society
17th September 10:30am - 3:30pm
City centre campus
Join us for Freshers Week with Ahlulbayt Islamic Society – and take part of the exciting £2 raffle prize to win, including gift box, tasbih, fragrance/perfume, and more!
Parasoc Welcome Fair Stall
17th September 10:30am - 3:30pm
Curzon Building
Come visit us at our Welcome Fair Stall!
Scratch Radio Welcome Fair Stall
17th September 10:30am - 3:30pm
Table 9, Marquee opposite Eagle & Ball
Come and visit Scratch Radio at the Big Welcome Fair.
Graphic image for BCUSU Freshers Fest 2025: Freshers Rooftop Party, Wednesday 13th September. The Mill Rooftop Freshers Rooftop Party
17th September 6pm - 11pm
XOYO, Lower Trinity St, B9 4AG
Party with a skyline view at Digbeth's intimate roof terrace
Scratch Radio Give it A Go
18th September noon - 5pm
Scratch Radio Studio, C186
Come hear your voice on air!
eagle and ball quiz night event tile Freshers Quiz Night
18th September 7pm - 11pm
BCUSU Marquee, Gopsal St
Our FIRST weekly quiz night. BIG cash prize must be won!
Vodbull
18th September 10pm - 3:30am
Rosies, B1 2HF
The UK's longest running student event - don't miss out!
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
19th September 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Meet and Greet
19th September 7pm - 10pm
This meet and greet is really just a chance to meet kind, like-minded people at the start of the uni year.
Freshers Closing Party, Friday 19th September, SNOBS Freshers Closing Party
19th September 10pm - 3:30am
SNOBS Birmingham, B5 4HX
End Freshers at SNOBS Birmingham.
Bingo Lingo, Saturday 20th September, Luna Springs Freshers Bingo Lingo
20th September 6pm - 11pm
Luna Springs, Lower Trinity St, B9 4AG
5 games of 3 bingo boards with terrible prizes to be won, expect on-stage dancing, raves and utter chaos!
Stunt give it a go session
21st September 11am - 1pm
Revolution Gymnastics Club, Selly Oak, B29 6LR
Celebration Sunday
21st September 3pm - 5:30pm
60 Thomas Street B6 4TN
Celebration Sunday is a time to come together and celebrate and thank God for a new beginning. Whether you’re starting uni for the first time or returning for another year, it’s a chance to pause and remind ourselves of God's faithfulness.
Person on rock climbing wall at BCUSU's Big Welcome Fair 2023 Give It A Go Month
22nd September 10am - 27th October midnight
Various Locations
Your chance to try many of our societies for free, join events and see what's right for you!
Dance Society - Information Session
22nd September 4:30pm - 6pm
Room C463 - Curzon Building
A session discussing all the important information for the year. It’s also a great opportunity to ask questions! Complimentary refreshments + bake sale! For more information, follow us on instagram - @bcudancesociety
Dance Society - Jazz Give it a Go
22nd September 6pm - 8pm
Room C463 - Curzon Building
A free taster session for you to see what the society is like, meet new people and have fun! No need to book, just come along! For more information, follow us on instagram - @bcudancesociety
Pom give it a go session
22nd September 6pm - 8:30pm
C140 A-C in Curzon Building
Birmingham City Students' Union News Articles
photo of quiz host in pub setting holding two red mystery prize boxes. One with a green number 1 and

Want to become our next Quiz Host?

Your Students' Union pub is looking for a new Quiz Host...

Mon 11 Aug 2025
Image of people at a Pride walk, main image is a person with a trans flag over their shoulders

Solidarity with our trans community

An update from BCUSU after last month’s Supreme Court ruling...

Tue 20 May 2025
Image of Lauren sitting in the Radio 1 studio, behind a microphone.

Scratch Radio presenter lands BBC show

Lauren Redfern, BCU Media Production student will host the Friday Early Breakfas...

Tue 06 May 2025
Students completing sheet in classroom

NEW PROCEDURE: Self-certification claims open

BCU launch new procedure to help students impacted by unexpected events...

Thu 13 Mar 2025
Image of Ashween Kaur and Course Rep

Celebrating Rep Successes

A look at what BCUSU Reps have been up to this year...

Fri 20 Dec 2024
Picture of Shoukat Mehsud, Vice President Academic Experience

Assessment tips to reduce stress during winter break

Tips to help you manage assessments over the winter break...

Thu 12 Dec 2024

Meet Your Officer Team

Tue 06 Aug 2024
Group of 15 students, mixed genders and races holding a large banner that reads "Reclaim the night 2

Raising your voice at BCU

Ways to make change at university and have your voice heard....

Thu 23 May 2024
BCUSU Officer Team 2023/24

The Roaries Awards 2024

View the results from your Students' Union awards!...

Wed 01 May 2024
Your 2024/25 Officer Team

Your Officer Team 2024/25

As your Officer Team 2024/25 train for their roles, read their manifestos here...

Fri 01 Mar 2024
BCU's Seacole Building at City South Campus

Multi-faith spaces

Your VP Equity & Inclusion gives an update on faith spaces at BCU...

Mon 18 Mar 2024
BCUSU Advice Team

Protect yourself from scams

Read on for advice on how to identify and report potential scams...

Thu 29 Feb 2024
Image BCU's Catering deals poster in Curzon Canteen

Student feedback secures 40% discount

Now available at BCU Catering campus outlets...

Tue 20 Feb 2024

Help make BCU a Hedgehog friendly campus

Get involved with sustainability at BCU......

Tue 06 Feb 2024
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Beware of rental scams

Read for how to protect yourself from recent housing scams...

Thu 14 Dec 2023
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Men's mental health support

Support you can access for good mental health at University and more......

Fri 17 Nov 2023
Graphic image of a hand using a mobile phone

Responding to Middle East crisis

See what support is available for anyone impacted by the conflict in Israel, Pal...

Fri 20 Oct 2023
Image of BCU Laptop lockers, shows menu screen before loaning

Laptop loan new accessibility feature

How to use new lapsafes feature at uni campuses...

Fri 22 Sep 2023
Image of Nathan Keseka, with owners of Black Things UK

Black Things UK comes to BCU

Black ran creative business teaches students entrepreneurial skills...

Wed 21 Jun 2023
Image of person testing compressions on pillow whilst looking at instructions on mobile phone

Learn basic CPR training

Check out these steps British Heart Foundation and more information......

Thu 01 Jun 2023
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Period Dignity pilot: survey results

Take a look at feedback from BCU's free period products scheme...

Fri 26 May 2023
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Welcome Suzy...

BCUSU announce Suzy Stevenson as our new Chief Executive....

Fri 31 Mar 2023
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Free period products...

Period Dignity project launches to provide free period products for students who...

Thu 09 Feb 2023
Dhanusha and Simranvir with students holding signs for transport campaign

Our transport campaign...

We're asking for 6 months free public transport for students...

Thu 15 Dec 2022
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Cost of Living

See what we’re doing to help you tackle the Cost of Living crisis...

Tue 13 Dec 2022

Report and Support tool

Use Report & Support to raise incidents of discrimination, bullying or hate crim...

Thu 01 Dec 2022