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Islamic Society By-election (November 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 Friday 21 November 2025 (in 2 days and 4 hours)

The polls open at 12:00 on Friday 21 November 2025 (in 2 days and 7 hours)

Somali Society By-election (November 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 Friday 21 November 2025 (in 2 days and 4 hours)

The polls open at 12:00 on Friday 21 November 2025 (in 2 days and 7 hours)

Wed 19th November

BCUSU Yoga with Mattia by BCU Active
19th November noon - 1pm
Aston Uni
BCUSU Circuits with Mattia by BCU Active
19th November 1pm - 2pm
Aston Uni
Photo of student stretching a person's leg on a massage table BCUSU BCU Sport: Injury Clinic
19th November 1:15pm - 3:30pm
Room NAW017, Alexander Stadium
Book a free sport therapy session with BCU Sport
BCUSU Padel at the Priory by BCU Active
19th November 2pm - 3pm
The Edgbaston Priory Club
BCUSU Womens Cricket by BCU Active
19th November 2pm - 4pm
City South Sports Hall
Cyber Security Society Itch.io Game Off Collab
19th November 3pm - 5pm
Curzon Building, C383
Join the Computer Science, Cyber Security and Data Science societies in collaborating in the Itch.io Annual Game Off 2025. (PART 3)
Student speaking to a society on a stall BCUSU Meet Societies
19th November 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Curzon, C087
Come meet some of our societies!

Thu 20th November

BCUSU Let's talk Culture!
20th November 11am - 2pm
Seacole Atrium, City South Campus
Drop-in to our stall to take part in activities and more...
Computer Science Society Careers Panel
20th November 5pm - 6:15pm
C385
Join us for an exciting Career Panel Discussion. Featuring an inspiring lineup of speakers from leading companies such as Goldman Sachs and Capgemini and more!!
Get to know more...

Check out latest society event

Culture Week graphic BCUSU Culture Week
17th November noon - 21st November 2:30pm
Various Locations
Join the celebration of cultures at BCU with a series of events this week!
Yoga with Mattia by BCU Active
19th November noon - 1pm
Aston Uni
Circuits with Mattia by BCU Active
19th November 1pm - 2pm
Aston Uni
Photo of student stretching a person's leg on a massage table BCU Sport: Injury Clinic
19th November 1:15pm - 3:30pm
Room NAW017, Alexander Stadium
Book a free sport therapy session with BCU Sport
Padel at the Priory by BCU Active
19th November 2pm - 3pm
The Edgbaston Priory Club
Womens Cricket by BCU Active
19th November 2pm - 4pm
City South Sports Hall
Itch.io Game Off Collab
19th November 3pm - 5pm
Curzon Building, C383
Join the Computer Science, Cyber Security and Data Science societies in collaborating in the Itch.io Annual Game Off 2025. (PART 3)
Student speaking to a society on a stall Meet Societies
19th November 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Curzon, C087
Come meet some of our societies!
Let's talk Culture!
20th November 11am - 2pm
Seacole Atrium, City South Campus
Drop-in to our stall to take part in activities and more...
Careers Panel
20th November 5pm - 6:15pm
C385
Join us for an exciting Career Panel Discussion. Featuring an inspiring lineup of speakers from leading companies such as Goldman Sachs and Capgemini and more!!
Social Mixed Badminton by BCU Active
20th November 5pm - 6pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Social Mixed Hockey by BCU Active
20th November 5pm - 7pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Culture Week: Mocktail party Culture Week: Mocktail Party!
20th November 5:30pm - 8pm
The Social Kitchen, City South Campus
Join us for our Culture Week Mocktail Party!
Pickleball by BCU Active
20th November 5:45pm - 6:45pm
City South Sports Hall
Information on Weekly Sessions WEEKLY SESSIONS All experience levels
20th November 7pm - 8pm
Cannon Hill Tennis Courts
Weekly Tennis Sessions for all levels take place every Thursday at Cannon Hill Tennis Courts. Please bring a Tennis Racket (and any balls if you wish to do so), appropriate footwear and clothing, water and your Student ID. Contact with any questio
Quiz night at the Eagle and Ball Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball
20th November 7:30pm - 10pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!
Let's talk Culture!
21st November 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Curzon Atrium
Drop-in to our stall to take part in activities and more...
Jummu'ah Salah - Friday Sermon & Prayer
21st November 1:10pm - 1:40pm
C140 Curzon Building
Join us at Curzon Campus for the weekly Friday Khutbah & Salaah (Sermon & Prayer).
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
21st November 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Regular Anime & Manga Session
21st November 5pm - 7pm
Curzon C455/457
A members-only event featuring: Our Last Anime Fued of the semester, Guess The Anime, and finally the Anime Reccomdation Watch voted for by our members!
Social Men Basketball by BCU Active
21st November 5pm - 6pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Social Womens Basketball by BCU Active
21st November 5pm - 7pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Movember Ball
21st November 6:45pm - 11pm
The Pavilion, B67AA
Welcome to Movember Ball, a fun-filled charity night where we raise money for the Movember charity, the leading charity for men’s mental health. Come and join us at our black tie event in support of Movember, we can’t wait to see you there!
The BCA presents: Commonwealth connect. Welcome to your home away from home Commonwealth Connect
22nd November noon - 2pm
Birmingham Council House
Birmingham Commonwealth Association networking event. FREE - book now!
Image of cybersoc logo Semester-Long TryHackMe CTF Series
24th November 8am - 8pm
Online (Discord)
Cyber Security Society - Complete weekly TryHackMe CTFs
Rep Conference
24th November 10am - 4pm
Belmont Room, STEAMhouse
Join us for a day of Q&A, skill-up sessions, and socials!
Pilates with Mattia by BCU Active
24th November noon - 1pm
Aston Uni
Rep Social
24th November 4:30pm - 7pm
CST008 - STEAMhouse
Join your fellow Course, Lead, and PGR Reps for an evening of fun!
HipHop Workshop
24th November 5pm - 7pm
Curzon Building - Room TBA
Guest teacher Jonathan “Jutsu” Reid is coming to BCU to teach a popping and waving masterclass! This is open to everyone including non BCU students so grab your friends and let’s dance 🕺🏻 Society Members pay £6 Non-Members pay £7
Social Womens Badminton by BCU Active
24th November 5pm - 7pm
City South Sports Hall
Photo of student stretching a person's leg on a massage table BCU Sport: Injury Clinic
25th November 10:15am - 12:30pm
SCT205, City South Campus
Book a free sport therapy session with BCU Sport
Sisters Badminton Session
25th November noon - 1pm
Aston University Sports Centre
Come play Badminton every week on Tuesday!
West Midlands Police Officer talking with students Safety drop-ins
25th November 2pm - 3pm
The Hive (C020), Curzon
A safety awareness session led by West Midlands Police...
Game Night
25th November 3pm - 7pm
Curzon 382
Come play or paint with us
Students speaking outside BCU Doctoral Research Hub Postgraduate Researcher Open Forum
25th November 4pm - 6pm
Available on request
Join this open forum on the topic of: Professional development and Career Pathways, Funding and Financial Challenges
Anime & Manga Seasonal Watch Along Sessions!
25th November 5pm - 7pm
City centre campus
This event is for those interested in watching seasonal anime's with together with others with similar interests. Come together in this in-person event and watch 4-5 animes that are airing this season picked by the attending members!
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
25th November 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
Social Mixed Volleyball by BCU Active
25th November 5pm - 6pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Social Netball by BCU Active
25th November 5pm - 6pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Social Womens Football by BCU Active
25th November 6pm - 7:30pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Wicked Themed Crafts
25th November 6pm - 7:30pm
C383
Wicked Themed Crafts
Bible Study
25th November 6:30pm - 9pm
Curzon Building B side, R384
You will get to explore the Bible more and learn how to apply it practically to your everyday life. If you’d love to be surrounded by a warm group of Christian friends, this will be a great opportunity.
Ultimate Frisbee by BCU Active
25th November 6:45pm - 8:45pm
City South Sports Hall
Social Mens Football by BCU Active
25th November 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Birmingham City Students' Union News Articles
Culture Week. Mon 17th - Fri 21st Nov

Events this week...

Find events on campus, hosted for you to celebrate your heritage and culture...

Mon 17 Nov 2025
Eagle & Ball logo with christmas hat

Christmas at Eagle & Ball

Book now for your Christmas meal, and find festive events at your SU pub...

Fri 14 Nov 2025
Kristina Patel, VP Student Voice: Find out about the Ideas Board

Kristina talks making change on campus

We sat down with your VP Student Voice to talk about why you should use our Idea...

Wed 29 Oct 2025
Photo of students in yoga position on yoga mats

BCU Active sessions

Yoga, padel, pilates, cricket and more - discover social sports and active sessi...

Wed 01 Oct 2025
Photo of two students working at desk on campus

Flexible fee payments introduced for self-funded students

Update on how you can pay your tuition fees...

Wed 24 Sep 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
Image of students sitting on outdoor bench in courtyard

Beware of rental scams

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

Thu 14 Dec 2023
Stock image of student receiving advice and counselling in doctors office. Doctor is sat on chair ho

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
BCU student nurse montoring patient

Sign up for a GP and dentist

For physical and mental health, register to a GP during your studies...

Fri 06 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
Graphic of period products and three thumbs up

Period Dignity pilot: survey results

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

Fri 26 May 2023
Image of Suzy Stevenson, BCUSU Chief Executive

Welcome Suzy...

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

Fri 31 Mar 2023
illustration of tampon and pad

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