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Society Events

Put The Kettle On Meet & Greet - Free Tea, Hot Chocolate, Coffee and more!: 27th September noon - 2pm; Marquee - Opposite Eagle and Ball; Come join Put The Kettle On in trying free, new drinks, having a nice chat and meeting both our committee and fellow members in the Marquee outside of Eagle and Ball. We'd love it if you could help us be eco-friendly and bring your own mug along too!

BCU Tech Guild Birmingham OpenHack: 2nd October midnight - 3rd October midnight; Birmingham; Birmingham OpenHack, founded in 2019, is a hackathon led by BCU TechGuild. This year we have the amazing opportunity to host the NASA SpaceApps Challenge!

All Upcoming Events

BCUSU Events The Multi-Story Orchestra: 25th September 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Millennium Point Car Park; Dive straight into the ‘brazen and brilliant’ world of Julius Eastman in the unusual and intriguing surroundings of a multi-storey car park.; University-led Event | In-Person Event

BCUSU Events Netflix Party: Shrek!: 25th September 6pm - 9pm; Netflix; Join your VP for Academic Experience, Leanna, in a Netflix Party featuring the famous green ogre, Shrek!; Get Tickets; Event with Your Officers | Big Welcome Event

Put The Kettle On Meet & Greet - Free Tea, Hot Chocolate, Coffee and more!: 27th September noon - 2pm; Marquee - Opposite Eagle and Ball; Come join Put The Kettle On in trying free, new drinks, having a nice chat and meeting both our committee and fellow members in the Marquee outside of Eagle and Ball. We'd love it if you could help us be eco-friendly and bring your own mug along too!; Society Event | In-Person Event | Give it a Go! | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Taco Tuesdays and 2-4-1 Cocktail Night: 28th September 5pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus; A new addition to our daily specials... Taco Tuesdays!; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Trip to IKEA: 29th September noon - 5pm; Free transport from City Centre and City South Campus; Join us for a cheeky day trip to IKEA. Transport included, meatballs not included.; Get Tickets; In-Person Event | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event

BCUSU Events Go Ape!: 29th September 12:30pm - 7pm; Go Ape Coventry (meet outside Curzon Building); We're taking you on a trip...Grab your bags because we're off to Go Ape! Transport included.; In-Person Event | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event

BCUSU Events Games 'n' Grub: 29th September 5pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events RoguePlay Aerial Circus Workshop: 30th September 6pm - 8pm; West Midlands Circus & Creation Centre, Unit 8 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5RT; Always wanted to run away with the circus? Well, now is your chance. Try your hand at aerial hoop and silk.; In-Person Event | Big Welcome Event

BCUSU Events Quiz Night: 30th September 7pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus; Our weekly Pub Quiz is back! £1 entry. Max teams of 6. Jackpot rolls over every week; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCU Tech Guild Birmingham OpenHack: 2nd October midnight - 3rd October midnight; Birmingham; Birmingham OpenHack, founded in 2019, is a hackathon led by BCU TechGuild. This year we have the amazing opportunity to host the NASA SpaceApps Challenge!; Society Event | Online Event | Give it a Go!

BCUSU Events Mega Music Quiz: 4th October 8pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus; Like music? Like quizzing? Join us every other Monday for our Mega Music Quiz!; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Taco Tuesdays and 2-4-1 Cocktail Night: 5th October 5pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus; A new addition to our daily specials... Taco Tuesdays!; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Games 'n' Grub: 6th October 5pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus; Ask at the bar for our selection of Board and Card Games. Enjoy 241 on Hush Puppies while you're playing.; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Quiz Night: 7th October 7pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus; Our weekly Pub Quiz is back! £1 entry. Max teams of 6. Jackpot rolls over every week; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Taco Tuesdays and 2-4-1 Cocktail Night: 12th October 5pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus; A new addition to our daily specials... Taco Tuesdays!; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Games 'n' Grub: 13th October 5pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Quiz Night: 14th October 7pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Mega Music Quiz: 18th October 8pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; Like music? Like quizzing? Join us every other Monday for our Mega Music Quiz!; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Taco Tuesdays and 241 Cocktail Night: 19th October 5pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Games 'n' Grub: 20th October 5pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Quiz Night: 21st October 7pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Taco Tuesdays and 241 Cocktail Night: 26th October 5pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Games 'n' Grub: 27th October 5pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Quiz Night: 28th October 7pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; On Campus | Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus

BCUSU Events Mega Music Quiz: 1st November 8pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCUSU Events Taco Tuesdays and 241 Cocktail Night: 2nd November 5pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; On Campus | Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus

BCUSU Events Games 'n' Grub: 3rd November 5pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; On Campus | Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus

BCUSU Events Quiz Night: 4th November 7pm - 11pm; The Eagle & Ball; Eagle and Ball Programme | In-Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Past Events - Every event we've put on for you since September!

Socially-Distanced Events

BCUSU Events Film Night - The Greatest Showman

14th September 6pm - 9pm

Millennium Point Auditorium, Curzon St, Birmingham B4 7XG

This is the Greatest Show! Come and join us for a FREE showing of The Greatest Showman!

Free Tickets

BCUSU Events Video Charades

14th September 8pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

See if you can see what's being acted out in our weekly TV Charades night. Want to get involved? Why not send us a clip acting out your own charade, and we will use it in our next weekly game!

BCUSU Events Quiz Night ??

17th September 7pm - 10pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Each week we host the Eagle & Ball Pub Quiz and this week starts us off with a big Welcome Week Special.

BCUSU Events Journey Through the Decades!

18th September 5pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Join us this Friday for Videoke! Send us your home karaoke videos, and we will play out the best ones at our Videoke night at the end of each month! Happy Hour Prices 5-7pm!

BCUSU Events Film Night - Birds of Prey

21st September 6pm - 9pm

Millennium Point Auditorium, Curzon St, Birmingham B4 7XG

Come and join us for a free showing of Birds of Prey!

Free Tickets

BCUSU Events Video Charades

21st September 8pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

See if you can see what's being acted out in our weekly TV Charades night. Want to get involved? Why not send us a clip acting out your own charade, and we will use it in our next weekly game!

BCUSU Events Jewellery Quarter Heritage Walk

22nd September 4pm - 5pm

outside the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham’s world famous Jewellery Quarter has been Britain’s main place of jewellery and silver manufacturing for at least the last 150 years. The area has been described as a “National Treasure”, a place of unique character!

Free Tickets

BCUSU Events Cheesy Tuedays

22nd September 6pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Classic cheesy music and 2-4-1 cocktails from 6pm!

BCUSU Events Silent Disco

23rd September 6pm - 9pm

Curzon Building, Level 2 outdoor terrace

Come and join us on the outdoor terrace of Curzon Building for an amazing silent disco!

Free Tickets

BCUSU Events Free tea, coffee, and food!

24th September 10am - 3pm

The Social Kitchen, City South Campus

Come and join us for free tea, coffee and a slice of pizza! The Social Kitchen is on the City South Campus, not far from the SU shop and Office.

BCUSU Events Quiz Night

24th September 7pm - 10pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Each week we host the Eagle & Ball Pub Quiz and this week starts us off with a big Welcome Week Special.

BCUSU Events Video Charades

28th September 8pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

See if you can see what's being acted out in our weekly TV Charades night. Want to get involved? Why not send us a clip acting out your own charade, and we will use it in our next weekly game!

BCUSU Events Guided Heritage Walking Tour

29th September 1pm - 2pm

Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

This free guided walk charts the changing fortunes of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter

Free Tickets

BCUSU Events Guided Heritage Walking Tour

29th September 3pm - 4pm

Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

This free guided walk charts the changing fortunes of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter

Free Tickets

BCUSU Events Cheesy Tuedays

29th September 6pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Classic cheesy music and 2-4-1 cocktails from 6pm!

BCUSU Events Quiz Night

1st October 7pm - 10pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Each week we host the Eagle & Ball Pub Quiz and this week starts us off with a big Welcome Week Special.

BCUSU Events Video Charades

5th October 8pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

See if you can see what's being acted out in our weekly TV Charades night. Want to get involved? Why not send us a clip acting out your own charade, and we will use it in our next weekly game!

BCUSU Events Cheesy Tuedays

6th October 6pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Classic cheesy music and 2-4-1 cocktails from 6pm!

BCUSU Events Quiz Night

8th October 7pm - 10pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Each week we host the Eagle & Ball Pub Quiz and this week starts us off with a big Welcome Week Special.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Referencing and Plagiarism

12th October noon - 1pm

MP452, Millennium Point, City Centre Campus

This workshop provides information and examples about how and where to use referencing in your work.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Job interviews in English

12th October 1pm - 2pm

MP452, Millennium Point, City Centre Campus

Do you need to attend a job interview in English? Learn to impress your interviewers in this workshop!

BCUSU Events Video Charades

12th October 8pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

See if you can see what's being acted out in our weekly TV Charades night. Want to get involved? Why not send us a clip acting out your own charade, and we will use it in our next weekly game!

BCUSU Events Cheesy Tuedays

13th October 6pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Classic cheesy music and 2-4-1 cocktails from 6pm!

BCUSU Events Laser Quest Takeover!

14th October 5pm - 7:30pm

Millennium Point, Level 0

Like Laser Quest? Ever fancied turning BCU into a Laser Quest Arena? Well your Students' Union are giving you the opportunity to do just that!

BCUSU Events Laser Quest Takeover!

15th October 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Seacole Building (Marquee outside)

Like Laser Quest? Ever fancied turning BCU into a Laser Quest Arena? Well your Students' Union are giving you the opportunity to do just that!

BCUSU Events Quiz Night

15th October 7pm - 10pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Each week we host the Eagle & Ball Pub Quiz and this week starts us off with a big Welcome Week Special.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Improving lecture listening

18th October noon - 1pm

Curzon C192

Not learning much from your lectures? Get more benefit by learning effective strategies for before, during and after.

BCUSU Events Video Charades

19th October 8pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

See if you can see what's being acted out in our weekly TV Charades night. Want to get involved? Why not send us a clip acting out your own charade, and we will use it in our next weekly game!

BCUSU Events Cheesy Tuedays??

20th October 6pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Classic cheesy music and 2-4-1 cocktails from 6pm!

BCUSU Events Quiz Night ??

22nd October 7pm - 10pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Each week we host the Eagle & Ball Pub Quiz and this week starts us off with a big Welcome Week Special.

BCUSU Events Video Charades

26th October 8pm - 11pm

See if you can see what's being acted out in our weekly TV Charades night. Want to get involved? Why not send us a clip acting out your own charade, and we will use it in our next weekly game!

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Lecture listening for analysis and evaluation

27th October 1pm - 2pm

MP452

Are you finding academic listening challenging? This workshop will look at how to identify evaluative language in lectures.

BCUSU Events Cheesy Tuedays

27th October 6pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Classic cheesy music and 2-4-1 cocktails from 6pm!

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Improving pronunciation 2 (repeat)

28th October noon - 1pm

City Centre Curzon C192

This workshop will focus on using connected speech and intonation to increase your confidence.

BCUSU Events Quiz Night

29th October 7pm - 10pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Each week we host the Eagle & Ball Pub Quiz

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Understanding assignment briefs

30th October noon - 1pm

Curzon 192

This workshop will look at how to understand assignment briefs.

BCUSU Events Video Charades

2nd November 8pm - 11pm

See if you can see what's being acted out in our weekly TV Charades night. Want to get involved? Why not send us a clip acting out your own charade, and we will use it in our next weekly game!

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Presentation Skills

3rd November noon - 1pm

C 192

In this workshop you will learn: a. how to manage your content b. how to manage your audience c. how to manage yourself

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Lecture listening for detailed information

3rd November 1pm - 2pm

City Centre Curzon C192

Are you finding it difficult to understand important details in your lectures? This session will consider how to improve this aspect of your listening skills.

BCUSU Events Cheesy Tuedays??

3rd November 6pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Classic cheesy music and 2-4-1 cocktails from 6pm!

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Introduction to Academic Writing

4th November noon - 1pm

MP452

1 hour session to discuss general academic writing conventions. Opportunities to ask questions throughout and access to additional useful resources via the Centre for Academic Success

BCUSU Events Quiz Night

4th November 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus

Each week we host the Eagle & Ball Pub Quiz and this week starts us off with a big Welcome Week Special.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Referencing and Plagiarism

5th November noon - 1pm

MP452, Millennium Point, City Centre Campus

This workshop provides information and examples about how and where to use referencing in your work.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Job interviews in English

5th November 1pm - 2pm

MP452

Do you need to attend a job interview in English? Learn to impress your interviewers in this workshop!

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Time Management

6th November noon - 1pm

Curzon 192

Time management tips to help you to focus and get things done.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Presentation Skills

10th November noon - 1pm

City Centre Curzon C192

The workshop will show you how to: - manage your content - manage your audience - manage yourself

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success- Lecture listening for detailed information (repeat)

10th November 1pm - 2pm

City Centre Curzon C192

Are you finding it difficult to understand important details in your lectures? This session will consider how to improve this aspect of your listening skills.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Introduction to Academic Writing

11th November noon - 1pm

MP452, Millennium Point, City Centre Campus

1 hour session to discuss general academic writing conventions Opportunities to ask questions throughout and access to additional useful resources via the Centre for Academic Success

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Reflective Writing

16th November 1pm - 2pm

MP452, Millennium Point, City Centre Campus

1 hour session to provide an overview of reflective writing conventions. Opportunities to ask questions throughout and access to additional useful resources via the Centre for Academic Success.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Tackling your assignment

17th November noon - 1pm

City Centre Curzon C192

Tackling your assignment: this workshop will show you how to analyse and manage assignment questions effeciently and effectively.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Critical Analysis

17th November 1pm - 2pm

C192, Curzon, City Centre Campus

"You're not being critical"... "Needs more critical analysis" This class is an introduction to critical analysis, explaining how to use it in your work. You have to be critical to get marks over 70 per cent.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Presentation skills 1 (slides & delivery)

19th November 1pm - 2pm

MP452, Millennium Point, City Centre Campus

Nervous about giving a presentation? Learn effective techniques in this workshop to help you get better grades.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Understanding assignment briefs

20th November noon - 1pm

City Centre Curzon C192

This workshop will look at how to read more effectively: Do you need to improve your reading efficiency? Do you need to improve how you are interacting with the text? Do you need to improve your critical reading skills?

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Reflective Writing

23rd November 1pm - 2pm

MP452, Millennium Point, City Centre Campus

1 hour session to provide an overview of reflective writing conventions. Opportunities to ask questions throughout and access to additional useful resources via the Centre for Academic Success.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Tackling your assignment

24th November noon - 1pm

C192, Curzon, City Centre Campus

Tackling your assignment: this workshop will show you how to analyse and manage assignment questions efficiently and effectively.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Critical Analysis

24th November 1pm - 2pm

C192, Curzon, City Centre Campus

"You're not being critical" ... "Needs more critical analysis" ... This class is an introduction to critical analysis, explaining how to use it in your work. You have to be critical to get marks over 70 per cent.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Improving lecture listening

25th November noon - 1pm

City Centre Curzon C192

Not learning much from your lectures? Get more benefit by learning effective strategies for before, during and after.

BCUSU Events Centre for Academic Success - Navigating your reading - strategies

27th November noon - 1pm

City Centre Curzon C192

This workshop will look at how to read more effectively: Do you need to improve your reading efficiency? Do you need to improve how you are interacting with the text? Do you need to improve your critical reading skills?

Eagle & Ball Pub 2-4-1 Cocktails

17th May noon - 30th July 10pm

City Centre Campus

Get 2 cocktails for just £6.95!

Eagle & Ball Pub Draught Doubles

17th May noon - 30th July 10pm

12 Penn St, City Centre Campus

Get 2 pints for as little as £4.50!

Eagle & Ball Pub Rock and Roll Bingo

19th May 7pm - 10pm

City Centre Campus

Play for free each Wednesday!

Eagle & Ball Pub Quiz Night

20th May 7pm - 10pm

City Centre Campus

Our extremely popular weekly Quiz Night is back!

Eagle & Ball Pub Rock and Roll Bingo

26th May 7pm - 10pm

City Centre Campus

Play for free each Wednesday!

Eagle & Ball Pub Quiz Night

27th May 7pm - 10pm

City Centre Campus

Our extremely popular weekly Quiz Night is back!

Eagle & Ball Pub Rock and Roll Bingo

2nd June 7pm - 10pm

City Centre Campus

Play for free each Wednesday!

Eagle & Ball Pub Quiz Night

3rd June 7pm - 10pm

City Centre Campus

Our extremely popular weekly Quiz Night is back!

Eagle & Ball Pub Rock and Roll Bingo

9th June 7pm - 10pm

City Centre Campus

Play for free each Wednesday!

Eagle & Ball Pub Quiz Night

10th June 7pm - 10pm

City Centre Campus

Our extremely popular weekly Quiz Night is back!

Eagle & Ball Pub Euros Special Pizza Deal

11th June noon - 9th July 9pm

12 Penn St, City Centre Campus

2-4-1 on all 12” Pizzas when you book a table for 4 or more people

Eagle & Ball Pub Live EURO 2020 Football

11th June 8pm - 11th July 10pm

12 Penn St, City Centre Campus

We’re showing the Euros Live, Monday-Friday!

Eagle & Ball Pub FLUFF Pizza Deal

18th June 5pm - 9pm

12 Penn St, City Centre Campus

Free Large Upgrades from Five on Fridays!

Eagle & Ball Pub FLUFF Pizza Deal

25th June 5pm - 9pm

12 Penn St, City Centre Campus

Free Large Upgrades from Five on Fridays!

Eagle & Ball Pub FLUFF Pizza Deal

2nd July 5pm - 9pm

12 Penn St, City Centre Campus

Free Large Upgrades from Five on Fridays!

Eagle & Ball Pub FLUFF Pizza Deal

9th July 5pm - 9pm

12 Penn St, City Centre Campus

Free Large Upgrades from Five on Fridays!

Eagle & Ball Pub FLUFF Pizza Deal

16th July 5pm - 9pm

12 Penn St, City Centre Campus

Free Large Upgrades from Five on Fridays!

Eagle & Ball Pub FLUFF Pizza Deal

23rd July 5pm - 9pm

12 Penn St, City Centre Campus

Free Large Upgrades from Five on Fridays!

BCUSU Events Caricaturist On Campus (City South)

13th September 11am - 3pm

City South Campus

Get a caricature of yourself, courtesy of Rich the Caricaturist.

BCUSU Events Laser Tag Takeover! (City South)

13th September 5pm - 9pm

The Social Kitchen, City South Campus

We're taking over campus for a MASSIVE game of Laser Tag - who will be victorious?!

Free Tickets

BCUSU Events The Jazz Jam Night

13th September 6pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus

Discover the talent from students at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, during our Jazz Jam Night!

BCUSU Events Freshers Opening Party with MistaJam

13th September 10pm - 3:30am

O2 Academy - B1 1DB

We couldn't think of anyone better to open Freshers Fest 2021 than the legend: MistaJam

BCUSU Events Yoga & Mindfulness Morning

14th September 10am - noon

Gopsal Street Marquee, City Centre Campus

Want to do something for yourself today? Join us for a morning of yoga!

BCUSU Events Therapy Dog Visit

14th September 11am - 1pm

The Point, Mary Seacole Building, City South Campus

Ruby the Therapy Dog is coming to campus, and she can't wait to meet you!

BCUSU Events Laser Tag Takeover! (City Centre)

14th September 5pm - 9pm

Gopsal Street Marquee, City Centre Campus

We're taking over campus for a MASSIVE game of Laser Tag - who will be victorious?!

BCUSU Events Taco Tuesdays and 2-4-1 Cocktail Night

14th September 5pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus

A new addition to our daily specials... Taco Tuesdays!

BCUSU Events BCU Freshers Takeover

14th September 10pm - 3:30am

Pryzm, Broad Street - B15 1DA

BCU are by far the city's biggest party goers, so it's only right we have day 2 at Pryzm. We go again!

BCUSU Events BIG Welcome Fair

15th September 11am - 4pm

Millennium Point and Gopsal Street, City Centre Campus

Our Big Welcome Fair is back, and it's bigger than ever!

BCUSU Events Games 'n' Grub

15th September 5pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street, City Centre Campus

Ask at the bar for our selection of Board and Card Games. Enjoy 2-4-1 on Hush Puppies while you're playing.

BCUSU Events Electric Disco

15th September 10pm - 3:30am

The Nightingale Club, Kent St - B5 6RD

We're heading to Brum's iconic Gay Village, The Nightingale Club. Or, as it's know by us locals 'Gales'

BCUSU Events Vintage Clothing Sale

16th September 10am - 4pm

Gopsal Street Marquee, City Centre Campus

Pick-up some vintage garms at our on-campus clothing sale.

BCUSU Events Kayaking Canal Tour

16th September 4pm - 6pm

Roundhouse Birmingham, 1 Sheepcote St - B16 8AE

See Birmingham from a new perspective with our canal kayak tour!

BCUSU Events The Big Freshers' Quiz

16th September 7pm - 10pm

Eagle & Ball + Gopsal Street Marquee, City Centre Campus

Join us for the first quiz of the year. Teams of 6 max and LOTS of prizes to be won!

BCUSU Events Pre Glitter Party

16th September 8pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus

Mingle with your Officer Team and other students as we get ready for our Glitter Party! Transport to The Mill included.

BCUSU Events Glitter Party

16th September 10pm - 3:30am

The Mill, Lower Trinity St, Digbeth - B9 4AG

FYI - we've been having Glitter Parties long before Love Island did it.

BCUSU Events Crazy Golf!

17th September 11am - 3pm

Gopsal St Marquee, City Centre Campus

Join us for 9-holes of Crazy Golf...

BCUSU Events Birmingham Bake-Off Challenge

17th September 3pm - 4:40pm

The Big Birmingham Bake, Floodgate St, Digbeth - B5 5SR

Fancy yourself as the next Mary Berry? We're inviting you to the Big Birmingham Bake-off

Free Tickets

BCUSU Events Kayaking Canal Tour

17th September 4pm - 6pm

Roundhouse Birmingham, 1 Sheepcote St - B16 8AE

See Birmingham from a new perspective with our canal kayak tour!

BCUSU Events Karaoke Night

17th September 7pm - midnight

Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus

The most anticipated return... Karaoke Night at E&B

BCUSU Events BCU Freshers Block Party

17th September 10pm - 3:30am

Rosies and Popworld, Broad St

Experience Broad St the right way as we take you to Rosies, then over-the-road to Popworld. All aboard the Vengabus!

BCUSU Events Bingo Lingo

18th September 6pm - 11pm

The Forum, Birmingham - B4 7LS

Join us for a night of guaranteed fun at Bingo Lingo! Just £5 per ticket.

Free Tickets

BCUSU Events Breakfast Club (Free)

20th September 9am - 24th September noon

C194a, Curzon Building (City Centre Campus) + Common Room (City South Campus)

Never have time for the most important meal of the day? Enjoy a free breakfast on us!

BCUSU Events Mega Music Quiz

20th September 8pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus

Like music? Like quizzing? Join us every other Monday for our Mega Music Quiz!

BCUSU Events Closing Party with Central Cee

20th September 10pm - 3:30am

Forum Birmingham, Dale End - B4 7LS

See Freshers off the right way... Join us and one of the UK's most exciting talents Central Cee for our Closing Party

BCUSU Events Therapy Dog Visit (City Centre)

21st September 11am - 1pm

The Point, City Centre Campus

Ruby the Therapy Dog is coming to campus, and she can't wait to meet you!

BCUSU Events Taco Tuesdays and 2-4-1 Cocktail Night

21st September 5pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus

A new addition to our daily specials... Taco Tuesdays!

BCUSU Events Games 'n' Grub

22nd September 5pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus

Ask at the bar for our selection of Board and Card Games. Enjoy 241 on Hush Puppies while you're playing.

BCUSU Events Luna Springs Outdoor Cinema Night

22nd September 7pm - 11pm

Lower Trinity St, Digbeth - B9 4AG

A night under the stars watching a movie classic... Which film? You decide!

BCUSU Events Quiz Night

23rd September 7pm - 11pm

Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St, City Centre Campus

Our weekly Pub Quiz is back! £1 entry. Max teams of 6. Jackpot rolls over every week
Online Events

Jimi Needles - Live DJ Set

12th September 9pm - 11pm

Catch-Up

Rewatch Jimi Needles' BCUSU DJ Set!

Online Event

DJ Yoda - Live DJ Set

12th September 11pm - 11:59pm

Catch-Up

Rewatch DJ Yoda's headline BCUSU DJ Set!

Online Event

Get your Graduate+ Bronze Award

15th September 11am - noon

Online

Attend our Graduate+ get your bronze award workshop where a member of the team will take you through the level, show you how to submit an activity, along with introducing you to the online resources we offer.

Online Event | University-led Event

Drag Bingo!

15th September 9pm - 10pm

Online (Zoom)

GLAM SLAM ENTERTAINMENTS BRINGS YOU OUR RAUNCHY, HILARIOUS DRAG QUEEN BINGO BONANZA FULL OF QUICK WIT, CABARET ENTERTAINMENT AND COMICAL VIRTUAL PRIZES !

Online Event

Drag Bingo 2!

15th September 10pm - 11pm

Online (Zoom)

GLAM SLAM ENTERTAINMENTS BRINGS YOU OUR RAUNCHY, HILARIOUS DRAG QUEEN BINGO BONANZA FULL OF QUICK WIT, CABARET ENTERTAINMENT AND COMICAL VIRTUAL PRIZES !

Online Event

7 Things I wish I knew in first year

16th September 10am - 10:15am

Online

Join your VP Opportunities & Community (Amir) where Amir will talk about the different departments that we have at BCU and how to get the most of your time at BCU

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Top tips on Studying from Home

16th September 10:30am - 11am

Online

University is hard, and even more difficult is studying successfully when working from our own bedrooms and homes for the most of the time. The session will cover some useful, important and good tips to maintain focus & study successfully from home!

Student Voice Events | Online Event

BCU Sport Active Wellbeing Programme

16th September 11am - 11:30am

Online

This event is hosted by BCU Sport. Clicking this event will take you straight through to their Microsoft Teams video call.

Online Event | University-led Event

Black Lives Matter (BLM) Session Meeting

16th September 11am - noon

Online

We invite you to come and ask questions on anti-racism, inclusivity, and what you can do in tackling racial disparity

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Briefing on disability support available and how to access it

16th September 11am - 11:45am

Online

We will describe the disability and dyslexia support available at BCU, including Disabled Students’ Allowances, and how to access it.

Online Event | University-led Event

Challenge your Officer - President

16th September 11am - noon

Online

Come and challenge your President (Victoria Bennett-Salvador) on what you want them to work on!

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Find out about Digital Print Service, IT and Library!

16th September 11am - 11:30am

Online

Watch this video to find out more about the services on offer

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Your Award, Your Skills, Your Future

16th September 11am - 11:30am

Online

Graduate+ is an extra & co-curricular awards framework offered to all students at BCU, it’s designed to help you stand out from the crowd, whilst preparing you for your future.

Online Event | University-led Event

Jimi Needles - Live DJ Set

16th September 11am - noon

LIVE

Watch Jimi Needles' daytime DJ Set!

Online Event

Meet your School Reps (ADM) Drop in

16th September 11am - 4pm

Microsoft Teams Meeting

Are you on a BA in an Arts, Design or Media Course? Ever wondered what it would be like to chat with an experienced student about what to expect from your course and how you can be involved in change at the Uni? Here's your chance!!

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Meet your School Reps (BLSS) Drop in

16th September 11am - 4pm

Microsoft Teams Meeting

Are you in Business Law or Social Sciences? Ever wondered what it would be like to chat with an experienced student about what to expect from your course and how you can be involved in change at the Uni? Heres your chance!!

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Meet your School Reps (CEBE) Drop in

16th September 11am - 4pm

Microsoft Teams Meeting

Are you in Computing, Digital Technology, Engineering or Built Environment? Ever wondered what it would be like to chat with an experienced student about your course and how you can be involved in change at the Uni? Here's your chance!!

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Meet your School Reps (HELS) Drop-in

16th September 11am - 4pm

Microsoft Teams Meeting

Are you in Nursing and Midwifery, Education and Social Work or Life Sciences? Ever wondered what it's like to chat with an experienced student about what to expect from your course and how to get involved in change at the Uni? Heres your chance!!

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Public Transport Advice Session

16th September 11am - 11:30am

Online

Find out about how to travel to University and get around Brum, including information on student ticket options and travelling during Covid-19.

Online Event | University-led Event

Student Parent Support

16th September 11am - 4pm

Online

Find out about the Student Support team that can help you with financial guidance and loads more

Online Event | University-led Event

Student Support Team

16th September 11am - 4pm

Online

Find out more about your Student Support team including financial, student parent, care leavers and more

Online Event | Money Matters

The Mysterious Life of Hedgehogs (and how you can help them!)

16th September 11am - 11:30am

Online

This short talk discusses what a hedgehog is, why they are under threat and how you can help them at university!

Online Event | University-led Event

What to expect from your tutors and your academic work in your first year at the university

16th September 11am - 11:30am

Online

What to expect from your tutors and your academic work in your first year at the university

Online Event | University-led Event

You’re made for this: Careers in Policing

16th September 11am - 11:45am

Online

An opportunity to listen to officers and staff from West Midlands Police on the opportunities in the organisation.

Online Event | Money Matters

Accommodation Advice

16th September 11:15am - 12:15pm

Online

This is a joint presentation/ Q&A hosted by BCU Accommodation Services, BCUSU Advice Centre and Birmingham City Student Homes

Online Event | University-led Event

Contraception and STI's Live talk

16th September 11:15am - 12:15pm

Online

Brook is proud to have been the vanguard in changing social attitudes to sex over the past 55 years. Come and join us for a Zoom chat on Contraception and STI's from our expert team

Online Event | Wellbeing

Get to know the Careers+ Team

16th September 11:15am - 11:45am

Online

Find out more about your Careers + team

Online Event | University-led Event

How to use the Careers + website

16th September 11:15am - 11:30am

Online

Online Event | University-led Event

BCU Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Overview

16th September 11:30am - noon

Online

Overview of the BCU Enterprise and Entrepreneurship start-up programmes and activity for the 2020-21 academic year for students and graduates

Online Event | University-led Event

Skills that students need to be successful in First Year

16th September 11:30am - noon

Online

Essential skills required to complete first year successfully include Smarter Learning, Time Management & Keeping Motivated

Online Event | University-led Event

Ash Walker LIVE

16th September noon - 1pm

LIVE

Join Ash Walker for his daytime set

Online Event

BaxterStorey Catering

16th September noon - 12:30pm

Online

Come and speak to BaxterStory, your University caterers, find out more about the catering offer around the campuses, the amazing App offering you money back and get your Catering questions answered.

Online Event | University-led Event

Challenge your Officer - Vice President Student Voice

16th September noon - 1pm

Online

Come and challenge your Vice President Student Voice (Runcie Chidebe) on what you want them to work on!

Student Voice Events | Online Event

How to sound more natural in English

16th September noon - 12:15pm

Online

In this short session aimed at international students/non-native speakers of English, we will look at ways to help you with your pronunciation and in sounding “more natural” in English

Online Event | University-led Event

Keen to be Green

16th September noon - 12:30pm

Online

Find out about the University’s plans to become more green, and how you can be green.

Online Event | University-led Event

Live Yoga

16th September noon - 1pm

Online

This session is brought to you by Myga and the Yoga Society.

Online Event | Wellbeing

Money Management

16th September noon - 12:30pm

Online

Are you a first student? Want to know more about budgeting and managing your money at university or want to know what kind of financial support is provided at BCU? Do come along to our Officers led Money management workshop.

Online Event | Money Matters

Student Support, Arts Design & Media

16th September noon - 1pm

Online

Meet your Student Success Advisors from Arts, Design and Media Faculty! Get to know our team and join in our Q&A and Quiz segments for more info about BCU.

Online Event | University-led Event

Supporting your Mental Health and Wellbeing at University

16th September noon - 1pm

Online

Learn more about what the team offers, how to register for support and speak to a member of the team to ask any questions you have.

Online Event | Wellbeing

Togetherall Presentation and Demonstration

16th September noon - 12:30pm

Online

Have a full understanding of the service of Togetherall which is a 24/7, online, peer to peer community to support mental health and improve well being.

Online Event | Wellbeing

Pleasure Live Talk

16th September 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Online

Brook is proud to have been the vanguard in changing social attitudes to sex over the past 55 years. Come and join us for a Zoom chat on Pleasure from our expert team

Online Event | Wellbeing

Presidents Campaign including Q&A

16th September 12:15pm - 12:30pm

Online

¡Hola! My name is Vic, and I am your Union President this year. Since being elected in February lots has changed, and this is an opportunity for you to chat with me about my manifesto campaigns as well as some emerging campaigns over the coming year

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Challenge your Officer - Vice President Academic Experience

16th September 1pm - 2pm

Online

Come and challenge your Vice President Academic Experience (Polly Jones) on what you want them to work on!

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Conservatoire ARCO Project

16th September 1pm - 2pm

Online

Arco is an innovative alliance, established in 2015 between Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Morris Isaacson Centre for Music, an inspiring institution in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Online Event | University-led Event

DJ Holy - Live

16th September 1pm - 2pm

Catch-Up

Watch this daytime DJ set

Online Event

Get your Graduate+ Bronze Award

16th September 1pm - 2pm

Online

Attend our Graduate+ get your bronze award workshop where a member of the team will take you through the level, show you how to submit an activity, along with introducing you to the online resources we offer.

Online Event | University-led Event

What is Nightline and how do you access support?

16th September 1pm - 1:15pm

Online

A short video introducing you to Birmingham nighline

Online Event | Wellbeing

What to expect from your tutors and your academic work in your first year at the university

16th September 1pm - 1:30pm

Online

What to expect from your tutors and your academic work in your first year at the university

Online Event | University-led Event

Martin Lewis on University fee refunds

16th September 1:15pm - 1:30pm

Online

Martin's bashed out a quick video to help explain the situation and why a reduction in fees wouldn't reduce what most students end up repaying anyway

Online Event | Money Matters

Challenge your Officer - Vice President Opportunities and Community

16th September 2pm - 3pm

Online

Come and challenge your Vice President Opportunities and Community (Amir Iqbal) on what you want them to work on!

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Coffee cup recycling, how and why

16th September 2pm - 3pm

Online

Veolia explain about recycling coffee cups

Online Event | University-led Event

Conservatoire Orchestra of the Swan

16th September 2pm - 3pm

Online

OOTS Orchestra of the Swan was founded in 1995 and is based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. We give over 45 concerts a year and have performed in China, Mexico, Turkey and the United States.

Online Event | University-led Event

I am NOT INVISIBLE - Wellbeing and Disability Support

16th September 2pm - 2:45pm

Online

Watch your Union President and Kate Waugh, Head of Disability Services, in an open discussion on applying for a DSS, how BCU can support you and a safe, interactive environment to ask questions on invisible and visible disabilities.

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Skills that students need to be successful in First Year

16th September 2pm - 2:30pm

Online

Essential skills required to complete first year successfully include Smarter Learning, Time Management & Keeping Motivated

Online Event | University-led Event

A Student Guide to Council Tax

16th September 2:30pm - 3pm

Online

For most students council tax should be very straightforward. View the presentation delivered on the 16th to find out how what the rules are for students and how to make sure you claim exemption.

Online Event | Money Matters

BCU Sport Active Wellbeing Programme

16th September 2:30pm - 3pm

Online

This event is hosted by BCU Sport. Clicking this event will take you straight through to their Microsoft Teams video call.

Online Event | University-led Event

Your Voice is Your Power: How to give feedback at BCU

16th September 2:45pm - 3:15pm

Online

We invite you to come and learn about different strategies for giving feedback at BCU.

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Challenge your Officer - Vice President Equity and Inclusion

16th September 3pm - 4pm

Online

Come and challenge your Vice President Equity and Inclusion (Jinal Shah) on what you want them to work on!

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Meet the Chaplains

16th September 3:30pm - 4pm

Online

A chance to meet the University’s volunteer chaplains and learn about how they can support you, regardless of whether you have a faith or not

Online Event | University-led Event

Things To Do In Birmingham (COVID Safe)

16th September 3:30pm - 4pm

Online

If you want places to go to, things to do and places to go and eat at for this coming year that are COVID-19 Safe, watch this half hour session to find out what you can do!

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Togetherall Presentation and Demonstration

16th September 3:30pm - 4pm

Online

Have a full understanding of the service of Togetherall which is a 24/7, online, peer to peer community to support mental health and improve well being.

Online Event | Wellbeing

Twisted Orbit Circus - Live

16th September 3:30pm - 5pm

Catch-Up

Don't miss this live circus and DJ set!

Online Event

Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM)

16th September 4pm - 5pm

Online

In the current climate, it’s never been more important to be protected and represented by your professional body. This session will tell you all you need to know about ISM student membership and how the ISM supports its 10,000 professional musician m

Online Event | University-led Event

Your Executive Officer Teams Top Tips for 2020

16th September 4pm - 4:15pm

Online

Hello! Hola! Abole! Ciao! ????! We are your 2020/21 Officer Team and we would love it if you joined us to discuss all things SU and hear from us our top tips for getting through university life.

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Panjabi Hit Squad - Live

16th September 9pm - 10:30pm

Catch-Up

Panjabi Hit Squad performing just for you!

Online Event

Jimi Needles - Live DJ Set

16th September 10:30pm - 11:30pm

Catch-Up

Jimi Needles Returns tonight with another exclusive DJ set!

Online Event

Get student insurance ticked off your to do list...

17th September 1pm - 1:15pm

Online

This event aimed at students who are going to live in University accommodation will tell you everything you need to know about student insurance in just 15 minutes!

Online Event

Get your Graduate+ Bronze Award

17th September 3pm - 4pm

Online

Attend our Graduate+ get your bronze award workshop where a member of the team will take you through the level, show you how to submit an activity, along with introducing you to the online resources we offer.

Online Event | University-led Event

Give It A Go: Start a Society!

17th September 4pm - 5pm

Online

This event is being repeated on Tuesday 6th October, 4-5pm.

Society Event | Online Event

Escape Room & Testimony Evening

17th September 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Online

Join us for a virtual escape room, followed by a testimony/story of how Jesus impacted her life, by Jodi Whitehouse.

Society Event | Online Event

Get your Graduate+ Bronze Award

18th September noon - 1pm

Online

Attend our Graduate+ get your bronze award workshop where a member of the team will take you through the level, show you how to submit an activity, along with introducing you to the online resources we offer.

Online Event | University-led Event

Give It A Go: Upcycle Your Old Clothes

18th September 2pm - 3pm

Online

Have a drawer full of t-shirts that you never wear? Turn them into reusable shopping totes, and reclaim that drawer space!

Society Event | Online Event

Jimi Needles - Live DJ Set

18th September 9pm - 10pm

Catch-Up

Jimi Needles performs another set for BCUSU

Online Event

DJ Yoda - Live DJ Set

18th September 10pm - 11pm

Catch-Up

DJ Yoda's fresh live set

Online Event

Get your Graduate+ Bronze Award

21st September 11am - noon

Online

Attend our Graduate+ get your bronze award workshop where a member of the team will take you through the level, show you how to submit an activity, along with introducing you to the online resources we offer.

Online Event | University-led Event

Give It A Go: Raise and Give (RAG)

21st September 3pm - 4pm

Online

Want to know more about how you can get involved with fundraising for charities?

Society Event | Online Event

13 Sterling - Live Band

21st September 9pm - 10pm

LIVE

Watch this local band performance by 13 Sterling

Online Event

Disco Lizards - Live Band

21st September 10pm - 11pm

LIVE

Watch this live performance from London-based band, Disco Lizards!

Online Event

Professional LinkedIn profiles and networking

22nd September 2pm - 3pm

Online

Hosted by the BCU Careers + team

Online Event | University-led Event

Live Variety Show

22nd September 7pm - 8pm

Digital

The first ever BCUSU Live Variety Show featuring award winning magicians, aerial artistry, free style hula tricks, a fire skill duo and more! Book a free ticket to join the live audience or watch via Facebook Live

Online Event

Impact Group (small groups!)

22nd September 7:30pm - 9pm

Online

Join us online for weekly Impact Groups - an opportunity to look at the Bible, at the book of Phillipians, in small groups! Everyone is welcome, sign up here: https://forms.gle/AXw2DGnsFWmBgyGM6

Society Event | Online Event

How to Find a Part Time Job

23rd September 1pm - 1:30pm

Online

Hosted by the BCU Careers + team

Online Event | University-led Event

Panjabi Hit Squad - Live

23rd September 9pm - 10pm

LIVE

Panjabi Hit Squad performing just for you!

Online Event

Ace that Application Form

24th September noon - 12:30pm

Online

Hosted by the BCU Careers + team

Online Event | University-led Event

Get your Graduate+ Bronze Award

24th September 2pm - 3pm

Online

Attend our Graduate+ get your bronze award workshop where a member of the team will take you through the level, show you how to submit an activity, along with introducing you to the online resources we offer.

Online Event | University-led Event

Jimi Needles - Live DJ Set

25th September 9pm - 10pm

LIVE

Jimi Needles Joins us for an exclusive set!

Online Event

Get student insurance ticked off your to do list...

28th September 1pm - 1:15pm

Online

This event aimed at students who are going to live in University accommodation will tell you everything you need to know about student insurance in just 15 minutes!

Online Event

Graduate Professional Mentoring Scheme - Information session

29th September 11am - noon

Online

Hosted by the BCU Careers + team

Online Event | University-led Event

Get your Graduate+ Bronze Award

29th September 2pm - 3pm

Online

Attend our Graduate+ get your bronze award workshop where a member of the team will take you through the level, show you how to submit an activity, along with introducing you to the online resources we offer.

Online Event | University-led Event

Applying for Graduate Jobs

30th September 1pm - 1:30pm

Online

Hosted by BCU Careers +

Online Event | University-led Event

Black History Month 2020

1st October midnight - 31st October midnight

Online

Learn about and celebrate the contributions of Black people, during October.

Awareness Month Event | Online Event

Get your Graduate+ Bronze Award

1st October 11am - noon

Online

Attend our Graduate+ get your bronze award workshop where a member of the team will take you through the level, show you how to submit an activity, along with introducing you to the online resources we offer.

Online Event | University-led Event

Stand to be a Society Committee Member (Deadline Extended)

12th October 1am - 21st October 4pm

Online

A variety of our societies have vacancies on their committees and now is the time to apply for these voluntary roles! This is known as the 'Nominations' stage of the Society By-elections.

Society Event | Online Event

Halls Accommodation Open Meeting (online)

13th October 5pm - 6pm

Online

Are you aware of the lockdowns in accommodation at Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh? Are you concerned about your accommodation going into lockdown? Come and speak to Your Students' Union for an open forum on this issue & any other concerns

Online Event

Black History Quiz

15th October 4pm - midnight

Instagram

Join us on Instagram for our quiz, this month we're focusing on Black History!

Awareness Month Event | Online Event

Halls Accommodation Open Meeting (online)

15th October 4pm - 5pm

Online

Are you aware of the lockdowns in accommodation at Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh? Are you concerned about your accommodation going into lockdown? Come and speak to Your Students' Union for an open forum on this issue & any other concerns

Online Event

Supporting Students of Colour’s Mental Health

19th October 5pm - 7pm

Microsoft Teams

Workshop hosted by Minds of People of Colour, Oge Obioha and Sana Ali

Awareness Month Event | Online Event

Societies' Break Ground Social (Faith and Culture)

20th October 3pm - 4pm

Online

Shout out to all of our Faith and Culture society committees, this one's for you!

Society Event | Online Event

Start a Society Workshop

20th October 4:30pm - 5pm

Online

Do you have an idea for a new society that you would like to launch? Come along to find out what it takes to turn your idea into reality!

Society Event | Online Event

Societies' Break Ground Social (Academic)

21st October 3pm - 4pm

Online

Shout out to all of our Academic society committees, this one's for you!

Society Event | Online Event

Societies' Break Ground Social (General Interest and Sports)

22nd October 3pm - 4pm

Online

Shout out to all of our General Interest and Sport society committees, this one's for you!

Society Event | Online Event

Black History Quiz

22nd October 4pm - midnight

Instagram

Join us on Instagram for our quiz, this month we're focusing on Black History!

Awareness Month Event | Online Event

Graduate+: How to Build Confidence & Resilience in an Ever Changing World

26th October 11am - noon

Online

Discover how you can become more confident & resilient in your own life!

Online Event | University-led Event

Get your Graduate+ Bronze Award!

27th October 3pm - 4pm

Online

Discover how you can get your Graduate+ bronze award!

Online Event | University-led Event

Societies' Break Ground Social (Campaign, Representation and Volunteering)

27th October 3pm - 4pm

Online

Shout out to all of our Campaign, Representation and Volunteering society committees, this one's for you!

Society Event | Online Event

Get your Graduate+ Bronze Award!

28th October noon - 1pm

Online

Discover how you can get your Graduate+ bronze award!

Online Event | University-led Event

Fernadez Midwifery Charity Quiz!

28th October 5pm - 6pm

Online

Come along to a fun quiz evening to raise money for Fernandez foundation and win a hoodie!

Online Event

Disability Services - Do you think you might have dyslexia?

29th October 10am - 11am

Online

Ask for help now if you think you need it - don’t delay and lose valuable time. Whether you’re a new student, a continuing student, in your final year or a postgraduate student, if you’d like to know more, please come to our online briefing.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+ Silver & Gold Award: Understanding the STAR Technique

29th October 10am - 11am

Online

Do you know how to use the STAR Technique?

Online Event | University-led Event

Birmingham Black Voices

29th October 3pm - 4:30pm

Microsoft Teams

Black Student-Lived Experiences. Open to all, we'd love you to join us!

Society Event | Awareness Month Event | Online Event

Societies' Break Ground Social (Active, Performance, Media and Creative)

29th October 3pm - 4pm

Online

Shout out to all of our Active, Performance, Media and Creative society committees, this one's for you!

Society Event | Online Event

Black History Quiz

29th October 4pm - midnight

Instagram

Join us on Instagram for our quiz, this month we're focusing on Black History!

Awareness Month Event | Online Event

BCU Black History Month Quiz!

30th October 4pm - 5:30pm

Online

To celebrate Black History Month the HELS GSSA team are hosting a fun charity quiz event on the 30th October! Prize is a BCU hoodie!

Awareness Month Event | Online Event

Big Pamper Night

30th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Microsoft Teams

Join us for our Big Pamper night online for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Black History Month.

Awareness Month Event | Online Event

Graduate+: Academic Poster Design

2nd November 11am - noon

Online

The following workshop will show you how to create an academic poster for University assessment purposes or for conferences

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Be in Control of your Future by Taking Control of Your Career Plan Now

2nd November 11am - 11:45am

Online

This is an introductory session that will highlight the importance of knowing how to build a workable Career Plan

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Preparing for the data-driven world with Qlik

2nd November 11am - noon

Online

Data Literacy is one of the most in-demand job skills for 2020. Come along to learn more about the free Qlik Academic Program

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Skills for transferring reading into writing

2nd November 11am - noon

Online

This workshop will consider how to create a clear written assignment by reading effectively.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Impress Your Future Employer

2nd November noon - 1pm

Online

Need to find out more about your next employer? Let us show you how to research using the University intranet so that you can impress at you

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Wellbeing for a Successful Career

2nd November noon - 1pm

Online

Identify your core values and understand how these are ‘showing up’ at work and life. You will create a clear achievable action plan to help

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Preparing to Volunteer

2nd November 1pm - 2pm

Online

Come along to a session on how you can get involved in volunteering at the university and in Birmingham.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Starting-up in Commercial Social Enterprise

2nd November 1pm - 2pm

Online

A session that highlights all the stages to design, develop, start-up, manage and scale/replicate commercial and social enterprises

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Spotlight On: Yearlong placements

2nd November 2pm - 3pm

Online

For students who are already planning their placement year and for those who just want to find out more information

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: You’re made for this – Careers in Policing

2nd November 2pm - 3pm

Online

The session is about careers in Policing and the different routes in.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Finding your funny bone

2nd November 3pm - 4pm

Online

This session will give you the opportunity to unlock your potential and be much more confident at speaking in front of audiences

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: LinkedIn or Lockout Out

2nd November 3pm - 4pm

Online

Top tips and strategies from how to set up your own LinkedIn profile to using the platform effectively to engage with future employers.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Problem Solving & Reasoning

2nd November 4pm - 5pm

Online

This session explores tips and tricks to help you become a better problem solver

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: What Can I do with my Creative Arts Degree?

2nd November 4pm - 5pm

Online

Join the session to see where your degree could take you

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Studying for Careers in Planning & Surveying

2nd November 5pm - 6pm

Online

The session will cover MSc programmes in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying and Real Estate Management, & MA Planning Built Environment

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Career Insights & Opportunities

3rd November 10am - 4pm

Online

Log on and virtually meet a range of employers showcasing related work opportunities, careers and offer you an insight into recruitment.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Impress Your Future Employer

3rd November 10am - 11am

Online

Let us show you how to research using the University intranet so that you can impress at your next interview

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Spotlight On: Careers in Criminal Justice

3rd November 11am - noon

Online

An insight into the various careers and sectors of the Criminal Justice System.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Spotlight On: Getting into Teaching

3rd November 11am - noon

Online

Considering a career in teaching? Join this workshop.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: The Science of Team Working - Know your key Strengths in a team

3rd November 11am - 11:45am

Online

This short session will introduce you to teamworking and the benefits of knowing your strengths and limitations

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Improve your concentration and maximise your performance

3rd November noon - 1pm

Online

Tips to train your mind to develop your attention and be present in everything you do.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Recognise your career potential

3rd November noon - 1pm

Online

Come and meet Denise and Kareen from Evenfields Careers

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Communication Skills

3rd November 1pm - 2pm

Online

This session will help you explore simple techniques to make sure you stand out from the crowd!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Meet the Volunteering Organisation: Social Media & Marketing

3rd November 1pm - 2pm

Online

Find out more about Volunteering in these sectors from a local employer with current opportunities and how to apply.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Spotlight On: Third Sector Careers

3rd November 2pm - 3pm

Online

Join this session to find out more about jobs in the charity and voluntary sector.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Video Interview Skills

3rd November 2pm - 3pm

Online

The do's and the don'ts when it comes to interviewing digitally!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Get your Graduate+ Bronze Award!

3rd November 3pm - 4pm

Online

Come and find out about how you can work towards your own Graduate+ bronze AWARD

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Improving grades and using feedback

3rd November 3pm - 4pm

Online

Explore some effective methods of using feedback to feed forward, plan, structure and improve assessments

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Capgemini - Meet the Graduate Recruiter

3rd November 4pm - 5pm

Online

Find out about Capgemini and what opportunities they have for YOU!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Nightline - What do we offer you?

3rd November 4pm - 5pm

Nightline is here to listen to whatever you want to talk about, every night of the term.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: How to create a professional CV & Cover Letter

3rd November 5pm - 6pm

Online

Find out how to create a professional CV and cover letter.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Studying for Careers in Health, Psychology & Social Work

3rd November 5pm - 6pm

Online

This session will cover MSc programmes in Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Health Psychology, Social Work, and Speech and Language Therapy

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Career Insights & Opportunities

4th November 10am - 4pm

Log on and virtually meet a range of employers showcasing related work opportunities, careers and offer you an insight into recruitment.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Interview Skills - All you need to know

4th November 11am - 11:45am

Learn how to prepare for interviews and how to answer tricky interview questions.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Join the 250,000: Schools Governors are people like you

4th November 11am - noon

Online

Schools Governors are people like you.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Navigating reading lists and journal articles

4th November 11am - noon

Online

Learn how to navigate reading lists and journal articles

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Enterprise Holdings - Recruitment in the new world

4th November noon - 1pm

Online

Times have changed due to Global Covid-19 Pandemic and so has the recruitment process.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Presentation Skills

4th November noon - 1pm

Online

This workshop provides information about preparing, practising and delivering presentations.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+ : Spotlight On: Careers in Human Resources & Recruitment

4th November 1pm - 2pm

Online

Get a spotlight on - Careers in Human Resources & Recruitment

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Keep motivated to achieve your goals

4th November 1pm - 2pm

Online

How to keep motivated to achieve your goals!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Meet the Volunteering Organisation: Health & Education

4th November 1pm - 2pm

Online

Meet the Volunteering Organisation: Health & Education

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+ Silver and Gold Award: Understanding the STAR Technique

4th November 2pm - 3pm

Online

Do you know how to use the STAR Technique?

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Me, Myself & I

4th November 2pm - 3pm

Online

Learn Presentation skills through individual authenticity.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Goal Setting

4th November 3pm - 4pm

Online

Learn how to set goals!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Spotlight On: Portfolio Careers

4th November 3pm - 4pm

Online

Get a spotlight on - Portfolio Careers

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Employment Growth Areas

4th November 4pm - 5pm

Online

Discover Employment Growth Areas!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Making sense of numbers

4th November 4pm - 5pm

Online

Learn how to make sense of numbers!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Studying for Careers in Management

4th November 5pm - 6pm

Online

Learn about studying for careers in Management

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Career Insights & Opportunities

5th November 10am - 4pm

Online

Log on and virtually meet a range of employers showcasing related work opportunities, careers and offer you an insight into recruitment.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Critical Reflection in a Nutshell

5th November 11am - noon

Online

Learn about how to critically reflect yourself!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Could you run your own business?

5th November noon - 1pm

Online

An insight into what it’s like to run your own business

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Fake News

5th November noon - 1pm

Online

You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘that’s fake news’ but what does it mean?

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Master your Public Speaking Skills

5th November noon - 1pm

Online

Master your Public Speaking Skills

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Capgemini - How to ace a Digital Interview

5th November 1pm - 2pm

Online

Learn how to ace a Digital Interview!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Meet the Volunteering Organisation: Business & IT

5th November 1pm - 2pm

Online

Learn more about volunteering in Business & IT!

Online Event | University-led Event

Let's Talk Mental Health: Lockdown Edition

5th November 1pm - 2pm

Microsoft Teams

Let's get students talking about mental health during this second lockdown!

Society Event | Online Event | Wellbeing

Graduate+: Defeating Procrastination

5th November 2pm - 3pm

Online

Learn how to defeat procrastination to increase your productivity!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Tactics for Teamwork

5th November 2pm - 4pm

Online

Tactics for Teamwork

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Professional Mentoring - What's in it for me?

5th November 3pm - 4pm

Online

Professional Mentoring - What's in it for me?

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Studying for Careers in Teaching

5th November 3pm - 4pm

Online

Studying for Careers in Teaching

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Recognise your career potential

5th November 4pm - 5pm

Online

Recognise your career potential!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Skills building and transferable skills

5th November 4pm - 5pm

Online

Evaluate your skill building and transferable skills

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Studying for Careers in Law

5th November 5pm - 6pm

Online

Learn about studying for careers in Law.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: How to find a Graduate job

5th November 6pm - 7pm

Online

How to find a Graduate job!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Decision Making Masterclass

6th November 10am - 12:15pm

Online

Decision Making Masterclass

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Fake News

6th November 10am - 11am

Online

You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘that’s fake news’ but what does it mean?

Online Event | University-led Event

Get your Graduate+ Bronze Award!

6th November 11am - noon

Online

Discover how you can get your Graduate award!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: How to make your voice heard at BCU: Your Voice, Your Power

6th November noon - 1pm

Online

How to make your voice heard at BCU: Your Voice, Your Power!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Make your remote learning more productive

6th November noon - 1pm

Online

Make your remote learning more productive

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Meet the Volunteering Organisation: Fundraising & Events

6th November 1pm - 2pm

Online

Find out more about Volunteering in fundraising & events.

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Next Steps: What are the graduate options open to me?

6th November 1pm - 2pm

Online

What are the graduate options open to me?

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Joining a Society

6th November 2pm - 3pm

Online

Opportunity to hear all the benefits of joining one of the SU’s many societies!

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Nightline - Volunteer opportunities

6th November 2pm - 3pm

Online

Learn about Nightline's Volunteer opportunities

Online Event | University-led Event

Graduate+: Presenting Research

6th November 3pm - 4pm

Online

Learn about different methods of presenting research!

Online Event | University-led Event

FIFA 20 Tournaments - PS4 and XBOX

9th November noon - 13th November noon

PS4 and XBOX

You could win £50 if you're the overall winner! Sign up by 13th Nov.

Online Event

Let's Talk Mental Health: Lockdown Edition

11th November 4pm - 5pm

Microsoft Teams

Let's get students talking about mental health, especially during lockdown!

Society Event | Online Event | Wellbeing

Start a Society Workshop

11th November 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Online

Do you have an idea for a new society that you would like to launch? Come along to find out what it takes to turn your idea into reality!

Society Event | Online Event

Trans Awareness Week 2020

13th November midnight - 19th November 11:59pm

Online

Participate in Transgender Awareness Week, to help raise the visibility about transgender people and address issues members of the community face.

Awareness Month Event | Online Event

Virtual Diwali Celebration 2020

13th November 7pm - 9pm

Microsoft Teams

In collaboration with the International Office, we are delighted to invite you to an evening of Diwali celebrations open to all, including your families!

Society Event | Online Event

Jimi Needles - Live DJ Set

18th November 7pm - 8pm

Twitch

Jimi Needles is performing exclusively for BCUSU!

Online Event

Feedback Group Sign-up

20th November 1pm - 2nd December 10am

Give us your feedback and get a £20 Amazon voucher! - BCUSU focus group opportunity

Online Event

Jimi Needles - Live DJ Set

25th November 7pm - 8pm

Twitch

Jimi Needles is performing exclusively for BCUSU!

Online Event

Among Us (Zoom Social)

26th November 5pm - 7pm

Online

Fancy meeting other BCU students over a game (or several) of Among Us?

Online Event

Online yoga session (open for all)

27th November 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Zoom

? CALLING ALL BCU STUDENTS ? We will be running a series of three TOTALLY FREE online yoga sessions that any BCU students can join!

Wellbeing | Society Event | Online Event

GiveBack 2020

1st December midnight - 11:59pm

Online

This December may be very different from the usual. As we come to the end of 2020 we want to give you a chance to take something positive from this year and help make a real difference.

Society Event | Online Event

Jimi Needles - Live DJ Set

2nd December 7pm - 8pm

Twitch

Jimi Needles is performing exclusively for BCUSU!

Online Event

Start a Society Workshop

3rd December 4pm - 5pm

Online

Do you have an idea for a new society that you would like to launch? Come along to find out what it takes to turn your idea into reality!

Society Event | Online Event

Greenpeace Talk - Why Mass Meat means Mass Destruction

3rd December 5pm - 6pm

Join Greenpeace to discuss this interesting topic. Completely free and hosted via Teams!

Online Event

Among Us Game Night

3rd December 6pm - 8pm

Microsoft Teams

Play Among Us with other BCU students!

Online Event

Jimi Needles - Live DJ Set

9th December 7pm - 8pm

Twitch

Jimi Needles is performing exclusively for BCUSU!

Online Event

Liam Matthews - Live DJ set

9th December 8:05pm - 9:05pm

Twitch

Online Event

Among Us Game Night

10th December 6pm - 8pm

Microsoft Teams

Play Among Us with other BCU students!

Online Event

Studying from Home: Top Tips and Tricks!

15th December 2pm - 3pm

Microsoft Teams

Join Polly, our Vice President of Academic Experience for some top tips!

Online Event

Officer Christmas Cook Off: Round One!

15th December 5pm - 6pm

Twitch

Join your officers in their very own festive bake off where you can cook along too!

Online Event

Jimi Needles - Live DJ Set

16th December 7pm - 8pm

Twitch

Jimi Needles is performing exclusively for BCUSU!

Online Event

Liam Matthews - Live DJ set

16th December 8:05pm - 9:05pm

Twitch

Online Event

Among Us Game Night

17th December 6pm - 8pm

Microsoft Teams

Play Among Us with other BCU students!

Online Event

Film Night: The Grinch

18th December 6:30pm - 8pm

Microsoft Teams

Join our watch party for our first classic Festive Film.

Online Event

Christmas Crafts – Environmental Christmas Decorations!

21st December 3pm - 4pm

Microsoft Teams

Christmas decorations that are more environmentally friendly.

Society Event | Online Event

Officer Christmas Cook Off: The Final!

22nd December 5pm - 6pm

IGTV

Join your officers in their very own festive bake off where you can cook along too!

Online Event

Jimi Needles - Live DJ Set

23rd December 7pm - 8pm

Twitch

Jimi Needles is performing exclusively for BCUSU!

Online Event

Liam Matthews - Live DJ set

23rd December 8:05pm - 9:05pm

Twitch

Online Event

Jimi Needles - Live DJ Set

30th December 7pm - 8pm

Twitch

Jimi Needles is performing exclusively for BCUSU!

Online Event

FREE Online Courses

13th January 12:30pm - 31st March 11:59pm

Online

Do you have extra time thanks to the national lockdown?

Online Event | Anytime Event

Holocaust Memorial Day Speaker

27th January 3pm - 5pm

Zoom

Delivered by the BCU Jewish Society, this event will cover the remembrance of those who perished during the Holocaust.

Society Event | Online Event

Birmingham LGBT Services Talk

5th February noon - 1pm

A chance to find out about the services offered by Birmingham LGBT.

Online Event | University-led Event

BCU Volunteering Team Q&A

8th February noon - 1pm

Instagram Live

How do I volunteer during Covid-19? What types of opportunities are available to me?

Online Event | University-led Event

Becoming an LGBT+ Ally Workshop

8th February 1pm - 2:30pm

Introducing the key features of LGBT+ ally ship and how to be a ‘good ally’

Online Event | University-led Event

Commonwealth Games Volunteering

8th February 3pm - 4pm

Find out about the volunteering opportunities for Birmingham 2022

Online Event | University-led Event

A Queer Reflection on Inequalities and Leadership with Dr Justin Varney

9th February 6pm - 7:30pm

A Queer Reflection on Inequalities and Leadership with Dr Justin Varney.

Online Event | University-led Event

Is Voluntourism Ethical?

9th February 6pm - 7pm

Discover the stories of international volunteers and the potential problems in this industry...

Online Event | University-led Event

Don’t have time to volunteer?

10th February midnight - 11th February midnight

Spread kindness and benefit your community through micro-volunteering.

Online Event | University-led Event

Staff LGBT+ Network – ‘It’s a Sin’ Group

10th February 5:30pm - 7:30pm

MS Teams

Many of you may have already watched ‘It’s a Sin’ which has received great reviews but we are aware that it also makes for some heavy viewing.

Online Event | University-led Event

Being LGBT+ in 2021 Workshop

11th February 11am - 12:30pm

Introducing key issues related to being LGBT+ in 2021 and their impact.

Online Event | University-led Event

Sign Up And Stand Out: Mentoring & Volunteering

11th February 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Join the Careers+ team and find out how you can get involved in these fantastic university programmes!

Online Event | University-led Event

Part of the Family: Among Us

11th February 7pm - 8:30pm

MS Teams

Among Us is back!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

#FeatureFriday Competition

12th February midnight - 13th February midnight

Send us your volunteering case study!

Online Event | University-led Event

Part of the Family: Using the Digital Library Q&A

12th February 11am - 11:45am

MS Teams

Join the Library and Learning Resources Team to find out how to use the digital library successfully.

Online Event

Where do we go from here?

12th February noon - 1pm

Diversity discussion forum with YMCA Heart of England.

Online Event | University-led Event

Amir meets... Jade Langton, School Rep for Games, Film and Animation

12th February 5pm - 6pm

Instagram

Join Amir, your VP Opportunities and Community, live with a School Rep every Friday.

Student Voice Events | Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Part of the Family: Spill the Tea with the Officers

16th February 10:30am - 11:30am

MS Teams

Want to know what your Executive Officer team are actually doing? Here's your chance!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Becoming an LGBT+ Ally Workshop

16th February 2pm - 3:30pm

Introducing the key features of LGBT+ allyship and how to be a ‘good ally’

Online Event | University-led Event

Being LGBT+ in 2021 Workshop

17th February 1pm - 2:30pm

Introducing key issues related to being LGBT+ in 2021 and their impact.

Online Event | University-led Event

Part of the Family: Spill the Tea with the Officers

18th February 10:30am - 11:30am

MS Teams

Want to know what your Executive Officer team are actually doing? Here's your chance!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Part of the Family: Using the Digital Library Q&A

18th February 1pm - 1:45pm

MS Teams

Join the Library and Learning Resources Team to find out how to use the digital library successfully.

Online Event

Quiz in the Loft

18th February 4pm - 5pm

Online

Could you win the £50 gift card!?

Online Event

Staff LGBT+ Network – Article 18 by Bart Staszewski

18th February 5:30pm - 7:30pm

MS Teams

Film Screening through MS Teams.

Online Event | University-led Event

Part of the Family: Among Us

18th February 7pm - 8:30pm

MS Teams

Among Us is back!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Chinese New Year Celebration

19th February 6pm - 8pm

MS Teams

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with BCUSU, in collaboration with the Malaysian Students' Association and the Chinese Society.

Society Event | Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Being LGBT+ in 2021 Workshop

22nd February 1pm - 2:30pm

Introducing key issues related to being LGBT+ in 2021 and their impact.

Online Event | University-led Event

Introduction to Podcasting

22nd February 1pm - 2pm

Microsoft Teams

Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast?

Online Event

Part of the Family: Spill the Tea with the Officers

23rd February 10:30am - 11:30am

MS Teams

Want to know what your Executive Officer team are actually doing? Here's your chance!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Part of the Family: Using the Digital Library Q&A

23rd February 3pm - 3:45pm

MS Teams

Join the Library and Learning Resources Team to find out how to use the digital library successfully.

Online Event

Wellbeing Book Club: ‘Simon Vs the Homo-Sapiens Agenda’

23rd February 4pm - 5pm

MS Teams

This will be the first Wellbeing Book Club online event with the view to continuing as a monthly social event.

Online Event | University-led Event | Wellbeing

Air your views - BCUSU Student Members Meeting

23rd February 5pm - 7pm

Microsoft Teams

You’ve got the chance to ask the BCUSU Management Team questions about anything and everything. Stick around for the quiz after to win a Nintendo Switch!!

Student Voice Events | Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Trans Speech and Language Therapy Workshop with Carol Glaister

24th February noon - 1pm

An interactive session with lecturer Carole Glaister exploring what communicate with confidence sessions offer for trans people.

Online Event | University-led Event

“Humanity-free zones”? Facts and Myths about the Struggle for LGBTI Rights

24th February 3pm - 4pm

A panel discussion on the state of play and future outlooks for the LGBTI community in Poland.

Online Event | University-led Event

Part of the Family: Spill the Tea with the Officers

25th February 10:30am - 11:30am

MS Teams

Want to know what your Executive Officer team are actually doing? Here's your chance!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

LGBTQ Student Mentoring Event

25th February 6pm - 7:30pm

An opportunity for LGBTQ students at BCU to speak to LGBTQ people in work about their experiences and ask questions.

Online Event | University-led Event

Part of the Family: Among Us

25th February 7pm - 8:30pm

MS Teams

Among Us is back!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Becoming an LGBT+ Ally Workshop

26th February 11am - 12:30pm

Introducing the key features of LGBT+ allyship and how to be a ‘good ally’

Online Event | University-led Event

Drag Bingo!

26th February 6pm - 7pm

Online (Zoom)

GLAM SLAM ENTERTAINMENTS BRINGS YOU OUR RAUNCHY, HILARIOUS DRAG QUEEN BINGO BONANZA FULL OF QUICK WIT, CABARET ENTERTAINMENT AND COMICAL VIRTUAL PRIZES !

Online Event

Meet the Mental Health Wellbeing team live on Instagram

4th March 5pm - 6pm

Instagram

Do you want to create an effective routine and stick to it while studying from home? Our Wellbeing team can provide some useful tips.

Online Event | Wellbeing | Event with Your Officers

Top Tips on Working From Home

5th March 3pm - 4pm

MS Teams

Amir, your VP for Opportunities and Community, will be joined by School Reps and society leaders for their top tips for working from home.

Society Event | Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Go Green Week: Eco Eats: Budget Friendly Food

8th March noon - 1pm

Online

This workshop, run by sustainability consultant and food blogger PK Whalen, will introduce to you easy plant-based recipes that won't break the bank and are quick, simple and nutritious.

Online Event | University-led Event

Go Green Week: Surfers Against Sewage - Plastic Free Talk

9th March 12:15pm - 1pm

Online

Find out more about Surfers Against Sewage and their work in tackling plastic pollution.

Online Event | University-led Event

Go Green Week: Eco Crafts: Natural Cleaning for an Eco Home

10th March noon - 1pm

Online

Learn from The Globe Foundation how to make eco-friendly cleaning products with recognisable and easily sourced ingredients.

Online Event | University-led Event

Go Green Week: Helping Hedgehogs

11th March noon - 1pm

Online

Hedgehogs are vulnerable to extinction in Britain. Join Jo Wilkinson from Hedgehog Friendly Campus to learn how to recognise a hedgehog that needs your help, and what to do about it.

Online Event | University-led Event

Quiz in the Loft

11th March 4pm - 5pm

Online

Could you win a year's subscription to Headspace (worth £49.99!)!?

Online Event

Among Us!

11th March 6:30pm - 8:30pm

MS Teams

Join your Elected Officers in working out who is sus, and who is not!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Go Green Week: Bats in Birmingham and the Black Country

12th March noon - 12:45pm

Online

Join the Community Environmental Trust for an introductory talk about bats in Birmingham and the Black Country, with quick quizzes and cute photos!

Online Event | University-led Event

Officer Elections Drop-In Session

12th March 2pm - 3pm

Microsoft Teams

Are you interested in standing in the upcoming Elections and want to know more? This is the place to ask!

Online Event | Elections

Have your say and receive a £20 Amazon voucher

16th March midnight - 25th March midnight

Online

2020/21 has been a strange year, to say the least. We’re keen to (virtually) meet you to understand your experiences of your time at BCU.

Student Voice Events | Online Event

Officer Elections Drop-In Session

16th March 10am - 11am

Microsoft Teams

Are you interested in standing in the upcoming Elections and want to know more? This is the place to ask!

Online Event | Elections

Online Book Club: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

17th March 6pm - 7:30pm

Microsoft Teams

Join Lit Soc as they review 'Gone Girl' - a 2012 thriller novel by American writer, Gillian Flynn.

Society Event | Online Event

WHM: Let's Talk About Safety

18th March 5pm - 6pm

Microsoft Teams

Are you a woman studying in Birmingham and concerned about your safety both on and off campus?

Awareness Month Event | Online Event

Among Us!

18th March 6:30pm - 8:30pm

MS Teams

Join your Elected Officers in working out who is sus, and who is not!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Reclaim Birmingham Vigil

19th March 6pm - 6:30pm

Online Reclaim Birmingham Vigil, delivered in collaboration with the University of Birmingham's Guild of Students.

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Officer Elections Drop-In Session

22nd March 11am - noon

Microsoft Teams

Are you interested in standing in the upcoming Elections and want to know more? This is the place to ask!

Online Event | Elections

WHM: BCUSU Women in Leadership

24th March 11:30am - 1pm

Microsoft Teams

As part of Women's History Month, we'd like to invite you to join a special talk with the female leaders within BCUSU.

Awareness Month Event | Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Among Us!

25th March 6:30pm - 8:30pm

MS Teams

Join your Elected Officers in working out who is sus, and who is not!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

WHM: Society Women in Leadership Discussion

29th March 7pm - 8pm

Instagram

Jinal, our VP for Equity and Inclusion, will be holding a panel discussion with women leaders in our societies.

Society Event | Online Event | Event with Your Officers

WHM: Pamper Night

31st March 7pm - 8pm

MS Teams

To celebrate Women's History Month, we're excited to host a pamper night with Holistic Therapist, Jagir Karara.

Online Event | Wellbeing | Event with Your Officers

Easter Quiz and Game Night

1st April 6:30pm - 8pm

MS Teams

Get ready for some Easter fun with your officer team and fellow students!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Amir discusses.. building communities at BCUSU

8th April 5pm - 6pm

Instagram

Join Amir, your Vice President Opportunities and Community, as he meets with societies to discuss the communities that make up BCUSU.

Online Event | Wellbeing | Event with Your Officers

Among Us!

8th April 6:30pm - 8:30pm

MS Teams

Join your Elected Officers in working out who is sus, and who is not!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Society Committee Members' Social

15th April 4pm - 5pm

Online

Join Amir, your VP Opportunities and Community, on Gather.town to meet other society committee members and chat about the past year.

Society Event | Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Society Committee Members' Social

20th April 4pm - 5pm

Online

Join Amir, your VP Opportunities and Community, on Gather.town to meet other society committee members and chat about the past year.

Society Event | Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Quiz in the Loft

29th April 4pm - 5pm

Online

Hold onto your hats, this week's prize is a good one!

Online Event

Building Community - Instagram Live

30th April 5pm - 6pm

Instagram

Join Amir, your Vice President for Opportunities and Community as he meets with leaders of our societies.

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

BCU Wellbeing Week - Guided Face Massage

4th May 5pm - 6pm

In need of some tips for relaxation, massage and stress relief? Join Holistic Therapist Jagir Karara to help you unwind and relax with a quick face massage routine to get your week of self care & wellbeing off to a great start

Online Event | University-led Event | Wellbeing

BCU Wellbeing Week - Online Yoga

5th May 11am - noon

Take some of the stress out of your day during Wellbeing Week and join Rebecca Semmens-Wheeler for a mindful yoga session.

Online Event | University-led Event | Wellbeing

BCU Wellbeing Week - Q&A Session

6th May 2pm - 3:30pm

Q&A session for BCU nursing, midwifery & health sciences students with special guest Cherry Valentine who appeared on RuPauls Drag Race UK Season 2 and worked through the pandemic as a Mental Health Nurse.

Online Event | University-led Event | Wellbeing

BCU Wellbeing Week - Guided Meditation

6th May 5pm - 5:30pm

In need of some helpful relaxation tips? Join Holistic Therapist Jagir Karara to relax and unwind by taking a gentle guided meditation that you can use any time of your day.

Online Event | University-led Event | Wellbeing

Have your say on Student Safety!

7th May 11am - noon

Microsoft Teams

Join your President for a focus group about student safety.

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

BCU Wellbeing Week - Power of Positivity

7th May 2pm - 3pm

Grab a coffee! Let's talk about the power of positivity. Join Birmingham Mind and the BCU Wellbeing team for a live session discussing positivity when coming out of the pandemic.

Online Event | University-led Event | Wellbeing

Building Community - Instagram Live (Eid Special!)

7th May 5pm - 6pm

Instagram

Join Amir, your Vice President for Opportunities and Community for an Eid special Instagram live!

Society Event | Online Event | Event with Your Officers

BCU Wellbeing Week - Friday Night Quiz

7th May 7pm - 8pm

Fancy winning a £20 Amazon voucher to round up Wellbeing Week? Join us for our ULTRA QUIZ EXTRAVAGANZA on Friday 7th May hosted by our quizmaster Sam.

Online Event | University-led Event | Wellbeing

Among Us Game Night

13th May 7pm - 8pm

Microsoft Teams

Join your Elected Officers in working out who is sus, and who is not!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Have your say on Student Safety!

14th May 1pm - 2pm

Microsoft Teams

Join your President for a focus group about student safety.

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Eid Celebration with the BCUSU Family

15th May 5pm - 7pm

Microsoft Teams

Celebrate Eid in collaboration with the Pakistan Society and the Malaysian Society.

Society Event | Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Have your say on Student Safety! (LGBTQIA+)

17th May 1pm - 2pm

Microsoft Teams

Join your President for a focus group about student safety.

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Have your say on Student Safety! (Women & Non-Binary)

18th May 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Microsoft Teams

Join your President for a focus group about student safety.

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Quiz in the Loft

20th May 4pm - 5pm

Online

Where would you spend the £50 prize!?

Online Event

Have your say on Student Safety! (Chronic Illness & Disabled Students)

25th May 10am - 11am

Microsoft Teams

Join your President for a focus group about student safety.

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Have your say on Student Safety! (People of Colour)

26th May 10am - 11am

Microsoft Teams

Join your President for a focus group about student safety.

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

International Cultural Festival

28th May 3pm - 5pm

MS Teams

BCU International Office and BCUSU invites you to join a special event, uniting and representing many cultures in a special event.

Online Event | Event with Your Officers

The Roaries 2021

9th June 7pm - 8:30pm

Microsoft Teams

Your Students' Union Awards!

Society Event | Student Voice Events | Online Event | Event with Your Officers

Birmingham OpenHack

2nd August midnight - 3rd August midnight

Birmingham

Birmingham OpenHack, founded in 2019, is a hackathon led by BCU TechGuild. This year we have the amazing opportunity to host the NASA SpaceApps Challenge!

Society Event | Online Event | Give it a Go!

BCUSU Fantasy Football

2nd August 1pm - 22nd May 8pm

Online

Join our FPL League, many prizes to be won!!

Online Event | Anytime Event

Welcome Week - Online Event (Neurodiverse Society)

16th September 3pm - 3:30pm

Join us for our Welcome Week event! You'll get to know a little bit about us and what will happen within the society! You will also be able to talk about yourselves if you want and tell us things you would like to see happen within the society!

Society Event | Online Event

Among Us - Come Play with Us!

17th September 2pm - 4pm

Join our Discord server and join us for a couple of rounds of Among Us!

Society Event | Online Event

Netflix Party: Bright

19th September 6pm - 9pm

Netflix

Join your Vice President Student Voice, Dhanusha, to watch a Will Smith epic!

Online Event | Event with Your Officers | Big Welcome Event
Society Events and Socials

Society Events

Put The Kettle On Meet & Greet - Free Tea, Hot Chocolate, Coffee and more!

27th September noon - 2pm

Marquee - Opposite Eagle and Ball

Come join Put The Kettle On in trying free, new drinks, having a nice chat and meeting both our committee and fellow members in the Marquee outside of Eagle and Ball. We'd love it if you could help us be eco-friendly and bring your own mug along too!

BCU Tech Guild Birmingham OpenHack

2nd October midnight - 3rd October midnight

Birmingham

Birmingham OpenHack, founded in 2019, is a hackathon led by BCU TechGuild. This year we have the amazing opportunity to host the NASA SpaceApps Challenge!
Things to Do - Anytime Events

Self-Guided & Virtual Tour of Birmingham: Central Squares

Online

This is a virtual tour of Birmingham, UK. You can visit the city now from anywhere in the world. You can take this tour any time you like. Please be aware the tickets are purchased through TripAdvisor and BCUSU are signposting this activity

Anytime Event

Virtual & Self-Guided Tour of Birmingham; Centenary Square and Canals

Online

Virtual & Self-Guided Tour of Birmingham; Centenary Square and Canals! You can take it anytime you want!

Anytime Event

Virtual Tour Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery!

Virtual

Take a tour inside Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery You can now look inside Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery without having to be there!

Anytime Event

Birmingham Cathedral

A great attraction in Birmingham! Please note these are external links for activities to do in Birmingham

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

Birmingham Library

A great attraction in Birmingham! Please note these are external links for activities to do in Birmingham

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

A great attraction in Birmingham! Please note these are external links for activities to do in Birmingham

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

Cadbury's World

A great attraction in Birmingham! Please note these are external links for activities to do in Birmingham

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

Cannon Hill Park

A great attraction in Birmingham! Please note these are external links for activities to do in Birmingham

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

Escape Live

A great attraction in Birmingham! Please note these are external links for activities to do in Birmingham

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

Independent Birmingham

Celebrating Birmingham's Independent culture. Inspiring you to shop local and rediscover your city, one hidden gem at a time.

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

Legoland Discovery

A great attraction in Birmingham! Please note these are external links for activities to do in Birmingham

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

Resorts World

A great attraction in Birmingham! Please note these are external links for activities to do in Birmingham

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

Sealife Centre

A great attraction in Birmingham! Please note these are external links for activities to do in Birmingham

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

The 10 best Birmingham Street Food eats

Online

The home of the Peaky Blinders, Julie Walters and some ridiculously delicious grub. Whether you're a local, a visitor or an admirer from afar, you can't deny that the Birmingham street food scene is having somewhat of a renaissance.

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

Things to do in Brum!

Check out this page for loads of ideas of what you can do in Brum!

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

Walking Tour (payment required)

A great attraction in Birmingham! Please note these are external links for activities to do in Birmingham

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

West Midlands Safari Park

A great attraction in Birmingham! Please note these are external links for activities to do in Birmingham

In-Person Event | Anytime Event

Calendar

September 2021

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11:00 - 15:00: Caricaturist On Campus (City South)

17:00 - 21:00: Laser Tag Takeover! (City South)

22:00 - 03:30: Freshers Opening Party with MistaJam

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10:00 - 12:00: Yoga & Mindfulness Morning

11:00 - 13:00: Therapy Dog Visit

17:00 - 21:00: Laser Tag Takeover! (City Centre)

22:00 - 03:30: BCU Freshers Takeover

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11:00 - 16:00: BIG Welcome Fair

11:00 - 16:00: Freshers Fair!

22:00 - 03:30: Electric Disco

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10:00 - 16:00: Vintage Clothing Sale

15:00 - 15:30: Welcome Week - Online Event (Neurodiverse Society)

16:00 - 18:00: Kayaking Canal Tour

20:00 - 23:00: Pre Glitter Party

22:00 - 03:30: Glitter Party

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11:00 - 15:00: Crazy Golf!

14:00 - 16:00: Among Us - Come Play with Us!

15:00 - 16:40: Birmingham Bake-Off Challenge

16:00 - 18:00: Kayaking Canal Tour

17 Sep - 18 Sep: BCU Freshers Block Party

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18:00 - 23:00: Bingo Lingo

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13:00 - 15:00: Bring Your Own Picnic

18:00 - 21:00: Netflix Party: Bright

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09:00 - 12:00: Breakfast Club (Free)

22:00 - 03:30: Closing Party with Central Cee

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11:00 - 13:00: Therapy Dog Visit (City Centre)

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16:00 - 20:00: Pub Meet Up

19:00 - 23:00: Luna Springs Outdoor Cinema Night

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24 Sep - 24 Sep: Drinks and Food and the Eagle and Ball

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11:00 - 13:00: Birmingham Pride Parade

17:30 - 18:30: The Multi-Story Orchestra

18:00 - 21:00: Netflix Party: Shrek!

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12:00 - 14:00: Meet & Greet - Free Tea, Hot Chocolate, Coffee and more!

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12:00 - 17:00: Trip to IKEA

12:30 - 19:00: Go Ape!

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18:00 - 20:00: RoguePlay Aerial Circus Workshop

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2 Oct - 3 Oct: Birmingham OpenHack

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2 Oct - 3 Oct: Birmingham OpenHack

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