Big Welcome Fair: Day 1 - book your free ticket now!

What's On

See what's happening on campus and around Birmingham

graphic image of person writing on big calendar that is pink and has white squares for each day and person sat on books.

Filter by category Filter by date

Results update automatically when filtered

Graduation Ball 2026: 5th September 7pm - midnight; The Pavilion; BCU Midwives Graduation Ball 2026! The Pavilion, 5th September 2026 7pm-12am. *Tickets should only be purchased by the September 2023 Long cohort. You should not book a ticket if you are not part of this cohort*; In Person Event

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 7th September 5pm - 10th September 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

Big Welcome Party: 13th September 5pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St; Start off uni with a night at your SU pub; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Give It A Go Month: 14th September 10am - 11th October midnight; Various Locations; Your chance to try many of our societies for free, join events and see what's right for you!; Society Event | In Person Event | Give it a Go! | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | City South Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 14th September 5pm - 17th September 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

Ibiza Welcome Party: 14th September 10pm - 3:30am; Nightingale Club, Kent St, B5 6RD; Freshers 2026 starts at Brum's historic gay nightclub; In Person Event | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | Freshers Fest

City South Social: 15th September 10:30am - 3:30pm; City South Campus; Our welcome to City South Campus: freebies, prizes, societies and more...; Society Event | In Person Event | Officer Team Event | Big Welcome Event | City South Campus | On Campus

Freshers Rooftop Party: 15th September 6pm - 11pm; XOYO, Lower Trinity St, B9 4AG; Party with a skyline view at Digbeth's intimate roof terrace; In Person Event | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | Freshers Fest

Big Welcome Fair: Day 1: 16th September 10:30am - 3:30pm; City centre campus; Meet partners, get freebies, play activities and more...; In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | On Campus

Big Welcome Fair: Day 2: 17th September 10:30am - 3:30pm; City centre campus; Meet and join societies...; In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | On Campus

Meet the LGBTQ+ Society at the Big Welcome Fair!: 17th September 10:30am - 3:30pm; City centre campus; Get a first glance into your LGBTQ+ Society! 🏳️‍🌈; In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Freshers Quiz Night: 17th September 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St; Our FIRST weekly quiz night. BIG cash prize must be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Vodbull: 17th September 10pm - 3:30am; Snobs, 200 Broad St, B15 1SU; The UK's longest running student event - don't miss out!; In Person Event | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | Freshers Fest | Birmingham Event | Freshers Event

Week 1 Closing Party: 18th September 10pm - 3am; O'Neill's, Broad St, B1 2HG; The biggest night of Freshers week! The only way to end your first week in Brum. 2 Floors Of Music: Chart, Throwbacks, RnB, Rap, Bashment, Afrobeats. Did we mention student drinks offers ALL NIGHT LONG?; In Person Event | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | Freshers Fest | Birmingham Event | BCUSU partners | Freshers Event

Freshers Bingo Lingo: 19th September 6pm - 11pm; Luna Springs, Lower Trinity St, B9 4AG; 5 games of 3 bingo boards with terrible prizes to be won, expect on-stage dancing, raves and utter chaos!; In Person Event | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | Freshers Fest

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 21st September 5pm - 24th September 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

Freshers Karaoke Night: 22nd September 7:30pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; First Karaoke of the year: Welcome to BCU!; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Freshers Event

WKD Wednesdays: 23rd September 8pm - 1am; Gosta Green, Holt St, B7 4BG; Enjoy discounted drinks and meals, and a live music DJ from 9pm; In Person Event | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | Freshers Fest | Birmingham Event | BCUSU partners | Freshers Event

Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball: 24th September 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 28th September 5pm - 1st October 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

Sailing and Paddleboarding trip: 30th September 1pm - 4pm; Midlands Boat Station, B16 9EU; Learn a new skill this Big Welcome with Midlands Boat sailing! ⛵; Big Welcome Event

Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball: 1st October 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 5th October 5pm - 8th October 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

Karaoke Night: 6th October 7:30pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Tune-up those vocal cords as we get ready for Karaoke!; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball: 8th October 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 12th October 5pm - 15th October 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

Sailing and Paddleboarding trip: 14th October 1pm - 4pm; Midlands Boat Station, B16 9EU; Back by popular demand! Join our Midlands Boat sailing trip ⛵; BCU Active | In Person Event | Anytime Event | Wellbeing | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | Freshers Fest | Birmingham Event | BCUSU partners

Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball: 15th October 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 19th October 5pm - 22nd October 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

BCU Big Careers Fair: 20th October 11am - 3pm; STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University; Open to all BCU students and graduates! Meet top employers from a wide range of industries; University-led Event | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Birmingham Event

Karaoke Night: 20th October 7:30pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Tune-up those vocal cords as we get ready for Karaoke!; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Sailing and Paddleboarding trip: 21st October 1pm - 4pm; Midlands Boat Station, B16 9EU; Back by popular demand! Join our Midlands Boat sailing trip ⛵; BCU Active | In Person Event | Anytime Event | Wellbeing | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | Freshers Fest | Birmingham Event | BCUSU partners

Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball: 22nd October 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCU Go Green Week Fair: 26th October 10am - 2pm; Curzon Atrium, Curzon Building; Get involved with events, workshops and activities from BCU's Sustainability Team

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 26th October 5pm - 29th October 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

BCU Go Green Week Fair: 27th October 10am - 2pm; Seacole Atrium, City South Campus; Get involved with events, workshops and activities from BCU's Sustainability Team

Sustainable Societies Fair: 29th October 10am - noon; Curzon Atrium, Curzon Building; Meet 10 sustainable societies at BCUSU, learn about upcoming activities or join the society to get involved.

Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball: 29th October 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 2nd November 5pm - 5th November 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

BCU Part Time Jobs and Opportunities Fair: 3rd November 11am - 2pm; Curzon Atrium, Curzon Building; Looking to earn while you learn? Join us at the Part-Time Jobs Fair; University-led Event | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Birmingham Event

Karaoke Night: 3rd November 7:30pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Tune-up those vocal cords as we get ready for Karaoke!; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball: 5th November 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 9th November 5pm - 12th November 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball: 12th November 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 16th November 5pm - 19th November 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

Karaoke Night: 17th November 7:30pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Tune-up those vocal cords as we get ready for Karaoke!; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball: 19th November 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 23rd November 5pm - 26th November 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

BCU Go Abroad Fair: 24th November 9am - 5pm; Curzon Building; Are you a current BCU student interested in studying abroad? Come along!

BCU Go Abroad Fair: 25th November 9am - 5pm; Seacole Atrium, City South Campus; Are you a current BCU student interested in studying abroad? Come along!

BCU Go Abroad Fair: 26th November 9am - 5pm; Parkside Building; Are you a current BCU student interested in studying abroad? Come along!

Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball: 26th November 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 30th November 5pm - 3rd December 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

Karaoke Night: 1st December 7:30pm - 11pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Tune-up those vocal cords as we get ready for Karaoke!; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 3rd December 5pm - 6th December 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball: 3rd December 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 7th December 5pm - 10th December 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball: 10th December 7:30pm - 10pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!; Eagle and Ball Events | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Pizza/Burger + Pint deal: 14th December 5pm - 17th December 9pm; Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street; Enjoy this deal Monday-Thursday from 5pm.; Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | On Campus

Give It A Go Month: 25th January 10am - 21st February midnight; Various Locations; Your chance to try many of our societies for free, join events and see what's right for you!; Society Event | In Person Event | Give it a Go! | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | City South Campus | On Campus

BCU Go Abroad Fair: 2nd February 9am - 5pm; Curzon Building; Are you a current BCU student interested in studying abroad? Come along!; University-led Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

BCU Go Abroad Fair: 3rd February 9am - 5pm; Seacole Atrium, City South Campus; Are you a current BCU student interested in studying abroad? Come along!; University-led Event | City South Campus | On Campus

BCU Go Abroad Fair: 4th February 9am - 5pm; Parkside Building; Are you a current BCU student interested in studying abroad? Come along!; University-led Event | City South Campus | On Campus

BCU Graduate Jobs and Placement Fair: 16th February 11am - 2pm; STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University; This event could help connect you with a range of employers, ready for when you finish uni!; University-led Event | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

RSS Feed

Advice articles

Latest articles from our Advice Team

BCUSU Advice Team

Protect yourself from scams

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

Thu 29 Feb 2024

Image of students sitting on outdoor bench in courtyard

Beware of rental scams

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

Thu 14 Dec 2023

View more