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Mon 21st September

Welcome Fair on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd September from 10am - 4pm Welcome Fair - Day 1
10am - 4pm
Guild of Students
Join us over two days at the Welcome Fair to discover a wide range of brands, collect freebies, and take advantage of exclusive student discounts and offers.

Tue 22nd September

Blue background with text that says Welcome 2026 MedSoc Fair MedSoc Societies Fair 2026
10am - 4pm
Guild of Students
Your chance to meet your MedSoc groups!
Welcome Fair on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd September from 10am - 4pm Welcome Fair - Day 2
10am - 4pm
Guild of Students
Join us over two days at the Welcome Fair to discover a wide range of brands, collect freebies, and take advantage of exclusive student discounts and offers.
Community Coffee Morning Banner, text stating 'free drink from HeyBrew' Community Coffee Morning
11am - 2pm
Selly Oak
Join us at our Community Coffee Morning to enjoy a free coffee and get to know people in your local area.

Wed 23rd September

red background with text that reads Welcome 2026 Societies Fair Societies Fair Day 1
10:30am - 4pm
Lawn Marquee, Guild of Students
Your chance to meet Academic, Interest, Activity, and Recreational and Competitive Groups, plus Associations
Guild of Students stamped event for 'Coffee, Cake and Chat' with graphics of a parent and child and carer and cared for individual on a pale background with modern highlighter designs Coffee, Cake and Chat: Mature, Parent and Carer Student Social
noon - 2pm
Beorma Bar
Your go-to child-free space to eat cake, drink coffee and meet your people!

Thu 24th September

red background with text that reads Societies Fair Societies Fair Day 2
10:30am - 4pm
Lawn Marquee, Guild of Students
Your chance to meet Religious and Belief, Cultural and International, Performance, Political, Media, and Volunteering Groups, plus Associations
Plant pots and Pastries banner, text stating free entry and sweet treat Plant Pots and Pastries
11am - 2pm
Deb Hall
Want to get to know other people living in your local community? This is your chance!
Quiz Society Branded banner with 4 male quizzers holding buzzers, 2 smiling, 2 deep in thought Get Into Quizzing - Quiz Society Taster Session
7pm - 9pm
Lecture Theatre 2, Teaching and Learning Building
From University Challenge to casual, 'PowerPoint-style' Social Quizzing, come and see what the Quiz Society has to offer in this beginner-friendly taster session.

Fri 25th September

red background with text that reads Give It A Go Fair Give It A Go Fair
10am - 4pm
Lawn Marquee, Guild of Students
Your chance to try out some of our societies.
Explore Birmingham Fair - freebies and meet local brands Explore Birmingham Fair
11am - 4pm
Guild of Students - Deb Hall
Want to find out the best Birmingham has to offer? Come along to our Explore Birmingham Fair and meet with small businesses and brands from the local area.
Calm and Connect
2pm - 4pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students

Sun 27th September

Quiz Society Branded banner with 4 male quizzers holding buzzers, anticipating a question to be read Get Into Quizzing - Quiz Society Taster Session
3pm - 5pm
UG07, Murray Learning Centre
From University Challenge to casual, 'PowerPoint-style' Social Quizzing, come and see what the Quiz Society has to offer in this beginner-friendly taster session.

Mon 28th September

Promotional graphic for a commuter students social event featuring bold text, images of two smiling women, and colourful background elements. Commuter Students Social
3pm - 5pm
Beorma Bar and Amos Room
Commute to class? Join us and find your travel buddy.

Tue 29th September

Graphic promoting an online social event featuring the text "ONLINE SOCIAL" and "ANSWER FROM ANYWHERE," with icons of a smiley face, a heart, and a web globe. Answer from Anywhere Online Social and Quiz
6pm - 8pm
Teams
Show off your skills with a friendly and fun quiz and get to know others just like you.

Wed 30th September

Community Breakfast - Welcome Waffle
9am - 11am
Guild Reception
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students - all at no cost.

Thu 1st October

Community Wellbeing Cafe
1pm - 3pm
Guild of Students, Reception Area
Enjoy free refreshments in a relaxed setting while accessing practical advice, wellbeing resources, and support.

Fri 2nd October

Cheese & Wine Social for Postgraduate & Mature Students
5pm - 7:30pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
Get to know your fellow postgraduate and mature students in a relaxed setting!

Tue 6th October

LES Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
Biosciences Undercroft - School of Biosciences
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.

Wed 7th October

Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
Guild Reception
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.

Thu 8th October

LES Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
Biosciences Undercroft - School of Biosciences
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.

Tue 13th October

LES Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
The Atrium, SportExR Building
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.

Wed 14th October

Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
Guild Reception
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.
Careers, Connections and Croissants
4pm - 6pm
University of Birmingham, room TBC
Starting a legal career without connections? Join WILSOC for practical guidance on career pathways, opportunities, CVs, LinkedIn and networking, with croissants and insights from students.

Thu 15th October

LES Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
The Link, Gisbert Kapp
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.

Mon 19th October

Community Breakfast (The Vale)
9am - 11am
Tennis social space, Green Community, Tennis Courts
Come along for a free continental breakfast in accommodation!

Wed 21st October

Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
Guild Reception
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.

Wed 28th October

Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
Guild Reception
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.

Wed 4th November

Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
Guild Reception
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.

Thu 5th November

Community Wellbeing Cafe
1pm - 3pm
Guild of Students, Reception Area
Enjoy free refreshments in a relaxed setting while accessing practical advice, wellbeing resources, and support.

Mon 9th November

Community Breakfast (Selly Oak)
9am - 11am
Battery Park Social Space, Selly Oak
Come along for a free continental breakfast in accommodation!

Wed 11th November

Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
Guild Reception
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.

Wed 18th November

Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
Guild Reception
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.

Mon 23rd November

Community Breakfast (Pritchatts Park)
9am - 11am
Pritchatts Park Social Hub
Come along for a free continental breakfast in accommodation!

Wed 25th November

Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
Guild Reception
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.

Wed 2nd December

Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
Guild Reception
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.

Thu 3rd December

Community Wellbeing Cafe
1pm - 3pm
Guild of Students, Reception Area
Enjoy free refreshments in a relaxed setting while accessing practical advice, wellbeing resources, and support.

Wed 9th December

Community Breakfast
9am - 11am
Guild Reception
Start your day right with a free continental-style breakfast! Come along for breakfast, unlimited hot and cold drinks, and the chance to meet other students.
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