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Mon 26th October

Munch and Mirror: 5pm - 7pm; Chamberlain Social Space; Reflect on your new masterpiece and fuel with snacks at Munch and Mirror 🪞🍪

Spooky Crafts and Snacks 👻: 5pm - 7pm; Jarratt Hall Social Space; Take a break from studying and join Residence Life for a little witch-craft at Jarratt Hall! Get creative and make something fa-boo-lous to bring the Halloween spirit to your room

Tue 27th October

Community Coffee Morning: 11am - 1pm; HeyBrew, Selly Oak; Our monthly Community Coffee Morning at HeyBrew! Grab a FREE drink, support a local Selly Business and meet other students!

Games night: 5pm - 7pm; Oak brook, social space; Think you’re the ultimate trivia master? Come along to the ResLife Quiz Night, where you can put your general knowledge to the test and compete for some amazing prizes! 🏆

Card Games: 6pm - 10pm; TBC when you register!; If you are interested in Magic: The Gathering, Yugioh or any other collectible card game, then you will find many other members of our society who share those interests! Just hop into our discord server and meet the other members and find some duels!

Wed 28th October

Halloween Community Breakfast 🎃: 9am - 11am; Guild Reception; Fight the mid-week morning scaries with a spooky Halloween Community Breakfast! Come along for a free continental-style breakfast, Breakfast BingoooOooOOoo and free Halloween crafts if you dare....🎃🎃

Societies Fair on Tour- Central Campus: 10am - 2pm; University of Birmingham Central Campus; Connect with student groups at this free event to find new friends and make amazing memories!

Wire Jewellery: 2:30pm - 4:30pm; Murray Learning Centre room UG03; We will be crafting jewellery from coloured metal wire in this session!

War Games: 3pm - 8:30pm; TBC when you register!; Wargames are about building and painting an army of miniatures and controlling it to defeat your friends through strategy and tactical thinking. If you're new to wargames, we offer demo games to show you the ropes.

Wellbeing Café: 4pm - 7pm; Pritchatts Social Hub; Halloween is spooky, but your finances don't have to be! Join us for a cost of living themed Wellbeing Café, decorate a tote bag, pick up some free essentials, enjoy some tasty treats, and hang out with our therapy dog friends!

How to Fight Racism: 5pm - 7pm; G17 Nuffield; Talk on how to Fight Racism from Fiona Lali.

Puzzle Games: 6pm - 10pm; TBC when you register!; Love to keep your mind active? Puzzle games is the place to be for all things jigsaws, cubes, brain teasers and much more!

Thu 29th October

Community Litter Pick: 1pm - 2:30pm; UoB Campus South Gate, Bournbrook Pavilion, Bristol Road; We're helping to clean up Selly Oak! Play your part in making the local community a nicer place to live and join us for a litter pick and a free hot drink!

Sip, Snack and Create: 5pm - 7pm; Mason, Social Space; Indulge in Millie’s Cookies, decorate your own mug and sip your favourite hot drink!

Fri 30th October

TeaSoc Weekly Meet - Tea and chill!: 1pm - 3pm; Beorma Bar - Upstairs in the Guild of Students; Tea and Chill, come and find your Best-Teas :)

Khuluma Open Mic Night: 5:30pm - 7pm; Beorma Bar; As Halloween approaches, we invite you to gather for Khuluma, a special open mic inspired by storytelling, ancestry and remembrance.

Board Games + Blood on the Clocktower: 6pm - 10pm; TBC when you register!; Show up, socialise and have a laugh while playing something from our selection of board games! We have everything from party games like Codenames & Exploding Kittens to the most complex like Terraforming Mars as well as Blood on the Clocktower!!

Traitors Finale Screening: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Wetherspoon @ Joe's, Guild of Students; Are you Team Faithful or Team Traitor? Watch the finale at Wetherspoon @ Joe's!

Disco Spoons: 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

Sun 1st November

Roleplay Games: 1pm - 7pm; TBC when you register!; Roleplay games are about collective storytelling in an assortment of different worlds from magical high fantasy magical to dystopian modern day. Games include Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu and many others!

Mon 2nd November

Día de los Muertos: Crafts and Scavenger hunt: 5pm - 7pm; Jarratt Hall Social Space; Join Residence Life for a colourful Día de los Muertos evening at Jarratt Hall Social Space. Follow the trail to collect mini art cards and discover the stories behind them, then make paper marigolds, build DIY nachos and enjoy a free gourmet brownie

Bristol Pear Social: 7pm - 10pm; The Bristol Pear, 676 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6BJ; A time of fun, fellowship and food at the Bristol Pear

Tue 3rd November

PhD Society: After Hours: 5:30pm - 8pm; PhDs from all departments welcome! Monthly drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) to relax, connect, and build community. Location TBC – check our Instagram for updates!

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.

Moss Ball Bonanza: 5pm - 7pm; Tennis Court Social Space; Is your room missing a little whimsy? Perhaps designing a home for a Marimo Moss Ball will be just the thing to liven the place up!

Self Defence Class - 4th November: 6pm - 7pm; UG 09, Murray Learning Centre; Join us, for our first of three, free self defence classes with Birmingham Taekwondo! All abilities welcome and all equipment provided!

Thu 5th November

Community Litter Pick: 1pm - 2:30pm; UoB Campus South Gate, Bournbrook Pavilion, Bristol Road; We're helping to clean up Selly Oak! Play your part in making the local community a nicer place to live and join us for a litter pick and a free hot drink!

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.

The Diwali Mela: 5pm - 7pm; Battery Park Social Space; Step into the spirit of Diwali at our Diwali Mela! Join us for an evening of light, colour, culture and community, with stalls, diya decorating, rangoli, traditional mithai and chai. Come and get involved and celebrate the Festival of Light

Consent & Bystander Intervention Workshop: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Tolkien, Guild of Students; A bespoke peer-led workshop for committees (and members) of sports teams, groups and societies, designed to explore consent and empower you to become an active bystander.

Fri 6th November

TeaSoc Weekly Meet - Tea and chill!: 1pm - 3pm; Beorma Bar - Upstairs in the Guild of Students; Tea and Chill, come and find your Best-Teas :)

Neuro Nights: Diamond Art and Doughnuts: 4pm - 7pm; Chamberlain Social Space; Diamonds, Doughnuts & Dazzling Designs! Get creative with your very own mini diamond art canvas, enjoy delicious doughnuts, and take home your sparkling masterpiece to display!

Disco Spoons: 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

Mon 9th November

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

Tue 10th November

Diffusers and Desserts: 5pm - 7pm; Chamberlain Social Space; Come join us for an evening of fragrance and fun!🌸. Mix your favourite aromas, decorate your diffuser and enjoy delicious cookies🍪.

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.

Self Defence Class - 11th November: 6pm - 7pm; UG 09, Murray Learning Centre; Join us, for our second of three, free self defence classes with Birmingham Taekwondo! All abilities welcome and all equipment provided!

University Challenge Tryouts: 6pm - 9pm; Guild Council Chambers; Come and try out for this year's University Challenge team!

Thu 12th November

Community Litter Pick: 1pm - 2:30pm; UoB Campus South Gate, Bournbrook Pavilion, Bristol Road; We're helping to clean up Selly Oak! Play your part in making the local community a nicer place to live and join us for a litter pick and a free hot drink!

Housemate Finder (Selly Oak): 4:30pm - 7:30pm; Oak Brook Park Social Hub; The perfect event if you’re looking to move out of accommodation and or are looking for new housemates!

Consent & Bystander Intervention Workshop: 5pm - 6pm; Tolkien, Guild of Students; A bespoke peer-led workshop for committees (and members) of sports teams, groups and societies, designed to explore consent and empower you to become an active bystander.

Fri 13th November

TeaSoc Weekly Meet - Tea and chill!: 1pm - 3pm; Beorma Bar - Upstairs in the Guild of Students; Tea and Chill, come and find your Best-Teas :)

Disco Spoons: 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

Tue 17th November

Housemate Finder (The Vale): 4:30pm - 7:30pm; Shackleton Infusion, The Vale; The perfect event if you’re looking to move out of accommodation and or are looking for new housemates!

Networking Night: Culture and Public Affairs: 5:30pm - 8pm; Beorma Bar; An opportunity to network with industry professionals and learn about different career pathways.

Men's Mental Health Webinar: What Does It Mean to Be a Man? 🧠: 7pm - 8pm; Remote; Exploring masculinity, psychology and medicines to better understand men’s mental health, challenge stigma and support wellbeing. 💙

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.

Beads, Blooms, and Bakes: 5pm - 7pm; Metalworks Social Space; Get creative at Beads, Blooms & Bakes! Make your own flower keyring using beads and wire, and enjoy a sweet treat!

Thu 19th November

Community Litter Pick: 1pm - 2pm; UoB Campus South Gate, Bournbrook Pavilion, Bristol Road; We're helping to clean up Selly Oak! Play your part in making the local community a nicer place to live and join us for a litter pick and a free hot drink!

Bedazzle and Brew: 5pm - 7pm; Battery Park Social Space; Get cosy this autumn with Bedazzle & Brew! Unwind with diamond art, indulge in hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, sip on pumpkin-spiced lattes and enjoy delicious Millie’s Cookies ☕🍂✨

Consent & Bystander Intervention Workshop: 5pm - 6pm; Tolkien, Guild of Students; A bespoke peer-led workshop for committees (and members) of sports teams, groups and societies, designed to explore consent and empower you to become an active bystander.

Fri 20th November

TeaSoc Weekly Meet - Tea and chill!: 1pm - 3pm; Beorma Bar - Upstairs in the Guild of Students; Tea and Chill, come and find your Best-Teas :)

Disco Spoons: 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

Mon 23rd November

Community Breakfast (The Vale): 9am - 11am; Chamberlain, Social Space; Come along for a free continental breakfast in accommodation!

Housemate Finder (Pritchatts Park): 4:30pm - 7:30pm; Pritchatts Park Social Hub; The perfect event if you’re looking to move out of accommodation and or are looking for new housemates!

Tue 24th November

Community Coffee Morning: 11am - 1pm; HeyBrew, Selly Oak; Our monthly Community Coffee Morning at HeyBrew! Grab a FREE drink, support a local Selly Business and meet other students!

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.

PhD Society: Book Club: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; Westmere House; 📚 Bring your own book, enjoy an hour of quiet reading, then spend an hour chatting about books and sharing recommendations with fellow PhD students. No set reading list, no pressure — just read whatever you love!

Self Defence Class - 25th November: 6pm - 7pm; UG 09, Murray Learning Centre; Join us, for our third of three, free self defence classes with Birmingham Taekwondo! All abilities welcome and all equipment provided!

Thu 26th November

Community Litter Pick: 1pm - 2pm; UoB Campus South Gate, Bournbrook Pavilion, Bristol Road; We're helping to clean up Selly Oak! Play your part in making the local community a nicer place to live and join us for a litter pick and a free hot drink!

Fri 27th November

Aquarius Pop-Up - Drug and Alcohol Information: noon - 2pm; Guild Reception; Drop in to chat to the Aquarius team for practical advice, judgement free conversations and support relating to drug and alcohol use.

TeaSoc Weekly Meet - Tea and chill!: 1pm - 3pm; Beorma Bar - Upstairs in the Guild of Students; Tea and Chill, come and find your Best-Teas :)

Disco Spoons: 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

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.

International Day of Solidarity: 3pm - 5pm; The International Day of Solidarity for Palestinian people aims to bring together a community to recognise the life that the Palestinians are enduring. Exploring different aspects of their lives via collab with societies.

Thu 3rd December

Community Litter Pick: 1pm - 2pm; UoB Campus South Gate, Bournbrook Pavilion, Bristol Road; We're helping to clean up Selly Oak! Play your part in making the local community a nicer place to live and join us for a litter pick and a free hot drink!

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 4th December

TeaSoc Weekly Meet - Tea and chill!: 1pm - 3pm; Beorma Bar - Upstairs in the Guild of Students; Tea and Chill, come and find your Best-Teas :)

Disco Spoons: 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

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.

PhD Society: Book Club: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; Westmere House; 📚 Bring your own book, enjoy an hour of quiet reading, then spend an hour chatting about books and sharing recommendations with fellow PhD students. No set reading list, no pressure — just read whatever you love!

Thu 10th December

Community Litter Pick: 1pm - 2pm; UoB Campus South Gate, Bournbrook Pavilion, Bristol Road; We're helping to clean up Selly Oak! Play your part in making the local community a nicer place to live and join us for a litter pick and a free hot drink!

Fri 11th December

TeaSoc Weekly Meet - Tea and chill!: 1pm - 3pm; Beorma Bar - Upstairs in the Guild of Students; Tea and Chill, come and find your Best-Teas :)

Disco Spoons: 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

Fri 18th December

Disco Spoons: 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

Fri 25th December

Disco Spoons: 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

Fri 1st January

Disco Spoons: 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

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