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Give It A Go

Would you like to develop a new hobby? Or maybe you'd like to experience a society activity before you join the group? Cue our Give It A Go activities!

Throughout the year we host various events where you can try your hand at calligraphy, first aid, ballroom dancing and so much more. This is the perfect opportunity for you to have fun and try something new.

So, what are you waiting for? Check out all of our Give it a Go activities below and sign up today!

Give It A GoEvents

a blue graphic with the words medsoc fair and welcome 2024 MedSoc Societies Fair 2024
24th September 10am - 4pm
Underground, Guild of Students
Your chance to meet your MedSoc groups!
Give It A Go Give Sobers A Go
24th September 11am - 4pm
Guild Reception
Welcome to the UoB Sober Socials! Come along to meet our committee at the Give It A Go session during welcome week, try some of our most popular board games, and hang out in an alcohol-free environment.
an orange graphic with the words societies fair and welcome 2024 Societies Fair 2024 Day 1
25th September 11am - 4pm
Underground, Guild of Students
Your chance to meet Activity, Interest, and Volunteering Groups, and Assocations!
church bells Bellringers Society: Tower tours, demos and have a go yourself
25th September 6pm - 9pm
St Bartholomew, Edgbaston Old Church (Next to the Vale)
an orange graphic with the words societies fair and welcome 2024 Societies Fair 2024 Day 2
26th September 11am - 4pm
Underground, Guild of Students
Your chance to meet your Cultural and International, Religious and Belief, and Performance Groups!
UoB Benchball Varsity Team Photo 2024. 3 rows of people - one on a bench, one standing and one sitting Benchball Taster Session 1
26th September 4pm - 5pm
UOB Sport and Fitness
Join us for our first Taster Session at UoB Sport and Fitness!
an orange graphic with the words societies fair and welcome 2024 Societies Fair 2024 Day 3
27th September 11am - 4pm
Underground, Guild of Students
Your chance to meet your Academic, Media, Political, and Recreational and Competitive Groups!
Hindu Society Kho-Kho Taster Session
27th September 1pm - 3pm
Debating Hall
Join in our traditional sport of Kho-Kho, a game originating from the Indian Subcontinent. The game requires involves speed, agility, and teamwork, and it holds significant historical and cultural significance. It involves 2 teams of 9 players.
the bellringers group Bellringers Society: Tower tours, demos and have a go yourself
27th September 7pm - 9pm
St Bartholomew, Edgbaston Old Church (Next to the Vale)
Welcome Week Taster Session
27th September 7:30pm - 10pm
TBC
Join us for a taster session for the UOB Open Mic society! Expect a fun, supportive, relaxed evening of shared poetry, short stories, readings, or whatever other art you would like to bring!
UoB Benchball Varsity Team Photo 2024. 3 rows of people - one on a bench, one standing and one sitting Benchball Taster Session 2
29th September 1pm - 2pm
UOB Sport and Fitness
Join us for our second Taster Session at UoB Sport and Fitness!
Taster Session
1st October 2pm - 3pm
TBC
Taster sessions! Give Pilates a Go to see if this could be the society for you!
Taster Session
1st October 3pm - 4pm
TBC
Taster sessions! Give Pilates a Go to see if this could be the society for you!
Sitcom society taster session: "The Inbetweeners" and "Friends" with pizza
2nd October 5pm - 8pm
To be confirmed
Eating pizza whilst watching pizza themed episodes of both the inbetweeners and friends. With some quizzes with prizes in between. It will be a very chilled event in the middle of the first week of term.
church bells Bellringers Society: Tower tours, demos and have a go yourself
2nd October 6pm - 9pm
St Bartholomew, Edgbaston Old Church (Next to the Vale)
UoB Benchball Varsity Team Photo 2024. 3 rows of people - one on a bench, one standing and one sitting Benchball Taster Session 3
3rd October 4pm - 5pm
UOB Sport and Fitness
Join us for our third Taster Session at UoB Sport and Fitness!
Hindu Society Fresher's Event
4th October 2pm - 4th December 4pm
UoB Benchball Varsity Team Photo 2024. 3 rows of people - one on a bench, one standing and one sitting Benchball Taster Session 4
6th October 1pm - 2pm
UOB Sport and Fitness
Join us for our fourth Taster Session at UoB Sport and Fitness!
Meet and Greet
9th October 6pm - 8pm
University of Birmingham (location TBC)
We will be hosting the first event of the year, our meet and greet! We'd love to meet you all members, non-members and those of you that just want to see what we're about, whilst socialising and meeting new people

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The Give It A Go activities provide you with the opportunity to try out new hobbies, learn new skills, and take part in volunteering initiatives. Events are hosted by student groups or the Student Activities Team. Alongside being great fun, many of these activities give you the chance to see what societies you may like to join.

This page shows all of the activities under the Give It A Go scheme. Here you can find workshops, trips, craft sessions, volunteering opportunities, and more! We’re adding new events all of the time, so checking for new content.

Lots of activities will be drop-ins, meaning you can come along with no booking necessary. For some events like trips away from Birmingham may need you to book. If you like the sound of an activity, click on the event to read more about how to get involved.

We want to hear from you! If you have a great idea for an event that you’d love to see, or an activity you’d love to try out, please let us know by filling out our suggestions box! (Don’t forget to login first)

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