Welcome Week: 18th - 22nd September 2023

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Welcome 2023

home of your
official welcome wristband

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Official Welcome Events

Official Event Guild Stamp

How can I tell which events are official? Simple, just look out for our ‘Official Event’ stamp, included on all welcome events, so you can buy with confidence.

We have a fantastic line-up of events coming up – the only way to start University life!

Official Event Guild Stamp

FAB Events

Guild Events

University Events

Getting To Know Your Guild

We’re your Guild of Students, your Students’ Union at the University of Birmingham and home to your OFFICIAL Welcome Wristband.

We’re a democratically led organisation, run by students, for students. As a student at Birmingham, you’re automatically a member of the Guild and it’s our job to:

Entertain You

By running a yearly programme of events (starts with Welcome!)

Guide You

Make friends and learn new skills through our 300+ student groups

Represent You

Raise your voice and drive change through our democratic system

Support You

We offer support on wellbeing, housing, academia and more

We have so much planned to welcome you to the University. So, make sure you check out our welcome site for all the latest updates, exclusive information about our Welcome Wristband, top tips on starting university and so much more!

Your New Democratic System

As a Student, it’s important that the Guild works to represent you and we want you to easily create change you’d like to see at the University of Birmingham. You’ll be able to do this through our new democratic system launching soon!

1

Submit an Idea or Question

Something you want us to work on? Submit your ideas and questions online.

2

Your Idea Will Be Shared

40,000+ students will be able to vote on your submission.

3

If Your Idea Passes

Over 50 students agree? An action group is set up to progress your idea!

Learn More About Democracy

Student Reps

Alongside your democratic system, we’re here to represent your academic interests through the Student Reps who ensure your course and academic feedback is heard.

Join OurMailing List

Want to be the first to know about our Welcome news and events? Make sure you sign up to our mailing list by pressing Start below, and we’ll send the latest updates directly to you.

Welcome 2023

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All official event information will also be posted on our social media platforms and here on our website.