Welcome Events - Guild of Students

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Joe's Big Quiz: 29th October 7pm - 10pm; Guild of Students; Come along to Joe's Bar for a night of quiz, cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. £5 per team, maximum 5 people in a team.

Khuluma Open Mic Night: 30th October 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.; Buy Tickets

Traitors Finale Screening: 30th October 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: 30th October 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

HALLOWEEN FAB: 31st October 11pm - 4am; Guild of Students; TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT!!!

Clay and Muffins: 2nd November 5pm - 7pm; Metalworks, Common Room; Join us to play with air dry clay and enjoy some muffins!

Día de los Muertos: Crafts and Scavenger hunt: 2nd November 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

Flat Chats (The Vale): 2nd November 5pm - 9pm; The Vale, UOB Accommodation sites; Residence Life flat visits by students (just like you!) to say hello and answer all your questions!️

Bingo Bonanza: 2nd November 7pm - 10pm; Guild of Students; Joe’s weekly Bingo Night is a UoB Guild tradition. Come to socialise, bring your mates and have your chance to win loads of amazing prizes.

Community Eco Shop: 3rd November noon - 1pm; Guild of Students - Car Park; Fancy a £5 food shop? We're partnering with FareShare Midlands to provide you with an affordable grocery shop without hurting the planet.

Canva Training Session - Committee Training: 3rd November 1pm - 2pm; Rosa Parks, Guild of Students; Buy Tickets

Flat Chats (Selly Oak): 3rd November 5pm - 9pm; Selly Oak UOB & Partner Accommodation; Residence Life flat visits by students (just like you!) to say hello and answer all your questions!️

Community Breakfast: 4th November 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.

Autumn Paintings n Hot Drinks: 4th November 5pm - 7pm; Pritchatts Park, Social Hub; Cosy vibes, painting and hot chocolate. Relax and enjoy your Wednesday evening!

Moss Ball Bonanza: 4th November 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: 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!; Buy Tickets

Community Litter Pick: 5th November 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: 5th November 1pm - 3pm; Guild of Students, Reception Area; Enjoy free refreshments in a relaxed setting while accessing practical advice, wellbeing resources, and support.

Flat Chats (Pritchatts Park): 5th November 5pm - 9pm; Pritchatt Park Village Accommodation Sites; Residence Life flat visits by students (just like you!) to say hello and answer all your questions!️

The Diwali Mela: 5th November 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

Joe's Big Quiz: 5th November 7pm - 10pm; Guild of Students; Come along to Joe's Bar for a night of quiz, cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. £5 per team, maximum 5 people in a team.

Neuro Nights: Diamond Art and Doughnuts: 6th November 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!; Buy Tickets

Disco Spoons: 6th November 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

FAB xpLosION: 7th November 11pm - 4am; Guild of Students; Don't miss the official afterparty to xpLosION; Buy Tickets

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

Coordinator Catch Up: 9th November 3:30pm - 5pm; Guild Reception, University of Birmingham Guild of Students; Drop in to meet your Student Group Coordinator in person at the Guild to receive advice and support for your group, no appointment required!

Bingo Bonanza: 9th November 7pm - 10pm; Guild of Students; Joe’s weekly Bingo Night is a UoB Guild tradition. Come to socialise, bring your mates and have your chance to win loads of amazing prizes.

Community Eco Shop: 10th November noon - 1pm; Guild of Students - Car Park; Fancy a £5 food shop? We're partnering with FareShare Midlands to provide you with an affordable grocery shop without hurting the planet.

Diffusers and Desserts: 10th November 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🍪.

Community Breakfast: 11th November 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.

Chairs Network: 11th November 3pm - 4:30pm; Amos Room, University of Birmingham Guild of Students; The Student Activities Departments' 2nd Chairs Network event of the year, ran to support our student group Chairs and Presidents to the best leaders they can be!; Buy Tickets

Tote Bags and Snacks!: 11th November 5pm - 7pm; Battery Park, Social Space; Come and decorate your own tote bag and treat yourself to some tasty snacks!

Self Defence Class - 11th November: 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!; Buy Tickets

University Challenge Tryouts: 11th November 6pm - 9pm; Guild Council Chambers; Come and try out for this year's University Challenge team!; Buy Tickets

Community Litter Pick: 12th November 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): 12th November 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!

Build and bite: 12th November 5pm - 7pm; Mason, Social Space; Build your own Lego flowers, grab a Krispy Kreme doughnut, and spend some time getting creative with your friends!

Cinnamon and Crafts: 12th November 5pm - 7pm; Pritchatts Social Hub; Get cosy this autumn with freshly made cinnamon rolls to decorate with icing and sprinkles! Enjoy a fun-filled session of seasonal crafts, creativity and sweet treats — the perfect way to embrace the autumn vibes and meet new people.

Umbrella Sexual Health Stall: 12th November 5pm - 7pm; Jarratt Hall, Common Room; Stop by the Umbrella Stall for free, confidential sexual health support at your student accommodation! Get expert advice, free contraception, and private STI testing – all in one place.

Joe's Big Quiz: 12th November 7pm - 10pm; Guild of Students; Come along to Joe's Bar for a night of quiz, cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. £5 per team, maximum 5 people in a team.

Disco Spoons: 13th November 10pm - 2am; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Friday Nights are Disco Spoons at Joe's Bar

Bingo Bonanza: 16th November 7pm - 10pm; Guild of Students; Joe’s weekly Bingo Night is a UoB Guild tradition. Come to socialise, bring your mates and have your chance to win loads of amazing prizes.

Community Eco Shop: 17th November noon - 1pm; Guild of Students - Car Park; Fancy a £5 food shop? We're partnering with FareShare Midlands to provide you with an affordable grocery shop without hurting the planet.

Housemate Finder (The Vale): 17th November 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: 17th November 5:30pm - 8pm; Beorma Bar; An opportunity to network with industry professionals and learn about different career pathways.; Buy Tickets

Community Breakfast: 18th November 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.

Committee to Career: 18th November 2:30pm - 4pm; Amos Room, University of Birmingham Guild of Students; Join your AEO and Student Activities Department for a NEW scheme to help you translate your committee member skills into information you can use ready for the world of work!; Buy Tickets

Beads, Blooms, and Bakes: 18th November 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!

Community Litter Pick: 19th November 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: 19th November 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 ☕🍂✨

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