Welcome Evening Events - Guild of Students

Below you can find your own personal Welcome events planner:

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Junkbusters 29.06: 29th June noon - 29th August 3pm; See Event Description; Every year, we host collection stalls in and around Selly Oak. All you need to do is dig out the things you no longer need, drop them into a bin bag and pop along to one of our collection points with your items.

Summer Committee Member Training: 18th August 11am - 4pm; Online delivery- Microsoft Teams calls; An opportunity for 2026-27 committee members to access training that will support you in your role, ready for the new academic year.; Buy Tickets

Aquarius Pop-Up - Drug and Alcohol Information: 21st August 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.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Battery Park: 19th September 5pm - 7pm; Battery Park Social Space; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Chamberlain: 19th September 5pm - 7pm; Chamberlain Social Space; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Jarratt Hall: 19th September 5pm - 7pm; Jarratt Hall Social Space; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Mason: 19th September 5pm - 7pm; Gazebos Mason Lakeside (behind flats 20-45); Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Metalworks: 19th September 5pm - 7pm; Metalworks Social Space; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Oak Brook Park: 19th September 5pm - 7pm; Oak Brook Park Social Space; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Pritchatts: 19th September 5pm - 7pm; Pritchatts Social Hub; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Shackleton: 19th September 5pm - 7pm; Shack Bar, Shackleton; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Tennis Court: 19th September 5pm - 7pm; Tennis Court Green Community; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

FAB: Opening Night ft Hacker T Dog: 19th September 11pm - 4am; Guild of Students; Join us for our Opening Night FAB club night to welcome you to university!

Welcome Pass 2026: 19th September 11pm - 4th October 4am; Guild of Students; Get your Welcome Pass now!

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Battery Park: 20th September 5pm - 7pm; Battery Park Social Space; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Chamberlain: 20th September 5pm - 7pm; Chamberlain Social Space; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Jarratt Hall: 20th September 5pm - 7pm; Jarratt Hall Social Space; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Mason: 20th September 5pm - 7pm; Gazebos Mason Lakeside (behind flats 20-45); Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Metalworks: 20th September 5pm - 7pm; Metalworks Social Space; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Oak Brook Park: 20th September 5pm - 7pm; Oak Brook Park Social Space; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Pritchatts: 20th September 5pm - 7pm; Pritchatts Social Hub; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Shackleton: 20th September 5pm - 7pm; Shack Bar, Shackleton; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

Welcome to Halls Pizza Party - Tennis Court: 20th September 5pm - 7pm; Tennis Court Green Community; Moving into student accommodation? Come along to the pizza party taking place in your hall.

FAB: Moving In Party ft Pitbull Tribute Act: 20th September 11pm - 4am; Guild of Students; You've unpacked your boxes, met your flatmates and settled into your new home, now it's time to celebrate at the biggest moving in party of Welcome!

Welcome Fair - Day 1: 21st September 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.

Mingle & Make Tees: 21st September 2pm - 4pm; Amos & Beorma Bar; Come along and get creative! Design your own tee and meet like-minded students during Welcome Week.; Buy Tickets

Welcome to Halls Board Games and Crepes: 21st September 4pm - 7pm; Battery Park First Floor Social Space; Join your Residence Life team as they provide board games, giant games, and free crepes. Feel free to bring your own board games and show your new friends how to play.

Umbrella Sexual Health Stall: 21st September 5pm - 7pm; Shackleton Reception, The Vale; 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.

Welcome Flat Chats (The Vale): 21st September 5pm - 9pm; The Vale, UOB Accommodation sites; Residence Life Welcome flat visits by students (just like you!) to say hello and answer all your questions!️

Bingo Bonanza: 21st September 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.

MedSoc Societies Fair 2026: 22nd September 10am - 4pm; Guild of Students; Your chance to meet your MedSoc groups!

Welcome Fair - Day 2: 22nd September 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: 22nd September 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.

Bubble Tea & Chill: 22nd September 4pm - 7pm; Pritchatts Park, Social Space; Start your university journey one sip, one craft, and one new friendship at a time

Welcome Flat Chats (Selly Oak): 22nd September 5pm - 9pm; Selly Oak UOB & Partner Accommodation; Residence Life Welcome flat visits by students (just like you!) to say hello and answer all your questions!️

Whatever Oasis: 22nd September 9pm - 11pm; Guild of Students; One ticket, two events, A night of legendary anthems.

Indie After Party: 22nd September 11pm - 4am; Guild of Students; Join us for the Indie After Party, a standalone club night celebrating the biggest indie and alternative anthems from the last three decades.

Societies Fair Day 1: 23rd September 10:30am - 4pm; Lawn Marquee, Guild of Students; Your chance to meet Academic, Interest, Activity, and Recreational and Competitive Groups, plus Associations

Coffee, Cake and Chat: Mature, Parent and Carer Student Social: 23rd September noon - 2pm; Beorma Bar; Your go-to child-free space to eat cake, drink coffee and meet your people!

Umbrella Sexual Health Stall: 23rd September 4pm - 6pm; Oak Brook Park Reception; 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.

Wellbeing Café: 23rd September 4pm - 7pm; Oak Brook Park Social Space; Start your year in halls the right way, with free hot drinks and snacks, therapy dogs, and bag charm making.

Sports Night: 23rd September 11pm - 4am; Guild of Students; The biggest sports night of Welcome is here!

Societies Fair Day 2: 24th September 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: 24th September 11am - 2pm; Deb Hall; Want to get to know other people living in your local community? This is your chance!

Crafternoon: 24th September 1pm - 4pm; Beorma Bar, Guild of Students; Want to get creative and crafty?

Welcome Flat Chats (Pritchatts Park): 24th September 5pm - 9pm; Pritchatts Park Village Accommodation Sites; Residence Life Welcome flat visits by students (just like you!) to say hello and answer all your questions!️

Joe's Big Quiz: 24th September 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.

Red Rodeo Club: 24th September 11pm - 4am; Guild of Students; Dust off your boots and join the biggest country party of Welcome!

Give It A Go Fair: 25th September 10am - 4pm; Lawn Marquee, Guild of Students; Your chance to try out some of our societies.

Explore Birmingham Fair: 25th September 11am - 4pm; Guild of Students - Deb Hall; Want to find out the best Birmingham has to offer? Come along to our Explore Birmingham Fair on Friday 25 September and meet with small businesses and brands from the local area. You might discover your new favourite spot!

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See you at Welcome!