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Welcome Week - Supporting your journey Events

Arriving in a brand new place can be a little bit overwhelming, but we’re here to put you at ease and make sure you’ve got all the tools you need to get your Birmingham journey off to the best possible start. Whenever you have a problem and need to talk to somebody – no matter how big or small the issue – we’ll be here every step of the way to give you the help, advice and support you need.

Guild tour for international students: 22nd September 2pm - 3pm; Guild of Students; Guild tours tailored to the needs and interests of international students

International only Guild Tours: 22nd September 2pm - 3pm; Guild of Students; Guild tours tailored to the needs and interests of international students

Guild Tours: 23rd September 2pm - 5pm; Guild Reception; Come and discover everything your students' union has to offer to support you during your time at Birmingham.

International only Guild Tours: 23rd September 2pm - 3pm; Guild of Students; Guild tours tailored to the needs and interests of international students

Guild tour for postgraduate students: 23rd September 3pm - 6pm; Guild Reception; Tours of the Guild by our officer team with the needs and interests of postgraduate students in mind.

Student Mentor Scheme Office Hours: 23rd September 4pm - 8pm; The Student Mentor Scheme Office, The Vale Hub; Have you got any questions about settling in to university life? Pop in to speak to your Student Mentors.

Conversation Corner: Commuter Students: 24th September noon - 2pm; Rosa Parks Room; Are you a campus commuter? Come and meet other students living at home over a cuppa!

Conversation Corner: Disabled Students: 24th September 3pm - 5pm; Rosa Parks Room; A welcoming and relaxed environment for disabled student to meet together over a cuppa.

Conversation Corner: Mature Students: 25th September noon - 2pm; Rosa Parks Room; A chance to meet other mature students over a free tea or coffee.

Conversation Corner: Postgraduate Students: 25th September 3pm - 5pm; Rosa Parks Room; Get together with your postgraduate community over a free tea or coffee!

Conversation Corner: Women Students: 26th September 10am - noon; Beorma Bar; A relaxed and welcoming space to meet other women and non-binary students - with free tea and coffee!

Employability Skills Fair: 26th September 11am - 2pm; Rosa Parks Room; Come along and learn about all of the support available to you at University to help you succeed in the graduate employment market!

Introduction to Employability Services for International Students: 26th September 2:30pm - 4pm; Rosa Parks; Find out about UoB support services available for international students

Campus tour for international students: 26th September 4pm - 5pm; Old Joe; A tour of the University campus catering for the needs and interests of international students.

Conversation Corner: Parents and Carers: 27th September noon - 2pm; Amos Room; A relaxed and welcoming space for student parents and carers to meet over a free cuppa.

PhD Researcher Chat: 27th September 2pm - 4pm; Westmere; Have you got any questions or concerns about your PhD journey? Come and meet your fellow researchers and staff!

Conversation Corner: International Students: 27th September 3pm - 5pm; Amos Room; A chance for students joining us from all over the world to meet their international community on campus.

International Welcome Evening: 27th September 7pm - 9:30pm; Leo's Lounge (Prtichatts Park); A chance to meet other international students in a relaxed environment. Buffet and refreshments provided.

Conversation Corner: Black and Ethnic Minority: 28th September 11am - 1pm; Rosa Parks; If you define as a black or ethnic minority student, come along and meet other students new to Birmingham over a cuppa!

Campus tour for international students: 28th September noon - 1pm; Old Joe; A tour of the University campus to meet the needs and interests of international students.

Conversation Corner: LGBTQ: 28th September 1pm - 3pm; Rosa Parks; A relaxed, welcoming and safe space to meet other Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer students over a cuppa.

Campus tour for international students: 1st October 10am - 11am; Old Joe; A tour of the University campus to meet the needs and interests of international students.

PIP and DSA information session: 1st October 11am - 1pm; Rosa Parks Room; Come and get the latest information from the Disabled and Mental Health Student Association about Personal Independence Payments and Disabled Students Allowance to help you understand what these payments are and how to access them.

Guild Advice Drop-in: 1st October noon - 2pm; Guild Advice; Like the Citizens Advice Bureau, we give practical advice on all kinds of subjects relating to student life.

Disabilities services information session with University and DAMSA: 1st October 1:30pm - 3pm; Beorma Bar; A joint session from the University's Head of Disability and the Disabled and Mental Health Student Association to learn about the support you can access as a disabled student.

International Students Safety Workshop: 1st October 2pm - 3pm; Amos Room, Guild of Students

Student Mentors Drop-in: 1st October 4pm - 8pm; Student Mentor Scheme Officer, Vale Hub (next to Duck and Scholar); The Student Mentor Scheme Team are here to offer you help & support whilst you live in university accommodation.

Guild Advice Drop-in: 2nd October noon - 2pm; Guild Advice; Like the Citizens Advice Bureau, we give practical advice on all kinds of subjects relating to student life.

Tea with Guild Officers: 2nd October 2pm - 3pm; Mandela Room, Guild of Students

Student Mentors Drop-in: 2nd October 4pm - 8pm; Student Mentor Scheme Officer, Vale Hub (next to Duck and Scholar); The Student Mentor Scheme Team are here to offer you help & support whilst you live in university accommodation.

Welcome Tea and Coffee with Woman and Non-Binary Association: 2nd October 5pm - 7pm; Beorma Bar; The Women and Non-Binary Association (WANBA) are here to represent women and non-binary people on campus.

Yoga Society Charity Class with Beat UOB: 3rd October 10am - noon; Dance Studio; As part of Support Week, Yoga Society are joining with Beat UoB for their first class of the new year!

Careers Network drop-in session: 3rd October noon - 1pm; Guild Reception; Drop in with any quick careers queries and ask the experts from Careers Network.

Guild Advice Drop-in: 3rd October noon - 2pm; Guild Advice; Like the Citizens Advice Bureau, we give practical advice on all kinds of subjects relating to student life.

Sh'Bam with Helen: 3rd October noon - 4th October 2pm; Studio 2, Sports Centre; Sh’Bam: A 45 minute insanely addictive dance workout - no dance experience necessary! Have fun whilst moving to the latest music – you’ll forget you’re even exercising!

Grit with Helen: 3rd October 1:20pm - 1:50pm; Studio 2, Sports Centre; Grit: A 30 minute High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout designed to improve fitness fast and build lean muscle.

Sports-Fest: Battle of the Halls: 3rd October 2pm - 6pm; Sports pitches, University Sports and Fitness Centre; Only open to students living in accommodation: represent YOUR HALL and play friendly games for FREE!

Trip to Winterbourne Gardens: 3rd October 2pm - 4pm; Winterbourne Gardens (2pm) or leave Guild of Students (1:45pm)

Introduction to Getting a Part-time Job in Birmingham: 3rd October 4pm - 5pm; Guild Council Chambers; How the Guild can help you to get a job while you're at University.

Student Mentors Drop-in: 3rd October 4pm - 8pm; Student Mentor Scheme Officer, Vale Hub (next to Duck and Scholar); The Student Mentor Scheme Team are here to offer you help & support whilst you live in university accommodation.

Introduction to Volunteering in Birmingham: 3rd October 5pm - 6pm; Guild Council Chambers; Come along to our introduction to volunteering to find out about the range of opportunities available in Birmingham.

Accessible Campus, Accessible Events: 4th October 11am - 1pm; Beorma Bar; Join the Disabled and Mental Health Student Association to learn more about events and facilities available on campus for disabled students.

Guild Advice Drop-in: 4th October noon - 2pm; Guild Advice; Like the Citizens Advice Bureau, we give practical advice on all kinds of subjects relating to student life.

Relaxation Session: 4th October 12:15pm - 1pm; Rosa Parks Room; Come along and learn some relaxation techniques to help you through the year ahead.

Film afternoon for International Students: 4th October 1pm - 5pm; Mandela Room, Guild of Students; Come and join your fellow international students for an afternoon movie, with popcorn provided!

Tea and Talk: 4th October 2pm - 4pm; Beorma Bar; Join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Society for their first tea and talk of the year! Tea and talk is a space for you to meet and connect with like-minded people in a safe environment.

Non-Bystander E & D workshop: 4th October 3pm - 3:30pm; Harvey Milk room; Being an active bystander enables you to feel confident in challenging unwanted types of behaviour. This session will give you the tools to intervene safely and effectively.

Student Mentors Drop-in: 4th October 4pm - 8pm; Student Mentor Scheme Officer, Vale Hub (next to Duck and Scholar; The Student Mentor Scheme Team are here to offer you help & support whilst you live in university accommodation.

Live Well, Be Safe Fair: 5th October 11am - 2pm; Welcome Marquee; Open to both staff and students looking to find out more about support and events happening both on campus and in the local area.

Guild Advice Drop-in: 5th October noon - 2pm; Guild Advice; Like the Citizens Advice Bureau, we give practical advice on all kinds of subjects relating to student life.

Student Mentors Drop-in: 5th October 4pm - 8pm; Student Mentor Scheme Officer, Vale Hub (next to Duck and Scholar); The Student Mentor Scheme Team are here to offer you help & support whilst you live in university accommodation.

Guild skiils series - job seeking strategies for international students: 8th October 1pm - 3pm; Harvey Milk room; Helping you to find your ideal job after graduation either in the UK or back home

Careers Network drop-in session: 10th October noon - 1pm; Guild Reception; Drop in with any quick careers queries and ask the experts from Careers Network.

Careers Network top tips for CVs: 10th October 1pm - 2pm; Tolkien Room; The Careers Network innovative ‘Top Tip’ sessions delivered by their Student Peer Presenter Team are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.

CV checking appointments: 11th October 10am - noon; Guild Advice; Employers hiring for part-time and vacation jobs are looking for CVs that showcase the skills and qualities they're looking for. Experts from Careers Network are offering 20 minute appointments every Thursday morning to check your CV.

Careers Network drop-in session: 17th October noon - 1pm; Guild Reception; Drop in with any quick careers queries and ask the experts from Careers Network.

Careers Network top tips for CVs: 17th October 1pm - 2pm; Tolkien Room; The Careers Network innovative ‘Top Tip’ sessions delivered by their Student Peer Presenter Team are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.

CV checking appointments: 18th October 10am - noon; Guild Advice; Experts from Careers Network are offering 20 minute appointments every Thursday morning to check your CV and help you to tailor it for securing part-time employment.

Careers Network drop-in session: 24th October noon - 1pm; Guild Reception; Drop in with any quick careers queries and ask the experts from Careers Network.

Careers Network top tips for CVs: 24th October 1pm - 2pm; Tolkien Room; The Careers Network innovative ‘Top Tip’ sessions delivered by their Student Peer Presenter Team are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.

CV checking appointments: 25th October 10am - noon; Guild Advice; Experts from Careers Network are offering 20 minute appointments every Thursday morning to check your CV and help you to tailor it for securing part-time employment.

Coffee and Board Games with Global Buddies: 25th October 3pm - 5pm; Beorma Bar, Guild of Students; Come along for a free hot drink and a chance to play a number of different board games with other international students and our Global Buddies volunteers!

Careers Network drop-in session: 31st October noon - 1pm; Guild Reception; Drop in with any quick careers queries and ask the experts from Careers Network.

Careers Network top tips for CVs: 31st October 1pm - 2pm; The Careers Network innovative ‘Top Tip’ sessions delivered by their Student Peer Presenter Team are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.

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Easygoing Events - Chilled out events to help you find your feet and meet new peop

Give it a Go Events - : Discover what you love through groups, volunteering and jobs…

Supporting your journey - Help and support whenever you need it…

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