Get ready for three weeks of non-stop fun this June
The countdown is on!
From Monday 9 - Friday 27 June 2025, ‘UoB Xtra’ is back offering a relaxed and fun environment where you can meet people with similar interests, share experiences, and build connections that could last a lifetime.
Whether you’re looking to celebrate the end of exams and assignments or need a break from your research, we can’t wait for you to join in, have fun, and make the most of your time as a student here at UoB before the summer holidays.
Along with the Guild of Students, we have a packed calendar of fantastic events, opportunities and activities for you. Here’s what you can look forward to this June:
Valefest 2025: Kicking off our three weeks of fun is the Guild’s Valefest. Open to all, celebrate the end of the year with live music and performances, showcasing the best of student and local talent right on your doorstep! Please note, tickets for this event start from £20.
The Big Birthday Bash: It’s our party and you’re all invited! To mark the University of Birmingham’s 125th anniversary, come along and celebrate with us during the first week of UoB Xtra. With a wide selection of party games and inflatables, who’s coming?
Xtra Connections: We know from previous student feedback that meeting people and forging friendships is important to you during your time at UoB. Whether you're a first-year student or nearing graduation, we’re currently planning some ‘Xtra’ events and activities focussed on meeting new people outside your course with similar interests and reconnecting with friends following a busy semester.
UoB Outdoor Cinema: Back by popular demand, we’re putting together an exciting programme of films for you to enjoy across the first week – for free! Bring your snacks and blankets and settle down to watch films chosen by you.
DESIblitz Bus Bhangra Experience Zone: As part of the Global Celebration events, join us for an energetic and vibrant celebration of Punjabi culture. Listen to some infectious bhangra beats and learn some basics of the energetic Punjabi folk dance.
Campus 3K Your Way: Registrations for a free place are now open for this year’s 3K taking place on Wednesday 11 June. Come together to walk, run, push or skip your way across our beautiful campus. Whether you do it solo or in a group, we can’t wait to see you at the starting line.
Ten Talks: Come along to ten thought-provoking presentations from leading academics and public figures, as well as groups of students. Sessions are free, and you can attend as many as you want. Which ones are you interested in?
PG Research Festival: Open for all students, celebrate 125 years of postgraduate research at the University of Birmingham at this year’s festival. Taking place in the final week of UoB Xtra, join for talks, hear from our keynote speaker, explore the research poster exhibition, and enjoy the awards ceremony.
Junkbusters: Need to squeeze in some packing this June alongside all the fun? You can donate clothes, shoes, handbags, sports equipment, books, kitchenware, toys, and games (anything in good condition) to Junkbusters. All donations will go to the British Heart Foundation and Birmingham Hospice, so you’ll also be supporting a good cause as well helping the environment – double win!
These are just a handful of free events and activities happening over the three weeks that you can get involved in. View the full UoB Xtra programme on our What’s On page.
Don’t miss out!