Brum Bulletin: Are you feeling lucky?
The Brum Bulletin - your student news
In this issue...
- Ace your assessments with our workshops, resources, advice and more.
- How sharing your views can win you a cash prize
- Interested in postgraduate study? Find out about your options.
- As part of LGTBQ+ History Month, read student Clem’s experience of embracing his authentic self.
- Read student Alice’s story on how she found herself coming to Brum when university wasn't part of her initial plan…
- It’s double competition time! Last chance to enter our Mockingbird Cinema competition, plus one lucky student can win tickets to the Badminton Championships.
News
Supporting you with assessments
For many of you, this week is Academic and Assessment Support Week. From workshops to study resources and student advice, check out how we’re ensuring you’re #UoBeReady for assessments.
Learn more.
Share your views and win £150
Have you been invited to complete the NSS or UKES surveys? Check your inbox to see how you can win one of fifteen £150 cash prizes. The PTES survey will open soon for Postgraduate Taught students. Have your say.
Are you considering postgraduate study?
Our open day on Wednesday 20 March is the perfect opportunity to learn more about our courses, as well as chat to academics and current postgraduate students to receive all the answers you need. Book your place.
What I spend in a week as a university student
Navigating your finances can be overwhelming, especially as the Cost of Living increases. Follow Student Content Shaper Yael for a week of budgeting tips – from tackling your weekly food shop, to staying on top of bills. Watch vlog.
Finding myself
"I wish I could go back and tell myself as a teenager, hiding behind closed doors, that LGBTQ+ History Month was always for me." Student Clem shares his story on embracing his identity and being part of a community. Read Clem's blog.
EDI Festival kicks off
Running until Friday 15 March, join events with the University of Amsterdam to celebrate the diversity of our community, and acknowledge the work required in equality, diversity and inclusion. Learn more.
Alice's story
While UoB wasn't part of first-year student Alice's initial plan, she reflects on her journey to Brum from Dorset and how UoB has unexpectedly become a place that feels like home. Read Alice's story.
PG Corner
Welcome to the latest updates from the University Graduate School (UGS) specifically for taught (PGT) and research (PGR) postgraduates
Demystifying Postdoctoral Academia Workshop
Thursday 14 March, 10:00-16:45
Westmere House, Seminar Room (G15 on campus map)
Join the workshop if you're a PhD student from an ethnic minority background who is considering a career in academia. Find out more and express your interest by 23:59 on Sunday 25 February.
Announcing the ‘Postgraduate Community Champion Award’
Do you know a current UoB postgraduate who has contributed enormously to your postgraduate community, through events, content creation or other projects? Nominate them for the Postgraduate Community Champion Award.
Three Minute Thesis (for PGRs) – get involved
Three Minute Thesis is an international competition that invites PGRs to develop their presentation skills, raise the profile of their research, and win a cash prize! Find out more and apply to take part by Thursday 28 March.
Submissions for the BEAR Conference 2024 are open
Deadline is Friday 23 February
The BEAR Conference on High-Performance Computing (HPC) invites multidisciplinary researchers to showcase research accelerated by HPC. More info.
Upcoming events for PGTs
Join an online short story club, badminton session, and a chance to meet over coffee and cake through our PGT events collection.
Our diary picks
Sounds of High Life – Josh Vadiveloo Quintet
Wednesday 21 February, 17:30-19:00
Foyer, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy a free, relaxed concert on campus. Expect a mix of African polyrhythms and western jazz played by Josh Vadiveloo’s Quintet. Learn more.
Community Pantry Breakfast Club
Wednesday 28 February, 08:00-10:00
Mermaid Bar, The Guild
Open to all students and free of charge, enjoy a nutritious continental-style breakfast to get you set for the day. A Guild Advisor will also be present, so you can access support and advice if you need to. Find out more.
Bingo
Monday 4 March (every Monday), 19:00-22:00
Joe's Bar, Edgbaston Park Road
Join for bingo where you have the chance to win £300 in the jackpot game. Plus, there are mystery prizes to be won throughout the night. Tell me more.
Drop In Sessions with Careers Network
Wednesday 6 March, 12:00-15:00
Teaching and Learning Building 211
Need some help and advice for writing applications, career planning, or work experience opportunities? Come along to a weekly, Wednesday afternoon drop in with Careers Network to chat with a friendly expert. No need to book.
Sports Awards 2024
Thursday 30 May, 18:00-21:00
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
The Sports Awards are back, and better than ever! This is your opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the amazing sporting talent that we have here at UoB. Find out more.
Visit our What's On page for the latest student events.
Get groovy with the Barber
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts have a jam-packed schedule of lunchtime, evening and weekend concerts for you to enjoy in our stunning Elgar Concert Hall. And the best part? Student tickets are either free or only £5! Browse concerts.
Win tickets to see the best in badminton
The YONEX All England Open Championships will see the very best from around the world go head-to-head. As well as a 10% off discount exclusively for UoB students (YAE24STUDENT10), one student can win a pair of tickets to attend. Try your luck.
Films, snacks and drinks. What more could you want?
Last chance to enter! Five lucky students can win a pair of tickets to Mockingbird Cinema in Digbeth by answering a simple question. Last chance to enter.
And finally
Got an idea for a blog?
Talking about mental health isn’t easy, but it can help change lives. Through our Time to Talk? campaign, we aim to normalise talking about our mental health and seeking help. That’s why we’re inviting you to share your stories and experiences about mental health and wellbeing through a blog. Pitch your ideas to us by emailing studentcommunications@contacts.bham.ac.uk by Friday 1 March and if selected, you will receive a £15 Amazon voucher.
Award-winning New Year for University of Birmingham Sport
Huge congratulations to UoB Sport & Fitness who have been awarded the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Physical Activity Excellence Award! This award celebrates the world-class facilities, coaching and opportunities that sport provides across our campus. Learn more.
Treat your mother-figure in style this Mother's Day
Sunday 10 March
Edgbaston Park Hotel
Edgbaston Park Hotel are thrilled to offer students an exclusive discount on their Mother’s Day afternoon tea. Book by 19 February to receive a 20% discount by contacting the hotel direct at enquiries@edgbastonparkhotel.com or 0121 4148888.
Design My Drink competition - you could win a £150 gift card!
Food Fellows, our in-house catering team, is giving you the chance to win a £150 Just Eat gift card and see a drink you've created sold on campus. All you need to do is mix it, make it, name it by Thursday 29 February to be in the running. Enter now.
Hobbycraft Selly Oak Grand Opening
The arts and crafts store will be opening at Battery Retail Park, and the grand opening (Saturday 9 March, 09:00) will be offering exclusive deals and a free goody bag for the first hundred customers. Plus, university students can enjoy 10% off all purchases using Hobbycraft’s student discount.
Santander are giving away ten MacBook Air laptops
There's still time to enter the Santander Universities big giveaway It's open to all students and you don’t need to bank with Santander to get involved. Enter by Thursday 29 February!
If you have any suggestions for the student newsletter please email: studentcommunications@contacts.bham.ac.uk.