Refreshers 2025 Calendar
Welcome to UCB – we are so excited to have you here. Join us for our Refreshers 2025 events to meet new people, get involved, and start your time at University on a high!
Sun, 02 Feb – 11am-1pm
The Hideaway (Maltings)
Community Puja
Join us for our Community Puja to celebrate light and the divine! All are welcome, and feel free to come in traditional clothing.
Thu, 06 Feb – 5pm
The Hideaway (Maltings)
Welcome Social
Join us at the Guild Bar for our Thursday Night Social – the perfect opportunity to get together for a drink and meet new people!
Fri, 07 Feb – 12-5pm
The Maltings
IKEA Trip
Missing some essentials? Join us for our Refreshers IKEA trip, including transport to and from the store and a goodie bag, all for £1.50. Pick-up will be at 12pm sharp in the Maltings car park near the entrance.
Tue, 11 Feb – 10pm
Barbara’s Bier Haus
Refreshers UV Rave at Barbara’s
Get ready, UCB! For one night only, we’re taking over Naughty Horse Tuesdays at Barbara’s Bier Haus! Just a short walk from the Maltings, you’ll have UV rave vibes, glowsticks, face paint, and student drink deals all night. This one you can’t miss!
Thu, 13 Feb – 9:30am-2pm
Moss House
Welcome Fest
Watch Moss House transform into our Refreshers Fair, and come over to explore societies and support services, grab some lovely food, and, of course, score some freebies!
Thu, 13 Feb – 5pm
The Hideaway (Maltings)
Guild Social
Join us at the Guild Bar for our Thursday Night Social – music, drinks, and new friends!
Thu, 13 Feb – 9pm
O’Neill’s Broad Street
Refreshers Party
You don’t want to miss this one: Our official Refreshers Party will be at O’Neill’s Broad Street on the evening of Welcome Fest.
Early birds pay less – get your ticket now!
Postponed to Mon, 24 Feb – 12pm
Teams
Online-Workshop “New to Birmingham”
Did you just move to Birmingham from a different city, or even another country? Then this session is for you!
Join us for an informative lunch break session, where Brummie’s own Hamza will give you an intro to life in Birmingham. And of course, there will be time for all your questions.
Tue, 18 Feb – 1pm
Moss House MOSS118
Pizza & Paint
Join us for a slice of pizza and a wholesome painting session – the perfect event to chat and make new friends!
Thu, 20 Feb – 5.30pm
The Hideaway (Maltings)
Guild Social: Welcome Potluck
Bring a dish and dig in! Let’s come together and share our favourite foods – cultural crowd pleasers more than welcome. Let’s celebrate your first weeks at University the best way, with new friends and lots of delicious foods!
If you can, please provide allergy information for your food, so that everyone can enjoy with confidence.