REFRESHERS 2026 WELCOME CALENDAR
January
BIRMINGHAM CITY TOUR FOR NEPALI STUDENTS
20 January, 3-4.30pm
Meet in front of the Guild Office in Moss House
If you’re a Nepali student joining us earlier than the rest of the February cohort, welcome! Why don’t you join our Sabbatical Officer Saroj for a special Birmingham City Tour he’s created for you – he’ll show you around the most important bits of Central Brum!
WELCOME (BACK) BAR NIGHT
29 January, 6pm
The Hideaway (Maltings)
Welcome (back) to Halls! We’re celebrating with a social for all returning residents, and for all new residents who are moving in early. Join for music, drinks and vibes.
February
VALENTINE’S PARTY
10 February, 6pm
The Hideaway (Maltings)
Let’s get cute: Join us for a fun Valentine’s celebration at the Maltings, with our Guild Bar “The Final Draft” serving up student price drinks.
BIRMINGHAM CITY TOUR FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
11 February, 2.30-4pm
Meet in front of the Guild Office in Moss House
New to the city? Let our Sabbatical Officers show you around the city centre of Birmingham and get to know the best Brum has to offer!
WELCOME FEST
12 February, 9.30am-2.30pm
Moss House
Let’s have a proper kick off to your time at university! Welcome Fest is our (Re-)Freshers Fair here at UCB, and it’s always a lovely day full of fun activities, music, dance, street food, and lots and lots of freebies. Our societies and clubs will also be around to introduce themselves, a great opportunity so find some student groups you might be interested in!
If you like it a bit quieter, the first hour is usually a lot less busy. We can’t wait to meet you all in person!
REFRESHERS PARTY AT ROSIES AND POPWORLD
14 February, from 10pm
Rosies and Popworld Broad Street
WRISTBAND EVENT – WRISTBAND HOLDERS GET A FREE VODKA MIXER!
IKEA TRIP
16 February
Departure at 12pm noon from Maltings car park
Return to Maltings at ~5pm
Looking to deck out your room with some décor, add a few essentials to your kitchen cabinets, and grab a lunch of Swedish meat balls in the process? Book your ticket now and tag along on our coach for an afternoon of shopping at IKEA, where a complimentary gift bag will be waiting for you!
FILM NIGHT
17 February, 6pm
The Hideaway (Maltings)
Big night in: Come join us for our cosy film night at the Maltings. We’ll do a poll about which film we’re showing nearer the time.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL
19 February, 6pm
The Hideaway (Maltings)
Get to know your fellow students and make some new friends at our International Social! We’ll see you there.
REFRESHERS PARTY AT ROSIES AND POPWORLD
21 February, from 10pm
Rosies and Popworld Broad Street
WRISTBAND EVENT – WRISTBAND HOLDERS GET A FREE VODKA MIXER!
REFRESHERS PARTY AT ROSIES AND POPWORLD
28 February, from 10pm
Rosies and Popworld Broad Street
WRISTBAND EVENT – WRISTBAND HOLDERS GET A FREE VODKA MIXER!