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Graphic image for BCUSU Freshers Fest 2025: Freshers Rooftop Party, Wednesday 13th September. The Mill Rooftop Freshers Rooftop Party
17th September 6pm - 11pm
XOYO, Lower Trinity St, B9 4AG
Party with a skyline view at Digbeth's intimate roof terrace
In Person Event | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | Freshers Fest
eagle and ball quiz night event tile Freshers Quiz Night
18th September 7pm - 11pm
BCUSU Marquee, Gopsal St
Our FIRST weekly quiz night. BIG cash prize must be won!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Vodbull
18th September 10pm - 3:30am
Rosies, B1 2HF
The UK's longest running student event - don't miss out!
In Person Event | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | Birmingham Event | Freshers Event
Freshers Closing Party, Friday 19th September, SNOBS Freshers Closing Party
19th September 10pm - 3:30am
SNOBS Birmingham, B5 4HX
End Freshers at SNOBS Birmingham.
In Person Event | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | Freshers Fest
Bingo Lingo, Saturday 20th September, Luna Springs Freshers Bingo Lingo
20th September 6pm - 11pm
Luna Springs, Lower Trinity St, B9 4AG
5 games of 3 bingo boards with terrible prizes to be won, expect on-stage dancing, raves and utter chaos!
In Person Event | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | Freshers Fest
Celebration Sunday
21st September 3pm - 5:30pm
60 Thomas Street B6 4TN
Celebration Sunday is a time to come together and celebrate and thank God for a new beginning. Whether you’re starting uni for the first time or returning for another year, it’s a chance to pause and remind ourselves of God's faithfulness.
In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | New Year Welcome | Birmingham Event
Person on rock climbing wall at BCUSU's Big Welcome Fair 2023 Give It A Go Month
22nd September 10am - 27th October midnight
Various Locations
Your chance to try many of our societies for free, join events and see what's right for you!
Society Event | In Person Event | Give it a Go! | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | City South Campus | On Campus
Taster session
23rd September 7pm - 9pm
C463 Drama Studio
Give it a go session for burlesque! Everyone welcome, no experience needed!
Society Event | In Person Event | Give it a Go! | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Freshers Fest | Society Training | Birmingham Event | Feel Good Fest | Freshers Event
eagle and ball quiz night event tile Freshers Quiz Night
25th September 7pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Our first Freshers quiz night in the pub. BIG cash prize to be won!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Taster session
25th September 7pm - 9pm
C283 Curzon B
Give it a go session for burlesque! Everyone welcome, no experience needed!
Society Event | In Person Event | Give it a Go! | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Freshers Fest | Society Training | Birmingham Event | Feel Good Fest | Freshers Event
Anime & Manga Logo Anime & Manga Big Welcome Day
26th September 5pm - 7pm
Curzon C455/47
This is a welcome week event part of the BCUSU "Give it a Go" session and is open to all university students who are interested in Anime & Manga. We'll have people and snacks ready for you. Feel free to come and give our society a try.
Society Event | In Person Event | Give it a Go! | Big Welcome Event | On Campus
Eagle & Ball Back to School Karaoke graphic Freshers Karaoke
26th September 7pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
First Karaoke of the year: Welcome to BCU!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Taster session
30th September 7pm - 9pm
C463 Drama Studio
Give it a go session for burlesque! Everyone welcome, no experience needed!
Society Event | In Person Event | Give it a Go! | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Freshers Fest | Society Training | Birmingham Event | Feel Good Fest | Freshers Event
Taster Session
1st October 4pm - 7:15pm
Curzon Building
This is a free 45 minute pole fitness taster class NO experience is needed and everybody is welcome!
Society Event | In Person Event | Give it a Go! | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | Birmingham Event
Welcome Mixer
1st October 7pm - 10pm
Eagle and Ball
This is our pole fitness welcome mixer hosted at the Eagle and Ball all are welcome come along and meet everyone and get to know people over drinks :)
Society Event | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | Freshers Fest | Birmingham Event | Freshers Event
Taster session
2nd October 6pm - 7:30pm
C283 Curzon B
Give it a go session for burlesque! Everyone welcome, no experience needed!
Eagle and Ball Events | Society Event | In Person Event | Give it a Go! | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Freshers Fest | Society Training | Birmingham Event | Feel Good Fest | Freshers Event
Taster Session
2nd October 6pm - 7:30pm
Curzon Building
This is a free 45 minute pole fitness taster class NO experience is needed and everybody is welcome!
Society Event | In Person Event | Give it a Go! | City Centre Campus | Freshers Fest | Birmingham Event
Comedy Night featuring SMASHBengali
15th October 6pm - 8pm
Birmingham City University Curzon Building Room C192
Get ready for non-stop laughs with Smash Bengali at BCU!
Society Event | In Person Event | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Birmingham Event | Freshers Event
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