Guild of Students, University of Birmingham

Refresher’s Week is coming up 🙌

We have lots of events and activities taking place at the Guild including:

✨ The Housing Fair
✨ Housemate Finder
✨ Housing Discussion
✨ Postgraduate Wellbeing Zone
✨ Plus Give it a Go activities led by various student groups

Learn more information about Refresher’s Week: https://ow.ly/Q1MI50UEs4G

Want to give back to a cause that is important to you? 💚

Why not take part in Student Volunteering Week taking place from 10th-14th February!

Throughout the week there will be lots of opportunities to get involved in events and learn more about volunteering 🙌

Stay tuned for more information about Student Volunteering Week.

It’s time for Refreshers 🎉

Missed out on the Welcome Fair? Well, we’ve got brands coming to the Guild of Students including Holland & Barrett and Dominos who will be giving out freebies and exclusive discounts during our Refreshers Fair!

📅 Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd January
⏰ 11am-4pm
📍 Guild of Students

Keen to study? 👀 Did you know that there are two places that you can study at within the Guild?

✅ We have our Guild Reception (on the ground floor) which has tables perfect for solo and group study, along with plug sockets nearby if you are looking to bring along your laptop!

✅ On the first floor we also have our designated Study Space area, so if you are looking to use a computer or bringing along your study essentials - there's a place for you!

Especially if you are looking for a silent study space area plus next door you can find our microwave and water station 🙌

💡Don’t forget to check out our opening times beforehand!

New year, new me! It's time for you to join a society 🙌

It's 2025, so why not start the new year by picking up another hobby or get involved in volunteering for a cause that is important to you ✨

Tap to view some of the societies available and join one today: https://ow.ly/i4NN50UziBe

What's on this month at the Guild? 🙌

✨ Postgraduate Wellbeing Zone
✨ Refreshers Fair
✨ Housing Discussion
✨ Women's Cookies & Crafts Social
✨ Guild Awards tickets will be going on sale

Find out more: https://ow.ly/TCbU50UyRNP

Happy New Year! We hope 2025 is filled with unforgettable memories ✨🎉

We know many of you will be working on your assessments and revising over the winter break 📚

So be sure to check out the University's UoBe Ready webpage, which is filled with guidance on everything from exam guidelines to revision tips and extenuating circumstances: https://ow.ly/BvyC50Unkz5

Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating; we hope you have an amazing day 🎄🎁

Happy Holidays 🎉

The Guild will be closed from 5pm tomorrow and we will be responding to messages as soon as possible when we return.

View our Christmas opening times: https://ow.ly/Yxie50Uni7a

It's OFFICIAL, the Guild Awards will be taking place on Monday 17th March ✨

The Guild Awards is the annual awards show to showcase the amazing achievements of our student groups and associations with a number of awards up for grabs!

Make sure to put the date in your calendar and keep an eye out for the ticket release day in the New Year 👀

It's officially the end of term, swipe across to see what is coming up in the next semester!

✨ Refreshers
📢 Officer Elections
🏆 Guild Awards
🎨 Give it a Go activities
🙌 Student Volunteering Week
💚Go Green Week and lots more!

More details coming soon 👀

Congratulations to all of our Winter Graduates 🎓 🥳

We are absolutely proud of everyone graduating this season, becoming official alumni of University of Birmingham. We wish you all the best for the future 🙌

Valefest is back 🎉 Save the date Saturday 7th June 2025

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable day of live music, food, and excellent vibes!

Stay tuned for more details about Valefest 🙌

It's that time again! Swipe across for some Officer Wins! 🥳

Your Part-Time Officers have worked on so many projects this year, so we wanted to share with you a few of their wins from the last 6 months 🎉

Take a look at what they have been working on 🙌

Are you interested in becoming an Officer or know someone who would be good at the role? Officer Elections 2025 is coming – so stay tuned!

It's time for some Officer Wins! 🥳

Your Full-Time Officers have worked on so many projects this year, so we wanted to share with you a few of their wins from the last 6 months 🎉

Take a look at what they have been working on 🙌

Are you interested in becoming an Officer or know someone who would be good at the role? Applications for the Officer Elections open in 2025 – so stay tuned!

Here are some top tips to keep your house safe during the holidays🔒❄️
 
🏠 Extra Tip: Make sure to move your furniture from the walls so that air can circulate around the room to avoid damp or mould buildup

Don’t forget to save this post for later 🙌

It’s International Volunteer Day 💛

Huge congratulations to all our fantastic student groups and volunteers for their commitment and hard work, your efforts do not go unnoticed!

✅ In September, MedSoc Men’s Football raised £96.30
✅ During October, CivSoc & MechSoc, MedSoc Committee and Benchball raised £511.88
✅ Within November, BEAT, Palliative Care, Med Dance, MedSoc Committee and the Final Year Dinner raised £2861.28

Collectively during the first three months, students have raised £3,469.46 for some amazing causes 🙌

Interested in volunteering? Learn how to join one of our 350+ groups: https://ow.ly/yK6t50UlSzW