Welcome: 21 Sept - 6 Oct 2024

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Welcome 2024

We’re your Guild of Students, your Students’ Union at the University of Birmingham and home to your OFFICIAL Welcome programme of events, including your Welcome Wristband!

We’re a democratically led organisation, run by students, for students. As a student at Birmingham, you’re automatically a member of the Guild and it’s our job to entertain, guide, represent and support you – and this all starts with Welcome!

Events

Our yearly programme of events (starting with Welcome!)

Societies

Make friends and learn new skills through our 300+ student groups

Representation

Raise your voice and drive change through our democratic system

Support

Support with wellbeing issues, academia, housing and more

Welcome Events

From our Welcome Wristband offering access to 4 club nights for just £20, to our daytime fairs and evening socials, explore our range of events to find the perfect ones for you!

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Blue graphic that days Daytime Events
Blue graphic that days Daytime Events

As your Guild, we organise your one and only OFFICIAL Welcome events programme, so make sure you join us to make friends, settle in (or settle back into) life at Birmingham, and celebrate the start of a brand-new academic year.

Visit Our Welcome Fair

See All Welcome Events

Societies and Volunteering

Whether you’re about to start first year or you’re returning to Birmingham, it’s never too late to join a society or get involved in volunteering. We recommend visiting our Societies Fair where you can learn all about student groups and volunteering at your Guild!

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a picture of students at societies fair

Joining a society is an amazing part of university life and a fantastic way to make friends, develop new skills and make memories.

Visit Our Societies Fair

Learn More About Societies

Representation

Here at the Guild, student democracy is at the heart of everything we do, giving students and researchers the opportunity to share key ideas, shape our focus and influence the future direction of the Guild and the University.

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a picture of the guild officer team

From submitting ideas that you’d like us to work on, to voting in our annual Elections there are so many ways you can get involved in democracy. Head to our Democracy Hub to see how we represent you and raise your voice.

Visit Our Democracy Hub

View Your Officer Team

Support

University brings with it so many amazing experiences, however we know everyone needs a little bit of help along the way sometimes. So, we offer everything from academic advice to wellbeing support and even food parcels for those who need it, please learn all about available support.

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a picture of a guild staff member talking to a student

We’re here to ensure you make the most of Uni life and your new home in Birmingham.

View Our Support Services

Visit Uni Life

Follow Our Social Media

All official event information will also be posted on our social media platforms and here on our website.