Events Management BA (Hons) / FdA
Welcome and induction information
Welcome to University College Birmingham
Whether you are joining us as a new student or continuing your studies, we want to make sure you get off to a flying start. On this page, you will find your course-specific induction information, together with the information on additional welcome activities happening throughout the week.
Please note: where applicable, new Top-up (Level 6) student information will be shared with returning student information.
Important dates
Enrolment: 14 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026
Induction: 21 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026
Teaching starts: w/c 28 Sep 2026
Induction information for new students (Level 4)
Further information specific to your course, including induction activities, any uniform/kit requirements and our Kick-Start scheme, is available below. Additional changes may be made to the schedules before welcome week. You are required to attend your course induction session and other activities unless you have enrolled after these have passed.
Please check this page again prior to the week commencing 21 September 2026 for any updates or amendments.
Tuesday 10 February
Meet your teaching team and classmates
Location: Moss House (MS), MS119
Time: 12pm-2pm
Lecturer(s): Leila Edwards
Join us in a welcome talk with your teaching team. Within this talk you will receive information on your upcoming timetables, course information and the rest of your induction week.
Wednesday 11 February
The Student Spotlight: A Conference by Students, for Students
Location: McIntyre House (MH), MH129
Time: 10am-3pm
Lecturer(s): Shivaun Caffrey
The conference will showcase what current students within the department are doing, and to also showcase the graduate careers of some of our former students.
Welcome week activities and support sessions
Throughout welcome week, we've arranged a programme of support sessions and activities to help you settle into university life, meet other students and discover the services available to you.
You'll have the opportunity to meet teams including Disability and Neurodiversity Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing, the Centre for Academic Skills and English (CASE), and the Library. You'll also have opportunities to connect with the Guild of Students (the student union at UCB), find out more about student life, and take part in activities organised by the Student Engagement and Success Team.
Monday 21 September • Student Support & Wellbeing
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | Student Support & Wellbeing (Online) Chat online to members of our Student Support & Wellbeing teams and find out how they can support you during your time at UCB. From advice on managing your mental health and staying on track with your studies to signposting you to other support services, this is an opportunity to learn more about what the team can do for you. |
Join online meeting |
Tuesday 22 September • DNS, Academic Support, Guild of Students
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | Disability and Neurodiversity Support (Online) Chat online to members of our Disability and Neurodiversity Support team to find out how the DSA (Disabled Students' Allowance) application system works and how UCB can support students with specific learning difficulties or disabilities. |
Join online meeting |
| 2pm–3pm | Academic Support (Online) Chat online to a member of our CASE (Centre for Academic Skills and English) team to find out how they can support you with your assignments this semester. You will also find out more about ASET/A-ASET. |
Join online meeting Anna Sadowska |
| 3pm–5pm | Maltings Mingle Looking to meet new people and settle into student life? Join the Guild of Students at The Maltings for a fun social evening and the chance to make new friends and connect with other students. |
The Maltings Hideaway |
Wednesday 23 September • WelcomeFest, Library, Academic Support
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10.30am–3pm There will be a quiet hour from 9.30am-10.30am. |
Come along to WelcomeFest to celebrate the start of the academic year! WelcomeFest is an opportunity to meet new friends and become part of the UCB community. We have a fun-filled programme of activities including:
Come and say hello to the support services, the Engagement Team, and the Guild of Students. They will all be available to answer any questions you may have. |
Moss House Ground floor |
| 1pm–2pm | The Library (Online) Chat online to a member of our Library team to find out more about the fantastic resources we have on offer (both print and online), in addition to how we can help you find them! |
Join online meeting Academic Librarians |
| 2pm–3pm | Academic Support (Online) Chat online to a member of our CASE (Centre for Academic Skills and English) team to find out how they can support you with your assignments this semester. You will also find out more about ASET/A-ASET. |
Join online meeting Laura Hands |
Friday 25 September • Library
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2pm–3pm | The Library (Online) Chat online to a member of our Library team to find out more about the fantastic resources we have on offer (both print and online), in addition to how we can help you find them! |
Join online meeting Academic Librarians |
Additional activities • Guild of Students
| Date and time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 29 September 11am–2pm |
Guild Funfair Guild of Students will be running a funfair with games and activities in Moss House, where you will be able to speak to the three elected Officers responsible for making your views heard at UCB. |
Moss House Ground floor |
| Thursday 1 October 6pm–8pm |
Dress as your Course Night Join the Guild of Students for a fun "Dress as your Course" night at the Hideaway! Whether you're a future chef, nurse, business boss, athlete or educator, this is your chance to get creative with your outfit, have a laugh and meet other students in a relaxed social atmosphere. Drinks and refreshments will be available to purchase throughout the evening. |
The Maltings Hideaway |
Other useful information
Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online)
| Session | Time | Location | Lecturer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Monday 09 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Tuesday 10 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Wednesday 11 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Thursday 12 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Friday 13 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting |
The Kick-Start Scheme (Home students)
Induction information for returning (continuing) students
Welcome to the new academic year! Whether you're returning to UCB or joining us as a Top-up student, your lecturers have arranged activities to help you prepare for the year ahead. If you're studying a Top-up course, please follow the Level 6 (final year) induction information below.
Level 5 (Year 2)
| Session | Time | Location | Lecturer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Monday 09 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| Meet your teaching team and classmates Join us in a welcome talk with your teaching team. Within this talk you will receive information on your upcoming timetables, course information and the rest of your induction week. | Tuesday 10 February, 12pm-2pm | Moss House (MS), MS119 | Leila Edwards |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Tuesday 10 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| The Student Spotlight: A Conference by Students, for Students The conference will showcase what current students within the department are doing, and to also showcase the graduate careers of some of our former students. | Wednesday 11 February, 10am-3pm | McIntyre House (MH), MH129 | Shivaun Caffrey |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Wednesday 11 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| Come along to WelcomeFest to celebrate the start of the semester! We have a fun-filled programme of activities where you can try out our delicious street food, find out more about the Gym membership and their taster classes, explore student societies and sports clubs, learn more about how to find part-time work, discover all the support available to you during your study and enjoy a range of fun activities and games. Don't forget to say hello to the support services, Engagement Team, and the Guild of Students. They’ll all be available to answer any questions you may have. | Thursday 12 February, 9.30am-2:30pm There will be a quiet hour with no music from 9.30am-10.30am. | Moss House (MS) | Multiple teams |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Thursday 12 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Friday 13 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting |
Level 6 (Final year)
| Session | Time | Location | Lecturer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Monday 09 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| Meet your teaching team and classmates Join us in a welcome talk with your teaching team. Within this talk you will receive information on your upcoming timetables, course information and the rest of your induction week. | Tuesday 10 February, 12pm-2pm | Moss House (MS), MS119 | Leila Edwards |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Tuesday 10 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| The Student Spotlight: A Conference by Students, for Students The conference will showcase what current students within the department are doing, and to also showcase the graduate careers of some of our former students. | Wednesday 11 February, 10am-3pm | McIntyre House (MH), MH129 | Shivaun Caffrey |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Wednesday 11 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| Come along to WelcomeFest to celebrate the start of the semester! We have a fun-filled programme of activities where you can try out our delicious street food, find out more about the Gym membership and their taster classes, explore student societies and sports clubs, learn more about how to find part-time work, discover all the support available to you during your study and enjoy a range of fun activities and games. Don't forget to say hello to the support services, Engagement Team, and the Guild of Students. They’ll all be available to answer any questions you may have. | Thursday 12 February, 9.30am-2:30pm There will be a quiet hour with no music from 9.30am-10.30am. | Moss House (MS) | Multiple teams |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Thursday 12 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Friday 13 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting |
Reading lists
To view the recommended books and journal articles for the modules you will be studying as part of your course, search for your course or module name on the dedicated page for the reading lists at the link below.
Please note that you will not have full access to eBooks and journal articles until you have a UCB username and password (after enrolment). For more information about the library and our resources, please visit the UCB Library website. To contact the library, please email library@ucb.ac.uk.