Birmingham Students Activities in 2017

Student Activities and Accommodation

The new year is in full swing, and it has a lot to offer in terms of student activities. Before getting to that though, prospective students in Birmingham will first need to find accommodation, while current students may wish to find a new student home in the city. Whether it is a house or a studio that is being sought, Unihousing is here to help. Providing affordable, high-standard student accommodation conveniently located within Selly Oak, Unihousing is an ideal choice. Once you’ve got your student home sorted, the coming twelve months in Birmingham will be a great chance to achieve academically as well as enjoy yourself with your friends.

In Easy Reach of Selly Oak

For the sports enthusiasts out there, being in Birmingham in 2017 is a good time, as the city plays host to the some of the action from the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. The 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, running from 1-18 June, will see the top 18 ranked international cricket teams compete in a  series of games, with Edgbaston hosting four group stage matches plus the 15^th June second semi-final.  There is also the 2017 Aegon Classic Birmingham held at the Edgbaston Priory Club from 17^th – 25^th June. You can also buy tickets to go and see the Muller Indoor Grand Prix, the British Athletics Team Trials 2017 and the Birmingham Grand Prix.

To see some really explosive action, you may want to consider going to WWE Live. Taking place on the 10^th May at the Genting Arena, Birmingham, this could be your chance to watch some thrilling clashes involving superstars such as Randy Orton, AJ Styles, Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler.

Arts and Performance

If, on the other hand, dance and the arts are more to your taste, then you may be interested in the Birmingham Weekender. Taking place later in the year between 22^nd – 24^th September, the returning Birmingham Weekender will offer an exciting line-up of free outdoor performance, art installations, theatre and music involving international artists and local arts organisations. Featuring numerous new commissions, this year’s Birmingham Weekender follows on from the success of the 2015 Weekender which drew an audience of an estimated 150, 000 people.

Great Venues

It is not just upcoming sporting or cultural events that make Birmingham an attractive place to be this year, as the city is home to numerous venues that host things on a regular basis that you can go and see. One example of these venues is the Glee Club, which always provides an appealing selection of comedy acts, with this year featuring Tony Law, Lenny Henry and Chris Ramsey. Or you may want to head over to the O2 Academy or The Rainbow in Digbeth and enjoy the live music there. Add to these options for entertainment a vast array of first-rate places to eat, drink and socialise and it’s easy to see why being a student in the city of Birmingham is such a great idea.

Why live in Selly Oak

Selly Oak is near Birmingham University's Edgbaston and  Selly Oak campuses and it also has great bus train and road links to Birmingham City Centre. So get yourself settled in some Selly Oak student accommodation with the help of Unihousing and be part of a fun-filled year in Birmingham. With so much to keep you occupied between the studying, 2017 really is your year to be happy and succeed academically.