Freshers week: Birmingham

Freshers week is just around the corner, and all the new and existing students will be preparing for a week of fun, and of course drinking, that they may never forget. Getting involved in this fantastic week is a great way to start your university experience, meet new friends and see what Birmingham has to offer.

So, what’s going on for fresher’s week this year in Birmingham? Find out in our day by day guide below:

Monday

Considering Monday is generally considered the worst day of the week, Monday 23^rd of September is set to be a great one.

Olivia’s Townhouse: Birmingham’s exclusive venue is now opening its doors on a Monday night all year round. But what makes this Monday special is that students can expect great prices on drinks, helping you to protect your student bank account. Also selected groups will be picked to receive a free VIP Booth on the night. This could make for a fantastic evening, so don’t miss out.

Tuesday

Work-It: Another massive night to put into your calendar is most defiantly Pryzm’s Work-It night on Tuesday 24^th. Pryzm holds its own, battling the rest of Birmingham’s great nightlife for the title of best club in Birmingham, offering great deals on drinks and a night life you won’t quickly forget. Head down for their freshers Work-It night and you’ll be sure to have a blast. On the night students can expect to hear hip-hop, RnB, disco, garage and maybe even a little grime.

 

Wednesday

Disco Time: It’s Disco time at Lab 11. One of Birmingham’s most notorious ‘rave’ venues, Lab 11 will be hosting a soul, funk and disco night on Wednesday the 25^th of September. You can be sure that this will be a wild event with students from all backgrounds attending. The music is sure to bring the boogie out of you. Find tickets at Skiddle.com and join everyone else for this great event in the heart of Digbeth.

If disco isn’t your thing then maybe a massive student party at Rosie’s bar is. Glowsticks, bouncy castles, Co2 cannons, giant foam cannons, huge ball pits, bucking bulls, a supersized glow in the dark robot and fire breathers all await inside. This night will be exactly what you are looking for if you like cheap drinks and a great place to dance.

Thursday

The Freshers Zoo: While this event may sound a little bizarre, it’s safe to say this won’t be like a normal night out. Heading down to Popworld on Thursday 26^th will definitely be an experience. Dressing up is the name of the game, anything zoo or animal related will do. While at the event, Popworld will be giving out free inflatables, free masks and animal shaped treats. Music on the night will included hip-hop, RnB, house, commercial and grime.

Friday

Players Birmingham: It’s a BIG Friday night at Players in Birmingham. Already one of the city’s most popular venues, Players will be hosting their own ‘JUICY’ event which will start on Friday 27^th and continue throughout the year. Consistent with this week’s trend, students will also find cheap drinks and great music. Room 1 will consist of classic hip-hop, party RnB and funk while Room 2 will be blasting both old and new pop classics.

Saturday

Calling All Ravers: For all the drum and bass ravers among you, Saturday is your night to shine. Hosted at the Mill in Digbeth, you can find Kings Of The Rollers present: Royal Rumble. A massive event which is meant to kick off the student year for everything drum and bass. On the night you can expect to see acts including; Serum, Bladerunner, Voltage and of course King Of The Rollers. The event starts at 9pm and concludes at 5am the following morning.

Sunday

Student Fest Birmingham: What could be one of the weeks biggest evenings is student fest hosted by love island hunk Tommy Fury. This massive event is hosted across 5 different venues and combines 3 different universities all in one massive night out in Birmingham. An expected 4000 students will be dancing and singing between Popworld, Reflex, Walkabout, Players and Rosie’s all with the aim to start their university year off with a high. Tickets are available to purchase now, with each ticket including a T-shirt which will gain you entry to venues on the night. All this and more awaits you on Sunday 29^th of September in the heart of Birmingham.

No matter what you plan to do, Birmingham freshers is sure to be a big event, so enjoy it while you can. Get out there, experience Birmingham, and make some new friends in the process.

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Diet, Food, and a Good Night Out in Birmingham for Students

Getting a Good Start

It’s easy to overlook the importance of healthy eating, or to be a bit complacent about making mealtimes healthier- especially when it can be so easy to order a pizza sometimes. With just a little bit of effort though, it’s not difficult to increase your intake of the foods you should be having more of and reducing those you should be consuming less of.

What is also easy to do is to not realise how much better you can feel by changing your diet. With the new academic year on the horizon, altering your habits could get you off to a healthy and positive start.

Places to Eat in Selly Oak 

The reality is that it’s unlikely anyone would really avoid take-aways and eating-out altogether. So, with that in mind, it’s worth knowing that if you are a Selly Oak student looking for a quick meal or dinner out with friends, Selly Oak has a lot of options. As well as some of the bigger name restaurants like Frankie & Benny’s and Nando’s, Selly Oak includes other places like the succulent chicken-skewer serving Paprika Grill UK on Raddlebarn Road, and other cafes too.           

Digbeth

It probably goes without saying that the city centre of Birmingham is ideal for students, as its plentiful supply of places to get something to eat and drink pretty much caters for all tastes and makes for a great night-out. What may not be so obvious is the fact that Digbeth is a less-familiar location stuffed with little surprises- including a location for some totally terrific food.

The food is brought to you courtesy of Digbeth Dining Club. Digbeth Dining Club is held every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and asks for a small entrance fee to get in, but it’s absolutely worth it. This unusual yet buzzing little event brings together a diverse collection of street-food vendors that are spread-out through its busy venue. Sandwiched between the two halves of the DDC layout is a bar, making it easy for you to get yourself a drink when you want it. A vibrant place in distinctive surroundings, Digbeth Dining Club is accompanied by DJ music overflowing from its speakers into the masses, providing a bouncy backdrop to this lively food experience.

    

While You’re There

Just because you’re in Digbeth to get a little something to eat, doesn’t mean the night has to start and end with this eating experience. The reason for this is that Digbeth also offers other interesting places to go to that you may not have heard of before. There’s Ghetto Golf; an imaginatively decked-out, urban twist on standard crazy golf that’s strictly for adults only. There’s also a variety of bars to head to. And, don’t forget The Custard Factory: great for visits day or night, The Custard Factory has its own cinema called The Mockingbird that shows a unique range of films, which could make it the ideal way to round-up your evening.  

   

Student Accommodation with Unihousing

On the previously-mentioned subject of the forthcoming academic year, it would be helpful to be aware of the impressive Birmingham student accommodation that Unihousing can provide you with. Registered lettings agents that offer you student housing for a reasonable price, Unihousing boasts a number of student studios and houses to share within the busy, bustling town of Selly Oak. Spacious, tastefully modern and featuring all of the furnishings that are suitable for everyday student living, Unihousing’s student studios and houses’ superb situation also means that in just a quick walk you can get to the local train station and other public transport points. Positioned with a variety of shops, supermarkets and pubs nearby as well, Unihousing student accommodation makes your day-to-day student living easy, convenient and enjoyable.

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