Events
All available events from GBSIoT and our partners.

Women in Trades Networking Morning
6th February 2025
8AM - 10AM
Join South & City College for a morning of connection, conversation, and collaboration at our Women in Trades Networking Morning!
This event is exclusively for women in trades, whether you’re hands-on in the field or thriving in an office-based role such as management, accountancy, marketing, or administration .
Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and pastries.
Whether you’re looking to grow your network, seek new opportunities, or simply share ideas, this is your space to connect and thrive.
There should be plenty of free parking available on campus. Please drive to the visitor section. The closest train station is Adderley Park.
Location:
South and City College Birmingham – Bordesley Green Campus
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University College Birmingham College and Sixth Form Open Day
12th February 2025
5PM - 7PM
We’ve got your back
Thinking about your next steps after school and wondering what options are now available to you? There are so many reasons why you should choose to study at University College Birmingham, but don’t just take our word for it.
Whether you are interested in vocational courses or A-levels, or you are not quite sure yet, open day is the perfect opportunity to explore your options. We offer award-winning student support with one-to-one tailored support services.
Locations:
- Summer Row
- Camden House

BMet Open Day
26th February 2025
4PM - 7PM
BMet’s open event offers a great opportunity to take a tour of BMet’s fantastic facilities; hear from our specialist tutors on a range of subject areas and ask the questions that will help you choose the right path for you – register your interest below!
BMet’s specialisms include A Levels, apprenticeships, and vocational courses covering art and design, sport, construction, engineering, travel & tourism, health & social care, uniformed public services as well as dental, medical, performance arts and horticulture plus loads more.
Locations:
- Erdington Skills Centre,
- James Watt College, B44 8NE
- Matthew Boulton College,
- Sutton Coldfield College,

Birmingham City University Open Day
22nd March 2025
10AM - 3PM
What to expect at a BCU Open Day
Experience what it’s like to be taught by our trailblazing academics and study in our innovative £400m facilities at our campuses that are just a stone’s throw away from Birmingham’s buzzing city centre.
Location:
Birmingham City University
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Birmingham
B5 5JU
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Solihull College & University Centre Open Day
9th April 2025
5PM - 7PM
At our ‘Try it’ Open Events school leavers are invited to have a go as many subjects as they like, chat to tutors and explore our fantastic facilities. We can also help you apply on the day!
Locations:
- Woodlands Campus, B36 0NF
Open to school leavers, professional’s and aspiring university level students.
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Aston University undergraduate Open Day
4th July 2025
10AM - 4PM
The Aston University Open Day is our chance to welcome you to our city-centre campus. And it’s your opportunity to see our fantastic facilities, meet our inspirational lecturers and chat with our wonderful students.
Join us at our open day where you can:
- Meet lecturers at subject-specific talks
- Ask questions about your course
- Discover our outstanding student support services
- Talk to current students about life on campus
- Take a campus tour
- Speak to our admissions and finance teams and more
Location:
Aston University
Woodcock Street
Birmingham
B4 7ER