Careers Fair
Spring Careers and Placement Fair
18 February 2027 · 11:00–16:00
Sports and Wellbeing Centre, Edgewater Campus
Meet over 80 employers offering graduate roles, placements and internships across the West Midlands and beyond.
Event detailsEvents
Open days, applicant days, graduation ceremonies, careers fairs and research events at Luma.
Applicant Day
January Applicant Day for Offer Holders
24 January 2027 · 10:00–16:00
Edgewater Campus, Luma
Offer holders are invited to experience a day as a Luma student before making their firm choice on UCAS.
Event detailsGraduation
Winter Graduation Ceremonies 2027
22 January 2027 – 23 January 2027 · 10:30 and 14:30 (daily)
Luma Cathedral and Great Hall
Winter graduation ceremonies for students who completed their studies in December 2026.
Event detailsOpen Day
Postgraduate Open Evening
12 November 2026 · 17:00–20:00
Digital Learning Hub, Edgewater Campus
An evening event for prospective Master's and research students to meet academics and learn about postgraduate study at Luma.
Event detailsGuest Lecture
Guest Lecture: Amara Okafor on Writing the Midlands
5 November 2026 · 18:00–19:30
Great Hall, Edgewater Campus
Women's Prize longlisted author and Luma alumna Amara Okafor discusses her debut novel and the craft of fiction.
Event detailsOpen Day
Undergraduate Open Day — October 2026
17 October 2026 · 09:30–15:30
Edgewater Campus, Luma
Explore Luma University's courses, campus and accommodation at our autumn undergraduate open day.
Event detailsResearch Seminar
Research Seminar: Sustainable Cities in the West Midlands
8 October 2026 · 13:00–14:30
Lecture Theatre 3, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Professor James Okonkwo presents interim findings from the community renewable energy research programme.
Event detailsOrientation
International Student Orientation Week
21 September 2026 – 25 September 2026 · Various
Edgewater Campus and Luma town centre
A week of welcome activities, visa compliance briefings and practical sessions for new international students.
Event detailsAdmissions
Clearing and Adjustment Advisory Session
19 August 2026 · 09:00–17:00
Admissions Centre, Edgewater Campus (and telephone line)
A-level results day support for applicants entering Luma through Clearing or Adjustment.
Event detailsOpen Day
Undergraduate Open Day — July 2026
5 July 2026 – 12 July 2026 · 09:30–15:30
Edgewater Campus, Luma
Two July open days offering comprehensive campus tours, subject talks and accommodation viewings.
Event detailsApplicant Day
Nursing Clinical Skills Masterclass for Offer Holders
14 March 2026 · 10:00–13:00
Clinical Simulation Suite, School of Health
Prospective nursing students experience hands-on clinical simulation at the School of Health.
Event detailsGuest Lecture
Public Lecture: Ethics and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
26 February 2026 · 17:30–19:00
Digital Learning Hub Auditorium
Professor Lin Zhang and guest panellists discuss responsible AI use in teaching, research and student assessment.
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