News in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music Teaching fellow’s new opera premieres in Italy Description:Part of her doctoral research at the University of Birmingham, Sara Caneva’s new composition headlined the Piccolo Opera Festival in GoriziaDate:16 May 2024 Symposium on Russophone Literary Diversity: Call for Papers Description:Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, decolonising and decentring approaches to the study of Russophone literature and culture have become urgent tasks. Date:01 May 2024 New album of orchestral work by Michael Zev Gordon released Description:‘The Impermanence of Things’ is the Professor of Composition's latest CD from NMC Recordings exploring memory, loss and serenity.Date:26 April 2024 New project on feminist translation Description:Dr Hilary Brown will be leading a project over 2024-25 which will explore what feminist translation means in practice in the twenty-first century. Date:22 April 2024 Summer Festival of Music 2024 Description:The annual Summer Festival of Music is a highlight of the academic year for musicians at the University of Birmingham.Date:22 April 2024 “I first met Maryse Condé as a graduate student in 2005. From that day on, we remained in contact” Description:Professor Louise Hardwick reflects on her two-decade relationship with the late Caribbean author and ‘Alternative Nobel’ prize-winner.Date:16 April 2024 World Premiere for Birmingham University Singers Description:Birmingham University Singers were pleased to perform a new commission as part of the 2024 CrossCurrents festival in their recent concert.Date:27 March 2024 Deepfake pop, the legacy of civil war & the impact of terror attacks - all at Hay Festival 2024 Description:Leading academics and experts from the University of Birmingham’s College of Arts and Law have been announced as part of this year’s Hay Festival lineup.Date:18 March 2024 From state propaganda to populist marketing ploy: the slippery meaning of International Women’s Day Description:Sara Jones (University of Birmingham) and Maija Spurina (Latvian Academy of Culture) explore the contradictions of International Women’s Day around the world.Date:07 March 2024 University of Birmingham partner with Ex Cathedra to support student development Description:University Music are pleased to announce a new partnership with the leading British choir, Ex Cathedra.Date:26 February 2024 Success for University Brass Band at UniBrass 2024 Description:University Music along with the University Music Society are delighted to report another successful trip away for this year’s UniBrass contest.Date:21 February 2024 The University of Birmingham hosts Trans/Queer Symposium and Networking Day Description:Last month, a Trans/Queer: Symposium and Networking Day was held and attended by UK and international academic staff plus postgraduate research students.Date:07 February 2024 Previous1234567Next