Information on alumni news and events, with news feed and links to your.bham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/index.aspx?TaxonomyKey=0/1/187/189&NewsListingOrig_List_GoToPage=1&NewsListingOrig_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/04/Alumna-becomes-Writer-in-Residence-at-Museum-of-Carpet.aspx Local writer, humourist and musician Heather Wastie (BA Mathematics and Music, 1977) has taken up the role of Writer in Residence at Kidderminster's Museum of Carpet. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:36:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/04/Alumna-becomes-Writer-in-Residence-at-Museum-of-Carpet.aspx museum of carpet POET alumna http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/04/Watch-a-piece-of-musical-history-at-the-screening-of-alumnus-film.aspx Birmingham has a proud tradition of introducing a range of varied music into British culture and a documentary produced by a Birmingham graduate is set to showcase the city's musical heritage. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/04/Watch-a-piece-of-musical-history-at-the-screening-of-alumnus-film.aspx alumni event Barber Institute of Fine Arts film event Film and Television http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/03/The-next-chapter.aspx Final year Political Science student Raphael Sheridan is following in the footsteps of alumnus Brian Whitaker (BA Latin, 1968) as the current editor of Redbrick, the University's student newspaper, a role Brian completed more than 40 years ago and one which catapulted him into a successful journalism career. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:48:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/03/The-next-chapter.aspx alumni redbrick journalism http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/A-Good-Movie.aspx Alumnus and Actor Matthew Goode (BA Drama and Theatre Arts, 1999) stars in psychological thriller Stoker, which will be released in Cinemas later this week. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/A-Good-Movie.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/11/Barber-Institute-welcomes-new-director.aspx Former Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Nicola Kalinsky, has joined the University's Barber Institute of Fine Art as Director. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/11/Barber-Institute-welcomes-new-director.aspx barber Director 80th anniversary http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/essaycompetitionwinner.aspx Two College of Arts and Law students have been celebrating their victory in an essay competition, funded by the Alumni Impact Fund, at a reception on Monday 28th January. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:51:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/essaycompetitionwinner.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/01/Man-Booker-International-Prize.aspx University of Birmingham alumnus UR Ananthamurthy has been shortlisted for the fifth Man Booker International Prize which recognises one writer for his or her achievement in fiction. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:42:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/01/Man-Booker-International-Prize.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/01/CAL-PG-Bursary-Sept-2013.aspx The College of Arts and Law has launched a new alumni bursary scheme for all University of Birmingham graduates returning to undertake postgraduate study. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/01/CAL-PG-Bursary-Sept-2013.aspx Arts and Law Postgraduate study bursary alumni graduates http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/That-one-song-that-always-brings-back-memories.aspx To celebrate last month's official opening of the Bramall Music Building, we have been asking you to share your favourite musical memories with us from your time at Birmingham. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:47:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/That-one-song-that-always-brings-back-memories.aspx memories Music Bramall Music Building alumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/New-music-building-is-opened-in-style.aspx 420 staff members, supporters and friends of the University gathered at the brand new Bramall Music Building at the end of November for a once-in-a-lifetime performance to officially open the state-of-the-art music facility. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:12:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/New-music-building-is-opened-in-style.aspx Music Bramall Music Building alumni event http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/Alumni-discount-for-Ironbridge-Gorge-Museums-extended.aspx You are invited to enjoy one of the many benefits of being a member of the University of Birmingham's alumni community for even longer by receiving 25% off an annual passport ticket to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums until the end of this year. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:44:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/Alumni-discount-for-Ironbridge-Gorge-Museums-extended.aspx Ironbridge Gorge Museum discounts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/07June-Shakespeare-Institute-turns-60.aspx Last month, current and past students of the Shakespeare Institute came together in Stratford-upon-Avon to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Institute, looking back on a diamond collection of memories. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/07June-Shakespeare-Institute-turns-60.aspx Shakespeare Institute http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/07-June-Alumni-discount-for-Ironbridge-Gorge-Museums.aspx You are invited to enjoy one of the many benefits of being a member of the University of Birmingham's alumni community and receive 25% off an annual passport ticket to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums this summer. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:46:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/07-June-Alumni-discount-for-Ironbridge-Gorge-Museums.aspx Ironbridge Gorge Museum http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Rolling-out-the-red-carpet.aspx The University has a longstanding association with the Royal Family. Fresh from celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, we look back on our long line of royal visitors. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:05:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Rolling-out-the-red-carpet.aspx the Queen Diamond Jubilee Royal family http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Go-Behind-the-Scenes-with-the-Universitys-inspirational-experts.aspx Five of the University's most inspirational experts are taking part in a competition which is offering you the chance to join in with their exciting work. For one day only, five lucky winners will go Behind the Scenes with an academic of their choice and experience firsthand some of the most exciting research taking place at the University. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:59:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Go-Behind-the-Scenes-with-the-Universitys-inspirational-experts.aspx behind the scenes competition inspirational academics http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/03/29Mar-Bramall-builders-hit-the-high-notes.aspx The contractors working on the new Bramall Music Building were treated to an impromptu hard hat concert this week by a brass quintet. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:50:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/03/29Mar-Bramall-builders-hit-the-high-notes.aspx Bramall Music Building http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/12/New-year,-new-music-building.aspx Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/12/New-year,-new-music-building.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/09/Apollo-Sinfonia.aspx Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:13:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/09/Apollo-Sinfonia.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/Topalumnitobooststudentcareerprospects.aspx Mon, 09 May 2011 11:36:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/Topalumnitobooststudentcareerprospects.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/BirminghamgreatshonouredinBluePlaqueTrail.aspx Mon, 09 May 2011 11:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/BirminghamgreatshonouredinBluePlaqueTrail.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/August2010/agroundbreakingnewmusicbuilding.aspx New ground was broken for music at Birmingham when work officially started on the building that will complete the Aston Webb semi-circle. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/August2010/agroundbreakingnewmusicbuilding.aspx alumni Music