Information on alumni news and events, with news feed and links to your.bham Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/index.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-18T07:47:38Z Dean Miller

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.

2013-04-17T16:36:00Z 2013-04-17T16:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/04/Alumna-becomes-Writer-in-Residence-at-Museum-of-Carpet.aspx Dean Miller

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.

2013-04-15T16:45:00Z 2013-04-15T15:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/04/Watch-a-piece-of-musical-history-at-the-screening-of-alumnus-film.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2013-03-19T11:48:00Z 2013-03-19T11:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/03/The-next-chapter.aspx Dean Miller

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.

2013-02-25T13:53:00Z 2013-02-25T13:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/A-Good-Movie.aspx Dean Miller

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.

2013-02-22T13:08:00Z 2013-02-25T10:49:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/11/Barber-Institute-welcomes-new-director.aspx Frances Worrall

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.

2013-02-14T14:51:00Z 2013-02-28T14:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/essaycompetitionwinner.aspx Clare Gordon

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.

2013-01-31T11:42:00Z 2013-01-31T11:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/01/Man-Booker-International-Prize.aspx Amy Cory

The College of Arts and Law has launched a new alumni bursary scheme for all University of Birmingham graduates returning to undertake postgraduate study.

2013-01-24T13:56:00Z 2013-01-24T13:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/01/CAL-PG-Bursary-Sept-2013.aspx Dean Miller

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.

2012-12-05T09:47:00Z 2012-12-13T12:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/That-one-song-that-always-brings-back-memories.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-12-03T21:12:00Z 2012-12-05T10:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/New-music-building-is-opened-in-style.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-09-03T15:44:00Z 2012-09-03T14:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/Alumni-discount-for-Ironbridge-Gorge-Museums-extended.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-06-07T14:28:00Z 2012-06-07T14:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/07June-Shakespeare-Institute-turns-60.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-06-07T12:46:00Z 2012-06-07T13:49:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/07-June-Alumni-discount-for-Ironbridge-Gorge-Museums.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-06-06T15:05:00Z 2012-06-07T18:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Rolling-out-the-red-carpet.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-06-06T13:59:00Z 2012-06-06T13:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Go-Behind-the-Scenes-with-the-Universitys-inspirational-experts.aspx Amy Cory

The contractors working on the new Bramall Music Building were treated to an impromptu hard hat concert this week by a brass quintet.

2012-03-29T14:50:00Z 2012-03-29T14:45:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/03/29Mar-Bramall-builders-hit-the-high-notes.aspx Dean Miller

Information on New year, new music building

2011-12-13T14:53:00Z 2011-12-13T11:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/12/New-year,-new-music-building.aspx Laura Fairbanks

Information on Apollo Sinfonia take to stage

2011-09-15T14:13:00Z 2011-09-15T14:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/09/Apollo-Sinfonia.aspx Alexander Donohue

Information on Top alumni to boost student career prospects

2011-05-09T11:36:00Z 2011-05-06T15:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/Topalumnitobooststudentcareerprospects.aspx Alexander Donohue

Information on Birmingham greats honoured in Blue Plaque Trail

2011-05-09T11:34:00Z 2011-05-06T15:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/BirminghamgreatshonouredinBluePlaqueTrail.aspx Robert Spry

New ground was broken for music at Birmingham when work officially started on the building that will complete the Aston Webb semi-circle.

2010-09-15T20:56:00Z 2010-09-06T14:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/August2010/agroundbreakingnewmusicbuilding.aspx