Information on alumni news and events, with news feed and links to your.bham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/index.aspx?TaxonomyKey=0/1/187/193&NewsListingOrig_List_GoToPage=1&NewsListingOrig_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/01/Groundbreaking-research-provides-hope-for-millions-of-cancer-patients.aspx Prostate cancer affects one in nine men in the UK, making it the most common cancer among the country's men. This World Cancer Day (Monday 4 February), you can help us to beat the disease with support for a pioneering clinical trial. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/01/Groundbreaking-research-provides-hope-for-millions-of-cancer-patients.aspx cancer Breast cancer prostate cancer brain cancer in children http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/Incubator-urgently-needed-for-breast-cancer-cure.aspx Breast cancer survival rates have improved by 30 per cent as a result of the pioneering research taking place at Birmingham and we need your help to enable us to continue making such life-saving advances. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/Incubator-urgently-needed-for-breast-cancer-cure.aspx Breast cancer Jo Morris fundraise incubator cells medicine drugs http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/Robot-buddies-enter-the-classroom.aspx Robots have been helping researchers at the University improve social interaction and communication with autistic children in the school classroom. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:47:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/Robot-buddies-enter-the-classroom.aspx robots School of Education research teaching http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/December-The-Fireworks-of-Life.aspx From aspiring Biochemist to organising the world's largest firework competition, one alumnus shares how University broadened his horizons. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/December-The-Fireworks-of-Life.aspx alumni Fireworks Biochemistry Marketing and Communications http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/11/16-Nov-University-expert-spearheads-campaign-to-boost-antibiotic-research-.aspx A top UK microbiologist from the University is championing a major initiative calling for urgent new investment in antibiotic research. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:23:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/11/16-Nov-University-expert-spearheads-campaign-to-boost-antibiotic-research-.aspx antibiotic action antibiotic resistance drugs cancer medicine healthcare government http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Search-for-the-hero-inside-yourself.aspx For the first time, members of the alumni community can be found across the London Underground and at train stations and airports up and down the country as part of the University's Heroes campaign celebrating excellence in many different fields Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:55:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Search-for-the-hero-inside-yourself.aspx Birmingham Heroes hannah england Dean Miller Lorna Turnham matt bridge Joan Duda Eleanor Jones Bud Baldaro 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/2012/04/12Apr-Complete-our-Coniston-survey-and-receive-a-25-Amazon-voucher--.aspx Did you ever go to the Raymond Priestley Centre in Coniston, Lake District? If so, we would like to hear from you in return for a £25 Amazon voucher. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:37:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/12Apr-Complete-our-Coniston-survey-and-receive-a-25-Amazon-voucher--.aspx Raymond Priestly Centre http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/04Apr-Action-for-autism.aspx Thanks to you, more than £500 was raised for Birmingham's life changing autism research on World Autism Awareness Day (Monday 2 April). Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/04Apr-Action-for-autism.aspx autism Circles of Influence http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/05Apr-Early-assessment-and-intervention-with-autism-and-related-developmental-difficulties-–-benefits-and-challenges.aspx Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by pervasive difficulties and delays in social and communication skills, as well as restricted interests and repetitive behaviours. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:51:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/05Apr-Early-assessment-and-intervention-with-autism-and-related-developmental-difficulties-–-benefits-and-challenges.aspx autism early intervention Dr Joe McCleery http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/BAFTAwin.aspx Tue, 24 May 2011 17:46:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/BAFTAwin.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/July2010/birdloverswanted.aspx Is feeding the birds in your garden helping or harming them? New research aims to find out. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/July2010/birdloverswanted.aspx birds garden