From new research discoveries to the fascinating lives of our former students, there's always something interesting going on at Birmingham.
Read the latest stories from the Alumni Office below and for an exclusive preview of this month's news sign up for our e-newsletter, Birmingham Bite-size, by joining our online alumni community, your.bham.
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- Description
- The gap year experiences of one alumnus kick-started his career as Director and Co-founder of a totally unique surf-travel company which is striving to offer aspiring surfers the ticket to inspiring locations.
- Date:
- 25/09/2012
- Categories:
- Alumni, Social Sciences, Sport
- Description
- The limited participation of Muslim sportswomen in international sport is highlighted in a new paper by Birmingham academics.
- Date:
- 01/08/2012
- Categories:
- Alumni, Research, Social Sciences, Sport, Students
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- The University of Birmingham has long been known for its world-leading expertise in the reform of public services and has recently established the Public Service Academy which seeks to build on this expertise and provide a platform for strategic interaction with a range of national and international public service partners.
- Date:
- 07/06/2012
- Categories:
- Alumni, Research, Social Sciences
- Description
- 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
- Date:
- 06/06/2012
- Categories:
- Alumni, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Sport
- Description
- 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.
- Date:
- 06/06/2012
- Categories:
- Alumni, Arts and Law, Corporate Services, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Students, Teaching
- Description
- History was made for the second time by a University of Birmingham alumna who is taking the fashion world by storm hosting innovative fashion shows in iconic locations.
- Date:
- 06/04/2012
- Categories:
- Alumni, Social Sciences