Information on alumni news and events, with news feed and links to your.bham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/index.aspx?TaxonomyKey=0/1/187/198&NewsListingOrig_List_GoToPage=5&NewsListingOrig_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/05/Ask-the-expert-live-chat-with-Diane-Job.aspx On Friday 10th May Diane Job, Director of Library Services, discussed the University's new library in an #AskTheExpert Twitter session. Read the full transcript from the event. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/05/Ask-the-expert-live-chat-with-Diane-Job.aspx ask the expert Diane Job library http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/04/Charitable-donations-to-the-University-of-Birmingham-almost-double-in-a-year-as-giving-to-UK-universities-reaches-record-high-.aspx Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/04/Charitable-donations-to-the-University-of-Birmingham-almost-double-in-a-year-as-giving-to-UK-universities-reaches-record-high-.aspx 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/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/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/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/2012/12/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/2012/10/October-Awards-expand-horizons.aspx The first recipients of a new travel bursary have been helped to access unique opportunities, thanks to a donation made in memory of an outstanding engineer. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:04:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/October-Awards-expand-horizons.aspx scholarship maths and engineering maths http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/Oct-University-builds-the-countrys-first-hydrogen-powered-train.aspx A hydrogen powered locomotive, the first of its kind to run in the UK, has been developed by the University of Birmingham as part of a competition organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:29:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/Oct-University-builds-the-countrys-first-hydrogen-powered-train.aspx hydrogen train engineering bitesize http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/Student-development-scholarship-My-time-in-Kenya-.aspx Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:48:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/Student-development-scholarship-My-time-in-Kenya-.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Expert-Panel-Debates-Olympic-Legacy.aspx "Will London 2012 'inspire a generation' and be the first Olympics to deliver a participatory legacy?" was the theme of an open debate at the Bramall Music Building. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:13:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Expert-Panel-Debates-Olympic-Legacy.aspx olympics legacy Physical activity and health Physical activity UBSport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Birmingham-at-London-2012.aspx Flying the flag for Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be 10 alumni and one current student. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:12:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Birmingham-at-London-2012.aspx olympics Paralympics alumni UBSport London 2012 http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Exclusion-of-Muslim-sportswomen-highlighted.aspx The limited participation of Muslim sportswomen in international sport is highlighted in a new paper by Birmingham academics. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Exclusion-of-Muslim-sportswomen-highlighted.aspx Muslim women sport research olympics http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Olympic-memories.aspx The University has many connections with the Olympic games due to its proud sporting tradition. The gallery below shares a few of the University's many Olympic memories including the recent visit from the Jamaican track and field team in their build up to the London 2012 games. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Olympic-memories.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Mentoring-scheme-success.aspx A pioneering mentoring scheme has been set up in the School of Civil Engineering to help improve students' employability. The scheme, which targets a specific school, is the first of its kind for the University and has welcomed back members of the alumni community to share their advice and expertise with our current students. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:59:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Mentoring-scheme-success.aspx Civil Engineering mentors 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/2012/04/05Apr-21st-Century-medical-hub.aspx Alumni, donors, staff and students were joined by Sir Doug Ellis, former Aston Villa Chairman, at the opening of the new £2 million Medical School Foyer and Barnes Library. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/05Apr-21st-Century-medical-hub.aspx Doug Ellis medical school Barnes Library Vice-Chancellor http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/04Apr-Uncovering-the-Ice-Age-with-Alice-Roberts.aspx Clinical anatomist, author and broadcaster Alice Roberts has been appointed as Professor of Public Engagement in Science at Birmingham and can be seen exploring the secrets of the Ice Age in a new BBC2 documentary. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/04Apr-Uncovering-the-Ice-Age-with-Alice-Roberts.aspx Alice Roberts Professor of Public Engagement 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/2011/10/Great-Run-raises-thousands-for-cancer-research.aspx Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/10/Great-Run-raises-thousands-for-cancer-research.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/10/GlobalresearchtalentdrawntoBirmingham.aspx University Birmingham Researchers Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/10/GlobalresearchtalentdrawntoBirmingham.aspx University of Bimingham researchers Fellowships 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