Alumni News Listing Page Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/listing.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-20T03:42:12Z Amy Cory

University staff, students and alumni are among the biggest fans of fired The Apprentice candidate, Tim Stillwell.

2013-05-16T10:26:00Z 2013-05-16T14:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/05/Tim-Stillwell.aspx Rachael Baylis

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a specialist Paediatric Trust and the lead for Trauma in the West Midlands region. We are really pleased to be able to offer exclusive opportunities for paid internships lasting up to 11 months in our Corporate areas (these may include posts within Governance, Communications, Strategy Unit and Directorate Management) to graduates of the University of Birmingham.

2013-04-26T12:15:00Z 2013-04-26T12:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/internships/opportunities/news/bchospital.aspx Frances Worrall

Information on Charitable donations to the University of Birmingham almost double in a year as giving to UK universities reaches record high

2013-04-25T12:00:00Z 2013-04-25T11:46:00Z 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 Rachael Baylis

This exclusively online event will be your opportunity to apply for current employment opportunities, search recruitment consultancies, chat online to real recruitment experts, receive careers advice and information and upload your CV for graduate recruiters to view, all from the comfort or your own PC! The event will run for 3 weeks; to register your interest in attending and for further information please follow the link above.

2013-04-22T12:40:00Z 2013-04-22T09:11:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/employability/careers/events/public/careers-fairs/virtual-recruitment-fair-2013.aspx Rachael Baylis

If you're not sure how to go about getting a graduate job, or need to improve your applications, then this is the workshop for you.Led by an experienced external graduate recruiter, this session will help you understand why University of Birmingham students are sought after. It will help you realise the potential you possess and how to make the best impressions in applications and interviews.

2013-04-19T15:29:00Z 2013-04-18T13:27:00Z https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/employability/careers/events/public/central-workshops/intrealgradpotentialjobs.aspx 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

More than one in 100 children are on the autism spectrum. This World Autism Awareness Day (Tuesday 2 April), you can help us give every child the best possible start in life with support for our groundbreaking research and wearing blue.

2013-03-26T15:09:00Z 2013-03-27T16:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/03/26Mar-Show-your-support-for-autism-by-wearing-blue.aspx Rachael Baylis

Details of the Santander Graduate Internship Programme

2013-03-21T10:43:00Z 2013-03-20T16:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/benefits/careers/graduatecareers/news/santander-graduate-internship.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 Amelia Luzzi

This interactive, intensive one day course is open to all students graduating in 2013 and will provide you with practical tips that will help you identify and secure your career choice.

2013-03-05T20:15:00Z 2013-05-08T15:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/benefits/careers/graduatecareers/news/graduate-careers-intensive.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

After being medically discharged from a Military training scheme in 2010, Pamela Relph MBE (BSc Physics, 2011) took up rowing and is taking the sport by storm. A London 2012 Paralympic Gold medalist as part of Team GB's LTA mixed coxed four, Pamela reflects on her unforgettable summer.

2013-02-25T10:51:00Z 2013-02-18T16:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/The-greatest-row-on-earth.aspx Dean Miller

A brand-new Pharmacy programme, launching this autumn, is set to play a key part in the College of Medical and Dental Science's research and teaching agenda.

2013-02-22T13:08:00Z 2013-02-25T10:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/Pharmacy-investment-prescribed-for-Birmingham.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 Dean Miller

The behaviour seen on Premier League football pitches is indicative of the attitudes of wider society according to Dr James Reade, whose research collaboration with colleagues at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge has revealed that referees are more likely to unwittingly discriminate against certain ethnic groups than others.

2013-02-18T15:49:00Z 2013-02-25T10:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/Soccer-bookings-show-ethnic-discrimination.aspx Amy Cory

New research from the School of Psychology has revealed your dinner date can make you put on weight.

2013-02-18T15:48:00Z 2013-03-07T12:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/Weighty-issue-for-dinner-dates.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 Amy Cory

Two of our outstanding alumni have been named in BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour Top 100 Powerful Women in the UK Today list, the first of its kind. Cilla Snowball CBE (BA French, 1981) and Jude Kelly OBE (BA Drama and Theatre Arts, 1975) join HM The Queen, JK Rowling OBE and Victoria Beckham in the list of powerful, intellectual and inspirational women as voted for by the public and chosen by a panel.

2013-02-13T17:12:00Z 2013-02-13T16:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/Alumnae-amongst-the-most-powerful-women-in-the-UK.aspx Amelia Luzzi

Find out about postgraduate study in the USA!

2013-02-12T14:07:00Z 2013-02-12T14:03:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/benefits/careers/graduatecareers/news/postgraduate-study-in-the-us.aspx Amy Cory

On Friday 8 February, Dr Jo Morris, Senior Lecturer in the School of Cancer Sciences took part in a live chat answering your questions about her breast cancer research. If you missed it, here is the full transcript from the event, including the questions Jo ran out of time to answer. The full storify recap can also be viewed here.

2013-02-08T17:16:00Z 2013-02-08T17:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/Ask-the-Expert-live-chat-with-Dr-Jo-Morris.aspx Andy Tootell

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.

2013-02-04T00:01:00Z 2013-02-05T16:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/01/Groundbreaking-research-provides-hope-for-millions-of-cancer-patients.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 Rachael Baylis

Opportunities and information for 2013 finalists

2013-01-30T09:23:00Z 2013-04-30T15:45:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/benefits/careers/graduatecareers/news/graduating-in-2013.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 Amy Cory

Birmingham's longest established independent PR and marketing communications consultancy has recruited the two most recent winners of a prestigious marketing award it sponsors at the Birmingham Business School.

2013-01-11T12:17:00Z 2013-01-11T12:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/01/11Jan-Award-winning-graduates-land-dream-job.aspx Amy Cory

The next generation of musicians were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of the new state-of-the-art Bramall Music Building last week as part of a competition prize where they designed musical instruments of the future.

2012-12-20T10:53:00Z 2012-12-20T10:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/Inspiring-Future-Musicians.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-12-13T10:34:00Z 2012-12-12T17:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/Incubator-urgently-needed-for-breast-cancer-cure.aspx Rachael Baylis

Did you graduate between 1st January 2012 and 31st July 2012? We'd love to know what you are doing! The DLHE survey is now open!

2012-12-12T09:57:00Z 2012-12-12T09:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/benefits/careers/graduatecareers/news/dlhe-survey.aspx Amy Cory

Robots have been helping researchers at the University improve social interaction and communication with autistic children in the school classroom.

2012-12-05T09:47:00Z 2012-12-12T14:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/Robot-buddies-enter-the-classroom.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

From aspiring Biochemist to organising the world's largest firework competition, one alumnus shares how University broadened his horizons.

2012-12-04T17:01:00Z 2012-12-12T14:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/December-The-Fireworks-of-Life.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

A top UK microbiologist from the University is championing a major initiative calling for urgent new investment in antibiotic research.

2012-11-16T10:23:00Z 2012-11-16T09:54:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/11/16-Nov-University-expert-spearheads-campaign-to-boost-antibiotic-research-.aspx Amy Cory

Birmingham Business School alumni David Gill (BCom Industrial, Economic and Business Studies, 1978) was recently appointed Vice-Chairman of the Football Association.

2012-11-05T11:03:00Z 2012-11-05T10:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/The-Business-of-Sport-with-David-Gill.aspx Amy Cory

For Dean, former student and 2012 Paralympian, sport is about being the very best in the world. He is one of the reasons we are building a new sports centre with facilities to meet all of his needs. From our students to you, our alumni, to members of the local community and talented athletes, this new state-of-the-art facility will offer something for everyone.

2012-09-27T16:20:00Z 2012-10-29T14:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/What-does-sport-mean-to-you.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-09-26T10:04:00Z 2012-09-26T10:45:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/October-Awards-expand-horizons.aspx Amy Cory

More than 100 graduates accompanied by past and present faculty members gathered at the University last month to celebrate the centenary of Chemical Engineering at Birmingham.

2012-09-26T09:44:00Z 2012-09-25T13:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/From-Oil-Mining-to-Buckingham-Palace-Chemical-Engineering-at-100.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-09-25T12:41:00Z 2012-09-25T16:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/Providing-a-Ticket-to-Ride.aspx Dean Miller

A researcher at the University is pioneering a new approach to breast cancer research, seeking to combat the increasing resistance to treatments of the disease that claims around 11,000 lives annually.

2012-09-25T10:44:00Z 2012-10-04T12:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/Oct-Birmingham-Fellow-developing-new-treatment-for-breast-cancer.aspx Dean Miller

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.

2012-09-25T10:29:00Z 2012-10-04T12:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/Oct-University-builds-the-countrys-first-hydrogen-powered-train.aspx Amy Cory

'Winning a gold medal in front of a home crowd was indescribable and an experience I will never forget,' explains Birmingham graduate and former Pussycats captain, Pamela Relph (BSc Physics, 2011) who raced to Paralympic success earlier this month.

2012-09-21T11:05:00Z 2012-09-21T10:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/London-2012-Alumni-Superstars.aspx Amy Cory

You can help shape the University of Birmingham's future with a gift in your Will. After taking care of your loved ones, consider including the University when writing your Will and see how your legacy can have a transformational impact.

2012-09-21T09:59:00Z 2012-09-21T09:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/This-Remember-a-Charity-Week,-leave-your-mark-with-a-gift-to-the-University-of-Birmingham-.aspx Dean Miller

Information on Student development scholarship: My time in Kenya

2012-09-20T11:48:00Z 2012-09-20T11:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/Student-development-scholarship-My-time-in-Kenya-.aspx Amy Cory

Birmingham Physics graduate Pamela Relph stormed to Paralympic gold as part of Team GB's Mixed Coxed Four on Sunday. Her victory with teammates, Naomi Riches, David Smith and James Roe was the only Paralympic rowing medal won by team GB.

2012-09-03T15:47:00Z 2012-09-03T16:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/Paralympic-gold-for-alumna-Pamela.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

"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.

2012-08-07T16:13:00Z 2012-08-20T09:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Expert-Panel-Debates-Olympic-Legacy.aspx Joanna Clark

Flying the flag for Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be 10 alumni and one current student.

2012-08-07T16:12:00Z 2012-08-08T10:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Birmingham-at-London-2012.aspx Joanna Clark

One alumnus gives an insight into Olympic fever from a different perspective.

2012-08-07T16:12:00Z 2012-08-08T10:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Preparing-for-the-greatest-show-on-earth.aspx Joanna Clark

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.

2012-08-01T16:56:00Z 2012-08-08T10:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Olympic-memories.aspx Joanna Clark

The limited participation of Muslim sportswomen in international sport is highlighted in a new paper by Birmingham academics.

2012-08-01T16:56:00Z 2012-08-08T10:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Exclusion-of-Muslim-sportswomen-highlighted.aspx Joanna Clark

Dining with members of the Jamaican Olympic team was a unique experience for two of our alumni.

2012-07-26T12:32:00Z 2012-08-08T10:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Alumni-dine-with-Jamaican-Olympians.aspx Joanna Clark

Information on Signed Usain Bolt memorabilia auction

2012-07-20T09:34:00Z 2012-07-20T09:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/Auction-of-signed-Usain-Bolt-memorabilia.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 Department of Metallurgy and Materials invites you to a one-day workshop on the application of electricity and hydrogen to waterways transportation.

2012-06-07T12:46:00Z 2012-06-07T13:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Find-out-how-electricity-and-hydrogen-are-transforming-the-waterways-.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-06-07T10:24:00Z 2012-06-07T09:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/07June-Birmingham-launches-new-Public-Service-Academy.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-06-06T16:59:00Z 2012-06-07T12:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Mentoring-scheme-success.aspx Amy Cory

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

2012-06-06T15:55:00Z 2012-06-06T15:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Search-for-the-hero-inside-yourself.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

The University's Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Transfer is preparing for a charity bike ride across Wales in aid of the University's Circles of Influence fundraising campaign.

2012-06-06T14:25:00Z 2012-06-07T13:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Pro-Vice-Chancellor-cycles-for-university-research-and-scholarships.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

Scientists from the University of Birmingham have discovered evidence of an ordinary black hole in the Centauraus A galaxy, more than 12 million light years away. Leading an international team of astronomers, the researchers have detected a 'garden variety' black hole for the first time outside the immediate neighbourhood of our galaxy.

2012-06-06T13:58:00Z 2012-06-06T13:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Ordinary-black-hole-unearthed.aspx Amy Cory

More than one hundred years ago, the University of Birmingham was founded on charitable giving. Philanthropic support has been at the heart of the University since its conception and thanks to the continuing generosity of our donors, the University's ambitious Circles of Influence fundraising campaign is changing lives.

2012-05-30T14:44:00Z 2012-05-30T14:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/05/30May-Have-your-say-on-charitable-giving-at-universities.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-04-12T14:37:00Z 2012-04-12T14:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/12Apr-Complete-our-Coniston-survey-and-receive-a-25-Amazon-voucher--.aspx Amy Cory

Couples who fell in love at Birmingham have shared their stories on our LinkedIn group. Read more for a selection of our favourite romantic tales.

2012-04-11T08:00:00Z 2012-04-12T10:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/04Apr-Finding-love-in-a-familiar-place.aspx Amy Cory

Thanks to you, more than £500 was raised for Birmingham's life changing autism research on World Autism Awareness Day (Monday 2 April).

2012-04-10T08:00:00Z 2012-04-12T10:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/04Apr-Action-for-autism.aspx Amy Cory

Immunity experts at the University of Birmingham have found biological evidence to suggest that bereavement lowers physical immunity, putting older people at risk of life-threatening infections.

2012-04-09T08:00:00Z 2012-04-05T16:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/04Apr-Can-you-die-of-a-broken-heart.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-04-07T09:00:00Z 2012-04-12T11:41:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/05Apr-21st-Century-medical-hub.aspx Amy Cory

It comes in many forms, flavours and colours – as a snack on the go, a luxury treat or a soothing drink – but it's not often that chocolate leads the way to Buckingham Palace.

2012-04-06T13:00:00Z 2012-04-05T12:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/05Apr-Queens-Prize-marks-sweet-success.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2012-04-06T08:00:00Z 2012-04-12T10:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/04Apr-Birmingham-alumna-scales-even-greater-heights.aspx Amy Cory

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by pervasive difficulties and delays in social and communication skills, as well as restricted interests and repetitive behaviours.

2012-04-05T09:51:00Z 2012-04-05T10:54:00Z 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 Amy Cory

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.

2012-04-05T08:00:00Z 2012-04-12T10:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/04Apr-Uncovering-the-Ice-Age-with-Alice-Roberts.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 Amy Cory

Information on Stonehenge secrets uncovered

2011-12-13T14:53:00Z 2012-03-27T11:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/12/Stonehedge-secrets-uncovered.aspx Dean Miller

Information on Great Run raises thousands for cancer research

2011-10-27T15:24:00Z 2011-10-27T14:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/10/Great-Run-raises-thousands-for-cancer-research.aspx Dean Miller

Information on Widdecombe to quiz the nation

2011-10-17T15:08:00Z 2011-10-17T14:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/10/Widdecometopresentnewquizshow.aspx Dean Miller

University Birmingham Researchers

2011-10-06T17:24:00Z 2011-10-06T11:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/10/GlobalresearchtalentdrawntoBirmingham.aspx Dean Miller

University of Birmingham 'We shape Birmingham' initiative

2011-10-06T17:24:00Z 2011-10-06T11:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/10/ShowinghowalumniareshapingBirmingham.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 Rebecca Kilcullen

Information on Flying Monsters swoop on BAFTAs

2011-05-24T17:46:00Z 2011-05-24T17:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/BAFTAwin.aspx Alexander Donohue

Information on Chemistry Professor features in BBC's Desert Island Discs

2011-05-10T09:47:00Z 2011-05-10T09:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/ChemistryProfessorfeaturesinBBCsDesertIslandDiscs.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 Alexander Donohue

Information on Apprentice star and top athlete honoured

2011-03-16T14:18:00Z 2011-03-16T14:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/01/Apprenticestarandtopathletehonoured.aspx Alexander Donohue

Information on Alumni Travel Programme 2011 launches

2011-03-16T14:13:00Z 2011-03-16T14:00:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/01/AlumniTravelProgramme2011.aspx Murray Admin

Information on General Sir Mike Jackson hails Trauma Centre opening

2011-03-10T13:45:00Z 2011-03-10T15:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/03/GeneralSirMikeJacksonhailsTraumaCentreopening.aspx Alexander Donohue

Merger aims to bolster research for people suffering from cancer and other wasting diseases

2010-12-17T10:13:00Z 2010-12-17T09:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/biotechfirmbolsterscancerresearch.aspx Admin Tara

Information on Job skills award recognised

2010-11-03T12:09:00Z 2012-03-15T09:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/October2010/PSA.aspx Robert Spry

Information on Strictly (Widde)combe Dancing

2010-10-27T13:54:00Z 2010-10-27T11:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/October2010/strictly-widdecombe.aspx Robert Spry

Information on Rover Workers Share Support

2010-10-27T13:51:00Z 2010-10-27T11:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/October2010/roversupport.aspx Robert Spry

Information on Alumna to appear on The Apprentice

2010-10-27T11:19:00Z 2010-10-27T10:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/October2010/apprentice-2010.aspx Robert Spry

Information on A sunny reunion

2010-10-27T11:19:00Z 2010-10-27T10:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/October2010/reunion-october-2010.aspx Robert Spry

Information on Royal recognition crowns awards hat-trick

2010-10-21T17:04:00Z 2010-10-27T11:03:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/October2010/Royal-hat-trick.aspx Rebecca Kilcullen

A drug used to treat breast and cervical cancer can also target a weak point in some blood cancer tumours, researchers in the School of Cancer Sciences have discovered.

2010-10-21T17:01:00Z 2010-10-26T11:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/October2010/Bloodcancer.aspx Admin Tara

Having enjoyed a brilliantly organised 40 Year Reunion at the University in June, three slightly eroded geologists from the UK were joined by two others from Australia to enjoy our sixth reunion since graduating in 1970.

2010-10-14T14:11:00Z 2010-10-14T14:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/October2010/earthsciences-reunion.aspx Robert Spry

Alumnus Tom Herod has become the first Medical Officer for the Navy's HMS DARING, one of the most advanced and powerful surface warships in the world.

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

All University of Birmingham alumni are invited to attend the seventh annual House of Lords reception on Friday 5 November 2010.

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

Blind and visually impaired children in Malawi are being helped to access mainstream education by Birmingham researchers.

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

Almost 400 alumni and their guests came back to Birmingham for a day of memories, meeting old friends and exploring campus at the University's anniversary reunions.

2010-09-15T20:56:00Z 2010-09-06T14:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/July2010/hundredsofalumnireunited.aspx Robert Spry

Improved shin pads may be the secret to a more successful campaign for England in the next World Cup, according to a Birmingham academic

2010-09-15T20:56:00Z 2010-09-06T14:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/July2010/thefootballkitofthefuture.aspx Mr Jon Winterbourn (admin)

Is feeding the birds in your garden helping or harming them? New research aims to find out.

2010-09-15T20:56:00Z 2010-09-06T21:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/July2010/birdloverswanted.aspx Jennifer Lapworth

Choosing a university wasn't difficult for Kathryn Bonham (BSc Psychology, 2010), with the memories of her father and grandparents, all Birmingham alumni, to inspire her.

2010-09-15T20:56:00Z 2010-09-21T15:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/August2010/abirminghamfamilytree.aspx