Alumni Latest News and Archive http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/newscentre.aspx?NewsArchiveOrig__List_GoToPage=5&TaxonomyKey=0/1/187/191&SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk 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/2012/10/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/From-Oil-Mining-to-Buckingham-Palace-Chemical-Engineering-at-100.aspx 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. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:44:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/From-Oil-Mining-to-Buckingham-Palace-Chemical-Engineering-at-100.aspx Chemical Engineering Oil Buckingham Palace Queen's Anniversary Prize Reunion alumni 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/2012/06/06June-Find-out-how-electricity-and-hydrogen-are-transforming-the-waterways-.aspx The Department of Metallurgy and Materials invites you to a one-day workshop on the application of electricity and hydrogen to waterways transportation. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:46:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Find-out-how-electricity-and-hydrogen-are-transforming-the-waterways-.aspx Hydrogen electricity rex harris 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-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/2012/06/06June-Ordinary-black-hole-unearthed.aspx 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. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Ordinary-black-hole-unearthed.aspx black hole http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/05Apr-Queens-Prize-marks-sweet-success.aspx 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. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/05Apr-Queens-Prize-marks-sweet-success.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/ChemistryProfessorfeaturesinBBCsDesertIslandDiscs.aspx Tue, 10 May 2011 09:47:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/ChemistryProfessorfeaturesinBBCsDesertIslandDiscs.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/thefootballkitofthefuture.aspx Improved shin pads may be the secret to a more successful campaign for England in the next World Cup, according to a Birmingham academic Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/July2010/thefootballkitofthefuture.aspx football shinpads