Alumni Latest News and Archive Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/newscentre.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-23T17:16:10Z 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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