Press office latest news and archive Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/index.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-23T07:24:22Z Jo Kite

From the world's oldest Bible, via the meaning of Hamlet's 'To be or not to be' soliloquy, to the burgeoning popularity of mass reading events; the past, present and future of literature come together in the University of Birmingham's exciting line-up of lectures at this year's Hay Festival.

2013-05-22T17:47:00Z 2013-05-22T17:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/05/Read-around-the-world-with-Birmingham-at-Hay.aspx Samantha Williams

The University of Birmingham's plans for a £175million campusdevelopment project including brand new library and sports centre have beenapproved by Birmingham City Council. This marks thefinal step in the planning stages for a five-year investment in facilities thatwill transform the University's famous Edgbaston campus and extend the servicesavailable to the local community.

2013-05-20T10:04:00Z 2013-05-20T15:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/05/20-May-Transformational-campus-development-to-get-underway.aspx Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham has been ranked 11th place in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2013 and 17th out of 124 UK universities in The Complete University Guide for 2014 published today, 29th April 2013.

2013-04-30T11:35:00Z 2013-05-09T09:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/University-strengthens-top-20-league-table-position.aspx Deborah Walker

Dads who find out the sex of their unborn child and give him or her a name may find it easier to connect emotionally with their baby, a study conducted at the University of Birmingham has found.

2013-04-24T08:59:00Z 2013-04-24T08:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/Discovering-the-gender-of-an-unborn-baby-and-giving-him-or-her-a-name-may-help-fathers-bond-with-their-offspring-new-research-shows.aspx Samantha Williams

Gifts to the University of Birmingham are continuing to transform lives as charitable donations have topped £10 million in a record year for philanthropic giving to UK universities, according to a new report.

2013-04-22T11:14:00Z 2013-04-22T10:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/22-Apr-Charitable-donations-to-the-University-of-Birmingham-almost-double-in-a-year-as-giving-to-UK-universities-reaches-record-high-.aspx Samantha Williams

The University of Birmingham contributes more than £1 billion to the West Midlands economy annually and supports almost 12,000 jobs, according to research by Oxford Economics.

2013-04-12T10:40:00Z 2013-04-12T12:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/12-Apr-University-brings-billion-pound-boost-to-Birminghams-economy.aspx Andy Tootell

The University of Birmingham's historic clock tower (Old Joe) will be illuminated in red light this Thursday for Cure Leukaemia. Marking the end of the West Midlands Red Alert Appeal in partnership with BBC Radio WM 95.6 raising money for Cure Leukaemia, the University's 110 metre high clock tower will be one of a number of iconic buildings in the city to turn red for the campaign on 28 February 2013.

2013-02-27T14:50:00Z 2013-03-05T22:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27-Feb-Universitys-historic-clock-tower-turns-red-for-Cure-Leukaemia.aspx Andy Tootell

Twenty years after the death of black teenager Stephen Lawrence, his mother, Doreen Lawrence will help launch a new Centre for Research in Race and Education at the University of Birmingham.

2013-02-19T10:37:00Z 2013-02-21T18:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/19-02-13University-of-Birmingham-opens-new-Centre-for-Research-in-Race-and-Education.aspx William Fallows

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.

2013-01-31T10:16:00Z 2013-01-31T13:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/31Jan-Indian-alumnus-make-shortlist-for-Man-Booker-International-Prize.aspx Deborah Walker

Three years after the controversial take-over of British chocolate giant, Cadbury, Sir Dominic Cadbury, Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, reflects on the impact of Kraft's acquisition.

2013-01-30T10:08:00Z 2013-01-30T10:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/Jan-30-KraftCadbury-Takeover-Does-National-Ownership-Matter.aspx Jo Kite

Information on UK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher education

2012-12-14T12:20:00Z 2012-12-14T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx Samantha Williams

Adam Pengilly, a member of the International Olympic Committee and former Skeleton competitor, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Birmingham on Thursday 6th December 2012 at 4.30pm.

2012-12-06T14:01:00Z 2012-12-20T09:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/06-Dec-12-Sporting-success-and-Olympic-Committee-member-receives-honorary-degree.aspx Samantha Williams

President of Medecins Sans Frontiers in the UK and a two-time winter Olympian are amongst the honorary graduands joining over 3000 students at the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies this week. Paul McMaster and Adam Pengilly will also join leading figures from the world of medicine, media, government and education to pick up their honorary degrees from the University's Great Hall between 5 – 7th December 2012.

2012-12-03T21:07:00Z 2012-12-03T15:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/3-Dec-Honorary-Graduands-for-December-2012-.aspx Samantha Williams

The official launch of the University of Birmingham's brand new music building will be celebrated with a two-week calendar of concerts and events starting from 25 November.

2012-11-20T09:50:00Z 2012-11-20T15:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/20-Nov-Brand-new-music-venue-creates-buzz-on-birminghams-music-scene.aspx Andy Tootell

The Lapworth Museum of Geology at the University of Birmingham has been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund Development grant of £130,000 to progress plans to apply for a full grant for a major redevelopment project to create a significantly improved visitor experience and widen its access to young people, the public, and schools.

2012-11-15T09:00:00Z 2012-11-15T16:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/15-Nov-12-Universitys-Lapworth-Museum-wins-heritage-lottery-grant-and-seeks-volunteers-to-help-shape-its-redevelopment.aspx Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham has been shortlisted as University of the Year in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 and ranked at 13th overall in the UK, a rise of 12 places

2012-09-28T16:58:00Z 2012-11-02T10:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/28SepTimes-League-Table-News-Release.aspx Catherine Byerley

A transatlantic student internship programme run collaboratively by the University of Birmingham and the British American Business Council (BABC) is playing a key role in enhancing graduate employability.

2012-09-04T11:00:00Z 2012-09-04T10:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/4Sept-US-internship-programme-boosts-graduate-job-prospects.aspx Ben Hill

It's not just hosting the Jamaican Olympic team that the University of Birmingham is excited about – nine alumni and one current student have been chosen to represent Team GB at the Olympics and Paralympics in London. Competition was extremely fierce for places, so each of these athletes has excelled in booking themselves a spot in one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

2012-07-27T09:56:00Z 2012-07-27T13:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/26-July-Birmingham-Olympians.aspx Catherine Byerley

Students from the University of Birmingham in the UK will meet with poverty researchers, activists, government officials and fellow students at the University of Delhi next week as part of the first Academics Stand Against Poverty Students overseas delegation.

2012-07-12T15:12:00Z 2012-07-12T15:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/12-July-Delhi-and-Birmingham-students-unite-to-stand-against-poverty.aspx Ben Hill

A former Conservative Home Office Minister and the Director of the BBC National Orchestra are amongst those who will be given honorary degrees at the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies in July 2012. Ann Widdecombe and David Murray join 15 honorary graduands and more than 5000 students who will collect their degrees at 18 ceremonies in the University's iconic Great Hall (4th – 12th July).

2012-06-28T16:24:00Z 2012-06-28T16:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/28-Jun-Honarary-Grads-Press-Release.aspx Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham's Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Transfer is preparing to complete a charity bike ride across Wales in aid of the University's cutting-edge research and widening participation programme.

2012-06-06T12:44:00Z 2012-06-06T11:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/06-June-University-Pro-Vice-Chancellor-cycles-for-diabetes-research-and-scholarship-places.aspx Catherine Byerley

For the third year running the University of Birmingham is throwing open its doors and welcoming the public to its annual Community Day on Sunday 10 June.

2012-06-06T11:44:00Z 2012-06-06T11:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/01-June-Dinosaurs,-robots-and-skeletons-all-part-of-the-fun-at-University-Community-Day.aspx Catherine Byerley

A competition has been announced by the University of Birmingham today to give people the chance to go 'behind the scenes' with some of its most inspirational academic experts.

2012-04-24T07:00:00Z 2012-04-24T11:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/24Apri-Go-Behind-the-Scenes-with-the-University-of-Birminghams-inspirational-experts.aspx Ben Hill

A University of Birmingham emeritus professor and outstanding immunologist is among scientists who have been created Fellows of the Royal Society, it was announced today.

2012-04-23T10:18:00Z 2012-04-24T10:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/23Apr-Royal-Society-Press-Release.aspx Ben Hill

Two University of Birmingham students Annabel Fitzgerald a final year undergraduate and postgraduate cancer scientist Beckie Port have been selected to carry the Olympic flame when the torch relay passes through the West Midlands. They will be joined in carrying the flame by lecturers Dr Celia Taylor and Dr Matt Bridge and alumnus Mostafa Soleimani.

2012-03-21T11:07:00Z 2012-03-21T10:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/21-Mar-Olympic-delight-for-University-of-Birmingham-torch-bearers-.aspx Amy Cory

Eight of the University of Birmingham's scholarship recipients met the University's Chancellor, Sir Dominic Cadbury, in a reception designed to introduce him to scholarship students funded by his generous support of the University's Access to Birmingham Scholarship Scheme.

2012-02-20T11:36:00Z 2012-02-20T11:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/20Feb-Scholarship-students-question-University-Chancellor.aspx Jenna Hadley

Over the weekend of February 11-12, University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni headed to the English Institute of Sport (EIS) in Sheffield to compete at the UK Indoor Trials and Championship.

2012-02-16T15:55:00Z 2012-02-16T15:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/Sport-2012/16Feb12England-takes-gold-as-preparations-continue-for-London-2012-.aspx Amy Cory

Public Invited to Tag Paintings to Help Build a National Online Catalogue. The Public Catalogue Foundation (PCF), in partnership with the BBC, today announced that all oil paintings in public ownership in Birmingham, including at the University, have been added to the Your Paintings website for the nation to enjoy. Your Paintings is a project to create a complete online catalogue of every oil painting in the national collection, at www.bbc.co.uk/yourpaintings.

2011-12-16T17:27:00Z 2011-12-16T16:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/16-Dec-Oil-paintings-from-Birmingham-go-online-for-the-first-time.aspx Murray Admin

University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) athletes travelled to Velenje, Slovenia for the SPAR European Cross Country Championships on December, 11, and helped the Aviva Great Britain & Northern Ireland (GB&NI) top the medal table for the fourth consecutive year.

2011-12-14T14:53:00Z 2011-12-15T12:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Dec11UBSport-stars-shine-at-the-European-Cross-Country-Championships.aspx Amy Cory

CERN's Director General and the man behind the O2 Arena are amongst those who will be given honorary degrees at the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies later this month.

2011-12-13T17:29:00Z 2011-12-15T09:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/13-Dec-Honorary-graduands-for-December-2011.aspx Amy Cory

The University of Birmingham's Circles of influence fundraising campaign has reached and surpassed its £60m fundraising goal - the largest target ever achieved by a Midlands university.Launched in 2009, the University set an ambitious target to raise £60m to support the research into critical issues that affect us all, to open the University to talented students regardless of their financial circumstances, and to develop the University's beautiful campus to provide world-class facilities for our students, staff, and the people of Birmingham. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, this target has now been exceeded.

2011-12-09T10:26:00Z 2012-01-29T20:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/09Dec-Circles-of-Influence-News-Release.aspx Amy Cory

A team of ten University of Birmingham staff, students and alumni completed the 13.1 mile Bupa Great Birmingham Run this weekend, raising more than £4,200 for cancer research taking place at the University.

2011-10-24T17:17:00Z 2012-01-29T20:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/24-October-University-staff-students-and-alumni-great-run-raises-thousands-for-cancer-research.aspx Jenna Hadley

Alumna Chrissie Wellington won the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship title on Saturday, October 8, deservedly earning the crown for the fourth time in five years.

2011-10-17T12:25:00Z 2011-10-20T10:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/17Oct11ChrissietakesIronmanChampionshiptitleagain,whileRachelrejoicesatfourthplace.aspx Natasha Nelson

Winterbourne House and Garden are to celebrate all things handmade with a craft event on Saturday 17 September.

2011-09-15T10:31:00Z 2011-09-26T10:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/15Sept-Arts-and-Crafts-property-goes-craft-mad.aspx Jenna Hadley

Following her recent success at the the World Championships, University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) caught up with Hannah England to see what life was like in Daegu and what the future holds.

2011-09-09T16:19:00Z 2012-01-29T12:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/09Sep11Takingathleticstothenextlevel.aspx Amy Cory

Fraser Grace, acclaimed playwright, is to return to the University of Birmingham as co-ordinator of its postgraduate Playwriting Studies course, of which he is an alumnus. An award-winning writer, Grace currently directs the Writing Drama course at Anglia Ruskin University and is an associate writer with Menagerie Theatre.

2011-09-09T11:36:00Z 2011-09-09T11:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/09Sept-Acclaimed-playwright-appointed-as-new-course-co-ordinator.aspx Jenna Hadley

University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumna Hannah England has won a silver medal in the women's 1,500 metres at the 13th IAAF World Championships in Daegu.

2011-09-01T15:41:00Z 2011-09-01T15:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/01Sep11HannahEnglandtakessilverattheWorldChampionships.aspx Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham is announcing a five year investment in facilities that will transform the University's famous Edgbaston campus, reinterpreting founder Joseph Chamberlain's vision for the estate for the 21st century and extending the services available to the local community. The key developments include a new sports centre and a new library, to join the new Music building currently nearing completion.

2011-08-09T10:41:00Z 2011-08-19T16:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/09Aug-Estates-Development-FrameworkRelease.aspx Jenna Hadley

Two University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni sprinted into the records books by retaining their national titles at the Aviva UK Trials and Championships at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium over the weekend of 29-31 July.

2011-08-01T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T11:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/01aug11DoublesuccessforUBSportattheAvivaUKTrialsandChampionships.aspx Admin Tara

Graduation is a special time for the University. Nearly 6000 students collected their degrees supported by family, friends and well wishers this summer.

2011-07-21T13:50:00Z 2011-08-01T14:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/20Jul-Celebrating-Graduation-Success.aspx Amy Cory

A musical maestro is set to take centre stage once again at the University of Birmingham's unique heritage attraction for an evening of alfresco jazz music.

2011-07-20T15:55:00Z 2011-07-20T16:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/20July-Australian-jazz-sensation-returns-to-serenade-heritage-house.aspx Jenna Hadley

Manchester United's Chief Executive and the BBC Director of Sport are amongst our illustrious sporting alumni who have received honorary doctorates from the University of Birmingham, in the summer graduation ceremonies.

2011-07-15T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T15:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/15Jul11ManchesterUnitedChiefandBBCDirectorofSportawardedHonorarydegrees.aspx Thomas Straw

Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE) data places Birmingham in the 12 elite institutions in England. The University is one of the best performing institutions which share more than half of students with the highest A-level grades.

2011-07-14T11:13:00Z 2011-07-14T14:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/ivy-league.aspx Jenna Hadley

University of Birmingham alumna Chrissie Wellington has rewritten (her own) record books once again, with a triumphant performance at the Challenge Roth Ironman in Germany on Sunday 10 July.

2011-07-11T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T15:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/11Jul11Wellingtonrewritestherecordbookyetagain.aspx Amy Cory

The University of Birmingham is to open a collaborative centre later this summer in Guangzhou, China, with the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality.

2011-07-01T00:01:00Z 2011-06-29T15:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/01-Jul-University-strengthens-bond-with-China-in-Guangzhou-Centre-launch.aspx Amy Cory

Brazil's brightest and best researchers and postgraduate students are to be encouraged to bring their talent to the UK as part of a groundbreaking new initiative.

2011-06-23T00:01:00Z 2011-06-24T10:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/23June-UK-universities-partnership-deepens-links-with-Brazil.aspx Amy Cory

The University of Birmingham is inviting visitors of their annual Community Day to make their mark in history by contributing to a time capsule that is set to be buried at the entrance of the new £16m state-of-the-art Bramall Music Building development, in a project to be unearthed in fifty years time.

2011-06-14T11:53:00Z 2011-06-16T09:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/14June-Make-dads-day-by-being-a-part-of-history-at-university-Community-Day.aspx Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham has launched a global search to appoint up to 50 Birmingham Fellows to enhance the University's existing academic strengths and to contribute to a growing culture of collaboration.

2011-06-14T10:41:00Z 2011-06-23T14:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/13Jun-Birmingham-Invests-in-Global-Talent.aspx Amy Cory

Women have been left defenceless and at the mercy of militia groups in the aftermath of the Iraq war in 2003 according to research from the University of Birmingham.

2011-06-07T11:46:00Z 2011-06-07T11:41:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/07JuneWomensufferingfromworstviolenceinhistoryofmodernIraq.aspx Jenna Hadley

Three University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) swimming club alumni are tackling the World's longest triathlon to raise money for two worthwhile charities, starting on Thursday, June 9.

2011-06-07T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T15:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Jun11UBSporttriotakingonWorldslongesttriathlon.aspx Jackie SherlockAdmin

University of Birmingham students are set to showcase their theatrical talents at the University's unique heritage attraction with an outdoor performance of a classic period comedy.

2011-05-31T16:54:00Z 2011-06-28T14:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/31May-Wilde-about-jazz-at-Winterbourne-House-and-Garden.aspx Amy Cory

A University of Birmingham scientist is set to join weather experts from across the country to help the local community learn more about weather and the climate with hands-on activities and demonstrations at a week-long roadshow coming to the city this half-term.

2011-05-26T10:48:00Z 2011-05-26T10:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/26May-Be-a-weather-presenter-for-the-day-at-Birmingham-Weather-Roadshow.aspx Amy Cory

A new discovery book published by a National Lottery funded initiative coordinated in the West Midlands by the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences is unearthing the plants and local history of Brierley Hill through gardener's eyes.

2011-05-23T11:33:00Z 2011-05-23T11:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/23May-Explore-Brierley-Hill-through-rose-tinted-eyes-with-new-guidebook.aspx Jenna Hadley

Alumna Lucy Williams has won the 2011 English women's amateur championship, held in West Sussex on Saturday, May 14, defeating 15-year old Charley Hull from Woburn on the 19th hole in an outstanding final.

2011-05-18T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/18May11AGMSAlumniwinsEnglishChampionship.aspx Jenna Hadley

Seven University of Birmingham students – Alex Cornwell, Lucy Dowsett, Katie Knowles, Alison Leonard, Sam Petty, Cally Read and Chris Smith - are set to ignite their 2011 summer track seasons after receiving advice from Dame Kelly Holmes at the latest 'On Camp with Kelly' and 'Future Stars with Kelly' Aviva-sponsored Get-Together.

2011-05-11T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/11May11BirminghamSevensetforsummeradvicefromDameKelly.aspx Amy Cory

Winterbourne House and Garden has a lot to celebrate with its visitors this spring and summer. Launched as a heritage attraction in spring 2010, one year on from opening to the public, the house is now a bustling tourist attraction and is hosting a 'Spring Fling' event on Saturday 14 May.

2011-05-10T14:11:00Z 2011-05-10T14:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/10May-Kick-off-the-summer-season-with-Winterbourne-House-and-Gardens-anniversary-event.aspx Amy Cory

Senior academics from the University of Birmingham are currently visiting five cities in India on a Road Show to develop new mutually beneficial research links and collaborations with Indian institutions, strengthen existing ties and meet potential students and alumni. The fortnight-long visit highlights the University's commitment to its ever-deepening relationship with India.

2011-05-09T10:43:00Z 2011-05-09T10:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/09May-University-in-India-Road-Show-to-foster-new-mutually-beneficial-research-links.aspx Claire Hawkins

Twelve lucky final year undergraduate students from the University of Birmingham will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain first hand career insight and guidance from famous Birmingham graduates at the top of their field, in a new initiative being launched today [Thursday 05 May].

2011-05-05T00:01:00Z 2011-06-17T16:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/04May-Famous-Birmingham-graduates-give-students-sound-support-through-one-to-one-mentoring.aspx Jenna Hadley

It was a hectic weekend at the Munrow Sports Centre between 25-27 February, as University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) hosted the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Individual Squash Championships.

2011-03-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11BUCSSquashTeamChampionships2011.aspx Jenna Hadley

Alumna Chrissie Wellington has rewritten the record books once again as she put in another impressive performance to win the Spec-Savers Ironman triathlon held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Sunday, April 10.

2011-03-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11ChrissieWellingtonbreaksanotherIronmanRecord.aspx Jenna Hadley

UBSport Athletics and Cross Country Club continued their 2011 success by collecting an array of medals at the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Indoor Athletics Championships over the 19-20 February.

2011-02-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/22Feb11UBSportsuccessatBUCSIndoorAthleticsChampionships.aspx Jenna Hadley

It was a hectic weekend for UBSport squash club, with past and present members competing in high profile competitions across the globe.

2011-02-18T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/18Feb11Squashsuccessaroundtheglobe.aspx Jenna Hadley

We are proud to announce the second winner of the termly Lionheart Award goes to Mike Sweeney, a third year Sports and Materials Science student and decathlete.

2011-02-07T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/070211UBSportLionheartAward.aspx Jenna Hadley

Information on Chrissie Wellington breaks own ironman record

2011-01-31T20:59:00Z 2010-11-24T18:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/24novwellingtonbreaksownironmanrecord.aspx Jenna Hadley

University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni James Fair has been named in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) All Star teams 2010.

2010-12-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Dec10JamesFairselectedforHockeyAllStarteam2010.aspx Jenna Hadley

University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni Hannah England, current student Ed Aston and athletics coach Bud Baldaro have been recognised for their achievements in 2010 at the annual Aviva Athletics Awards.

2010-12-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/21Dec10UBSportathleteshonouredatAvivaAthleticsAwards2010.aspx Jenna Hadley

Triple Ironman World Champion and University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumna Chrissie Wellington is set to receive an honorary degree tomorrow (Wednesday, December 15), as a tribute to her work in both her passions: sport and international development.

2010-12-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/16Jul11IronmanChampiontorecieveHonorarydegree.aspx Jenna Hadley

Past and present members of University of Birmingham Sport's (UBSport) Cross Country team competed at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships yesterday (Sunday, November 12) in Albufeira, Portugal.

2010-12-13T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T11:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Dec10UBSportattheEuropeanCrossCountryChampionships.aspx Jenna Hadley

University of Birmingham Alumna Chrissie Wellington produced an amazing performance at the 2010 Ford Ironman Arizona, USA in Sunday, November 21 to win the women's title in a superb 8:36:13, placing her in eighth overall.

2010-11-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T15:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Nov10Chrissiegivesitsomewelly.aspx Kali Tiwana

Two prominent University of Birmingham scientific alumni have been named among the 100 most important people in British science and engineering, with one being voted the most powerful figure in the field today.

2010-10-15T15:20:00Z 2010-10-18T14:45:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/15-Oct-Sept-TimesAlumni.aspx Jenna Hadley

Susie Gilbert, third year geography, has secured her third bronze medal of the summer following a 1-0 win over South Africa with England women's hockey at the Commonwealth Games, Delhi on Wednesday, October, 13.

2010-10-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/14Oct10BronzeforGilbertattheCommonwealthGames.aspx Jenna Hadley

Three University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni have been selected to represent England at the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi, India from October 3-14.

2010-08-23T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/23Aug10UBSportalumniselectedforCommonwealthGames.aspx Jenna Hadley

Susie Gilbert, third year Geography, has been named in the squad of 16 women's hockey players to represent England at the Commonwealth games to be held in Delhi, India from October 3-14.

2010-08-08T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/26Aug10UBSportHockeyStarsareDelhibound.aspx Jenna Hadley

Joel Hinds helped Great Britain reclaim the team titles in the 7th World University Squash Championships held at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, after a tight final against newcomers Hong Kong (Saturday, July 17).

2010-07-27T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T17:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/27Jul10TriplesuccessforUBSportalumni.aspx Admin Tara

Acclaimed novelist and playwright Benjamin Zephaniah will give the University of Birmingham's Baggs Memorial Lecture on Monday 5th July 2010 at 6.30pm.

2010-07-05T00:01:00Z 2010-09-15T13:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/5july-zephaniah.aspx Admin Tara

More than 4,500 students will graduate from the University of Birmingham from Friday, July 9 to Friday, July 16 at 16 degree ceremonies in the University's Great Hall.

2010-07-05T00:01:00Z 2010-09-15T13:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/5july-honorary.aspx Thomas Straw

Archaeologists at the University of Birmingham are heading to Stonehenge to lead the world's biggest-ever virtual excavation. The Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes Project, which starts today (Monday July 5), will use the latest geophysical imaging techniques to visually recreate the iconic prehistoric monument and its surroundings.

2010-07-05T00:01:00Z 2011-02-01T11:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/5july-hengesearch.aspx Fabricio Marques

Nearly 3000 students will graduate from the University of Birmingham at six degree ceremonies between 9 – 11 December.

2009-12-08T20:54:00Z 2012-07-03T20:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/12/8Dec-graduands.aspx Fabricio Marques

A University of Birmingham academic has launched her new book on the late Nigerian nationalist Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

2009-10-07T23:14:00Z 2012-07-03T23:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/10/7Oct-Remo.aspx