Press office latest news and archive Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/index.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-22T08:07:48Z Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham has committed support to a new independent news and commentary website produced by academics and journalists, which launches in the UK today.

2013-05-16T16:46:00Z 2013-05-17T09:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/05/16May-Birmingham-joins-The-Conversation-as-founding-partner.aspx Samantha Williams

Roshan Doug, a former University of Birmingham Poet Laureate, is set to call for religion to be struck from the school curriculum. Doug, whose research at the University questions the ownership, purpose and value of education, will use a public lecture on Tuesday 7 May to put forward his re-evaluation of the state education system.

2013-05-02T15:15:00Z 2013-05-02T14:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/05/2-May-Former-Poet-Laureate-calls-for-religious-education-to-be-replaced-with-lessons-in-ethics.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

Information on Women refugees have more difficulty finding work and suffer greater health problems than their male counterparts, new research shows.

2013-04-29T15:39:00Z 2013-04-29T12:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/26-04-13Women-refugees-have-more-difficulty-finding-work-and-suffer-greater-health-problems-than-their-male-counterparts,-new-research-shows.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 Andy Tootell

250 years after the creation of the Lunar Society, which brought together leading industrialists, academics and philosophers to debate the biggest issues affecting society, the University of Birmingham is launching an Institute of Advanced Studies with a similar remit.

2013-04-09T14:48:00Z 2013-04-10T10:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/University-launches-new-institute-to-address-biggest-issues-facing-society.aspx Andy Tootell

As World Autism Day approaches (2 April) the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) at the University of Birmingham plans to extend its work to provide international training resources, strategies and programmes for practitioners and carers in different countries around the world.

2013-03-28T23:42:00Z 2013-03-29T08:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/28MarUrgent-need-to-improve-international-access-to-autism-resources-and-training,-say-Birmingham-experts.aspx Samantha Williams

The University of Birmingham is set to host its first Arts & Science Festival to showcase the wealth of ideas, research and collaboration across its campus. Running from Monday 18 to Sunday 24 March 2013 at various venues across the University's Edgbaston and Selly Oak campuses, the festival is open to enthusiastic and curious minds from the University and the general public.

2013-03-13T10:15:00Z 2013-03-13T09:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/13-Mar-University-of-Birmingham-hosts-one-off-Arts-and-Science-Festival.aspx Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham has launched a bold and innovative new initiative to attract the very brightest students by making unconditional offers to a targeted group of high performing applicants.

2013-03-08T15:45:00Z 2013-03-08T16:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/8-Mar-University-launches-bold-new-initiative-to-attract-brightest-students.aspx Andy Tootell

The University of Birmingham is joining forces with Yale and Delhi to support the development of a pioneering global justice programme in India.

2013-02-27T08:15:00Z 2013-03-05T22:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27FebBirmingham-and-Yale-to-establish-global-justice-programme-in-India.aspx Catherine Byerley

Senior representatives from the University of Birmingham are visiting Guangzhou this week to enhance the institution's extensive links with partners in the region.

2013-02-25T07:30:00Z 2013-02-22T15:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/25Feb-University-of-Birmingham-in-Guangzhou-to-develop-next-steps-for-strategic-partnership-.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 Thomas Straw

The Scottish government's ambitious targets for renewable energy would become "politically unachievable" in an independent Scotland, experts have warned.

2013-02-11T00:01:00Z 2013-02-12T08:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/11-02-13Renewable-energy-targets-unachievable-in-an-independent-Scotland-experts-warn.aspx Nathan Johnson

The evolving international security agenda, with particular reference to South Asia, is the focus of an exciting joint module for students from the Universities of Delhi, Birmingham and Melbourne next week.

2013-02-07T15:55:00Z 2013-02-13T13:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/7Feb-Students-convene-in-Delhi-to-explore-international-security-challenges-.aspx Catherine Byerley

The Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham have strengthened their collaborations with Brazilian institutions after securing funding for a number of country-specific research projects. Academics from both universities have won funding from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) to undertake research into priority areas spanning the sciences, social sciences and humanities.

2013-02-04T13:22:00Z 2013-02-05T09:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/04Feb-Birmingham-and-Nottingham-projects-to-strengthen-UK-Brazil-research-links.aspx Andy Tootell

The University of Birmingham is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Randall Curren as Professor of Moral and Virtue Education to the Jubilee Centre for Character and Values, in the School of Education.

2013-02-01T12:31:00Z 2013-02-07T17:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/1-Feb-Britains-first-Professor-of-Morality-appointed-by-the-University-of-Birmingham.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 Julie Foster

Priestly Lecture: Schools should offer compulsory qualifications in good manners and self control according to Dr Anthony Seldon, Britain's best known Headmaster and the acclaimed biographer of recent prime ministers.

2013-01-15T15:36:00Z 2013-01-22T11:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/15-jan-State-schools-must-offer-compulsory-qualifications-in-good-manners-and-self-control.aspx Samantha Williams

A major new report on joint commissioning in health and social care has found the perceived benefits of collaborative working, such as efficiency savings and improvements to services, often lagged behind the reality.

2013-01-08T10:59:00Z 2013-01-09T12:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/8-jan-Perceived-benefits-of-joint-commissioning-lag-behind-reality,-new-study-shows-.aspx Samantha Williams

Living close to an active landfill site reduces house prices by 2.6% and the cost to home owners can still be counted two decades after the facility has shut, new research shows.

2012-12-28T08:00:00Z 2012-12-20T15:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/28-dec-Living-close-to-a-rubbish-tip-reduces-house-prices-by-26,-research-shows.aspx Catherine Byerley

Chinese students who have studied in the UK have seen a "profound transformational experience" in their personal and professional lives, according to research into the impact of studying abroad.

2012-12-17T15:44:00Z 2012-12-17T15:34:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/17DecChinese-students-hail-transformational-UK-study-experience.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

The University of Birmingham's China Institute celebrates its official opening today in the presence of His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the UK.

2012-12-13T04:00:00Z 2012-12-17T15:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12Dec-University-of-Birmingham-launches-new-China-Institute-.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 Julie Foster

More than 200,000 of England's "super-deprived" secondary school children may be missing out on free school meals and the Pupil Premium because they don't show up on official figures, new research shows.

2012-12-03T16:15:00Z 2012-12-07T13:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/3Dec-Missing-200,000-may-lose-out-on-Pupil-Premium-and-Free-School-Meals.aspx Thomas Straw

Highlighting the deep interest in the politics, society and history of the Caucasus at the University of Birmingham and the strong links between the Centre for Russian and East European Studies (CREES) and the diplomatic community, CREES hosted Georgia's Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland Giorgi Badridze on Wednesday 21 November 2012.

2012-11-29T13:51:00Z 2012-12-05T11:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/georgian-ambassador-visits-crees.aspx Samantha Williams

Emergency aid provided in the aftermath of natural disasters like floods, earthquakes and tsunamis, has "critical shortcomings" that could be overcome with better preparation, experts say.

2012-11-29T13:24:00Z 2012-11-29T09:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/29-Nov-Preparation-more-effective-than-emergency-aid-in-dealing-with-climate-related-disasters,-experts-claim.aspx Thomas Straw

Boots International has opted to promote their new International Graduate Scheme exclusively to BSc Business Management students at Birmingham Business School.

2012-11-28T12:08:00Z 2012-11-28T12:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/boots-boosts-student-employment-at-birmingham-business-school.aspx Andy Tootell

Business leaders must learn how to use the media and influence politicians if they want to succeed, a Westminster power couple revealed last night (Thurs).

2012-11-16T12:13:00Z 2012-11-16T11:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/16-Nov-Murdoch-Marries-Blair-Anji-Hunter-and-Adam-Boulton-discuss-politics,-the-media-and-business.aspx Ben Hill

The performances at London 2012 thrilled a nation but what factors influenced those athletes development during childhood and adolescence to ensure they reached the Olympic starting line?

2012-11-09T12:31:00Z 2012-11-09T11:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/09-Nov-2012-Making-the-Olympic-Press-Release.aspx Catherine Byerley

Robots are being used as classroom buddies for children with autism in a groundbreaking initiative that aims to improve social interaction and communication.

2012-11-08T14:11:00Z 2012-11-12T08:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/8-Nov-Robots-being-used-as-classroom-buddies-for-children-with-autism.aspx Andy Tootell

A major analysis of referee's decisions in the Premier League has shown that officials are around 15% more likely to book foreign players who are from the same background as the most sizable ethnic minority groups in the UK. The analysis by researchers from the Universities of Birmingham, Cambridge and Oxford used the extensive in-match dataset collected by OPTA Sportsdata for the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons covering 760 games in total.

2012-10-05T11:18:00Z 2012-10-08T13:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/10/05Oct-Football-Referees-News-Release.aspx Samantha Williams

Birmingham Business School welcomes a new cohort of accountancy students this term as part of a prestigious partnership with KPMG's ground-breaking school leavers' programme. This offers a complete package of University degree, professional accountancy qualification and relevant work experience.

2012-10-03T08:30:00Z 2012-10-02T17:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/10/3-Oct-The-University-of-Birmingham-welcomes-new-KPMG-class.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 Ben Hill

Two leading Midlands universities, the University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham, are building on their recent landmark collaboration by launching a £400,000 fund to support new joint projects. The money will help to deliver new scientific breakthroughs and innovations as well as supporting a range of other initiatives, such as developing new approaches to teaching at the two universities.

2012-09-27T16:17:00Z 2012-09-27T12:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/27-SepBirmingham-Notting-Collaboration-Fund.aspx Andy Tootell

A major study of the experiences of older people moving between health and care services published today highlights significant problems in the quality of the service they received.

2012-09-20T00:02:00Z 2012-10-17T17:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/20-Sept-Adrift-in-a-foreign-land-major-study-highlights-failings-when-older-people-are-transferred-between-health-and-social-care-services-.aspx Kate Chapple

The University of Birmingham's research awards have risen from £93 million in 2010/11 to £145 million this year, a jump of over 55%.

2012-08-16T09:00:00Z 2012-08-13T14:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/16-Aug-12-Research-grants-success-at-Birmingham-Awards-up-by-55.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

Most successful modern sporting nations exhibit key characteristics of the system that allowed East Germany to rack up a string of sporting successes from the late 1960s up until the Seoul Olympics of 1988, a year before the state's demise.

2012-07-27T10:53:00Z 2012-07-27T12:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/27-July-East-German-Sports-Miracle.aspx Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham hosts Choo Kyu-Ho, the Republic of Korea's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, this week at its Edgbaston campus.

2012-07-18T12:06:00Z 2012-07-18T14:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/18-July-University-of-Birmingham-welcomes-South-Korean-Ambassador.aspx Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham is delighted that the Government has approved its pioneering plans to found the University of Birmingham School and Sixth Form. This initiative enables the University to extend its excellent academic education to 11-18 year olds in Birmingham and continue to provide outstanding teacher training to the next generation of inspiring teachers. This will be the UK's first University Training school outside London and one of the first university proposals approved by the Department for Education.

2012-07-13T14:03:00Z 2012-07-13T13:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/13July-University-School-News-Release.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

The University of Birmingham is launching a unique academy in collaboration with Birmingham City Council to provide a new focus for developing skills and leadership across public services in the West Midlands.

2012-07-10T11:37:00Z 2012-07-10T10:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/10Jul-Public-Service-Academy-News-Release.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

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 Katie Connolly

A major study of the closure of care home beds across Birmingham has shown that for the majority of older people affected the process did not have a negative impact on their lives. 77% of respondents suggested that life had got better or stayed the same as a result of resettlement

2012-05-25T15:17:00Z 2012-06-14T17:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/05/25-May-Care-Home-Closures-News-Releases.aspx Admin Tara

The University of Birmingham has won a multi-million pound award to support the first UK centre dedicated to research into the Character, Values and Virtues that shape UK society. The over-arching aim of the new centre, which is supported by the John Templeton Foundation, is to contribute to the renewal of character and values in Britain through research and development activities.

2012-05-16T10:46:00Z 2012-05-22T09:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/05/15May-Jubilee-Centre-Press-Release.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

A new paper by academics from the University of Birmingham's School of Education argues that the policies of sports governing bodies are contributing to the limited participation of Muslim sports women in international sport.

2012-05-03T14:13:00Z 2012-05-03T17:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/05/2-May-Muslim-Women-News-Release.aspx Catherine Byerley

The arrival of visiting fellows from Brazil this week marks just one of many growing links the Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham are developing with the South American country.

2012-04-24T15:59:00Z 2012-04-24T15:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/24-Apr-Birmingham-and-Nottinghams-joint-links-with-Brazil-go-from-strength-to-strength.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 Alberto Guglielmi

A new book based on groundbreaking research led by academics from the University of Birmingham on how to create robustly-sustainable cities is being launched in London this month.

2012-04-18T11:07:00Z 2012-04-20T11:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/18Apr-Designing-Cities-News-Release.aspx Catherine Byerley

Six months after the launch of the University's representative office in Guangzhou, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Birmingham is back in Guangzhou today to highlight the ongoing strategic partnership between the City and the University.

2012-04-16T00:00:00Z 2012-04-17T12:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/16-April-University-of-Birmingham-cements-and-creates-new-collaborations-with-Guangzhou.aspx Ben Hill

Researchers at the University of Birmingham are championing the call for increased investment into autism research on World Autism Day (Monday 2 April). Autism is a developmental condition that affects 1 in every 100 children in the UK.

2012-04-02T15:13:00Z 2012-04-02T15:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/02-Apr-Autism-News-Release.aspx Jenna Hadley

Many of the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) teams headed to Sheffield over the 14-18 March for the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championships, held in a variety of venues across the city.

2012-03-27T12:11:00Z 2012-03-23T14:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/Sport-2012/19Mar12University-of-Birmingham-Sport-at-the-BUCS-Championships-2012.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 Ben Hill

Against a backdrop of the most challenging time in UK higher education for a generation, a landmark collaboration agreement between the University of Birmingham and University of Nottingham is celebrating a successful first year. This innovative partnership builds on the complementary strengths of the two universities and has already enabled the institutions to secure multi-million pound research income, explore new international markets, and develop new research collaborations.

2012-03-16T09:07:00Z 2012-03-15T17:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/15MarBirmingham-Nottingham-Press-Release.aspx Ben Hill

New Health and Wellbeing Boards proposed as a key part of the Coalition's reform package for the NHS must focus on patient outcomes rather than developing unnecessary processes and structures according to a new policy paper from the University of Birmingham's leading health research unit the Health Services Management Centre.

2012-03-13T11:21:00Z 2012-03-13T11:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/13MarHealth-Boards-Press-Release.aspx Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce today that it has recently become the first Midlands University to be part of the Easy Access Innovation Partnership, which promotes new ways of transferring intellectual property (IP) to industry.

2012-03-07T11:40:00Z 2012-03-07T11:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/07MarEasy-Access-IPPress-release.aspx Ben Hill

People in some of the UK's biggest cities including Birmingham, Coventry, Bristol and Liverpool will vote in May on whether they want and elected mayors – with the possibilities of polls six months later to choose an individual to be entrusted with the leadership of these cities.

2012-02-27T11:04:00Z 2012-02-27T11:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/27Feb-Elected-Mayors-News--Release.aspx dave roberts

The University of Birmingham's Business School and the Women's Business Development Agency have formed a partnership to create the UK's first academic centre devoted to women's enterprise and leadership.

2012-02-21T09:17:00Z 2012-02-21T09:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/16FebCWEL-Press-Release2.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 dave roberts

The University of Birmingham's Business School and the Women's Business Development Agency have formed a partnership to create the UK's first academic centre devoted to women's enterprise and leadership.

2012-02-16T10:07:00Z 2012-02-21T08:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/16FebCWEL-Press-Release.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

The University of Birmingham has today launched its new Birmingham Foundation Academy for high performing international students to enter the British university environment one year before the start of their undergraduate degree programme.

2012-02-15T09:25:00Z 2012-02-15T10:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/15-FebUniversity-of-Birmingham-unveils-new-Foundation-Academy.aspx Catherine Byerley

Academics from the University of Birmingham are in India this week sharing their expertise in the area of special educational needs, and autism in particular.

2012-02-13T13:41:00Z 2012-02-13T13:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/13FebGreat-need-to-improve-autism-education-in-India,-say-researchers.aspx Ben Hill

The rise of medical tourism presents significant challenges for the NHS according to new work from academics at the Universities of Birmingham and York. They argue that policy makers have so far failed to address the implications health tourism has on the quality and continuity of care patients receive.

2012-02-10T12:01:00Z 2012-02-10T11:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/10-Feb-2012-Health-Tourism-Press-Release.aspx Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham is hoping to extend its excellent academic education to 11-18 year olds in Birmingham and is preparing to submit plans for a new free school to the Department for Education.If approved, the new University of Birmingham School and Sixth Form school will be a mixed ability, co-educational state school for pupils aged 11-16 plus sixth formers. It will be based near to the University's main campus in Edgbaston/Selly Oak and focus on academic rather than vocational subjects in order to prepare pupils for selective universities. The School aims to open in September 2014, taking 150 pupils into Year 7 and 200 into the Sixth Form.

2012-02-03T16:47:00Z 2012-02-03T16:54:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/03Feb-University-School-Press-Release.aspx Ben Hill

Ward sisters/Charge nurses need to be a given a more prominent leadership role in hospitals if standards of acute nursing care are to be improved according to a new paper from the University of Birmingham's leading health policy unit the Health Services Management Centre

2011-12-20T13:55:00Z 2012-01-09T14:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/20Dec-Nursing-Reform-Release.aspx Catherine Byerley

Following the launch of the University of Birmingham Guangzhou Centre in September 2011, senior academics will return to the city this week to develop additional opportunities for joint research and innovation.

2011-12-17T01:00:00Z 2011-12-16T14:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/University-of-Birmingham-explores-further-collaborative-opportunities-in-Guangzhou.aspx Ben Hill

Why do governments tax, spend, lend and borrow? At a time when fiscal management is under intense scrutiny around the world, Robert Chote, Chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), will explore this fundamental question for understanding the nation's public finances, when he presents the Royal Economic Society's annual public lecture at the University of Birmingham today, Thursday 15 December.

2011-12-15T10:00:00Z 2011-12-15T09:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/15DecRESLectureNewsRelease.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 Alberto Guglielmi

University hosts the launch of the Labour's Small Business Taskforce's interim report "Fulfilling the promise of British enterprise"

2011-12-13T14:52:00Z 2011-12-13T10:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/13-Dec-11-Fulfilling-the-Promise-of-British-Enterprise.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 Ben Hill

The tax and benefit system needs a radical redesign to fit it for the 21st century according to a new policy paper from experts at the University of Birmingham and The Centre for Welfare Reform. They argue that the Coalition government's plans for reform, although well motivated, are fundamentally flawed.

2011-12-02T13:28:00Z 2011-12-02T13:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/02Dec-Current-benefit-and-taxation-system-unfit-for-purpose.aspx Ben Hill

Birmingham's academic experts provide their views on George Osborne's autumn economic statement.

2011-11-29T16:43:00Z 2011-12-01T11:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/Budget-Round-Up-29-11-11.aspx Ben Hill

Leadership in the public sector is facing an unprecedented crisis of confidence at a time when public services are facing huge challenges. In a speech to mark the 45th anniversary of the University of Birmingham's Institute for Local Government Studies, Professor Sir Michael Lyons will say that eroding confidence in public sector leadership has the potential to damage the UK's economic recovery.

2011-11-23T13:01:00Z 2011-11-23T12:54:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/23Nov-public-sector-leadership-NR.aspx Catherine Byerley

As the annual Frankfurt Christmas market returns to Birmingham this week, education links between the two sister cities are flourishing.

2011-11-16T16:54:00Z 2011-12-08T10:00:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/16Nov11-University-boosts-Frankfurt-ties-as-market-comes-to-city.aspx Amy Cory

Acclaimed poet Roshan Doug is to launch his latest anthology at the University of Birmingham later this month. What Light is Light… is Roshan's fifth collection of poetry and marks a change in direction for the esteemed writer who enters the realm of romantic poetry for the first time.

2011-11-07T14:16:00Z 2011-11-07T13:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/07Nov-Citys-former-poet-laureate-launches-new-romantic-collection.aspx Catherine Byerley

Raimundo Pereira and Manuel Nhamajo, speaker and deputy-speaker of the parliament of Guinea-Bissau, will speak on the theme of "The State in Africa: Consolidation or Crisis?' Pereira is widely tipped as the next president of the country, while Nhamajo is also vice-president of the Economic Community of West African States Commission. The pair are in the UK on a parliamentary exchange visit arranged through the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Guinea-Bissau, and are also holding meetings with members of Parliament and other politicians.

2011-11-04T12:36:00Z 2011-11-04T12:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/04-Nov-African-political-leaders-visit-University-of-Birmingham.aspx Ben Hill

A conference hosted by the University of Birmingham this week brings together key players in the global effort to develop a transparent system of development aid. The Future of Aid Data Workshop (31 October – 1 November) highlights the importance of developing international aid transparency standards which include rising donor nations like China and India.

2011-10-31T12:09:00Z 2011-10-31T12:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/31Oct-International-aid-.aspx Kylie Morris

This week teachers, parents, and children with autism – will have a unique opportunity to see how innovative interactive technologies can be used in enhancing autism education at a special event at Topcliffe Primary School in Castle Vale. Researchers from the Universities of Birmingham, Southampton and University Wales Institute Cardiff will be demonstrating how virtual environments, touch tables and ipad software can be used in teaching children on the autism spectrum.

2011-10-28T12:22:00Z 2011-12-06T10:41:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/28Oct2011-Autism.aspx Ben Hill

The length of general practice training needs to be extended so that new GPs feel better prepared and more confident for independent practice. That is the one of the main recommendations of a three-year evaluation study of the RCGP training curriculum.

2011-10-27T17:24:00Z 2011-12-06T10:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/27Oct11-RCGP-Press-Release.aspx Catherine Byerley

Two former members of Congress are visiting Birmingham next week to provide a rare insight into the US political system, as well as share their personal experiences with students.The University of Birmingham will host Republican George Nethercutt and Democrat David Skaggs as part of the Congress to Campus programme. During the visit, the Congressmen will discuss the current state of politics in the United States, how the system of representative democracy works and help students understand a "behind-the-scenes" view of the American political system.

2011-10-14T10:49:00Z 2011-10-14T10:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/14-Oct-University-welcomes-US-Congressmen-to-Campus.aspx Ben Hill

Following the high profile demise of Southern Cross, reports suggest that more than 250 of its care homes are to transfer to other operators. With some 31,000 beds, Southern Cross was the largest care home provider in the country for older people – and its ongoing problems hit the financial, political and social affairs headlines at various stages this year. The University of Birmingham was directly involved in this process, producing national guidance on how to support older people if care homes close. However, looking back at events, what can we learn – and could this happen again?

2011-10-11T19:33:00Z 2011-10-12T09:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/31011Wegetthekindofolderpeoplesserviceswedeserve.aspx Ben Hill

One of the most extensive reviews into how primary care trusts (PCTs) made decisions about funding priorities confirms that while most commissioners have established robust systems in relation to funding new services and exceptional treatments, they generally struggle to apply the same rigour to 'core' spending.

2011-09-16T11:33:00Z 2011-09-16T11:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/15SepNHS-Priority-Setting-Press-Release.aspx Julie Foster

A report published today (14th September 2011) by the Autism Education Trust (AET) finds the current education system lacks flexibility in its approach to pupils on the autism spectrum. The research (Educational provision and outcomes for people on the autism spectrum, AET, 2011) led by Dr Kerstin Wittemeyer from the Autism Centre of Education and Research at the University of Birmingham, found that teachers are not being given enough guidance or scope to adapt the National Curriculum to include social and life skills for pupils with autism.

2011-09-14T14:41:00Z 2011-09-16T13:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/14SeptAutismEducationNewsRelease.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

A new report from the University of Birmingham and the Centre for Welfare Reform argues that delivering real and lasting neighbourhood change, a key plank of the government's localism agenda, requires aggressive intervention to engage local communities.

2011-08-10T13:14:00Z 2011-08-12T09:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/10Aug-Creating-Local-ChangePressRelease.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 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 Thomas Straw

A major survey of young people's views on public services launched today (July 11) has revealed that they overwhelmingly feel excluded from decisions about the provision of local services. However, the research by the University of Birmingham Policy Commission also revealed a strong appetite amongst young people to become involved in delivering local services, in many cases by volunteering their own time.

2011-07-11T10:08:00Z 2011-07-11T14:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/11JulPolicyCommissionYPPressRelease.aspx Thomas Straw

A major new report by the University of Birmingham published on July 11th will call for a new system of Local Public Support fit for the 21st century.'When Tomorrow Comes - The future of local public services outlines a blueprint for a new system of Local Public Support based on local democracy and citizen involvement in delivering services to meet the aspirations of individuals and communities.

2011-07-11T10:07:00Z 2011-07-11T14:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/11Jul-Policy-Commission-Press-Release.aspx Ben Hill

The future of security and stability in this region and the influence of Russia will be addressed at a major conference hosted today (4 July) by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the University of Birmingham and the John Smith Memorial Trust. The Rt Hon Lord David Howell, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, will open the one-day event.

2011-07-04T17:47:00Z 2011-07-04T17:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/4-JulPostSovietStates.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

The University of Birmingham will be throwing open its doors to a record number of more than 33,000 prospective students and their parents this Thursday 30 June and Friday 1 July, for its annual undergraduate open days.

2011-06-28T11:58:00Z 2011-06-28T11:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/28June-Record-33,000-potential-applicants-and-parents-to-come-to-the-University-undergraduate-open-days.aspx Amy Cory

Business leaders, academics and government representatives are coming together for a one-day conference focusing on new business opportunities with Guangzhou, a sister city of Birmingham.

2011-06-24T10:32:00Z 2011-06-24T10:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/24June-Conference-explores-new-business-opportunities-with-Chinese-sister-city.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 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 Thomas Straw

Continued reductions in social care funding will create changes in care - with councils seeking to reduce costs by closing remaining in-house provision, while some independent care homes will continue to close as their owners leave the sector

2011-06-08T17:11:00Z 2011-06-10T15:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/08JuneCareReport.aspx Amy Cory

What is charisma and how does it affect religion, politics and modern celebrity culture? These are among the questions that will be discussed at a major conference hosted by the Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS) at the University of Birmingham on Friday 3 June.

2011-06-01T14:36:00Z 2011-06-02T10:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/01June-Conference-addresses-charisma-from-Mother-Theresa-to-Sarah-Palin.aspx Ben Hill

A new book exploring people's experience and tensions of dealing with civilizations and cultures different from their own is now available in mainland Europe after its initial release by Transaction Publishers in the USA in February.

2011-05-31T11:50:00Z 2011-05-31T12:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/31May-Encounters-Civilization-press-release.aspx Ben Hill

Many aspects of the government's much criticised health reform package represent an extension of existing policy rather than a new direction for healthcare according to a new report from the University of Birmingham's leading health policy unit the Health Services Management Centre.

2011-05-20T10:09:00Z 2011-05-20T10:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/18May-HealthReformPressRelease.aspx Amy Cory

Senior academics from the University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham are visiting Brazil this week in a joint research-focused mission.

2011-05-16T10:49:00Z 2011-05-17T10:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/16May-Leading-universities-unite-for-enhanced-global-engagement-in-Brazil-mission.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 Amy Cory

A new study exploring the partnership between counter-terrorism police and Muslim communities argues that police need to improve information sharing and transparency if they are to build trust and support.

2011-04-12T10:34:00Z 2011-04-12T14:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/04/12Apr-Research-calls-for-counter-terrorism-police-officers-to-be-more-accountable.aspx Ben Hill

A major evaluation of Every Child Counts (ECC), a numeracy programme introduced into English primary schools in 2008, has shown a positive short term effect on children's numeracy skills. The evaluation, conducted by researchers from the Universities of Birmingham, Durham and York for the Department of Education, equated the improvement to seven additional weeks' progress in numeracy skills for each child.

2011-04-04T15:38:00Z 2011-04-05T16:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/04/04AprEveryChildCountsRelease.aspx Ben Hill

Today (Friday 25th March 2011), the University of Birmingham announced major new investments in activities to enhance the student experience, extend programmes that widen participation in Higher Education as well as providing generous financial support for students from lower income backgrounds.

2011-03-25T13:45:00Z 2011-03-25T14:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/25mar-2012fees.aspx Admin Tara

The University has reached an agreement in principle with KPMG to join its ground-breaking school leavers' programme, which will offer the complete package of University degree, professional qualification and relevant work experience.

2011-03-11T16:08:00Z 2011-03-10T16:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/07Mar-accountancy-degree.aspx Amy Cory

The University of Birmingham has reached an agreement in principle with professional services firm KPMG today [Monday 7 March] to join its ground-breaking school leavers' programme, which will offer the complete package of University degree, professional qualification and relevant work experience.

2011-03-07T15:22:00Z 2011-03-07T15:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/07Mar-University-of-Birmingham-and-KPMG-to-offer-complete-package.aspx Ben Hill

Experts from the University of Birmingham are calling for a fundamental change to health and social care to ensure its survival in the current economic context. According to a major new policy paper, existing approaches to spending health and social care resources will be insufficient to respond to the current financial, demographic and social challenges we face.

2011-03-04T11:34:00Z 2011-03-04T11:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/04MarchHSMCPolicyPaperNewsRelease.aspx Amy Cory

Unauthorised immigrants are the most direct enactors of global citizenship according to a new book by a human rights expert at the University of Birmingham.

2011-03-01T12:27:00Z 2011-03-01T12:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/01Mar-Global-citizens-found-in-the-most-unlikely-places.aspx Amy Cory

Researchers at the University of Birmingham's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences are calling for volunteers to take part in a study investigating the use of high intensity interval training (HIT) as a means to improve health and fitness.

2011-02-24T10:25:00Z 2011-02-24T10:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/24feb-Volunteers-wanted-to-improve-health-and-fitness-by-exercising-less.aspx Amy Cory

Researchers at the University of Birmingham's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences are looking for volunteers to take part in a study investigating whether successful weight loss can alter perception.

2011-02-11T12:08:00Z 2011-02-11T12:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/11febvolunteers-needed-for-weight-loss-study.aspx Admin Tara

The end of the Cold War is to be the focus of a public lecture at the University of Birmingham on Wednesday 9 February 2011.

2011-02-08T00:00:00Z 2012-02-07T15:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/8febPulitzerprize-winnertospeakatBirminghamBusinessSchool.aspx Ben Hill

Commercial innovations to improve rehab for brain injuries and develop the next generation of robots rewarded at business showcaseTwo researchers from the University of Birmingham have been awarded £15,000 at the inaugural Enterprising Birmingham – Business Plan Competition showcase to enable development of their research expertise into viable business opportunities.

2011-01-21T14:30:00Z 2011-01-25T17:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/01/Business-Plan-19-1-2011.aspx James Perry

Individual patient budgets should play a bigger part in health and social care according to a major new report edited by experts from the University of Birmingham and the Centre for Welfare Reform. It argues that putting individuals in control of their own care budget will improve outcomes and efficiency.

2011-01-06T15:14:00Z 2011-09-06T11:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/01/05-1-11-HSMCRelease.aspx Kali Tiwana

Leading social scientist Professor Adam Tickell has been appointed by the University of Birmingham as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Knowledge Transfer.

2010-11-25T15:23:00Z 2010-11-25T17:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/11/25Nov2010Tickell.aspx Admin Tara

More than 100 Birmingham residents will be formally welcomed to the UK at a special citizenship ceremony being held at the University of Birmingham.

2010-11-18T14:00:00Z 2010-11-22T09:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/11/18NovCitizenshipCeromony.aspx Lydia Rea

Entrepreneurial academics at the University of Birmingham are developing their business planning skills through an intensive five day training programme supported by top professional services firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

2010-11-05T09:21:00Z 2010-11-09T11:49:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/11/03Nov2010PwC.aspx Thomas Straw

A major new policy paper edited by experts in health and social care from the University of Birmingham and The Centre for Welfare Reform proposes radical reforms to the welfare system to get the best outcomes for disabled children and their families.

2010-10-26T10:54:00Z 2010-10-29T09:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/WelfareReformReport26-10-10.aspx Admin Tara

What part do the family, community values, the media and religion play in influencing and shaping character? How young people's values and virtues are formed in modern society is one of the key themes of a brand new book by education expert Professor James Arthur, of the University of Birmingham.

2010-09-30T15:45:00Z 2010-10-05T11:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/09/30-SeptOfGoodCharacter.aspx Claire Hawkins

Immunologists at the University of Birmingham are shedding fresh light on the links between life stresses, such as the death of a spouse or a serious fall, and failing health in older people.

2010-09-13T00:00:00Z 2010-09-23T09:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/09/13sept-healthyageing.aspx Claire Hawkins

Waiting times for young people experiencing serious mental health problems such as psychosis could be drastically cut thanks to a research project being led by the University of Birmingham. The delay between the onset of symptoms and effective treatment currently stands at around a year but experts are aiming to reduce this to just three months.

2010-09-03T00:00:00Z 2010-09-23T10:03:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/09/3sept-mentalhealth.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

Would-be entrepreneurs from four Birmingham schools are taking part in a challenge to test their business acumen. The ROCKET Challenge 2010 is being launched at the University of Birmingham Business School on June 30 and will see dozens of Year 11 and 12 pupils from across the city take part in a two-week business event.

2010-06-29T00:01:00Z 2010-09-09T15:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/06/29jun-Rocket.aspx Claire Hawkins

Government plans to give GPs greater control of NHS budgets are a step in the right direction but must be implemented carefully if they are to deliver benefits for patients, according to a major new report published today by the University of Birmingham's Health Services Management Centre.

2010-06-10T00:00:00Z 2010-09-23T14:41:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/06/10jun-gpbudget.aspx Claire Hawkins

Youngsters learn strategic negotiating skills from one another and their carers as they acquire a sense of moral awareness, a key University of Birmingham and Canterbury Christ Church University study into child development has found.

2010-05-21T00:00:00Z 2010-09-14T16:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/05/21may-childdevelopment.aspx Claire Hawkins

The University of Birmingham is to launch a new centre dedicated to understanding how we manage our personal savings and assets, from pensions to mortgages.

2010-05-19T00:00:00Z 2010-09-14T11:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/05/19may-wealthchasm.aspx Claire Hawkins

A radical overhaul of the adult social care system is being called for by Birmingham University researchers following an independent analysis of the social and financial gains that could be reaped.

2010-02-08T00:00:00Z 2010-09-28T12:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/02/8Feb-adultsocialcare.aspx Claire Hawkins

University of Birmingham academics are carrying out a cutting edge study that will inform and shape national and European policy in relation to education, migration, multiculturalism, and diversity.

2010-02-04T00:00:00Z 2010-09-28T12:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/02/4feb-multilingualeurope.aspx Fabricio Marques

As the Beatles Rock Band and Wii Fit top the Christmas charts, new research from the University of Birmingham reveals that social interactions are key to designing a hit video game.

2009-12-21T20:20:00Z 2012-07-03T20:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/12/21Dec-games.aspx Fabricio Marques

The University of Birmingham is hosting a major conference today on religious discrimination.

2009-12-09T20:50:00Z 2012-07-03T20:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/12/9Dec-discrimination.aspx Fabricio Marques

Mother Teresa was betrayed by religious colleagues when she confided in them that she did not believe in God, according to new research by a University of Birmingham academic.

2009-11-25T22:38:00Z 2012-07-03T22:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/11/25Nov-Theresa.aspx dave roberts

The University of Birmingham's Business School and the Women's Business Development Agency have formed a partnership to create the UK's first academic centre devoted to women's enterprise and leadership.

1901-02-01T00:00:00Z 2012-02-22T11:49:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/der-test.aspx