Press office latest news and archive Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/index.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-24T12:59:39Z 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 Andy Tootell

Actress Abigail Rokison, who played Primrose in the top-rating TV show The Darling Buds of May, has taken on a new leading role in the performing arts.

2013-03-18T09:00:00Z 2013-03-20T16:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/15-Mar-Darling-Buds-of-May-actress-turned-Shakespeare-expert-offers-creative-approach-to-study.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 Michael Lee

A new partnership between Indian and UK scientists to develop talent and innovation in a progressive branch of atomic physics is now underway.

2013-02-20T09:30:00Z 2013-02-20T11:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/20Feb-UK-India-project-set-to-enhance-talent-in-atomic-physics-research.aspx Julie Foster

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 2013-05-23T11:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/19-02-13University-of-Birmingham-opens-new-Centre-for-Research-in-Race-and-Education.aspx 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 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 Michael Lee

The University of Birmingham's School of Computer Science, along with 3 other leading university computer science departments in the UK, is taking part in a unique code-breaking competition as part of this year's Cyber Security Challenge UK.

2013-01-25T08:34:00Z 2013-01-25T08:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/24-Jan-13-Birmingham-computer-scientists-take-part-in-national-cyber-security-challenge.aspx Michael Lee

This week, the University of Birmingham will open its doors to enthusiastic stargazers for two unique events at its Edgbaston campus. Discover the ins and outs of space travel, the Big Bang theory or the solar system with University experts.

2013-01-07T07:00:00Z 2013-01-08T10:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/7-jan-BBC-and-University-of-Birmingham-host-Stargazing-LIVE-event.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 Thomas Straw

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 2013-05-23T09:30:00Z 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 Catherine Byerley

A new honours degree aimed at international students eager for a career in the golf industry has been launched by The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) and the University of Birmingham.

2012-11-30T11:49:00Z 2012-12-10T15:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/30NovPGA-and-University-of-Birmingham-unveil-new-international-golf-degree-programme.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 Samantha Williams

The University of Birmingham is one of nine universities across the UK that has been selected by BP, one of the UK's leading graduate recruiters, to be part of its new scholarship programme for talented science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) undergraduates.

2012-11-21T13:14:00Z 2012-11-21T12:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/21-Nov-BP-establishes-initial-four-year-45million-UK-undergraduate-scholarship-fund.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 Samantha Williams

Birmingham student, Sufyaan Patel, has been awarded Medalist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) for voluntary work and services to the community.

2012-10-15T08:30:00Z 2012-10-09T14:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/10/9-Oct-Birmingham-student-celebrates-prestigious-award-in-the-2012-Queens-birthday-honours-list.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 Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham has been awarded £30,000 to provide bursaries to students from the West Midlands' most deprived areas over the next three years.The money is was one of nine awards from The National Express Foundation to help disadvantaged young people across the region.

2012-09-10T17:24:00Z 2012-09-10T17:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/National-Express-Foundation-10-9-2012.aspx Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham is to establish a STEM Education Centre, a direct legacy of the National HE STEM programme, which Birmingham has hosted since 2009. The new Centre will build upon previous work and profile of the University in leading science, technology, engineering and maths education at a national level.

2012-09-05T13:44:00Z 2012-09-05T13:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/05-Sep-STEM-Local-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 Catherine Byerley

25 US teenagers who were affected by the terrorist attacks of 9/11 are currently enjoying a special activity-packed tour of the UK.

2012-08-16T10:24:00Z 2012-08-16T10:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/16-Aug-911-Summer-Camp-heads-to-University-of-Birmingham.aspx Ben Hill

As well as supporting our alumni competing in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, the University of Birmingham is also celebrating the success of several students and graduates who have been playing their part without having to don a pair of trainers or a swimming cap.

2012-08-03T15:47:00Z 2012-08-03T15:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/03Aug-Olympic-Games-Makers-News-Release.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 Ben Hill

Birmingham student Jodie Anderson graduates this summer with a BA Honors in History from the University and has an exciting future ahead with a fully funded law conversion course and barrister training placement.

2012-07-19T16:52:00Z 2012-07-19T16:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/19JulyJoide-Anderson-News-Release.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 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

Two outstanding medical students will be awarded prestigious prizes as part of the University of Birmingham's annual degree congregations. Helen Leach and Jake Mann will receive the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor prizes at their degree congregation on Wednesday 11th July.

2012-07-11T18:13:00Z 2012-07-11T18:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/11-Jul-2012-Medical-School-Graduation.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 Catherine Byerley

Students from two leading universities in Taiwan are visiting the West Midlands this week to participate in a University of Birmingham summer school.

2012-07-04T16:46:00Z 2012-07-11T12:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/University-summer-school-showcases-the-best-of-West-Midlands-culture-.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 Kate Chapple

Students from the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences have designed and built the University of Birmingham's 15th racing car, which will be unveiled on Friday 22nd June 2pm in Chancellor's Court.

2012-06-21T15:15:00Z 2012-06-25T12:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/21-Jun-12-The-15th-University-of-Birmingham-Racing-Car-Ready-for-First-Race.aspx Kate Chapple

128 students from 32 schools in the Midlands will enjoy an interesting fun-filled day of chemistry at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry to be held at the University of Birmingham on Tuesday May 1st and Thursday May 3rd 2012.

2012-04-25T10:34:00Z 2012-04-25T11:00:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/25-Apr-12-Chemistry-Challenge-for-School-Pupils-at-Salters-Festival.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 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 William Fallows

The confessions of a Sicilian mobster are to be exposed in a one-off performance of Dacia Maraini's My Name is Antonino Calderone at the mac next week as part of a three-day 'Italy and the Mafia' spectacle coming to the city of Birmingham.

2012-02-22T13:59:00Z 2012-02-27T14:34:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/22Feb-Life-of-Italian-mafia-to-be-revealed-in-city-performance.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 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 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 Amy Cory

University of Birmingham reproductive medicine expert Dr Jackson Kirkman-Brown invites a group of male students to take part in an experimental 'Sperm Race' to explore what it takes to be the best out of millions in the BBC3 documentary How Sex Works tonight.

2012-01-23T11:33:00Z 2012-01-23T17:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/01/23JanGreatSpermRaceNews-Release.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

Clinical anatomist, author and broadcaster Alice Roberts has been appointed Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. Alice, who regularly appears as a science presenter on TV programmes including Coast, Time Team and Horizon, as well as The Incredible Human Journey, Don't Die Young and Origins of Us, joins the University on 1st February, 2012.

2012-01-23T11:20:00Z 2012-01-23T15:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/01/23Jan-Alice-Roberts-Press-Release.aspx Admin Tara

Scientists from the University of Birmingham and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay are working together to develop new ways of treating bladder overactivity, a problem which affects millions of people worldwide.

2012-01-18T00:00:00Z 2012-02-10T10:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/01/Computational-research-aims-to-alleviate-embarrassing-bladder-problems.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

The prestigious Ironbridge Lecture will once again be hosted by The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust on Tuesday 6th December in the Engine Shop at Enginuity in Coalbrookdale. The annual lecture, held in partnership with the University of Birmingham, will be delivered by the University's Professor of Community History and Director of the BirminghamLives project Professor Carl Chinn MBE.

2011-11-08T14:25:00Z 2011-11-08T13:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/08-Nov-Ironbridge-Gorge-Museums-to-host-annual-Ironbridge-Lecture-.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 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 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

With less than a year to go until the Olympic and Paralympic Games, University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) and Gold Challenge have teamed up to get students involved and joining in the excitement of London 2012.

2011-09-13T13:42:00Z 2011-09-13T13:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/13Sep11UniversityofBirminghamkickstartsOlympicLegacywithGoldChallenge.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 Thomas Straw

The University of Birmingham has been ranked an impressive 67th in today's QS World University Rankings. The QS World University Rankings is a ranking more that 600 institutions, which has published annually since 2004.

2011-09-05T10:11:00Z 2011-09-09T15:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/05-Sept-Birmingham-ranked-67th-in-World-University-Rankings.aspx Amy Cory

From 1st September until 13th October, Winterbourne House and Garden's Coach House Gallery will be exhibiting the work of artist designer, Chris Eckersley with his collection of works entitled 'The Colours of Winterbourne'.

2011-09-02T10:13:00Z 2011-09-02T10:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/02Sept-Colourful-new-exhibition-at-Coach-House-Gallery.aspx Amy Cory

The Shakespeare Institute, the University of Birmingham's international centre for exploration of the work of Shakespeare and the drama of his time, is seeking to enhance its international prestige and reputation as the destination of choice for postgraduate study with the appointment of distinguished Shakespearean scholar, Professor Michael Dobson, as its new Director and Professor of Shakespeare Studies.

2011-08-31T14:51:00Z 2012-01-29T20:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/31AugDistinguishedShakespeareanscholarappointedasnewDirectorofShakespeareInstitute.aspx Amy Cory

British students are taking part in a UK-India study programme this summer to gain firsthand experience of Indian culture, arts, commerce, politics and language.

2011-08-19T14:17:00Z 2011-08-19T15:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/19Aug-UK-students-make-passage-to-India-for-study-programme.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 Claire Hawkins

At the last update UBSport lay, for the first time in BUCS history, second in the BUCS championships ranking, with several competitors in hot pursuit.

2011-07-21T13:20:00Z 2011-08-03T15:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/bucs-second.aspx Amy Cory

Forty aspiring teenage engineers are set to receive a surprise visit from a television star today (Thursday 21 July) at the University of Birmingham to celebrate completion of a four-day residential course exploring the technologies and systems of railway engineering.

2011-07-21T10:02:00Z 2011-07-21T17:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/21July-Television-star-to-award-next-generation-of-engineers.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 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

UBSport men's first team hockey coach, Steve Floyd recently returned from Rotterdam, Holland after managing England men's under 21s in a series of test matches against Holland. The test series was carried out over three days at Rotterdam Hockey club, with the event concluding on Monday, July 4.

2011-07-06T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/06Jul11MenshockeygettheEnglandcallup.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 Kate Chapple

Students from the School of Engineering have designed and built the University of Birmingham's 14th racing car, which will be unveiled on Saturday 25th June at 1pm in Chancellor's Court.

2011-06-24T10:35:00Z 2011-06-29T11:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/24June11The14thUniversityofBirminghamRacingCarReadyforFirstRace.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 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 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

University of Birmingham Athletics & Cross Country put in another great performance at the BUCS Outdoor Championships last weekend winning a total of NINE individual medals plus a bronze for the women's team.

2011-05-05T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/05May11OutdoorChampionshipsshowcaseskillsofUBSport.aspx Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham has been awarded £65,275 in National Lottery funding by Sport England to help encourage students to get more active whilst studying at University.'Who will you be?' is amongst 41 projects being backed by Sport England's £10million Active Universities fund to get more students playing sport, as part of the mass participation legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.The multi-sport project aims to increase participation by 15% by offering University of Birmingham students more choice

2011-03-31T11:00:00Z 2011-03-31T10:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/31Mar-ActiveUniversitiesPressRelease.aspx Amy Cory

An original spade used by Margaret Nettlefold to cut the first sod at the local Moor Pool Estate has been donated to the University of Birmingham's heritage attraction, the Winterbourne House and Garden, by the current owner of the residue of the Estate, Grainger plc.

2011-03-31T10:56:00Z 2011-03-31T10:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/31Mar-Local-historical-memorabilia-donated-to-Winterbourne-House-and-Garden.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

On March 26, we will be switching off the lights inside our iconic clock tower, 'Old Joe'. This switch-off is being undertaken in aid of Earth Hour which encourages people from around the world to switch off their lights for an hour to help ease the effects of global warming. The event run by the World Wildlife Fund aims to raise awareness of the fragility of our planet and how we all have a part to play in reducing the impact of our energy consumption.

2011-03-24T12:00:00Z 2011-04-01T16:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/Earth-Hour.aspx Amy Cory

Top scientists and academics from the University of Birmingham are set to celebrate 30 years of the Space Shuttle with a public open day featuring activities and talks to inspire the next generation of space scientists and astronauts.

2011-03-16T15:50:00Z 2011-03-16T15:49:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/16Mar-Pioneer-of-space-research-to-speak-at-university-public-outreach-day-commemorating-Space-Shuttle.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 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 Admin Tara

One of the first UK Universities to receive fairtrade status is to host an ethical fashion show for Fairtrade Fortnight, which is encouraging you to 'show off your label' to improve the lives of clothing manufacturers in developing countries.

2011-03-08T00:00:00Z 2012-02-07T14:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/08Mar-Birmingham-students-to-redress-for-fairtrade-in-collaborative-fashion-show.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 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

UBSport)Ski and Snowboarding club, also known as Brumski, triumphed this weekend at the final round of the regional Kings Race Series.

2011-02-09T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/09Feb11SkiandSnowboardingclubdominateregionalcompetition.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

UBSport hosted the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Cross Country Championships, for the first time in the event's history, and had a huge victory by collecting three gold, two silver and two bronze medals.

2011-02-07T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Feb11BUCSCrossCountryChampionships2011.aspx Jenna Hadley

Alice Sharp from the UBSport Hockey club has been bestowed the prestigious Higgins Group UK Youth Hockey Awards for the second time in her short career.

2011-01-26T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/26jan11AliceSharpwinsprestigoushockeyaward.aspx Admin Tara

Celebrate Valentine's Day in style at Winterbourne House and Garden with two new events set in a haven of peace and tranquility.This unique heritage attraction will be opening its Terrace tea room for a romantic candle-lit dinner on Monday 14 February from 7pm for those who want to celebrate with a special loved one in a romantic setting.

2011-01-25T16:25:00Z 2011-05-19T11:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/01/Winterbourne-Valentines-25-1-2011.aspx

Information on Occupation of social learning space by protesters

2011-01-18T18:58:00Z 2011-01-18T18:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/01/Occupationofsociallearningspacebyprotesters.aspx Jenna Hadley

Twenty members of the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Triathlon club braved the miserable weather on Sunday, November 20 to compete in the British University and Colleges Sports (BUCS) aptly named 'Chilly' Duathlon at Castle Coombe, Wiltshire.

2010-12-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T15:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Nov10Duathlonmensteamclinchsilver.aspx Kali Tiwana

Alan Sugar's right-hand woman and an Ironman World Record holder are amongst those who will be given honorary degrees at the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies later this month.

2010-12-14T11:53:00Z 2010-12-14T11:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/12/14Dec2010HonGrads.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

Rebecca Sindell from the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Lifesaving Club headed up to Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield on Sunday, November 28 to compete in the 2010 National Lifesaving Championships finals and picked up gold and bronze medals.

2010-11-29T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T11:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/29Nov10LifesaverpicksuptwomedalsatNationalChampionships.aspx Jenna Hadley

University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) are delighted to introduce the inaugural 'Lionheart Award'. Presented termly, the award has been created to recognise students-athletes who are not only performing at a significant level for their chosen sport, but also show dedication and leadership surpassing what is expected of UBSport club members.

2010-11-12T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T15:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/12Nov10UBSportLionheartAward.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

Elle Hopkins, a third year Sport and Exercise Science student, had a successful trip to Manchester Velodrome last week to compete in the National Track Championships 2010, walking away with a silver medal in the Women's Madison and a positive performance in the team sprint race.

2010-09-27T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/27Sep10ElleHopkinshassuccessattheNationalTrackChampionships.aspx Jenna Hadley

University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) had a representative in England's women's hockey squad as they picked up their first ever medal in the BDO FIH World Cup in Rosario, Argentina.

2010-09-13T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Sep10GilbertwinsWorldCupbronze.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 Jenna Hadley

Congratulations to two University of Birmingham Sport badminton players who are set to start off the new season with success after being chosen to represent Great Britain at the 11th World University Badminton Championships 2010.

2010-08-19T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/19Aug10BadmintonscholarstorepresentGB.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 Admin Tara

Two hundred 14 and 15 year olds from across the West Midlands will be experiencing university life this July when they attend UniFest Summer Schools at the University of Birmingham.

2010-07-09T00:01:00Z 2010-09-15T13:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/09july-UniFest.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 Fabricio Marques

There is no one best approach that can be used in educating all children and young people with autism, according to a report by researchers from the University of Birmingham's Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) and St. Patrick's College Dublin, published today by the Republic of Ireland's National Council for Special Education (NCSE).

2009-12-11T20:34:00Z 2012-07-03T20:34:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/12/11-Dec-autism.aspx Fabricio Marques

Today's graduates need to be equipped with good character as well as a degree if they are to succeed in the job market, according to new report presented to the House of Lords on Monday 23 November 2009.

2009-11-23T22:39:00Z 2012-07-03T22:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/11/23Nov-character.aspx Fabricio Marques

Third year medical students at the University of Birmingham are learning to perform female pelvic examinations with the help of women who have been recruited and trained specifically to be teachers of these skills.

2009-11-13T22:43:00Z 2012-07-03T22:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/11/13Nov-Learning.aspx Fabricio Marques

Six universities will work as part of a major initiative to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) throughout England and Wales.

2009-11-10T22:46:00Z 2012-07-03T22:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/11/10Nov-STEM.aspx Fabricio Marques

Most 14-16 year old students in the six schools of the Hodge Hill constituency in Birmingham are concerned about values and character and about the quality of their communities and the society in which they are growing up, according to a report 'The Values and Character Dispositions of 14-16 Year Olds' by a University of Birmingham academic, and launched today Monday 09 November.

2009-11-09T22:48:00Z 2012-07-03T22:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/11/9Nov-Hodge.aspx Fabricio Marques

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Michael Wilkes, will return to his alma mater when he visits the University of Birmingham's School of Chemical Engineering to launch the Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and their Applications at 4pm on Wednesday 4th November.

2009-11-04T22:56:00Z 2012-07-03T22:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/11/3Nov-Mayor.aspx