Press office latest news and archive http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/index.aspx?NewsArchiveOrig__List_GoToPage=4&TaxonomyKey=0/1/187/200&SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/University-strengthens-top-20-league-table-position.aspx 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. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:35:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/University-strengthens-top-20-league-table-position.aspx india http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/22-Apr-Charitable-donations-to-the-University-of-Birmingham-almost-double-in-a-year-as-giving-to-UK-universities-reaches-record-high-.aspx Gifts to the University of Birmingham are continuing to transform lives as charitable donations have topped £10 million in a record year for philanthropic giving to UK universities, according to a new report. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/22-Apr-Charitable-donations-to-the-University-of-Birmingham-almost-double-in-a-year-as-giving-to-UK-universities-reaches-record-high-.aspx philanthropy Nick Blinco Vice-Chancellor http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/12-Apr-University-brings-billion-pound-boost-to-Birminghams-economy.aspx The University of Birmingham contributes more than £1 billion to the West Midlands economy annually and supports almost 12,000 jobs, according to research by Oxford Economics. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:40:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/12-Apr-University-brings-billion-pound-boost-to-Birminghams-economy.aspx David Eastwood Economic Impact http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12Dec-University-of-Birmingham-launches-new-China-Institute-.aspx 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. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12Dec-University-of-Birmingham-launches-new-China-Institute-.aspx China Institute ambassador zhao Geely Holdings China Birmingham Guangzhou Centre http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/10/15-Oct-University-of-Birmingham-expands-ties-with-US-Midwest-in-latest-visit.aspx Vice-Chancellor Professor David Eastwood will lead a delegation to Chicago this week as the University's links with the Midwest continue to grow. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/10/15-Oct-University-of-Birmingham-expands-ties-with-US-Midwest-in-latest-visit.aspx David Eastwood British Council Higher Education series DePaul University http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/10/8-Oct-University-of-Birmingham-and-Rolls-Royce-announce-60m-High-Temperature-Research-Centre.aspx The Chancellor George Osborne announced today (8th October) that the University of Birmingham and Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will be establishing a new £60m High Temperature Research Centre. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/10/8-Oct-University-of-Birmingham-and-Rolls-Royce-announce-60m-High-Temperature-Research-Centre.aspx George Osbourne Professor David Eastwood Paul Bowen research centre Rolls Royce india http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/28SepTimes-League-Table-News-Release.aspx 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 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/28SepTimes-League-Table-News-Release.aspx india http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/27-SepBirmingham-Notting-Collaboration-Fund.aspx 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. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:17:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/27-SepBirmingham-Notting-Collaboration-Fund.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/University-of-Birmingham-welcomes-Chinese-Embassy-visitors.aspx The University of Birmingham hosts Counsellor Shen Yang and three other representatives from the Education section at the Chinese Embassy, this week. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/University-of-Birmingham-welcomes-Chinese-Embassy-visitors.aspx Shen Yang Vice Chancellor David Eastwood Chinese Embassy China Institute http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/16-Aug-12-Research-grants-success-at-Birmingham-Awards-up-by-55.aspx 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%. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/16-Aug-12-Research-grants-success-at-Birmingham-Awards-up-by-55.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/18-July-University-of-Birmingham-welcomes-South-Korean-Ambassador.aspx The University of Birmingham hosts Choo Kyu-Ho, the Republic of Korea's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, this week at its Edgbaston campus. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:06:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/18-July-University-of-Birmingham-welcomes-South-Korean-Ambassador.aspx South Korea ambassador policy into practice http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/19-Jun-12-University-of-Birmingham-delighted-by-Queens-Birthday-Honours.aspx The University of Birmingham is delighted that two long-serving and highly successful members of staff have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours, announced today. Professor Michael Sterling, the previous Vice-Chancellor of the University of Birmingham has received a Knighthood, and Gill Ball, the Director of Finance has received an OBE. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:37:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/19-Jun-12-University-of-Birmingham-delighted-by-Queens-Birthday-Honours.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/12/4-May-75m-boost-for-University-of-Birmingham-campus-development-.aspx The European Investment Bank has formally agreed to provide £75 million to fund developments to teaching, research and campus facilities at the University of Birmingham. Fri, 04 May 2012 17:38:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/12/4-May-75m-boost-for-University-of-Birmingham-campus-development-.aspx EIB development http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/16-April-University-of-Birmingham-cements-and-creates-new-collaborations-with-Guangzhou.aspx 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. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/16-April-University-of-Birmingham-cements-and-creates-new-collaborations-with-Guangzhou.aspx Guangzhou http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/15MarBirmingham-Nottingham-Press-Release.aspx 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. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/15MarBirmingham-Nottingham-Press-Release.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/20Feb-Scholarship-students-question-University-Chancellor.aspx 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. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:36:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/20Feb-Scholarship-students-question-University-Chancellor.aspx Development and Alumni Relations Office Sir Dominic Cadbury Chancellor Access to Birmingham scholarship A2B http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/15-FebUniversity-of-Birmingham-unveils-new-Foundation-Academy.aspx 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. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:25:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/15-FebUniversity-of-Birmingham-unveils-new-Foundation-Academy.aspx foundation academy international students birmingham foundation academy Vice-Chancellor David Eastwood steve-minchin http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/01/23Jan-Alice-Roberts-Press-Release.aspx 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. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/01/23Jan-Alice-Roberts-Press-Release.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/09Dec-Circles-of-Influence-News-Release.aspx 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. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/09Dec-Circles-of-Influence-News-Release.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/01Dec-University-and-Trust-sign-up-to-historic-health-partnership.aspx The University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust have today announced a groundbreaking joint working agreement to be known as Birmingham Health Partners (BHP). Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/01Dec-University-and-Trust-sign-up-to-historic-health-partnership.aspx Vice-Chancellor University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham Health Partners http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/queens-prize.aspx The University of Birmingham's world-leading Centre for Formulation Engineering has gained further recognition after being selected for a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education. The Prizes form part of the national honours system and are the most prestigious honour that can be awarded to UK universities or colleges. The Prizes are given to institutions that make an outstanding contribution to the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social life of the nation. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/queens-prize.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/13-Sept-Honorary-doctorate-awarded-to-Chinas-SARS-hero.aspx Professor Zhong Nanshan, a leading figure in the combat of the 2003 SARS epidemic in China, has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Birmingham at a special graduation ceremony in Guangzhou. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:06:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/13-Sept-Honorary-doctorate-awarded-to-Chinas-SARS-hero.aspx Zhong Nanshan Guangzhou KK Cheng COPD SARS Collaborative Centre http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/ivy-league.aspx 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. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:13:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/ivy-league.aspx Ivy League hefce grades http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/01-Jul-University-strengthens-bond-with-China-in-Guangzhou-Centre-launch.aspx The University of Birmingham is to open a collaborative centre later this summer in Guangzhou, China, with the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/01-Jul-University-strengthens-bond-with-China-in-Guangzhou-Centre-launch.aspx china Guangzhou research partnership collaboration http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/eps-appointment.aspx Professor Richard Williams OBE has been appointed to the role of Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Head of College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:05:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/eps-appointment.aspx Head of College Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/25mar-2012fees.aspx 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. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/25mar-2012fees.aspx 2012 Fees fees funding investment http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/birmingham-collaboration.aspx The University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham have today announced a new framework for collaboration.The partnership will see the comprehensive large research-led universities working together for mutual success in a range of different areas, including research initiatives, student experience, business engagement and internationalisation. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/birmingham-collaboration.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/11/03Nov2010VCcommentGovtBrowne.aspx Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willetts, issued the Government's response to the Browne Review of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance, in Parliament today [03 November 2010]. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:46:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/11/03Nov2010VCcommentGovtBrowne.aspx Vice Chancellor http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/20oct-SpendingReview.aspx Speaking following today's spending review announcement, Professor David Eastwood, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Birmingham said: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:50:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/20oct-SpendingReview.aspx Vice Chancellor http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/12OctUniFees.aspx Speaking following the launch of the proposals of the Independent Report of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance, Professor David Eastwood, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Birmingham and member of the Browne Review team said:"We must maintain a high quality system, offer a world class student experience and sustain opportunities for all who can benefit to study in higher education. At the same time we must ensure that the system is affordable for students, taxpayers and government." Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/12OctUniFees.aspx Vice Chancellor http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/5july-honorary.aspx 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. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/5july-honorary.aspx graduation Great Hall honorary graduands http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/03/BhaminChicago.aspx The University of Birmingham and the city have been honoured in the United States, for increasing international collaboration and promoting the many initiatives associated with being a sister city. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/03/BhaminChicago.aspx Vice Chancellor Chicago United States second city David Eastwood http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/11/30Nov-Pro-Chancellor.aspx The University of Birmingham has announced today that Ed Smith, who is currently a Board member and Deputy Chairman of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), will become the University's new Pro-Chancellor. Mr Smith takes up the post in August 2010. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:18:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/11/30Nov-Pro-Chancellor.aspx Vice Chancellor