Press office latest news and archive Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/index.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-24T02:40:11Z 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 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

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

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

The University of Birmingham's clock tower, Old Joe, will be switching off its lights again this year in support of Earth Hour on the evening of Saturday 23 March.

2013-03-21T08:30:00Z 2013-03-21T14:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/20-Mar-Switching-off-Old-Joe-for-Earth-Hour.aspx Thomas Straw

The University is committed to an absolute reduction in carbon emissions of 20% by 2020 from a 2005/2006 baseline. In order to achieve this we have undertaken a number of projects which have culminated this year in reduced CO2 emissions by 19.7%. This shows a marked reduction from our 2005/2006 baseline of 62,423 tonnes of CO2 down to 50,132 tonnes of CO2 in 2011/2012.

2013-01-09T12:27:00Z 2013-01-10T09:00:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/co2.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 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 Kate Chapple

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.

2012-06-19T12:37:00Z 2012-06-19T12:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/19-Jun-12-University-of-Birmingham-delighted-by-Queens-Birthday-Honours.aspx Catherine Byerley

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

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

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.

2012-05-04T17:38:00Z 2012-05-04T15:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/12/4-May-75m-boost-for-University-of-Birmingham-campus-development-.aspx Catherine Byerley

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

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

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 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 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

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 Ben Hill

The land formerly used for the BBC television programme Gardeners' World is to become a community garden focusing on education run by the University of Birmingham's Winterbourne House and Garden.

2011-10-14T13:51:00Z 2011-10-14T13:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/12October2011WinterbourneBBCPressRelease.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 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 Ben Hill

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

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

Manchester United's Chief Executive and the BBC Director of Sport are amongst those who will be receive honorary degrees from the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies.

2011-07-12T15:52:00Z 2011-07-20T10:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/12July11ManchesterUnitedsChiefExecandBBCBossHonouredbytheUniversityofBirmingham.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 Amy Cory

The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce that Dr John Pearson, Business Engagement Manager in Alta Innovations Ltd, the technology transfer agency owned by the University, has been awarded Knowledge Transfer Achiever of the Year at this year's PraxisUnico Impact Awards.

2011-06-16T10:08:00Z 2011-06-16T09:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/15June-University-of-Birmingham-celebrate-win-at-The-2011-Impact-Awards.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 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

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

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 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 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 Amy Cory

A senior delegation from the University of Birmingham, UK, will visit Chicago this week to further strengthen links with two of the City's major universities.

2011-03-28T16:33:00Z 2011-03-28T16:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/28Mar-University-of-Birmingham-UK-in-knowledge-exchange-with-Chicago-institutions.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 Amy Cory

The University of Birmingham has launched a new venture today [Thursday 10 March] that will see academics at the heart of the local community delivering talks on more than 100 topics ranging from Shakespeare to Sikhism.

2011-03-10T18:04:00Z 2011-03-11T11:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/10MarItsgoodtotalkUniversitylaunchesfreespeakerserviceforthecity.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

Winterbourne House and Garden, a unique heritage attraction at the University of Birmingham, is running a community-based vegetable growing project with members of Birmingham's Islamic communities.

2011-02-24T14:32:00Z 2011-02-24T14:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/24feb-Green-fingered-vegetable-growing-project-at-botanic-garden.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2011-02-03T00:01:00Z 2011-02-17T13:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/birmingham-collaboration.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 Kate Chapple

The University of Birmingham's Careers and Employability Centre is calling for businesses to offer work experience placements to a wealth of talented, enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals seeking industry experience, the ability to put their knowledge into practice and vital networking opportunities.

2011-01-11T17:20:00Z 2011-01-11T17:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/01/Press-release-0Jan11.aspx Kali Tiwana

A public poll has revealed that the iconic painting of a beautiful Russian aristocrat, Portrait of Countess Golovine (above), by the French female artist Élizabeth Vigée-Lebrun, is the most popular work of art in the Barber Institute's galleries. However, she was nearly pipped to the post by another firm favourite, Johan Christian Dahl's moving Mother and Child by the Sea.

2010-12-20T15:06:00Z 2010-12-20T15:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/12/20Dec2010BarberChoice.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 Ben Hill

Bring along your family heirlooms, household treasures and car boot bargains to Winterbourne's very own antiques road-show and discover if you're sitting on a goldmine.

2010-11-17T17:01:00Z 2010-11-19T09:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/11/17NovAntiquesWinterbourne.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 Claire Hawkins

The University of Birmingham's Law School has joined forces with the Birmingham office of national law firm Mills & Reeve to provide free legal advice to those unable to pay for it.

2010-02-28T00:00:00Z 2010-09-28T10:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/02/28Feb-lawschool.aspx