Press office news listing http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/international-listing.aspx?NewsListingOrig_List_GoToPage=2&TaxonomyKey=0/1/187/198&NewsListingOrig_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/2013/02/27FebBirmingham-and-Yale-to-establish-global-justice-programme-in-India.aspx The University of Birmingham is joining forces with Yale and Delhi to support the development of a pioneering global justice programme in India. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:15:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27FebBirmingham-and-Yale-to-establish-global-justice-programme-in-India.aspx india Delhi Yale Cabrera global justice http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/20Feb-UK-India-project-set-to-enhance-talent-in-atomic-physics-research.aspx A new partnership between Indian and UK scientists to develop talent and innovation in a progressive branch of atomic physics is now underway. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:30:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/20Feb-UK-India-project-set-to-enhance-talent-in-atomic-physics-research.aspx Ultra-Cold Atoms india kai bongs pune Atomic Physics Talent research knowledge transfer http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/7Feb-Students-convene-in-Delhi-to-explore-international-security-challenges-.aspx 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. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:55:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/7Feb-Students-convene-in-Delhi-to-explore-international-security-challenges-.aspx india Delhi security Melbourne 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/2012/12/3-Dec-Honorary-Graduands-for-December-2012-.aspx 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. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/3-Dec-Honorary-Graduands-for-December-2012-.aspx graduation Adam Pengilly Paul McMaster Lord Alan Watson Sarah Cox Jose Narro Robles Chris Banks http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/30NovPGA-and-University-of-Birmingham-unveil-new-international-golf-degree-programme.aspx 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. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:49:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/30NovPGA-and-University-of-Birmingham-unveil-new-international-golf-degree-programme.aspx Golf china far east asia india PGA martin toms sandy jones http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/4Sept-US-internship-programme-boosts-graduate-job-prospects.aspx 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. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/4Sept-US-internship-programme-boosts-graduate-job-prospects.aspx British American graduate interns internship employability BABC USA http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/16-Aug-911-Summer-Camp-heads-to-University-of-Birmingham.aspx 25 US teenagers who were affected by the terrorist attacks of 9/11 are currently enjoying a special activity-packed tour of the UK. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/16-Aug-911-Summer-Camp-heads-to-University-of-Birmingham.aspx 9/11 new york USA british council students september 11th 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/2012/07/12-July-Delhi-and-Birmingham-students-unite-to-stand-against-poverty.aspx 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. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:12:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/12-July-Delhi-and-Birmingham-students-unite-to-stand-against-poverty.aspx Delhi poverty POLSIS Luis Cabrera india http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/University-summer-school-showcases-the-best-of-West-Midlands-culture-.aspx Students from two leading universities in Taiwan are visiting the West Midlands this week to participate in a University of Birmingham summer school. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:46:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/University-summer-school-showcases-the-best-of-West-Midlands-culture-.aspx taiwan summer school ironbridge x9ironbridge x9iaa x9artsandlaw http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/28-Jun-Honarary-Grads-Press-Release.aspx 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). Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/28-Jun-Honarary-Grads-Press-Release.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/24-Apr-Birmingham-and-Nottinghams-joint-links-with-Brazil-go-from-strength-to-strength.aspx 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. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:59:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/24-Apr-Birmingham-and-Nottinghams-joint-links-with-Brazil-go-from-strength-to-strength.aspx Brazil FAPESP research Science without Borders http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/24Apri-Go-Behind-the-Scenes-with-the-University-of-Birminghams-inspirational-experts.aspx 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. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/24Apri-Go-Behind-the-Scenes-with-the-University-of-Birminghams-inspirational-experts.aspx behind the scenes academics inspirational competition students 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/2012/02/15-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/Computational-research-aims-to-alleviate-embarrassing-bladder-problems.aspx 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. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/01/Computational-research-aims-to-alleviate-embarrassing-bladder-problems.aspx mumbai Bombay bladder research overactive diabetes http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Dec11UBSport-stars-shine-at-the-European-Cross-Country-Championships.aspx 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. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Dec11UBSport-stars-shine-at-the-European-Cross-Country-Championships.aspx sport Birmingham University of Birmingham Sport Athletics Cross Country European Cross Country Championships James Wilkinson Hannah Walker Sara Treacy http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/14-Oct-University-welcomes-US-Congressmen-to-Campus.aspx 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. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:49:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/14-Oct-University-welcomes-US-Congressmen-to-Campus.aspx congress USA politics obama nethercutt skaggs gilson http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/13Sep11UniversityofBirminghamkickstartsOlympicLegacywithGoldChallenge.aspx 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. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:42:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/13Sep11UniversityofBirminghamkickstartsOlympicLegacywithGoldChallenge.aspx Gold Challenge olympics London 2012 Try Sport sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/09Sep11Takingathleticstothenextlevel.aspx 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. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/09Sep11Takingathleticstothenextlevel.aspx hannah england World Championships Daegu 1500m London 2012 olympics Luke Gunn Athletics Birmingham sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/19Aug-UK-students-make-passage-to-India-for-study-programme.aspx 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. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:17:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/19Aug-UK-students-make-passage-to-India-for-study-programme.aspx india http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/01aug11DoublesuccessforUBSportattheAvivaUKTrialsandChampionships.aspx 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. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/01aug11DoublesuccessforUBSportattheAvivaUKTrialsandChampionships.aspx Luke Gunn scholarships hannah england sport Birmingham James Wilkinson Athletics 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/Sport2011/06Jul11MenshockeygettheEnglandcallup.aspx 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. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/06Jul11MenshockeygettheEnglandcallup.aspx Hockey Mens England sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/13Jun-Birmingham-Invests-in-Global-Talent.aspx 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. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/13Jun-Birmingham-Invests-in-Global-Talent.aspx Fellowships research Postgraduate http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Jun11UBSporttriotakingonWorldslongesttriathlon.aspx 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. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Jun11UBSporttriotakingonWorldslongesttriathlon.aspx Arc2Arch Triathlon Birmingham sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/09May-University-in-India-Road-Show-to-foster-new-mutually-beneficial-research-links.aspx 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. Mon, 09 May 2011 10:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/09May-University-in-India-Road-Show-to-foster-new-mutually-beneficial-research-links.aspx india research links road show bangalore pune mumbai Delhi chennai http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11BUCSSquashTeamChampionships2011.aspx 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. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11BUCSSquashTeamChampionships2011.aspx Squash sport BirminghamUni bucs http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/18Feb11Squashsuccessaroundtheglobe.aspx It was a hectic weekend for UBSport squash club, with past and present members competing in high profile competitions across the globe. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/18Feb11Squashsuccessaroundtheglobe.aspx alumni sport Birmingham Squash Joey Barrington http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Nov10Duathlonmensteamclinchsilver.aspx 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. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Nov10Duathlonmensteamclinchsilver.aspx sport Birmingham Duathlon http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/21Dec10UBSportathleteshonouredatAvivaAthleticsAwards2010.aspx 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. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/21Dec10UBSportathleteshonouredatAvivaAthleticsAwards2010.aspx alumni Athletics hannah england Bud Baldaro Aviva sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/16Jul11IronmanChampiontorecieveHonorarydegree.aspx 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. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/16Jul11IronmanChampiontorecieveHonorarydegree.aspx Chrissie Wellington Ironman alumni Honorary Degree sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Dec10UBSportattheEuropeanCrossCountryChampionships.aspx 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. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Dec10UBSportattheEuropeanCrossCountryChampionships.aspx Sara Treacy James Wilkinson Nick Goolab European Cross Country Championships Athletics Cross Country sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/29Nov10LifesaverpicksuptwomedalsatNationalChampionships.aspx 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. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/29Nov10LifesaverpicksuptwomedalsatNationalChampionships.aspx sport Birmingham Livesaving Rebecca Sindell National Lifesaving Championships http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/14Oct10BronzeforGilbertattheCommonwealthGames.aspx 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. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/14Oct10BronzeforGilbertattheCommonwealthGames.aspx Susie Gilbert Women's Hockey England Hockey EHL Commonwealth Games sport Birmingham GB Hockey http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/27Sep10ElleHopkinshassuccessattheNationalTrackChampionships.aspx 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. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/27Sep10ElleHopkinshassuccessattheNationalTrackChampionships.aspx Elle Hopkins cycling National Track Championships Birmingham sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Sep10GilbertwinsWorldCupbronze.aspx 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. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Sep10GilbertwinsWorldCupbronze.aspx Susie Gilbert Hockey Women's Hockey sport Birmingham World Cup http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/19Aug10BadmintonscholarstorepresentGB.aspx 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. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/19Aug10BadmintonscholarstorepresentGB.aspx Alyssa Lim Catherine Grant Badminton sport Birmingham scholarships GB http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/26Aug10UBSportHockeyStarsareDelhibound.aspx 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. Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/26Aug10UBSportHockeyStarsareDelhibound.aspx Hockey sport Birmingham Commonwealth Games 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