Press office news listing Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/international-listing.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-19T16:13:14Z 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 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

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

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

Academics and professionals working in the fields of heritage and tourism from across the world will convene in Taipei, Taiwan this spring for a five-day conference focusing on the changing ways in which cultural heritage is used, represented and interpreted within the development of international tourism.

2013-03-08T10:29:00Z 2013-03-20T10:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/8-Mar-Visiting-pasts,-developing-futures.aspx William Fallows

University of Birmingham alumnus UR Ananthamurthy has been shortlisted for the fifth Man Booker International Prize, which recognises one writer for his or her achievement in fiction.

2013-01-31T10:16:00Z 2013-01-31T13:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/31Jan-Indian-alumnus-make-shortlist-for-Man-Booker-International-Prize.aspx Samantha Williams

The hostage crisis on a BP oil base at Tiguentourine in Southern Algeria brings the issue of Islamist groups back to Algeria, where they developed in the early 1990s before the Algerian army routed them, forcing their relocation in Mali where ex-President Toumani Toure had the weakness to tolerate them.

2013-01-18T11:28:00Z 2013-01-18T11:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/18-Jan-Algerias-long-and-complex-battle-against-the-Islamists,-and-its-relationship-with-Mali,-by-Dr-Berny-Sèbe.aspx Jo Kite

Information on UK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher education

2012-12-14T12:20:00Z 2012-12-14T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx Samantha Williams

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

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

A one-day conference discussing the rise, fall and future of the notorious former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will take place this week (Friday 14 December) at the University of Birmingham.

2012-12-12T15:21:00Z 2012-12-12T15:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12-Dec-The-rise,-fall-and-return-of-Berlusconi-conference-examines-former-Italian-Prime-Minister.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

The University of Birmingham has presented the National Public Housing Museum (NPHM) with a 3D laser scan of the Museum's future home in Chicago's west side.

2012-10-24T10:52:00Z 2012-10-29T12:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/10/24Oct-Recorded-for-posterity-University-of-Birmingham-scans-Chicago-museums-future-home.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 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 Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham will co-host a cultural engagement symposium at the Chicago Cultural Center on Tuesday 8 May 2012 focused on connecting cities, universities and international partners in arts and culture.

2012-05-03T21:07:00Z 2012-05-03T17:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/12/3May-Symposium-explores-cultural-engagement-in-Chicago-and-Birmingham.aspx Catherine Byerley

Prof. Dr Rainer Klump, Vice President of Frankfurt's Goethe University, visited the University of Birmingham today to further develop ties between the two universities.

2012-04-27T12:17:00Z 2012-05-01T12:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/27-Apr-Frankfurt-ties-continue-to-grow-as-Goethe-University-chief-makes-visit-to-Birmingham.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 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 Alberto Guglielmi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alumna Chrissie Wellington won the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship title on Saturday, October 8, deservedly earning the crown for the fourth time in five years.

2011-10-17T12:25:00Z 2011-10-20T10:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/17Oct11ChrissietakesIronmanChampionshiptitleagain,whileRachelrejoicesatfourthplace.aspx Catherine Byerley

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

Brazil's brightest and best researchers and postgraduate students are to be encouraged to bring their talent to the UK as part of a groundbreaking new initiative.

2011-06-23T00:01:00Z 2011-06-24T10:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/23June-UK-universities-partnership-deepens-links-with-Brazil.aspx Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham has launched a global search to appoint up to 50 Birmingham Fellows to enhance the University's existing academic strengths and to contribute to a growing culture of collaboration.

2011-06-14T10:41:00Z 2011-06-23T14:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/13Jun-Birmingham-Invests-in-Global-Talent.aspx Amy Cory

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

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

Senior academics from the University of Birmingham are currently visiting five cities in India on a Road Show to develop new mutually beneficial research links and collaborations with Indian institutions, strengthen existing ties and meet potential students and alumni. The fortnight-long visit highlights the University's commitment to its ever-deepening relationship with India.

2011-05-09T10:43:00Z 2011-05-09T10:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/09May-University-in-India-Road-Show-to-foster-new-mutually-beneficial-research-links.aspx Thomas Straw

Archaeologists at the University of Birmingham are heading to Stonehenge to lead the world's biggest-ever virtual excavation. The Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes Project, which starts today (Monday July 5), will use the latest geophysical imaging techniques to visually recreate the iconic prehistoric monument and its surroundings.

2010-07-05T00:01:00Z 2011-02-01T11:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/5july-hengesearch.aspx