Press office news listing Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/international-listing.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-19T08:52:33Z 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

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 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 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

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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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

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 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 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

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 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

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 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

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