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Honorary graduands for July 2012

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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).
Date:
Thursday 28th June 2012
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Students, Teaching

Dinosaurs, robots and skeletons all part of the fun at University Community Day

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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.
Date:
Wednesday 6th June 2012
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Corporate Services, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Social Sciences, Sport

From Shakespeare to Seventeenth Century cider: Birmingham comes to Hay

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Why do theatregoers enjoy watching people die? How did cider knock French wine and the Dutch navy into a cocked hat in the 17th Century? Academics from the University of Birmingham will provide an answer to these intriguing questions (among much else) at a series of lectures at the 25th Hay Festival of Literature and the Arts. This is the first time the University has worked with the world renowned literary festival to present a series of lectures.
Date:
Monday 28th May 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law, Research, Teaching

New project to help businesses bring the region's rich heritage to life: digitally

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A unique new project to help businesses bring the region's cultural heritage to life through the use of new and exciting digital interactive technologies is being launched at the University of Birmingham.
Date:
Thursday 17th May 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law, Research

Birmingham archaeologist named as one of National Geographic's emerging explorers for 2012

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University of Birmingham archaeologist, Dr Jeffrey Rose is among the 15 visionary, young trailblazers from around the world who have been named as the 2012 class of National Geographic Emerging Explorers.
Date:
Wednesday 16th May 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law, Research, Teaching

Simon Halsey appointed to new role at University of Birmingham

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Simon Halsey, Director of the CBSO Chorus, will take up a new role at the University of Birmingham as Professor and Director of Choral Activities.
Date:
Wednesday 16th May 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law

Event uncovers the secrets of the West Midlands' most fascinating medieval manuscript

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The Vernon Manuscript is a unique lavishly decorated and illustrated book of religious poems and stories written in the dialect of the West Midlands. Produced around 1400AD, this treasure-hoard' of English literature is an important piece of Midlands history. Now academics from the University of Birmingham are showing off a new digital version of the manuscript for the first time at a free event in Birmingham.
Date:
Wednesday 9th May 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law, Research

Symposium explores cultural engagement in Chicago and Birmingham

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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.
Date:
Thursday 3rd May 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law, International
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