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Description: 13 December 2012 was a very special day for the University. On that day 80 years ago, Lady Barber and the original trustees signed the Deed of Settlement, which effectively founded the Barber Institute of Fine Arts that was bequeathed to the University 'for the study and encouragement of art and music'.
Date:: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Categories:: Arts and Law, Research, Teaching

Description: In December 1853 Charles Dickens chose A Christmas Carol for his first ever public reading. In Birmingham Town Hall, 2000 people gathered to hear what has now become arguably the most popular Christmas tale from one of Britain's most highly acclaimed writers.
Date:: Thursday 20th December 2012
Categories:: Arts and Law, Research

Description: Experts from the University of Birmingham set out their advice for how to stay healthy during the holiday period and how best to approach exercise and nutrition for a healthy 2013.
Date:: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Categories:: Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

Description: Chinese students who have studied in the UK have seen a "profound transformational experience" in their personal and professional lives, according to research into the impact of studying abroad.
Date:: Monday 17th December 2012
Categories:: International, Research, Social Sciences

Date:: Friday 14th December 2012
Categories:: Alumni, Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Students, Teaching, Vice Chancellor

Description: At this time of year newspaper articles will warn of over-indulgence on Christmas day. Experts from the University of Birmingham School of Sport and Exercise Sciences say there is too much focus on the calories consumed during just this one day of the year.
Date:: Friday 14th December 2012
Categories:: Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

Description: The University of Birmingham has signed a sports science based agreement with the Brazilian Government this month. The collaboration between Brazil's Ministry of Sport and the University of Birmingham will see the two partners work together on a range of sports science initiatives.
Date:: Friday 14th December 2012
Categories:: International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research, Sport

Description: 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.
Date:: Thursday 13th December 2012
Categories:: Arts and Law, Corporate Services, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Students, Vice Chancellor

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