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Acclaimed playwright appointed as new course co-ordinator

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Fraser Grace, acclaimed playwright, is to return to the University of Birmingham as co-ordinator of its postgraduate Playwriting Studies course, of which he is an alumnus. An award-winning writer, Grace currently directs the Writing Drama course at Anglia Ruskin University and is an associate writer with Menagerie Theatre.
Date:
Friday 9th September 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Research, Students, Teaching

Birmingham ranked 67th in World University Rankings

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The University of Birmingham has been ranked an impressive 67th in today's QS World University Rankings. The QS World University Rankings is a ranking more that 600 institutions, which has published annually since 2004.
Date:
Monday 5th September 2011
Categories:
Research, Students, Teaching

Distinguished Shakespearean scholar appointed as new Director of Shakespeare Institute

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The Shakespeare Institute, the University of Birmingham's international centre for exploration of the work of Shakespeare and the drama of his time, is seeking to enhance its international prestige and reputation as the destination of choice for postgraduate study with the appointment of distinguished Shakespearean scholar, Professor Michael Dobson, as its new Director and Professor of Shakespeare Studies.
Date:
Wednesday 31st August 2011
Categories:
Arts and Law, Students, Teaching

Birmingham in English "Ivy League"

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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.
Date:
Thursday 14th July 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Corporate Services, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Social Sciences, Students, Teaching, Vice Chancellor

Record 33,000 potential applicants and parents to come to the University undergraduate open days

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The University of Birmingham will be throwing open its doors to a record number of more than 33,000 prospective students and their parents this Thursday 30 June and Friday 1 July, for its annual undergraduate open days.
Date:
Tuesday 28th June 2011
Categories:
Arts and Law, Corporate Services, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Students, Teaching

Birmingham Invests in Global Talent

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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.
Date:
Tuesday 14th June 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Students, Teaching

AGMS Alumni wins English Championship

AGMS Alumni wins English Championship
Description
Alumna Lucy Williams has won the 2011 English women's amateur championship, held in West Sussex on Saturday, May 14, defeating 15-year old Charley Hull from Woburn on the 19th hole in an outstanding final.
Date:
Wednesday 18th May 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Sport, Students, Teaching

Birmingham Seven set for summer advice from Dame Kelly

Birmingham Seven set for summer advice from Dame Kelly
Description
Seven University of Birmingham students – Alex Cornwell, Lucy Dowsett, Katie Knowles, Alison Leonard, Sam Petty, Cally Read and Chris Smith - are set to ignite their 2011 summer track seasons after receiving advice from Dame Kelly Holmes at the latest 'On Camp with Kelly' and 'Future Stars with Kelly' Aviva-sponsored Get-Together.
Date:
Wednesday 11th May 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Sport, Students, Teaching
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