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Women suffering from 'worst violence in history of modern Iraq'

Description
Women have been left defenceless and at the mercy of militia groups in the aftermath of the Iraq war in 2003 according to research from the University of Birmingham.
Date:
Tuesday 7th June 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Research, Students

UBSport trio taking on World's longest triathlon

UBSport trio taking on World's longest triathlon
Description
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.
Date:
Tuesday 7th June 2011
Categories:
Alumni, International, Sport, Students

Wilde about jazz at Winterbourne House and Garden

Wilde about jazz at Winterbourne House and Garden
Description
University of Birmingham students are set to showcase their theatrical talents at the University's unique heritage attraction with an outdoor performance of a classic period comedy.
Date:
Tuesday 31st May 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Corporate Services, Students

Be a weather presenter for the day at Birmingham Weather Roadshow

Description
A University of Birmingham scientist is set to join weather experts from across the country to help the local community learn more about weather and the climate with hands-on activities and demonstrations at a week-long roadshow coming to the city this half-term.
Date:
Thursday 26th May 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research, Students

Explore Brierley Hill through rose-tinted eyes with new guidebook

Description
A new discovery book published by a National Lottery funded initiative coordinated in the West Midlands by the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences is unearthing the plants and local history of Brierley Hill through gardener's eyes.
Date:
Monday 23rd May 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Life and Environmental Sciences, Students

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

Kick off the summer season with Winterbourne House and Garden's anniversary event

Description
Winterbourne House and Garden has a lot to celebrate with its visitors this spring and summer. Launched as a heritage attraction in spring 2010, one year on from opening to the public, the house is now a bustling tourist attraction and is hosting a 'Spring Fling' event on Saturday 14 May.
Date:
Tuesday 10th May 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Corporate Services, Students
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