http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/mds/news/index.aspx?TaxonomyKey=0/1/187/188&NewsListingAll_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/University-strengthens-top-20-league-table-position.aspx 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. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:35:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/University-strengthens-top-20-league-table-position.aspx india http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/Discovering-the-gender-of-an-unborn-baby-and-giving-him-or-her-a-name-may-help-fathers-bond-with-their-offspring-new-research-shows.aspx Dads who find out the sex of their unborn child and give him or her a name may find it easier to connect emotionally with their baby, a study conducted at the University of Birmingham has found. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:59:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/Discovering-the-gender-of-an-unborn-baby-and-giving-him-or-her-a-name-may-help-fathers-bond-with-their-offspring-new-research-shows.aspx Jonathan Ives Fatherhood College of Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/03/26Mar-Show-your-support-for-autism-by-wearing-blue.aspx More than one in 100 children are on the autism spectrum. This World Autism Awareness Day (Tuesday 2 April), you can help us give every child the best possible start in life with support for our groundbreaking research and wearing blue. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:09:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/03/26Mar-Show-your-support-for-autism-by-wearing-blue.aspx autism Old Joe clock tower wear blue ACER http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27-Feb-Universitys-historic-clock-tower-turns-red-for-Cure-Leukaemia.aspx The University of Birmingham's historic clock tower (Old Joe) will be illuminated in red light this Thursday for Cure Leukaemia. Marking the end of the West Midlands Red Alert Appeal in partnership with BBC Radio WM 95.6 raising money for Cure Leukaemia, the University's 110 metre high clock tower will be one of a number of iconic buildings in the city to turn red for the campaign on 28 February 2013. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:50:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27-Feb-Universitys-historic-clock-tower-turns-red-for-Cure-Leukaemia.aspx clock tower leukaemia Cure Leukaemia Charles Craddock Pamela Kearns School of Cancer Sciences Centre for Clinical Haematology http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/Pharmacy-investment-prescribed-for-Birmingham.aspx A brand-new Pharmacy programme, launching this autumn, is set to play a key part in the College of Medical and Dental Science's research and teaching agenda. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/Pharmacy-investment-prescribed-for-Birmingham.aspx medical and dental sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/Ask-the-Expert-live-chat-with-Dr-Jo-Morris.aspx On Friday 8 February, Dr Jo Morris, Senior Lecturer in the School of Cancer Sciences took part in a live chat answering your questions about her breast cancer research. If you missed it, here is the full transcript from the event, including the questions Jo ran out of time to answer. The full storify recap can also be viewed here. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:16:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/Ask-the-Expert-live-chat-with-Dr-Jo-Morris.aspx Breast cancer cancer live chat ask the expert Breast Cancer Campaign research twitter http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/01/Groundbreaking-research-provides-hope-for-millions-of-cancer-patients.aspx Prostate cancer affects one in nine men in the UK, making it the most common cancer among the country's men. This World Cancer Day (Monday 4 February), you can help us to beat the disease with support for a pioneering clinical trial. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/01/Groundbreaking-research-provides-hope-for-millions-of-cancer-patients.aspx cancer Breast cancer prostate cancer brain cancer in children http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/12/free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspx Students from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU). The universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Anglia, Exeter, King's College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Southampton, St Andrews and Warwick have all signed up to join FutureLearn. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:31:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/12/free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspx Students from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU). The universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Anglia, Exeter, King's College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Southampton, St Andrews and Warwick have all signed up to join FutureLearn. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:21:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/guest-lecture-from-nobel-prize-winner-announced.aspx Recent Nobel Prize Winner, Professor Al Roth provides an open, guest lecture for the University of Birmingham's College of Social Sciences on Monday 4th February 2013. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:59:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/guest-lecture-from-nobel-prize-winner-announced.aspx al roth Economics marketing business-phd MBA mba birmingham uk accounting-finance management http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/Incubator-urgently-needed-for-breast-cancer-cure.aspx Breast cancer survival rates have improved by 30 per cent as a result of the pioneering research taking place at Birmingham and we need your help to enable us to continue making such life-saving advances. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/Incubator-urgently-needed-for-breast-cancer-cure.aspx Breast cancer Jo Morris fundraise incubator cells medicine drugs http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/3-Dec-Honorary-Graduands-for-December-2012-.aspx 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. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/3-Dec-Honorary-Graduands-for-December-2012-.aspx graduation Adam Pengilly Paul McMaster Lord Alan Watson Sarah Cox Jose Narro Robles Chris Banks http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/11/16-Nov-University-expert-spearheads-campaign-to-boost-antibiotic-research-.aspx A top UK microbiologist from the University is championing a major initiative calling for urgent new investment in antibiotic research. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:23:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/11/16-Nov-University-expert-spearheads-campaign-to-boost-antibiotic-research-.aspx antibiotic action antibiotic resistance drugs cancer medicine healthcare government http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/28SepTimes-League-Table-News-Release.aspx The University of Birmingham has been shortlisted as University of the Year in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 and ranked at 13th overall in the UK, a rise of 12 places Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/28SepTimes-League-Table-News-Release.aspx india http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/10/times-league-table.aspx The University of Birmingham has been shortlisted as University of the Year in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 and ranked at 13th overall in the UK, a rise of 12 places Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/10/times-league-table.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/Oct-Birmingham-Fellow-developing-new-treatment-for-breast-cancer.aspx A researcher at the University is pioneering a new approach to breast cancer research, seeking to combat the increasing resistance to treatments of the disease that claims around 11,000 lives annually. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:44:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/Oct-Birmingham-Fellow-developing-new-treatment-for-breast-cancer.aspx Cancer research bitesize Giving http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/28-Jun-Honarary-Grads-Press-Release.aspx 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). Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/28-Jun-Honarary-Grads-Press-Release.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Go-Behind-the-Scenes-with-the-Universitys-inspirational-experts.aspx Five of the University's most inspirational experts are taking part in a competition which is offering you the chance to join in with their exciting work. For one day only, five lucky winners will go Behind the Scenes with an academic of their choice and experience firsthand some of the most exciting research taking place at the University. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:59:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Go-Behind-the-Scenes-with-the-Universitys-inspirational-experts.aspx behind the scenes competition inspirational academics http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/01-June-Dinosaurs,-robots-and-skeletons-all-part-of-the-fun-at-University-Community-Day.aspx 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. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:44:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/01-June-Dinosaurs,-robots-and-skeletons-all-part-of-the-fun-at-University-Community-Day.aspx Community Day dinosaurs public Campus annual edgbaston http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/23Apr-Royal-Society-Press-Release.aspx A University of Birmingham emeritus professor and outstanding immunologist is among scientists who have been created Fellows of the Royal Society, it was announced today. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:18:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/23Apr-Royal-Society-Press-Release.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/04Apr-Can-you-die-of-a-broken-heart.aspx Immunity experts at the University of Birmingham have found biological evidence to suggest that bereavement lowers physical immunity, putting older people at risk of life-threatening infections. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/04Apr-Can-you-die-of-a-broken-heart.aspx immunity love broken heart http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/05Apr-21st-Century-medical-hub.aspx Alumni, donors, staff and students were joined by Sir Doug Ellis, former Aston Villa Chairman, at the opening of the new £2 million Medical School Foyer and Barnes Library. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/05Apr-21st-Century-medical-hub.aspx Doug Ellis medical school Barnes Library Vice-Chancellor http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/21-Mar-Olympic-delight-for-University-of-Birmingham-torch-bearers-.aspx Two University of Birmingham students Annabel Fitzgerald a final year undergraduate and postgraduate cancer scientist Beckie Port have been selected to carry the Olympic flame when the torch relay passes through the West Midlands. They will be joined in carrying the flame by lecturers Dr Celia Taylor and Dr Matt Bridge and alumnus Mostafa Soleimani. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/21-Mar-Olympic-delight-for-University-of-Birmingham-torch-bearers-.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/20Feb-Scholarship-students-question-University-Chancellor.aspx Eight of the University of Birmingham's scholarship recipients met the University's Chancellor, Sir Dominic Cadbury, in a reception designed to introduce him to scholarship students funded by his generous support of the University's Access to Birmingham Scholarship Scheme. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:36:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/20Feb-Scholarship-students-question-University-Chancellor.aspx Development and Alumni Relations Office Sir Dominic Cadbury Chancellor Access to Birmingham scholarship A2B http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Dec11UBSport-stars-shine-at-the-European-Cross-Country-Championships.aspx 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. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Dec11UBSport-stars-shine-at-the-European-Cross-Country-Championships.aspx sport Birmingham University of Birmingham Sport Athletics Cross Country European Cross Country Championships James Wilkinson Hannah Walker Sara Treacy http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/13-Dec-Honorary-graduands-for-December-2011.aspx CERN's Director General and the man behind the O2 Arena are amongst those who will be given honorary degrees at the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies later this month. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:29:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/13-Dec-Honorary-graduands-for-December-2011.aspx graduation http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/09Dec-Circles-of-Influence-News-Release.aspx The University of Birmingham's Circles of influence fundraising campaign has reached and surpassed its £60m fundraising goal - the largest target ever achieved by a Midlands university.Launched in 2009, the University set an ambitious target to raise £60m to support the research into critical issues that affect us all, to open the University to talented students regardless of their financial circumstances, and to develop the University's beautiful campus to provide world-class facilities for our students, staff, and the people of Birmingham. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, this target has now been exceeded. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/09Dec-Circles-of-Influence-News-Release.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/24-October-University-staff-students-and-alumni-great-run-raises-thousands-for-cancer-research.aspx A team of ten University of Birmingham staff, students and alumni completed the 13.1 mile Bupa Great Birmingham Run this weekend, raising more than £4,200 for cancer research taking place at the University. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:17:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/24-October-University-staff-students-and-alumni-great-run-raises-thousands-for-cancer-research.aspx Cancer research alumni great run half-marathon http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/Global-engagement/guangzhou/news/01-Jul-University-strengthens-bond-with-China-in-Guangzhou-Centre-launch.aspx The University of Birmingham is to open a collaborative centre later this summer in Guangzhou, China, with the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:57:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/Global-engagement/guangzhou/news/01-Jul-University-strengthens-bond-with-China-in-Guangzhou-Centre-launch.aspx china Guangzhou research partnership collaboration http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/09Aug-Estates-Development-FrameworkRelease.aspx The University of Birmingham is announcing a five year investment in facilities that will transform the University's famous Edgbaston campus, reinterpreting founder Joseph Chamberlain's vision for the estate for the 21st century and extending the services available to the local community. The key developments include a new sports centre and a new library, to join the new Music building currently nearing completion. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/09Aug-Estates-Development-FrameworkRelease.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/09Aug-Estates-Development-FrameworkRelease.aspx The University of Birmingham is announcing a five year investment in facilities that will transform the University's famous Edgbaston campus, reinterpreting founder Joseph Chamberlain's vision for the estate for the 21st century and extending the services available to the local community. The key developments include a new sports centre and a new library, to join the new Music building currently nearing completion. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/09Aug-Estates-Development-FrameworkRelease.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/20Jul-Celebrating-Graduation-Success.aspx Graduation is a special time for the University. Nearly 6000 students collected their degrees supported by family, friends and well wishers this summer. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:50:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/20Jul-Celebrating-Graduation-Success.aspx degree graduation http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/ivy-league.aspx 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. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:13:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/ivy-league.aspx Ivy League hefce grades http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/01-Jul-University-strengthens-bond-with-China-in-Guangzhou-Centre-launch.aspx The University of Birmingham is to open a collaborative centre later this summer in Guangzhou, China, with the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/01-Jul-University-strengthens-bond-with-China-in-Guangzhou-Centre-launch.aspx china Guangzhou research partnership collaboration http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/23June-UK-universities-partnership-deepens-links-with-Brazil.aspx Brazil's brightest and best researchers and postgraduate students are to be encouraged to bring their talent to the UK as part of a groundbreaking new initiative. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/23June-UK-universities-partnership-deepens-links-with-Brazil.aspx international Brazil post-graduate research Fellowships http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/13Jun-Birmingham-Invests-in-Global-Talent.aspx 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. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/13Jun-Birmingham-Invests-in-Global-Talent.aspx Fellowships research Postgraduate http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/Topalumnitobooststudentcareerprospects.aspx Mon, 09 May 2011 11:36:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/Topalumnitobooststudentcareerprospects.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/BirminghamgreatshonouredinBluePlaqueTrail.aspx Mon, 09 May 2011 11:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/05/BirminghamgreatshonouredinBluePlaqueTrail.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/04May-Famous-Birmingham-graduates-give-students-sound-support-through-one-to-one-mentoring.aspx Twelve lucky final year undergraduate students from the University of Birmingham will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain first hand career insight and guidance from famous Birmingham graduates at the top of their field, in a new initiative being launched today [Thursday 05 May]. Thu, 05 May 2011 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/04May-Famous-Birmingham-graduates-give-students-sound-support-through-one-to-one-mentoring.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/HealthBusbeginsfirstclinicalresearchstudies.aspx Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/HealthBusbeginsfirstclinicalresearchstudies.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/03/GeneralSirMikeJacksonhailsTraumaCentreopening.aspx Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/03/GeneralSirMikeJacksonhailsTraumaCentreopening.aspx Trauma Centre alumni medicine http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/native-antigen.aspx The Native Antigen Company (NAC) has been formed following a spin-out from PsiOxus, formerly Hybrid BioSystems, itself a university of Birmingham Spin-out. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:06:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/native-antigen.aspx NAC native antigen company PsiOxus http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/biotechfirmbolsterscancerresearch.aspx Merger aims to bolster research for people suffering from cancer and other wasting diseases Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:13:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/biotechfirmbolsterscancerresearch.aspx cancer biotechnology funding research http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/October2010/Bloodcancer.aspx A drug used to treat breast and cervical cancer can also target a weak point in some blood cancer tumours, researchers in the School of Cancer Sciences have discovered. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/October2010/Bloodcancer.aspx cancer research Birmingham university blood http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/August2010/daringcareerformedicinealumnus.aspx Alumnus Tom Herod has become the first Medical Officer for the Navy's HMS DARING, one of the most advanced and powerful surface warships in the world. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2010/August2010/daringcareerformedicinealumnus.aspx alumni medicine