News and events

Salt consumption in India: the need for data to initiate population-based prevention efforts

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:18:00 GMT

International researchers are studying the salt intake of Indian adults to provide vital new data to aid the development of a national salt reduction strategy.

Birmingham joins 'The Conversation' as founding partner

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT

The University of Birmingham has committed support to a new independent news and commentary website produced by academics and journalists, which launches in the UK today.

University of Birmingham strengthens its top 20 league table position

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:35:00 GMT

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.

University launches new institute to address biggest issues facing society

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:48:00 GMT

250 years after the creation of the Lunar Society, which brought together leading industrialists, academics and philosophers to debate the biggest issues affecting society, the University of Birmingham is launching an Institute of Advanced Studies with a similar remit.

Prospective joint clinical trials centre tops agenda for latest Sun Yat-Sen visit

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:48:00 GMT

The creation of a new joint clinical trials unit based in Guangzhou's largest hospital is under discussion as its President visits the University of Birmingham this week.

University of Birmingham in Guangzhou to develop next steps for strategic partnership

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:30:00 GMT

Senior representatives from the University of Birmingham are visiting Guangzhou this week to enhance the institution's extensive links with partners in the region.

UK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher education

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:31:00 GMT

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.

UK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher education

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:21:00 GMT

UK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher education

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:20:00 GMT

University of Birmingham launches new China Institute

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Birmingham medical professor becomes honorary citizen of Chinese city

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:06:00 GMT

The government of Guangzhou, one of the most important cities in mainland China, has named University of Birmingham Professor KK Cheng as an honorary citizen.

Honorary Graduands for December 2012

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:07:00 GMT

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.

Physiotherapy beneficial for people with Parkinson's disease in the short term

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:12:00 GMT

Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis led by the University of Birmingham in the UK suggest that physiotherapy benefits people with Parkinson's disease in the short term (<3 months).

Leading Chinese university visits Birmingham to develop medical sciences partnerships

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:16:00 GMT

A delegation from Sun Yat-Sen University is visiting the University of Birmingham this week to identify collaborative opportunities in the fields of immunology and infection, cell and gene therapy, clinical trials, and public health.

Leading Chinese genomics institute partners with the University of Birmingham

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:06:00 GMT

The University of Birmingham and BGI, a leading genomics organisation in China, have today announced a major joint initiative in environmental and human health research.

New research study explores attitudes to polio immunisation in India

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:02:00 GMT

The University of Birmingham is working with Ravenshaw University in Orissa on a new research project looking at ethics, policy and practice concerning polio vaccination in the state.

Honorary graduands for July 2012

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:24:00 GMT

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).

Birmingham and Nottingham's joint links with Brazil go from strength to strength

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:59:00 GMT

The arrival of visiting fellows from Brazil this week marks just one of many growing links the Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham are developing with the South American country.

University of Birmingham cements and creates new collaborations with Guangzhou

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Six months after the launch of the University's representative office in Guangzhou, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Birmingham is back in Guangzhou today to highlight the ongoing strategic partnership between the City and the University.

Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham celebrate first anniversary of landmark collaboration

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:07:00 GMT

Against a backdrop of the most challenging time in UK higher education for a generation, a landmark collaboration agreement between the University of Birmingham and University of Nottingham is celebrating a successful first year. This innovative partnership builds on the complementary strengths of the two universities and has already enabled the institutions to secure multi-million pound research income, explore new international markets, and develop new research collaborations.

University of Birmingham unveils new Foundation Academy

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:25:00 GMT

The University of Birmingham has today launched its new Birmingham Foundation Academy for high performing international students to enter the British university environment one year before the start of their undergraduate degree programme.

Computational research aims to alleviate embarrassing bladder problems

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Scientists from the University of Birmingham and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay are working together to develop new ways of treating bladder overactivity, a problem which affects millions of people worldwide.

University of Birmingham explores further collaborative opportunities in Guangzhou

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT

Following the launch of the University of Birmingham Guangzhou Centre in September 2011, senior academics will return to the city this week to develop additional opportunities for joint research and innovation.

UBSport stars shine at the European Cross Country Championships

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:53:00 GMT

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.

Research aims to reduce risk of nerve damage in leprosy patients

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An honorary senior research fellow from the University of Birmingham in the UK is collaborating with Brazilian and Dutch researchers in the fight against leprosy in Brazil. Professor Pranab K. Das from the University of Birmingham (previously from the University of Amsterdam) is currently working with the Institute of Lauro Souza Lima (ILSL) in Bauru, São Paulo, and with the Academic Medical Center at the University of Amsterdam to reduce the risk of nerve damage caused by leprosy. If left untreated this nerve damage leads to disability.

Honorary doctorate awarded to China's SARS hero

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:06:00 GMT

Professor Zhong Nanshan, a leading figure in the combat of the 2003 SARS epidemic in China, has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Birmingham at a special graduation ceremony in Guangzhou.

University strengthens bond with China in Guangzhou Centre launch

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:57:00 GMT

The University of Birmingham is to open a collaborative centre later this summer in Guangzhou, China, with the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality.

Conference explores new business opportunities with Chinese sister city

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:57:00 GMT

Business leaders, academics and government representatives are coming together for a one-day conference focusing on new business opportunities with Guangzhou, a sister city of Birmingham.

University proposes £175m transformation of historic Edgbaston campus to include a new sports centre

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:34:00 GMT

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.

University proposes £175m transformation of historic Edgbaston campus

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:41:00 GMT

Birmingham in English "Ivy League"

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:13:00 GMT

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.

University strengthens bond with China in Guangzhou Centre launch

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:01:00 GMT

The University of Birmingham is to open a collaborative centre later this summer in Guangzhou, China, with the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality.

Conference explores new business opportunities with Chinese sister city

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:32:00 GMT

Business leaders, academics and government representatives are coming together for a one-day conference focusing on new business opportunities with Guangzhou, a sister city of Birmingham.

UK universities' partnership deepens links with Brazil

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:01:00 GMT

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.

Birmingham Invests in Global Talent

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:41:00 GMT

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.

Leading universities unite for enhanced global engagement in Brazil mission

Mon, 16 May 2011 10:49:00 GMT

Senior academics from the University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham are visiting Brazil this week in a joint research-focused mission.

'Health Bus' begins first clinical research studies

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:53:00 GMT

Nobel prize winner comes to Birmingham

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:25:00 GMT

One of the world's leading virologists will be speaking at the International Epstein-Barr Virus Conference, which takes place at the University of Birmingham from September 4-7.