Alumni news and events

From new research discoveries to the fascinating lives of our former students, there's always something interesting going on at Birmingham.

You can read the latest stories from the Alumni Office below, search our entire news archive or join our online alumni community, your.bham now. And if you want to update us on what you've been up to or catch up with old friends, check out our Class notes.

Front cover of autumn 2017 edition of Old Joe magazineYou can also view the latest edition of Old Joe online - the official magazine for Birmingham's alumni and friends, featuring exclusive videos, photo galleries and competitions. Previous editions are also available to read.

05 April 2023

Voice Magazine

The School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion launched Voice Magazine, a year-long project to showcase research, analysis, opinion and thought.

30 March 2023

The toxic influence of Andrew Tate

As a society we have failed a generation of young men and boys, says Dr Sophie King-Hill. It's time to address this issue and actively listen.

29 March 2023

Withdrawal in all but name

Birmingham Law School's Dr Alexander Orakhelashvili discusses the Government’s response to Parliamentary Committee’s comments on the Bill of Rights Bill

28 March 2023

Fast chemistry takes on fast food

The University of Birmingham and engineering firm Stopford announce new funding for novel plastics recycling technology

16 March 2023

‘Why are we stuck in hospital?’

With concern growing about people with learning disabilities and autism being admitted to ‘long-stay’ hospitals, how can we help them rebuild their lives?

13 March 2023

Publication of "That Nothing May Be Lost"

The volume of papers from the Twelfth Birmingham Colloquium, edited by four postgraduate students in ITSEE, has now appeared in print and open access.

10 March 2023

You Make the BBC

On 1st March BBC staff visited the University to talk to Film and Creative Writing students about why they want and need fresh, diverse voices.

09 March 2023

Not All Quiet on the Western Front

How historically accurate is the BAFTA Award winning and Oscar nominated All Quiet on the Western Front? We asked First World War historian, Dr Jonathan Boff.