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.

16 June 2023

Why Refill? World Refill Day 2023

The Birmingham Plastics Network writes on World Refill Day 2023, a global Day of Action to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste.

15 June 2023

Chronic wound healing using glass

The study shows how silver impregnated into ‘bioactive glass’ delivers more long-lasting antimicrobial wound protection than conventional alternatives

12 June 2023

Promotions to Associate Professor

Congratulations to Cyril Closset, Xiaocheng Shang, Panayiota Touloupou, and Alexandra Tzella, who have all been promoted to Associate Professor.

06 June 2023

Cycling was born in Brum

Before Birmingham became the UK’s ‘motor city’ it was a ‘cycling city’ - responsible for the development of the modern bicycle as we know it.