Events AI Futures: AI and the future of policing DatesThursday 21 March 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR Europt(r)ode 2024 XVI DatesSunday 24 March (17:00) - Wednesday 27 March 2024 (13:30)LocationTeaching and Learning Centre Family-friendly heritage tours DatesTuesday 26 March (10:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR Search for: Search All eventsPerformanceLectures, Talks and WorkshopsCultural ProgrammeResearch 20May Exhibition: A History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham DatesFriday 20 May 2022 (09:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (17:00)LocationThroughout the Aston Webb Building including the ground floor corridors and Rotunda Gallery (first floor)DescriptionA History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham tells the stories of more than 140 years of research, the people behind it and those whose lives have been changed by it. 20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden. 10Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2024 DatesWednesday 10 January (09:00) - Wednesday 10 April 2024 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way. 3Feb Heritage tours DatesSaturday 3 February (11:00) - Saturday 6 April 2024 (13:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover the rich history and fascinating stories behind its walls. 9Feb The Ikon Gallery's Start the Press! Exhibition DatesFriday 9 February (10:00) - Sunday 21 April 2024 (16:00)LocationIkon Gallery 1 Oozells Square Brindley Place B1 2HSDescriptionNew exhibition at Ikon supported by Culture Forward 10Feb AI FUTURES: Looking for Love DatesSaturday 10 February (10:00) - Saturday 1 June 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionLooking for Love is a playful experience that takes place over a message-based dating app, inviting you to take the perspective of another form of intelligence, to reflect on the peculiarities of our own. 24Feb Botanical Arts & Crafts Exhibition DatesSaturday 24 February (00:00) - Sunday 8 September 2024 (00:00)LocationWinterbourne House & Garden University of BirminghamDescriptionThis exhibition of botanical illustrations, paintings and crafts celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the BSBA. 19Mar Menopause cafe DatesTuesday 19 March 2024 (10:30-11:31)LocationCafe Aroma - Staff HouseDescriptionMenopause cafe 19Mar Race Equality Network Book Club London Calling by Una Marson DatesTuesday 19 March 2024 (12:30-13:45)LocationOnline event - TeamsDescriptionRace equality network book club for International Women's day 20Mar Women's Network International Women's Day Book Club DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationOnlineDescriptionWomen's Network book club. Lessons in chemistry 20Mar Academic Consultancy at the University of Birmingham DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationEducation Building G39DescriptionDid you know that as a UoB academic you have the option to undertake consultancy work as part of your employment contract? 20Mar Boost up your languages DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionCome practise your language skills! Suitable for students in Years 12 and 13 studying A level French, German, or Spanish. 20Mar Communicating with coins: Messages and media in the Roman world DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionInterested in the history of coins and media in the Roman world? Join this masterclass as we delve into art of deciphering the intricate designs and texts! Suitable for Year 12 and 13 students. 20Mar Doing sociology with Stuart Hall: Interpreting race in contemporary television DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionExplore sociology and analyse race in contemporary TV through Stuart Hall's theories. Ideal for Year 12 and 13 students. 20Mar How does my DNA learn? DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionExplore the human genome and epigenome in this masterclass! Open to Year 12 and 13 A level Chemistry students. 20Mar Motion tracking using AI DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionDelve into the world of technology, motion and artificial intelligence in this interactive masterclass. Suitable for Year 12 students. 20Mar Postgraduate and Professional Education Open Day DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-17:00)LocationUniversity of Birmingham - Edgbaston campusDescriptionVisit our Postgraduate and Professional Education Open Day at the University of Birmingham campus on Wednesday 20 March 2024 20Mar Social media and memes as social change DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionExplore the history and important of social media and memes and its importance in expression yourself, forging connections and wielding social influence. Suitable for Year 12 and 13 students. 20Mar Spectroscopy: Session 2 DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionWe'll use spectroscopic methods to address global challenges in spectroscopy. Open to students in Years 12 who are studying A level Chemistry. 20Mar Bleu, Blanc, Rouge & Brown: French Histories, Colonial Spaces DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationArts 250 (Fage seminar room) and Zoom, Hybrid EventDescriptionDr Roxanne Panchasi (Simon Fraser University, Canada) gives the BRIHC research seminar 20Mar The Harmonised Whole: Wassily Kandinsky and Principles in Visual Perception DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (16:15-17:30)LocationBarber Lecture TheatreDescriptionThis talk by Anne Regina Grasselli (University of Edinburgh) offers a new understanding of the psychological foundations underlying Kandinsky's experimentations with non-objectivity from 1896 until 1914 20Mar University Brass Band DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University Brass Band at the end of the working day for an hour of entertainment. 21Mar AI Futures: AI and the future of policing DatesThursday 21 March 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionDiscover the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and policing at our spring 'LATES' event at The Exchange. 21Mar University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 21 March 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationBramall Music Building - The DomeDescriptionJoin the University Vocal Consort as they perform a selection of works selected by final year choral conducting student, Georgia Tuke. 21Mar Faustus: That Damned Woman by Chris Bush DatesThursday 21 March (19:30) - Saturday 23 March 2024 (21:30)LocationGeorge Cadbury HallDescriptionPerformed and produced by undergraduate students in Drama, join us for Faustus: That Damned Woman, a reimagining of the classic tale, exploring themes of power, ambition and agency through a modern lens. 22Mar Ryan Corbett - Accordion DatesFriday 22 March 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin Ryan Corbett for his Barber Lunchtime Concert - from gregarious Grieg to soothing Mozart and with a sprinkling of works written especially for accordion, this is the perfect lunchtime escape. 22Mar Instrumental Choirs Gala DatesFriday 22 March 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin our flute, clarinet and saxophone choirs for a bumper programme of music for winds, from The Pink Panther to Bach 23Mar One and the Many DatesSaturday 23 March 2024 (18:30-20:45)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionA classical Bharatanatyam recital set to the rhythm of a live Carnatic orchestra! 24Mar Europt(r)ode 2024 XVI DatesSunday 24 March (17:00) - Wednesday 27 March 2024 (13:30)LocationTeaching and Learning CentreDescriptionEuropt(r)ode is one of the leading worldwide conference series for discussion of all aspects related to the research, development and applications of optical chemical sensors and biosensors. 25Mar Dr Anthony Vernon - Using human iPSC microglia to study genetic and environmental influences on microglia form and function DatesMonday 25 March 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationHybrid event in person and on Zoom, Location - TBC, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Anthony Vernon 25Mar 69th Annual AHGBI Conference 2024 DatesMonday 25 March (00:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building - University of Birmingham, OnlineDescriptionThe 69th annual conference of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland will take place at the University of Birmingham 25Mar AI FUTURES: Code masters' Easter hunt DatesMonday 25 March (10:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis Easter we're inviting families to celebrate the heritage of our beautiful building. Pick up a self-guided trail and crack the code! 26Mar Family-friendly heritage tours DatesTuesday 26 March (10:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOur family tours take you on an interactive exploration of The Exchange. With help from our guides, step into the shoes of those who once worked and banked in this historic building. 8Apr Museum Tours DatesMonday 8 April 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 10Apr Plant Propagation – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 10 April 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionThis workshop covers the fundamentals of plant propagation and the underlying botany to help make your growing a success. 10Apr 'The Transforming Humanities' DatesWednesday 10 April 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationTeaching and Learning Building Lecture Room 1 (LG18)Description'The Transforming Humanities' 10Apr International Conference of Three Societies on Literature and Science DatesWednesday 10 April (00:00) - Friday 12 April 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe annual conferences of the British Society for Literature and Science (BSLS) and the European Society for Literature, Science and the Arts (SLSAeu), and the Commission on Science and Literature (CoSciLit) 12Apr André du Bouchet centenary conference DatesFriday 12 April 2024 (09:30-17:30)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel, Hybrid EventDescriptionInternational conference organised by Thomas Augais (Sorbonne) Olivier Belin (Rouen) and Emma Wagstaff (Birmingham) 15Apr Dr Kelly Davis - The Proximal Interrelationships of Emotions and Emotion Regulation, Alcohol Use, and Sexual Assault DatesMonday 15 April 2024 (13:00-14:00)Location52 Pritchatts Road - Lecture Theatre 1 (G16), Hybrid event in person and on Zoom, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Kelly Davis 23Apr AI FUTURES: AI and Democracy DatesTuesday 23 April 2024 (18:30-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionA panel discussion as part of our AI FUTURES programme at The Exchange exploring the interplay between artificial intelligence and democracy. 27Apr UoB Dubai-ASSELLMU Experts Roundtable on Net-Zero and Just Energy Transitions DatesSaturday 27 April 2024 (09:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of Birmingham Dubai Room 0209DescriptionUniversity of Birmingham Dubai in conjunction with the UNESCO Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at the HBKU, Doha, Qatar, and ASSELLMU, invites the general public to this energy experts' roundtable 28Apr Chinese Brush Painting DatesSunday 28 April 2024 (12:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionLearn the traditional technique of Chinese Brush Painting 29Apr Dr Sarah Williams - Techniques to improve stress optimisation for better mental health and wellbeing DatesMonday 29 April 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationHybrid event in person and on Zoom, registration required, Venue TBCDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Sarah Williams 30Apr Hand-made Paper Making DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (10:00-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionDesign and screen print a bold, colourful tote bag inspired by spring, summer, flowers or plants. 1May Changing Landscapes - Postgraduate Conference Call for Papers DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationAlan Walters Seminar Room 3, Arts 112DescriptionPostgraduate conference in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music on the theme of our numerous and constantly changing landscapes, from the social to the ecological. 1May Should we stop talking about The Crusades? DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre (room 120)DescriptionProfessor William Purkis Inaugural lecture 2May Adam Ledger Inaugural Lecture DatesThursday 2 May 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor Adam Ledger Inaugural Lecture 4May Commemorating Corelli DatesSaturday 4 May 2024 (08:30-19:00)LocationShakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HPDescriptionA one-day conference dedicated to exploring the life, works, and lasting impact of the enigmatic and prolific author, Marie Corelli, to be held in 2024, a century after her death. 5May Chine Collé Workshop with Sarah Moss DatesSunday 5 May 2024 (10:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionLearn about the art of lino cutting and how to create a block. The chine colle technique includes how to add colour to your piece by using collage. 5May Stratford Literary Festival 2024 DatesSunday 5 May 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationCrowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford upon AvonDescriptionShakespeare: A window onto his Life and Legacy 13May Museum Tours DatesMonday 13 May 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 14May Spring Tote Bag Printing DatesTuesday 14 May 2024 (10:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionDesign and screen print a bold, colourful tote bag inspired by spring, summer, flowers or plants. 15May Spring Garden Tour DatesWednesday 15 May 2024 (11:30-12:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionJoin a skilled member of our Horticultural Team as they guide you around the garden, paying special attention to seasonal highlights and features of interest. 21May Cadbury Lectures 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May (00:00) - Thursday 23 May 2024 (00:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe 2024 lecture series presents the translation-based womanist biblical scholarship of the Rev Wil Gafney, Womanist biblical scholar and Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas 22May The Nurturing Garden – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 22 May 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionLook at creating a nurturing garden. Explore the practical ways to connect with nature and use gardening to benefit your health and wellbeing. 1Jun The Adventures of Dr Dolittle DatesSaturday 1 June 2024 (18:00-20:20)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionWhen Dr Dolittle is taught by his wise old parrot how to talk to animals, news of his skills spreads far and wide in this hilarious production from Illyria. 3Jun Museum Tours DatesMonday 3 June 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 4Jun Painting & Drawing Flowers – Short Course DatesTuesday 4 June 2024 (10:30-12:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionThis six week short course will allow you to explore drawing and painting flowers through a variety of media. 8Jun Stitches: Raise the Surface DatesSaturday 8 June 2024 (10:00-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionWork with ways to create three-dimensional stitches using padding and wire. Create raised embroidered pieces inspired by insects, flowers and foliage. 11Jun What is Horticultural Heritage? - call for papers DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (09:30-17:00)Location58 Edgbaston Park Road, B15 2RT, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionA symposium organised by Winterbourne House and Garden in partnership with the International Centre for Heritage, University of Birmingham 12Jun Grow Your Own – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 12 June 2024 (10:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionFrom pots to plots, learn about growing vegetables and fruits whatever the space you have. 28Jun Romeo and Juliet DatesFriday 28 June 2024 (19:00-21:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionBe transported to fair Verona in this poetic, passionate and utterly gripping adaptation of Shakespeare's iconic romantic masterpiece by Illyria. 1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688. 12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association 14Jul Rare Plant Fair DatesSunday 14 July 2024 (10:30-16:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionThe Rare Plant Fair returns to Winterbourne with their stalls of suppliers and experts from up and down the country. 15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University). 17Jul Creative Planting Design – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 17 July 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionPlants are at the heart of our gardens; this workshop will help you to explore a range of plants to create year-round interest in a garden. 20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference 3Aug Murder on the Lawn DatesSaturday 3 August (18:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (18:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionGet ready for an evening of hilarity, as improv group Foghorn Unscripted tackle a quintessentially British whodunnit. 17Aug The Hound of the Baskervilles DatesSaturday 17 August 2024 (19:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionSherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 1900s classic. 20Mar University Brass Band DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University Brass Band at the end of the working day for an hour of entertainment. 21Mar University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 21 March 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationBramall Music Building - The DomeDescriptionJoin the University Vocal Consort as they perform a selection of works selected by final year choral conducting student, Georgia Tuke. 21Mar Faustus: That Damned Woman by Chris Bush DatesThursday 21 March (19:30) - Saturday 23 March 2024 (21:30)LocationGeorge Cadbury HallDescriptionPerformed and produced by undergraduate students in Drama, join us for Faustus: That Damned Woman, a reimagining of the classic tale, exploring themes of power, ambition and agency through a modern lens. 22Mar Ryan Corbett - Accordion DatesFriday 22 March 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin Ryan Corbett for his Barber Lunchtime Concert - from gregarious Grieg to soothing Mozart and with a sprinkling of works written especially for accordion, this is the perfect lunchtime escape. 22Mar Instrumental Choirs Gala DatesFriday 22 March 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin our flute, clarinet and saxophone choirs for a bumper programme of music for winds, from The Pink Panther to Bach 1Jun The Adventures of Dr Dolittle DatesSaturday 1 June 2024 (18:00-20:20)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionWhen Dr Dolittle is taught by his wise old parrot how to talk to animals, news of his skills spreads far and wide in this hilarious production from Illyria. 28Jun Romeo and Juliet DatesFriday 28 June 2024 (19:00-21:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionBe transported to fair Verona in this poetic, passionate and utterly gripping adaptation of Shakespeare's iconic romantic masterpiece by Illyria. 3Aug Murder on the Lawn DatesSaturday 3 August (18:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (18:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionGet ready for an evening of hilarity, as improv group Foghorn Unscripted tackle a quintessentially British whodunnit. 17Aug The Hound of the Baskervilles DatesSaturday 17 August 2024 (19:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionSherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 1900s classic. 20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden. 3Feb Heritage tours DatesSaturday 3 February (11:00) - Saturday 6 April 2024 (13:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover the rich history and fascinating stories behind its walls. 19Mar Race Equality Network Book Club London Calling by Una Marson DatesTuesday 19 March 2024 (12:30-13:45)LocationOnline event - TeamsDescriptionRace equality network book club for International Women's day 20Mar Boost up your languages DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionCome practise your language skills! Suitable for students in Years 12 and 13 studying A level French, German, or Spanish. 20Mar Communicating with coins: Messages and media in the Roman world DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionInterested in the history of coins and media in the Roman world? Join this masterclass as we delve into art of deciphering the intricate designs and texts! Suitable for Year 12 and 13 students. 20Mar Doing sociology with Stuart Hall: Interpreting race in contemporary television DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionExplore sociology and analyse race in contemporary TV through Stuart Hall's theories. Ideal for Year 12 and 13 students. 20Mar How does my DNA learn? DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionExplore the human genome and epigenome in this masterclass! Open to Year 12 and 13 A level Chemistry students. 20Mar Motion tracking using AI DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionDelve into the world of technology, motion and artificial intelligence in this interactive masterclass. Suitable for Year 12 students. 20Mar Social media and memes as social change DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionExplore the history and important of social media and memes and its importance in expression yourself, forging connections and wielding social influence. Suitable for Year 12 and 13 students. 20Mar Spectroscopy: Session 2 DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionWe'll use spectroscopic methods to address global challenges in spectroscopy. Open to students in Years 12 who are studying A level Chemistry. 20Mar Bleu, Blanc, Rouge & Brown: French Histories, Colonial Spaces DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationArts 250 (Fage seminar room) and Zoom, Hybrid EventDescriptionDr Roxanne Panchasi (Simon Fraser University, Canada) gives the BRIHC research seminar 20Mar The Harmonised Whole: Wassily Kandinsky and Principles in Visual Perception DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (16:15-17:30)LocationBarber Lecture TheatreDescriptionThis talk by Anne Regina Grasselli (University of Edinburgh) offers a new understanding of the psychological foundations underlying Kandinsky's experimentations with non-objectivity from 1896 until 1914 23Mar One and the Many DatesSaturday 23 March 2024 (18:30-20:45)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionA classical Bharatanatyam recital set to the rhythm of a live Carnatic orchestra! 25Mar Dr Anthony Vernon - Using human iPSC microglia to study genetic and environmental influences on microglia form and function DatesMonday 25 March 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationHybrid event in person and on Zoom, Location - TBC, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Anthony Vernon 25Mar 69th Annual AHGBI Conference 2024 DatesMonday 25 March (00:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building - University of Birmingham, OnlineDescriptionThe 69th annual conference of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland will take place at the University of Birmingham 25Mar AI FUTURES: Code masters' Easter hunt DatesMonday 25 March (10:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis Easter we're inviting families to celebrate the heritage of our beautiful building. Pick up a self-guided trail and crack the code! 10Apr Plant Propagation – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 10 April 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionThis workshop covers the fundamentals of plant propagation and the underlying botany to help make your growing a success. 10Apr 'The Transforming Humanities' DatesWednesday 10 April 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationTeaching and Learning Building Lecture Room 1 (LG18)Description'The Transforming Humanities' 10Apr International Conference of Three Societies on Literature and Science DatesWednesday 10 April (00:00) - Friday 12 April 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe annual conferences of the British Society for Literature and Science (BSLS) and the European Society for Literature, Science and the Arts (SLSAeu), and the Commission on Science and Literature (CoSciLit) 12Apr André du Bouchet centenary conference DatesFriday 12 April 2024 (09:30-17:30)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel, Hybrid EventDescriptionInternational conference organised by Thomas Augais (Sorbonne) Olivier Belin (Rouen) and Emma Wagstaff (Birmingham) 15Apr Dr Kelly Davis - The Proximal Interrelationships of Emotions and Emotion Regulation, Alcohol Use, and Sexual Assault DatesMonday 15 April 2024 (13:00-14:00)Location52 Pritchatts Road - Lecture Theatre 1 (G16), Hybrid event in person and on Zoom, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Kelly Davis 23Apr AI FUTURES: AI and Democracy DatesTuesday 23 April 2024 (18:30-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionA panel discussion as part of our AI FUTURES programme at The Exchange exploring the interplay between artificial intelligence and democracy. 27Apr UoB Dubai-ASSELLMU Experts Roundtable on Net-Zero and Just Energy Transitions DatesSaturday 27 April 2024 (09:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of Birmingham Dubai Room 0209DescriptionUniversity of Birmingham Dubai in conjunction with the UNESCO Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at the HBKU, Doha, Qatar, and ASSELLMU, invites the general public to this energy experts' roundtable 28Apr Chinese Brush Painting DatesSunday 28 April 2024 (12:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionLearn the traditional technique of Chinese Brush Painting 29Apr Dr Sarah Williams - Techniques to improve stress optimisation for better mental health and wellbeing DatesMonday 29 April 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationHybrid event in person and on Zoom, registration required, Venue TBCDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Sarah Williams 30Apr Hand-made Paper Making DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (10:00-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionDesign and screen print a bold, colourful tote bag inspired by spring, summer, flowers or plants. 1May Changing Landscapes - Postgraduate Conference Call for Papers DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationAlan Walters Seminar Room 3, Arts 112DescriptionPostgraduate conference in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music on the theme of our numerous and constantly changing landscapes, from the social to the ecological. 1May Should we stop talking about The Crusades? DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre (room 120)DescriptionProfessor William Purkis Inaugural lecture 2May Adam Ledger Inaugural Lecture DatesThursday 2 May 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor Adam Ledger Inaugural Lecture 4May Commemorating Corelli DatesSaturday 4 May 2024 (08:30-19:00)LocationShakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HPDescriptionA one-day conference dedicated to exploring the life, works, and lasting impact of the enigmatic and prolific author, Marie Corelli, to be held in 2024, a century after her death. 5May Chine Collé Workshop with Sarah Moss DatesSunday 5 May 2024 (10:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionLearn about the art of lino cutting and how to create a block. The chine colle technique includes how to add colour to your piece by using collage. 5May Stratford Literary Festival 2024 DatesSunday 5 May 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationCrowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford upon AvonDescriptionShakespeare: A window onto his Life and Legacy 14May Spring Tote Bag Printing DatesTuesday 14 May 2024 (10:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionDesign and screen print a bold, colourful tote bag inspired by spring, summer, flowers or plants. 15May Spring Garden Tour DatesWednesday 15 May 2024 (11:30-12:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionJoin a skilled member of our Horticultural Team as they guide you around the garden, paying special attention to seasonal highlights and features of interest. 21May Cadbury Lectures 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May (00:00) - Thursday 23 May 2024 (00:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe 2024 lecture series presents the translation-based womanist biblical scholarship of the Rev Wil Gafney, Womanist biblical scholar and Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas 22May The Nurturing Garden – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 22 May 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionLook at creating a nurturing garden. Explore the practical ways to connect with nature and use gardening to benefit your health and wellbeing. 4Jun Painting & Drawing Flowers – Short Course DatesTuesday 4 June 2024 (10:30-12:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionThis six week short course will allow you to explore drawing and painting flowers through a variety of media. 8Jun Stitches: Raise the Surface DatesSaturday 8 June 2024 (10:00-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionWork with ways to create three-dimensional stitches using padding and wire. Create raised embroidered pieces inspired by insects, flowers and foliage. 11Jun What is Horticultural Heritage? - call for papers DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (09:30-17:00)Location58 Edgbaston Park Road, B15 2RT, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionA symposium organised by Winterbourne House and Garden in partnership with the International Centre for Heritage, University of Birmingham 12Jun Grow Your Own – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 12 June 2024 (10:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionFrom pots to plots, learn about growing vegetables and fruits whatever the space you have. 1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688. 12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association 15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University). 17Jul Creative Planting Design – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 17 July 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionPlants are at the heart of our gardens; this workshop will help you to explore a range of plants to create year-round interest in a garden. 20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference 20Mar University Brass Band DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University Brass Band at the end of the working day for an hour of entertainment. 21Mar University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 21 March 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationBramall Music Building - The DomeDescriptionJoin the University Vocal Consort as they perform a selection of works selected by final year choral conducting student, Georgia Tuke. 22Mar Ryan Corbett - Accordion DatesFriday 22 March 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin Ryan Corbett for his Barber Lunchtime Concert - from gregarious Grieg to soothing Mozart and with a sprinkling of works written especially for accordion, this is the perfect lunchtime escape. 22Mar Instrumental Choirs Gala DatesFriday 22 March 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin our flute, clarinet and saxophone choirs for a bumper programme of music for winds, from The Pink Panther to Bach 10Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2024 DatesWednesday 10 January (09:00) - Wednesday 10 April 2024 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way. 20Mar Bleu, Blanc, Rouge & Brown: French Histories, Colonial Spaces DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationArts 250 (Fage seminar room) and Zoom, Hybrid EventDescriptionDr Roxanne Panchasi (Simon Fraser University, Canada) gives the BRIHC research seminar 21Mar Faustus: That Damned Woman by Chris Bush DatesThursday 21 March (19:30) - Saturday 23 March 2024 (21:30)LocationGeorge Cadbury HallDescriptionPerformed and produced by undergraduate students in Drama, join us for Faustus: That Damned Woman, a reimagining of the classic tale, exploring themes of power, ambition and agency through a modern lens. 24Mar Europt(r)ode 2024 XVI DatesSunday 24 March (17:00) - Wednesday 27 March 2024 (13:30)LocationTeaching and Learning CentreDescriptionEuropt(r)ode is one of the leading worldwide conference series for discussion of all aspects related to the research, development and applications of optical chemical sensors and biosensors. 25Mar Dr Anthony Vernon - Using human iPSC microglia to study genetic and environmental influences on microglia form and function DatesMonday 25 March 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationHybrid event in person and on Zoom, Location - TBC, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Anthony Vernon 25Mar 69th Annual AHGBI Conference 2024 DatesMonday 25 March (00:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building - University of Birmingham, OnlineDescriptionThe 69th annual conference of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland will take place at the University of Birmingham 10Apr 'The Transforming Humanities' DatesWednesday 10 April 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationTeaching and Learning Building Lecture Room 1 (LG18)Description'The Transforming Humanities' 10Apr International Conference of Three Societies on Literature and Science DatesWednesday 10 April (00:00) - Friday 12 April 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe annual conferences of the British Society for Literature and Science (BSLS) and the European Society for Literature, Science and the Arts (SLSAeu), and the Commission on Science and Literature (CoSciLit) 15Apr Dr Kelly Davis - The Proximal Interrelationships of Emotions and Emotion Regulation, Alcohol Use, and Sexual Assault DatesMonday 15 April 2024 (13:00-14:00)Location52 Pritchatts Road - Lecture Theatre 1 (G16), Hybrid event in person and on Zoom, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Kelly Davis 29Apr Dr Sarah Williams - Techniques to improve stress optimisation for better mental health and wellbeing DatesMonday 29 April 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationHybrid event in person and on Zoom, registration required, Venue TBCDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Sarah Williams 1May Should we stop talking about The Crusades? DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre (room 120)DescriptionProfessor William Purkis Inaugural lecture 2May Adam Ledger Inaugural Lecture DatesThursday 2 May 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor Adam Ledger Inaugural Lecture 4May Commemorating Corelli DatesSaturday 4 May 2024 (08:30-19:00)LocationShakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HPDescriptionA one-day conference dedicated to exploring the life, works, and lasting impact of the enigmatic and prolific author, Marie Corelli, to be held in 2024, a century after her death. 5May Stratford Literary Festival 2024 DatesSunday 5 May 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationCrowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford upon AvonDescriptionShakespeare: A window onto his Life and Legacy 21May Cadbury Lectures 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May (00:00) - Thursday 23 May 2024 (00:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe 2024 lecture series presents the translation-based womanist biblical scholarship of the Rev Wil Gafney, Womanist biblical scholar and Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas 11Jun What is Horticultural Heritage? - call for papers DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (09:30-17:00)Location58 Edgbaston Park Road, B15 2RT, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionA symposium organised by Winterbourne House and Garden in partnership with the International Centre for Heritage, University of Birmingham 1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688. 12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association 15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University). 20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference
AI Futures: AI and the future of policing DatesThursday 21 March 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Europt(r)ode 2024 XVI DatesSunday 24 March (17:00) - Wednesday 27 March 2024 (13:30)LocationTeaching and Learning Centre
Family-friendly heritage tours DatesTuesday 26 March (10:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
20May Exhibition: A History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham DatesFriday 20 May 2022 (09:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (17:00)LocationThroughout the Aston Webb Building including the ground floor corridors and Rotunda Gallery (first floor)DescriptionA History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham tells the stories of more than 140 years of research, the people behind it and those whose lives have been changed by it.
20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden.
10Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2024 DatesWednesday 10 January (09:00) - Wednesday 10 April 2024 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.
3Feb Heritage tours DatesSaturday 3 February (11:00) - Saturday 6 April 2024 (13:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover the rich history and fascinating stories behind its walls.
9Feb The Ikon Gallery's Start the Press! Exhibition DatesFriday 9 February (10:00) - Sunday 21 April 2024 (16:00)LocationIkon Gallery 1 Oozells Square Brindley Place B1 2HSDescriptionNew exhibition at Ikon supported by Culture Forward
10Feb AI FUTURES: Looking for Love DatesSaturday 10 February (10:00) - Saturday 1 June 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionLooking for Love is a playful experience that takes place over a message-based dating app, inviting you to take the perspective of another form of intelligence, to reflect on the peculiarities of our own.
24Feb Botanical Arts & Crafts Exhibition DatesSaturday 24 February (00:00) - Sunday 8 September 2024 (00:00)LocationWinterbourne House & Garden University of BirminghamDescriptionThis exhibition of botanical illustrations, paintings and crafts celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the BSBA.
19Mar Menopause cafe DatesTuesday 19 March 2024 (10:30-11:31)LocationCafe Aroma - Staff HouseDescriptionMenopause cafe
19Mar Race Equality Network Book Club London Calling by Una Marson DatesTuesday 19 March 2024 (12:30-13:45)LocationOnline event - TeamsDescriptionRace equality network book club for International Women's day
20Mar Women's Network International Women's Day Book Club DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationOnlineDescriptionWomen's Network book club. Lessons in chemistry
20Mar Academic Consultancy at the University of Birmingham DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationEducation Building G39DescriptionDid you know that as a UoB academic you have the option to undertake consultancy work as part of your employment contract?
20Mar Boost up your languages DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionCome practise your language skills! Suitable for students in Years 12 and 13 studying A level French, German, or Spanish.
20Mar Communicating with coins: Messages and media in the Roman world DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionInterested in the history of coins and media in the Roman world? Join this masterclass as we delve into art of deciphering the intricate designs and texts! Suitable for Year 12 and 13 students.
20Mar Doing sociology with Stuart Hall: Interpreting race in contemporary television DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionExplore sociology and analyse race in contemporary TV through Stuart Hall's theories. Ideal for Year 12 and 13 students.
20Mar How does my DNA learn? DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionExplore the human genome and epigenome in this masterclass! Open to Year 12 and 13 A level Chemistry students.
20Mar Motion tracking using AI DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionDelve into the world of technology, motion and artificial intelligence in this interactive masterclass. Suitable for Year 12 students.
20Mar Postgraduate and Professional Education Open Day DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-17:00)LocationUniversity of Birmingham - Edgbaston campusDescriptionVisit our Postgraduate and Professional Education Open Day at the University of Birmingham campus on Wednesday 20 March 2024
20Mar Social media and memes as social change DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionExplore the history and important of social media and memes and its importance in expression yourself, forging connections and wielding social influence. Suitable for Year 12 and 13 students.
20Mar Spectroscopy: Session 2 DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionWe'll use spectroscopic methods to address global challenges in spectroscopy. Open to students in Years 12 who are studying A level Chemistry.
20Mar Bleu, Blanc, Rouge & Brown: French Histories, Colonial Spaces DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationArts 250 (Fage seminar room) and Zoom, Hybrid EventDescriptionDr Roxanne Panchasi (Simon Fraser University, Canada) gives the BRIHC research seminar
20Mar The Harmonised Whole: Wassily Kandinsky and Principles in Visual Perception DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (16:15-17:30)LocationBarber Lecture TheatreDescriptionThis talk by Anne Regina Grasselli (University of Edinburgh) offers a new understanding of the psychological foundations underlying Kandinsky's experimentations with non-objectivity from 1896 until 1914
20Mar University Brass Band DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University Brass Band at the end of the working day for an hour of entertainment.
21Mar AI Futures: AI and the future of policing DatesThursday 21 March 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionDiscover the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and policing at our spring 'LATES' event at The Exchange.
21Mar University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 21 March 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationBramall Music Building - The DomeDescriptionJoin the University Vocal Consort as they perform a selection of works selected by final year choral conducting student, Georgia Tuke.
21Mar Faustus: That Damned Woman by Chris Bush DatesThursday 21 March (19:30) - Saturday 23 March 2024 (21:30)LocationGeorge Cadbury HallDescriptionPerformed and produced by undergraduate students in Drama, join us for Faustus: That Damned Woman, a reimagining of the classic tale, exploring themes of power, ambition and agency through a modern lens.
22Mar Ryan Corbett - Accordion DatesFriday 22 March 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin Ryan Corbett for his Barber Lunchtime Concert - from gregarious Grieg to soothing Mozart and with a sprinkling of works written especially for accordion, this is the perfect lunchtime escape.
22Mar Instrumental Choirs Gala DatesFriday 22 March 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin our flute, clarinet and saxophone choirs for a bumper programme of music for winds, from The Pink Panther to Bach
23Mar One and the Many DatesSaturday 23 March 2024 (18:30-20:45)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionA classical Bharatanatyam recital set to the rhythm of a live Carnatic orchestra!
24Mar Europt(r)ode 2024 XVI DatesSunday 24 March (17:00) - Wednesday 27 March 2024 (13:30)LocationTeaching and Learning CentreDescriptionEuropt(r)ode is one of the leading worldwide conference series for discussion of all aspects related to the research, development and applications of optical chemical sensors and biosensors.
25Mar Dr Anthony Vernon - Using human iPSC microglia to study genetic and environmental influences on microglia form and function DatesMonday 25 March 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationHybrid event in person and on Zoom, Location - TBC, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Anthony Vernon
25Mar 69th Annual AHGBI Conference 2024 DatesMonday 25 March (00:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building - University of Birmingham, OnlineDescriptionThe 69th annual conference of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland will take place at the University of Birmingham
25Mar AI FUTURES: Code masters' Easter hunt DatesMonday 25 March (10:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis Easter we're inviting families to celebrate the heritage of our beautiful building. Pick up a self-guided trail and crack the code!
26Mar Family-friendly heritage tours DatesTuesday 26 March (10:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOur family tours take you on an interactive exploration of The Exchange. With help from our guides, step into the shoes of those who once worked and banked in this historic building.
8Apr Museum Tours DatesMonday 8 April 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
10Apr Plant Propagation – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 10 April 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionThis workshop covers the fundamentals of plant propagation and the underlying botany to help make your growing a success.
10Apr 'The Transforming Humanities' DatesWednesday 10 April 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationTeaching and Learning Building Lecture Room 1 (LG18)Description'The Transforming Humanities'
10Apr International Conference of Three Societies on Literature and Science DatesWednesday 10 April (00:00) - Friday 12 April 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe annual conferences of the British Society for Literature and Science (BSLS) and the European Society for Literature, Science and the Arts (SLSAeu), and the Commission on Science and Literature (CoSciLit)
12Apr André du Bouchet centenary conference DatesFriday 12 April 2024 (09:30-17:30)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel, Hybrid EventDescriptionInternational conference organised by Thomas Augais (Sorbonne) Olivier Belin (Rouen) and Emma Wagstaff (Birmingham)
15Apr Dr Kelly Davis - The Proximal Interrelationships of Emotions and Emotion Regulation, Alcohol Use, and Sexual Assault DatesMonday 15 April 2024 (13:00-14:00)Location52 Pritchatts Road - Lecture Theatre 1 (G16), Hybrid event in person and on Zoom, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Kelly Davis
23Apr AI FUTURES: AI and Democracy DatesTuesday 23 April 2024 (18:30-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionA panel discussion as part of our AI FUTURES programme at The Exchange exploring the interplay between artificial intelligence and democracy.
27Apr UoB Dubai-ASSELLMU Experts Roundtable on Net-Zero and Just Energy Transitions DatesSaturday 27 April 2024 (09:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of Birmingham Dubai Room 0209DescriptionUniversity of Birmingham Dubai in conjunction with the UNESCO Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at the HBKU, Doha, Qatar, and ASSELLMU, invites the general public to this energy experts' roundtable
28Apr Chinese Brush Painting DatesSunday 28 April 2024 (12:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionLearn the traditional technique of Chinese Brush Painting
29Apr Dr Sarah Williams - Techniques to improve stress optimisation for better mental health and wellbeing DatesMonday 29 April 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationHybrid event in person and on Zoom, registration required, Venue TBCDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Sarah Williams
30Apr Hand-made Paper Making DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (10:00-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionDesign and screen print a bold, colourful tote bag inspired by spring, summer, flowers or plants.
1May Changing Landscapes - Postgraduate Conference Call for Papers DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationAlan Walters Seminar Room 3, Arts 112DescriptionPostgraduate conference in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music on the theme of our numerous and constantly changing landscapes, from the social to the ecological.
1May Should we stop talking about The Crusades? DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre (room 120)DescriptionProfessor William Purkis Inaugural lecture
2May Adam Ledger Inaugural Lecture DatesThursday 2 May 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor Adam Ledger Inaugural Lecture
4May Commemorating Corelli DatesSaturday 4 May 2024 (08:30-19:00)LocationShakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HPDescriptionA one-day conference dedicated to exploring the life, works, and lasting impact of the enigmatic and prolific author, Marie Corelli, to be held in 2024, a century after her death.
5May Chine Collé Workshop with Sarah Moss DatesSunday 5 May 2024 (10:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionLearn about the art of lino cutting and how to create a block. The chine colle technique includes how to add colour to your piece by using collage.
5May Stratford Literary Festival 2024 DatesSunday 5 May 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationCrowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford upon AvonDescriptionShakespeare: A window onto his Life and Legacy
13May Museum Tours DatesMonday 13 May 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
14May Spring Tote Bag Printing DatesTuesday 14 May 2024 (10:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionDesign and screen print a bold, colourful tote bag inspired by spring, summer, flowers or plants.
15May Spring Garden Tour DatesWednesday 15 May 2024 (11:30-12:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionJoin a skilled member of our Horticultural Team as they guide you around the garden, paying special attention to seasonal highlights and features of interest.
21May Cadbury Lectures 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May (00:00) - Thursday 23 May 2024 (00:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe 2024 lecture series presents the translation-based womanist biblical scholarship of the Rev Wil Gafney, Womanist biblical scholar and Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas
22May The Nurturing Garden – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 22 May 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionLook at creating a nurturing garden. Explore the practical ways to connect with nature and use gardening to benefit your health and wellbeing.
1Jun The Adventures of Dr Dolittle DatesSaturday 1 June 2024 (18:00-20:20)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionWhen Dr Dolittle is taught by his wise old parrot how to talk to animals, news of his skills spreads far and wide in this hilarious production from Illyria.
3Jun Museum Tours DatesMonday 3 June 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
4Jun Painting & Drawing Flowers – Short Course DatesTuesday 4 June 2024 (10:30-12:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionThis six week short course will allow you to explore drawing and painting flowers through a variety of media.
8Jun Stitches: Raise the Surface DatesSaturday 8 June 2024 (10:00-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionWork with ways to create three-dimensional stitches using padding and wire. Create raised embroidered pieces inspired by insects, flowers and foliage.
11Jun What is Horticultural Heritage? - call for papers DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (09:30-17:00)Location58 Edgbaston Park Road, B15 2RT, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionA symposium organised by Winterbourne House and Garden in partnership with the International Centre for Heritage, University of Birmingham
12Jun Grow Your Own – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 12 June 2024 (10:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionFrom pots to plots, learn about growing vegetables and fruits whatever the space you have.
28Jun Romeo and Juliet DatesFriday 28 June 2024 (19:00-21:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionBe transported to fair Verona in this poetic, passionate and utterly gripping adaptation of Shakespeare's iconic romantic masterpiece by Illyria.
1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688.
12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association
14Jul Rare Plant Fair DatesSunday 14 July 2024 (10:30-16:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionThe Rare Plant Fair returns to Winterbourne with their stalls of suppliers and experts from up and down the country.
15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University).
17Jul Creative Planting Design – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 17 July 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionPlants are at the heart of our gardens; this workshop will help you to explore a range of plants to create year-round interest in a garden.
20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference
3Aug Murder on the Lawn DatesSaturday 3 August (18:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (18:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionGet ready for an evening of hilarity, as improv group Foghorn Unscripted tackle a quintessentially British whodunnit.
17Aug The Hound of the Baskervilles DatesSaturday 17 August 2024 (19:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionSherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 1900s classic.
20Mar University Brass Band DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University Brass Band at the end of the working day for an hour of entertainment.
21Mar University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 21 March 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationBramall Music Building - The DomeDescriptionJoin the University Vocal Consort as they perform a selection of works selected by final year choral conducting student, Georgia Tuke.
21Mar Faustus: That Damned Woman by Chris Bush DatesThursday 21 March (19:30) - Saturday 23 March 2024 (21:30)LocationGeorge Cadbury HallDescriptionPerformed and produced by undergraduate students in Drama, join us for Faustus: That Damned Woman, a reimagining of the classic tale, exploring themes of power, ambition and agency through a modern lens.
22Mar Ryan Corbett - Accordion DatesFriday 22 March 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin Ryan Corbett for his Barber Lunchtime Concert - from gregarious Grieg to soothing Mozart and with a sprinkling of works written especially for accordion, this is the perfect lunchtime escape.
22Mar Instrumental Choirs Gala DatesFriday 22 March 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin our flute, clarinet and saxophone choirs for a bumper programme of music for winds, from The Pink Panther to Bach
1Jun The Adventures of Dr Dolittle DatesSaturday 1 June 2024 (18:00-20:20)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionWhen Dr Dolittle is taught by his wise old parrot how to talk to animals, news of his skills spreads far and wide in this hilarious production from Illyria.
28Jun Romeo and Juliet DatesFriday 28 June 2024 (19:00-21:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionBe transported to fair Verona in this poetic, passionate and utterly gripping adaptation of Shakespeare's iconic romantic masterpiece by Illyria.
3Aug Murder on the Lawn DatesSaturday 3 August (18:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (18:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionGet ready for an evening of hilarity, as improv group Foghorn Unscripted tackle a quintessentially British whodunnit.
17Aug The Hound of the Baskervilles DatesSaturday 17 August 2024 (19:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionSherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 1900s classic.
20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden.
3Feb Heritage tours DatesSaturday 3 February (11:00) - Saturday 6 April 2024 (13:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover the rich history and fascinating stories behind its walls.
19Mar Race Equality Network Book Club London Calling by Una Marson DatesTuesday 19 March 2024 (12:30-13:45)LocationOnline event - TeamsDescriptionRace equality network book club for International Women's day
20Mar Boost up your languages DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionCome practise your language skills! Suitable for students in Years 12 and 13 studying A level French, German, or Spanish.
20Mar Communicating with coins: Messages and media in the Roman world DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionInterested in the history of coins and media in the Roman world? Join this masterclass as we delve into art of deciphering the intricate designs and texts! Suitable for Year 12 and 13 students.
20Mar Doing sociology with Stuart Hall: Interpreting race in contemporary television DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionExplore sociology and analyse race in contemporary TV through Stuart Hall's theories. Ideal for Year 12 and 13 students.
20Mar How does my DNA learn? DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionExplore the human genome and epigenome in this masterclass! Open to Year 12 and 13 A level Chemistry students.
20Mar Motion tracking using AI DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionDelve into the world of technology, motion and artificial intelligence in this interactive masterclass. Suitable for Year 12 students.
20Mar Social media and memes as social change DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionExplore the history and important of social media and memes and its importance in expression yourself, forging connections and wielding social influence. Suitable for Year 12 and 13 students.
20Mar Spectroscopy: Session 2 DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionWe'll use spectroscopic methods to address global challenges in spectroscopy. Open to students in Years 12 who are studying A level Chemistry.
20Mar Bleu, Blanc, Rouge & Brown: French Histories, Colonial Spaces DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationArts 250 (Fage seminar room) and Zoom, Hybrid EventDescriptionDr Roxanne Panchasi (Simon Fraser University, Canada) gives the BRIHC research seminar
20Mar The Harmonised Whole: Wassily Kandinsky and Principles in Visual Perception DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (16:15-17:30)LocationBarber Lecture TheatreDescriptionThis talk by Anne Regina Grasselli (University of Edinburgh) offers a new understanding of the psychological foundations underlying Kandinsky's experimentations with non-objectivity from 1896 until 1914
23Mar One and the Many DatesSaturday 23 March 2024 (18:30-20:45)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionA classical Bharatanatyam recital set to the rhythm of a live Carnatic orchestra!
25Mar Dr Anthony Vernon - Using human iPSC microglia to study genetic and environmental influences on microglia form and function DatesMonday 25 March 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationHybrid event in person and on Zoom, Location - TBC, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Anthony Vernon
25Mar 69th Annual AHGBI Conference 2024 DatesMonday 25 March (00:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building - University of Birmingham, OnlineDescriptionThe 69th annual conference of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland will take place at the University of Birmingham
25Mar AI FUTURES: Code masters' Easter hunt DatesMonday 25 March (10:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis Easter we're inviting families to celebrate the heritage of our beautiful building. Pick up a self-guided trail and crack the code!
10Apr Plant Propagation – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 10 April 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionThis workshop covers the fundamentals of plant propagation and the underlying botany to help make your growing a success.
10Apr 'The Transforming Humanities' DatesWednesday 10 April 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationTeaching and Learning Building Lecture Room 1 (LG18)Description'The Transforming Humanities'
10Apr International Conference of Three Societies on Literature and Science DatesWednesday 10 April (00:00) - Friday 12 April 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe annual conferences of the British Society for Literature and Science (BSLS) and the European Society for Literature, Science and the Arts (SLSAeu), and the Commission on Science and Literature (CoSciLit)
12Apr André du Bouchet centenary conference DatesFriday 12 April 2024 (09:30-17:30)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel, Hybrid EventDescriptionInternational conference organised by Thomas Augais (Sorbonne) Olivier Belin (Rouen) and Emma Wagstaff (Birmingham)
15Apr Dr Kelly Davis - The Proximal Interrelationships of Emotions and Emotion Regulation, Alcohol Use, and Sexual Assault DatesMonday 15 April 2024 (13:00-14:00)Location52 Pritchatts Road - Lecture Theatre 1 (G16), Hybrid event in person and on Zoom, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Kelly Davis
23Apr AI FUTURES: AI and Democracy DatesTuesday 23 April 2024 (18:30-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionA panel discussion as part of our AI FUTURES programme at The Exchange exploring the interplay between artificial intelligence and democracy.
27Apr UoB Dubai-ASSELLMU Experts Roundtable on Net-Zero and Just Energy Transitions DatesSaturday 27 April 2024 (09:00-15:00)LocationUniversity of Birmingham Dubai Room 0209DescriptionUniversity of Birmingham Dubai in conjunction with the UNESCO Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at the HBKU, Doha, Qatar, and ASSELLMU, invites the general public to this energy experts' roundtable
28Apr Chinese Brush Painting DatesSunday 28 April 2024 (12:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionLearn the traditional technique of Chinese Brush Painting
29Apr Dr Sarah Williams - Techniques to improve stress optimisation for better mental health and wellbeing DatesMonday 29 April 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationHybrid event in person and on Zoom, registration required, Venue TBCDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Sarah Williams
30Apr Hand-made Paper Making DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (10:00-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionDesign and screen print a bold, colourful tote bag inspired by spring, summer, flowers or plants.
1May Changing Landscapes - Postgraduate Conference Call for Papers DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationAlan Walters Seminar Room 3, Arts 112DescriptionPostgraduate conference in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music on the theme of our numerous and constantly changing landscapes, from the social to the ecological.
1May Should we stop talking about The Crusades? DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre (room 120)DescriptionProfessor William Purkis Inaugural lecture
2May Adam Ledger Inaugural Lecture DatesThursday 2 May 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor Adam Ledger Inaugural Lecture
4May Commemorating Corelli DatesSaturday 4 May 2024 (08:30-19:00)LocationShakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HPDescriptionA one-day conference dedicated to exploring the life, works, and lasting impact of the enigmatic and prolific author, Marie Corelli, to be held in 2024, a century after her death.
5May Chine Collé Workshop with Sarah Moss DatesSunday 5 May 2024 (10:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionLearn about the art of lino cutting and how to create a block. The chine colle technique includes how to add colour to your piece by using collage.
5May Stratford Literary Festival 2024 DatesSunday 5 May 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationCrowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford upon AvonDescriptionShakespeare: A window onto his Life and Legacy
14May Spring Tote Bag Printing DatesTuesday 14 May 2024 (10:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionDesign and screen print a bold, colourful tote bag inspired by spring, summer, flowers or plants.
15May Spring Garden Tour DatesWednesday 15 May 2024 (11:30-12:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionJoin a skilled member of our Horticultural Team as they guide you around the garden, paying special attention to seasonal highlights and features of interest.
21May Cadbury Lectures 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May (00:00) - Thursday 23 May 2024 (00:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe 2024 lecture series presents the translation-based womanist biblical scholarship of the Rev Wil Gafney, Womanist biblical scholar and Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas
22May The Nurturing Garden – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 22 May 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionLook at creating a nurturing garden. Explore the practical ways to connect with nature and use gardening to benefit your health and wellbeing.
4Jun Painting & Drawing Flowers – Short Course DatesTuesday 4 June 2024 (10:30-12:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionThis six week short course will allow you to explore drawing and painting flowers through a variety of media.
8Jun Stitches: Raise the Surface DatesSaturday 8 June 2024 (10:00-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionWork with ways to create three-dimensional stitches using padding and wire. Create raised embroidered pieces inspired by insects, flowers and foliage.
11Jun What is Horticultural Heritage? - call for papers DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (09:30-17:00)Location58 Edgbaston Park Road, B15 2RT, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionA symposium organised by Winterbourne House and Garden in partnership with the International Centre for Heritage, University of Birmingham
12Jun Grow Your Own – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 12 June 2024 (10:30-16:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionFrom pots to plots, learn about growing vegetables and fruits whatever the space you have.
1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688.
12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association
15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University).
17Jul Creative Planting Design – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 17 July 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionPlants are at the heart of our gardens; this workshop will help you to explore a range of plants to create year-round interest in a garden.
20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference
20Mar University Brass Band DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University Brass Band at the end of the working day for an hour of entertainment.
21Mar University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 21 March 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationBramall Music Building - The DomeDescriptionJoin the University Vocal Consort as they perform a selection of works selected by final year choral conducting student, Georgia Tuke.
22Mar Ryan Corbett - Accordion DatesFriday 22 March 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin Ryan Corbett for his Barber Lunchtime Concert - from gregarious Grieg to soothing Mozart and with a sprinkling of works written especially for accordion, this is the perfect lunchtime escape.
22Mar Instrumental Choirs Gala DatesFriday 22 March 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin our flute, clarinet and saxophone choirs for a bumper programme of music for winds, from The Pink Panther to Bach
10Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2024 DatesWednesday 10 January (09:00) - Wednesday 10 April 2024 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.
20Mar Bleu, Blanc, Rouge & Brown: French Histories, Colonial Spaces DatesWednesday 20 March 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationArts 250 (Fage seminar room) and Zoom, Hybrid EventDescriptionDr Roxanne Panchasi (Simon Fraser University, Canada) gives the BRIHC research seminar
21Mar Faustus: That Damned Woman by Chris Bush DatesThursday 21 March (19:30) - Saturday 23 March 2024 (21:30)LocationGeorge Cadbury HallDescriptionPerformed and produced by undergraduate students in Drama, join us for Faustus: That Damned Woman, a reimagining of the classic tale, exploring themes of power, ambition and agency through a modern lens.
24Mar Europt(r)ode 2024 XVI DatesSunday 24 March (17:00) - Wednesday 27 March 2024 (13:30)LocationTeaching and Learning CentreDescriptionEuropt(r)ode is one of the leading worldwide conference series for discussion of all aspects related to the research, development and applications of optical chemical sensors and biosensors.
25Mar Dr Anthony Vernon - Using human iPSC microglia to study genetic and environmental influences on microglia form and function DatesMonday 25 March 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationHybrid event in person and on Zoom, Location - TBC, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Anthony Vernon
25Mar 69th Annual AHGBI Conference 2024 DatesMonday 25 March (00:00) - Thursday 28 March 2024 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building - University of Birmingham, OnlineDescriptionThe 69th annual conference of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland will take place at the University of Birmingham
10Apr 'The Transforming Humanities' DatesWednesday 10 April 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationTeaching and Learning Building Lecture Room 1 (LG18)Description'The Transforming Humanities'
10Apr International Conference of Three Societies on Literature and Science DatesWednesday 10 April (00:00) - Friday 12 April 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe annual conferences of the British Society for Literature and Science (BSLS) and the European Society for Literature, Science and the Arts (SLSAeu), and the Commission on Science and Literature (CoSciLit)
15Apr Dr Kelly Davis - The Proximal Interrelationships of Emotions and Emotion Regulation, Alcohol Use, and Sexual Assault DatesMonday 15 April 2024 (13:00-14:00)Location52 Pritchatts Road - Lecture Theatre 1 (G16), Hybrid event in person and on Zoom, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Kelly Davis
29Apr Dr Sarah Williams - Techniques to improve stress optimisation for better mental health and wellbeing DatesMonday 29 April 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationHybrid event in person and on Zoom, registration required, Venue TBCDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Sarah Williams
1May Should we stop talking about The Crusades? DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre (room 120)DescriptionProfessor William Purkis Inaugural lecture
2May Adam Ledger Inaugural Lecture DatesThursday 2 May 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor Adam Ledger Inaugural Lecture
4May Commemorating Corelli DatesSaturday 4 May 2024 (08:30-19:00)LocationShakespeare Institute - Mason Croft - Church St - Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37 6HPDescriptionA one-day conference dedicated to exploring the life, works, and lasting impact of the enigmatic and prolific author, Marie Corelli, to be held in 2024, a century after her death.
5May Stratford Literary Festival 2024 DatesSunday 5 May 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationCrowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford upon AvonDescriptionShakespeare: A window onto his Life and Legacy
21May Cadbury Lectures 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May (00:00) - Thursday 23 May 2024 (00:00)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe 2024 lecture series presents the translation-based womanist biblical scholarship of the Rev Wil Gafney, Womanist biblical scholar and Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas
11Jun What is Horticultural Heritage? - call for papers DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (09:30-17:00)Location58 Edgbaston Park Road, B15 2RT, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionA symposium organised by Winterbourne House and Garden in partnership with the International Centre for Heritage, University of Birmingham
1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688.
12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association
15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University).
20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference