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Two leading scientists elected as Fellows of the Royal Society Two of the University of Birmingham’s leading scientists have been named amongst the most eminent scientists and technologists in the UK and the Commonwealth.
British and German soldiers' stories reveal historic cinema and theatre insight A University of Birmingham expert is joining forces with British Army and the Bundeswehr to help strengthen bonds between German and British soldiers
Birmingham Perspective Game of Thrones and dysfunctional politics "Essentially Westeros is a feudal system, with a class of serfs owing loyalty to a local lord. However, in Westeros there appears to be some critical elements of real feudalism missing" Join the conversation
NERC invests £1.3M to engage the UK public on big issues in environmental science Researchers are seeking innovative ways to engage communities in environmental science through story-telling.
Tracking the sources of plastic pollution New global initiative shows how focusing on rivers can yield vital clues about how we might manage the plastic crisis.
May 13 Vice Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series Renowned historian Professor Margaret MacMillan will deliver a keynote talk entitled 'Making Peace is Harder Than Waging War: After the Great War'
May 22 Farmers' Market 20 plus stalls offering locally sourced, fairly priced and environmentally friendly produce from top quality organic goods to seasonal fare.
Can specialist gym equipment improve the health of the elderly? Birmingham care home residents are taking part in a study to see how exercising while seated could improve their health
The hunt for gravitational waves Researchers are gearing up to resume the Nobel Prize winning search with upgraded detectors
Challenging convention in reproductive health Our researchers are changing attitudes and approaches to periods, sperm, miscarriage and abortion
Microplastics now pervade our rivers and oceans How are organisms affected and what are the risks to our health?