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University of Birmingham ranks among top world universities
Seven subjects in Top 50 of latest QS World University Rankings by Subject
- Published: 25 March 2026
Richardson family business scholarship will support future investment experts
Students aspiring to careers in the investment sector are being offered an opportunity to apply for Master’s scholarships in Birmingham Business School
- Published: 24 March 2026
Professor Adam Ledger invited to give online lecture to Ukrainian theatre community
Leading scholar on the work of director Eugenio Barba and Odin Teatret invited to give online lecture to Ukrainian theatre community.
- Published: 24 March 2026
NIHR Senior Investigator Awards recognises 3 UoB researchers
Professor Judith Smith, Professor Yemisi Takwoingi and Professor Justine Davies have been appointed as NIHR Senior Investigators.
- Published: 24 March 2026
Cassandra Chadderton is the University’s new Director of Culture, Collections and Public Engagement
University of Birmingham appoints former World Book Day CEO as its new Director of Culture, Collections and Public Engagement.
- Published: 23 March 2026
New clinical risk tool could help GPs reduce COPD hospital admissions
The tool is the most accurate prognostic score of its kind and has the potential to improve COPD patient care whilst easing pressure on the NHS.
- Published: 23 March 2026
J. R. R. Tolkien and the University of Birmingham
Discover the surprising ties between J.R.R. Tolkien and the University of Birmingham, from family craftsmanship to campus landmarks that shaped Middle‑earth.
- Published: 23 March 2026
£2.9M award to investigate how the brain makes decisions
Professor Rezaval has been awarded a Wellcome Discovery Award for £2.9M to investigate how the brain makes decisions under competition.
- Published: 23 March 2026