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More than €5 million awarded to University of Birmingham academics in ERC Consolidator Grants
Three mid-career researchers at the University of Birmingham have received ERC funding for new research projects.
- Published: 10 December 2025
A decade of digs: the mysterious Shropshire field where our student archaeologists train
From buried woodlands to Iron Age shrines, the Archaeology department’s Field School has been uncovering a site's secrets while honing their excavation skills.
- Published: 22 October 2025
How the University of Birmingham leads the fascinating field of insect archaeology
Dr David Smith is a world expert in archaeoentomology, a field pioneered at the University of Birmingham since the 1960s.
- Published: 29 August 2025
Transforming heritage: how new research is making our cultural visitor attractions more inclusive
Across the College of Arts and Law, academics are leading research projects contending with the legacies of imperialism in cultural heritage sites.
- Published: 28 August 2025
School of History and Cultures Awards in Memory of Dr Julian Greaves and Dr Marga Small
Two awards established for colleagues in memory of Dr Julian Greaves and Dr Marga Small, who died in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
- Published: 4 August 2025
125 years of Classics at Birmingham
Ancient history professors from around the country joined us to celebrate 125 years of Classics education at the University of Birmingham.
- Published: 1 July 2025
New community arts project launches at Winterbourne House and Garden
An exciting community engagement project is underway, making fruitful connections between traditional Indian textiles, arts & crafts and botanical imagery.
- Published: 20 June 2025
Exploring the intricate relationship between heritage and wellbeing
Dr Faye Sayer and Dr Francesco Ripanti are helping us to understand why preserving heritage places is so important for our wellbeing.
- Published: 19 May 2025