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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
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
Birmingham University Singers give world premiere of music by Shruthi Rajasekar
Birmingham University Singers were pleased to perform new music as part of the 2026 CrossCurrents festival in their recent concert.
- Published: 23 March 2026
Culture Forward workshop sparks new collaborations across arts, culture, and academia
Birmingham’s creative and academic communities came together for Culture Forward: Pitching for Projects, a full day workshop held at The Exchange.
- Published: 19 March 2026
Illuminated sculpture of the sun on display in Birmingham
Helios, by British artist Luke Jerram, is now on free public display at The Exchange with special events taking place until November.
- Published: 17 March 2026
University of Birmingham hosts the Paula Sparks World Moot on International Law and Animal Rights
The moot brought together leading researchers and practitioners for a series of expert talks and panel discussions.
- Published: 17 March 2026
How does property law affect implanted medical devices?
When an implanted medical device stops working, who is legally responsible? Professor Murieann Quigley's research helps to answer this.
- Published: 9 March 2026
Four Birmingham academics become Social Sciences Fellows
Leading academics from the University of Birmingham have become Academy of Social Sciences Fellows.
- Published: 9 March 2026