News in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music World Premiere for Birmingham University Singers Description:Birmingham University Singers were pleased to perform a new commission as part of the 2024 CrossCurrents festival in their recent concert.Date:27 March 2024 From state propaganda to populist marketing ploy: the slippery meaning of International Women’s Day Description:Sara Jones (University of Birmingham) and Maija Spurina (Latvian Academy of Culture) explore the contradictions of International Women’s Day around the world.Date:07 March 2024 University of Birmingham partner with Ex Cathedra to support student development Description:University Music are pleased to announce a new partnership with the leading British choir, Ex Cathedra.Date:26 February 2024 Success for University Brass Band at UniBrass 2024 Description:University Music along with the University Music Society are delighted to report another successful trip away for this year’s UniBrass contest.Date:21 February 2024 The University of Birmingham hosts Trans/Queer Symposium and Networking Day Description:Last month, a Trans/Queer: Symposium and Networking Day was held and attended by UK and international academic staff plus postgraduate research students.Date:07 February 2024 University Music Spring 2024 Highlights Description:Following a successful first semester of concerts, University Music are delighted to share some upcoming highlights in their Spring concert programme. Date:05 February 2024 COVID-19 Public Inquiry – Does our obedience rely on the obedience of others? Description:Dr Elystan Griffith and Prof Martin Wagner (University of Calgary) consider obedience to law after former PM Boris Johnson appeared at Covid Inquiry.Date:18 January 2024 The artistic legacy of early 20th century travel posters Description:Art Historian Rebecca Savage spoke on the BBC Radio 3's 'Free thinking' programme about the legacy of travel poster designers from before the Second World War.Date:10 January 2024 How can we ‘decolonise’ Victorian Art and Design through Museum Collections and Practice? Description:Dr Kate Nichols, along with two other research leads, has produced a resource pack addressing this question for museums and galleries. Date:12 December 2023 University convenes Birmingham’s top cultural organisations for action on sustainability Description:Hosted by Birmingham Royal Ballet, the event saw 15 researchers from the College of Arts and Law lead discussions on how culture can promote sustainability.Date:07 December 2023 Translation workshops inspire pupils to see language learning as a creative activity Description:Dr Emma Wagstaff recently organised several translation workshops, delivered to UoB school students by facilitators from the Stephen Spender Trust.Date:27 November 2023 Project studying how Mekong Delta farmers fight climate change through music wins £1.75m grant Description:Dr Alexander Cannon will lead a five-year research programme investigating how playing music could increase farmers’ uptake of new technologies.Date:23 November 2023 Previous1234567Next