News in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music 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 Welcoming two giants of classical music to receive their Honorary Degrees Description:July 2023 saw the College of Arts and Law welcome two new Honorary Graduates, both of whom are internationally renowned in the field of classical music.Date:15 November 2023 New appointment makes Music Department the destination for budding jazz musicians Description:With the renowned jazz drummer Jonathan Silk in the new post of Director of Jazz Studies, the University leads the way amongst Russell Group institutions.Date:14 November 2023 Professor Andrew Kirkman wins the 2023 Early Music Award of the American Musicological Society Description:Professor Andrew Kirkman won the Early Music Award of the American Musicological Society for his book 'Music & Musicians at the Collegiate Church of St Omer.'Date:14 November 2023 Call for papers: Covid, Adaptation, Representation Description: Papers Leading to publication(s) for online workshop 13 December 2023 from Lisa Downing, Nigel Harris and Andrew Watts of the Department of Modern LanguagesDate:06 November 2023 Autumn highlights for University Music 2023 Description:University Music are delighted to report the continued success of music-making on campus as students look forward to concerts this AutumnDate:03 November 2023 Dr Luis Manuel Garcia-Mispireta interviewed on dance floor intimacy for Billboard Magazine Description:Dr Luis Manuel Garcia-Mispireta, was interviewed in Billboard Magazine on Berlin nightlife, asking why do dancefloors foster intimacy among strangers?Date:11 August 2023 Previous1234567Next