About The Exchange
The Exchange began life as the headquarters of Birmingham’s Municipal Bank, and you can find evidence of the building’s past all around it. You can even head down to the Vaults - an exhibition space that still contains original bank vaults!
The University of Birmingham has transformed the Exchange into a place for collective imagination. Spaces around the building are animated with exhibitions, late night openings and family workshops inspired by University research.
The Exchange is a place for people to come together and shape the ideas and solutions that will make our cities and regions better places to live, work and learn.
Opening up research
We share our research through free public exhibitions and events. Get involved in the University’s work to tackle complex challenges facing the global community.
Free tasters, short paid courses and micro-credentials
Aimed at widening participation, professional development and/or building regional skills. A particular focus on leadership encompasses the private, public and third sectors and grow the capacity of community leaders. The Exchange also provides a hub to support the development of entrepreneurial skills, helping to create the next generation of businesses.
Bringing people together
We're bringing people together by creating an inclusive and unique venue that attracts a range of different audiences and stakeholders to learn with and from each other.
Partnerships and data sharing
We're Facilitating data sharing and partnerships that are helping to grow the regional economy and improve people’s quality of life.
Who's at the Exchange?
We're home to a range of different University of Birmingham initiatives creating positive change both in the West Midlands and globally.