College of Arts and Law events University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir DatesMonday 6 May 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationWorcester Cathedral LLM Open Evening 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR Humanities in a Changing World DatesWednesday 29 May (18:00) - Wednesday 26 June 2024 (19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR Search for:Search All eventsPerformanceResearch seminarsLectures, Talks and Workshops 25Apr Qur'an – Manuscripts, pigments and printing DatesThursday 25 April (11:00) - Thursday 18 July 2024 (16:00)LocationWinterbourne House & GardenDescriptionAn opportunity at Winterbourne House and Gardens to explore the pigments and materials used to decorate manuscripts of the Qur'an and other texts from the Muslim world. Two sessions available - 11-1 and 2-4. 6May University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir DatesMonday 6 May 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationWorcester CathedralDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir make their Worcester debut to give Evensong under their director, Dr Paul Rodmell. 8May Jonathan Silk Quintet DatesWednesday 8 May 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDirector of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Silk brings together some of the UK's leading jazz musicians for an informal gig in the foyer of the Elgar Concert Hall. 10May Oliver Janes - clarinet | John Reid - piano DatesFriday 10 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for an intimate recital with a familiar face to Birmingham's classical music fans, clarinettist Oliver Janes. 16May Louisa Ryland and Cannon Hill Park DatesThursday 16 May 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures online seminar given by Irene De Boo (Birmingham Heritage Week). 21May LLM Open Evening 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWant to develop specialist knowledge to enhance your legal skillset? Discover your next steps at our LLM Open Evening. Learn more about the LLM pathways and employability activities for postgraduate students. 21May Cadbury Lectures 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May (19:30) - Thursday 23 May 2024 (20:30)LocationOnline - a link will be sent to you before the event, The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe 2024 lecture series presents the translation-based womanist biblical scholarship of the Rev Wil Gafney, Womanist biblical scholar and Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas 25May Body Clock by Azizi Cole DatesSaturday 25 May 2024 (19:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDeveloped as part of Sounding Change with Azizi Cole, 'Body Clock' is a multidisciplinary piece combining music, movement, and the influence that music can have on the body. 29May Humanities in a Changing World DatesWednesday 29 May (18:00) - Wednesday 26 June 2024 (19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor Julia Black delivers the second in our Transformative Humanities lecture series. 30May Interactive Workshop: Stuart Hall in the Midlands DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (13:00-14:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures seminar given by Dr Rebecca Roach (EDACS) and the Stuart Hall archive team. 30May Mwen x BEAST x Antonio Roberts DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (19:30-23:59)LocationCentralaDescriptionA night of electronic and experimental music and visuals, featuring BEAST and Sounding Change musician DJ Mwen. 6Jun Vespers of the Blessed Earth DatesThursday 6 June 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationSymphony Hall - BirminghamDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Voices join the CBSO for a performance of John Luther Adams' "Vespers of the Blessed Earth" and Sibelius' Second Symphony. 8Jun BULLYACHE: WHO HURT YOU? DatesSaturday 8 June 2024 (20:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBULLYACHE is a dance company and music duo, featuring as part of Sounding Change, with a focus on working-class and queer perspectives, consisting of Courtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel. 9Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band at POWER FOLK DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (14:00-20:00)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionPOWER FOLK is an all-you-can-eat buffet for music fans and musicians alike. The day welcomes a plethora of musicians to the stage throughout the day, including the University Folk Band and its director, Paloma Trigas. 9Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Brass Band Reunion Concert DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (17:00-18:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis concert marks the end of an era as we wish a fond farewell to longstanding professional conductor Stuart Birnie, welcoming back performers from across the Brass Band's history. 11Jun Summer Festival of Music: Jazz at the Spotted Dog - Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (20:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionThe University's Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble are joined by a line-up of talented instrumentalists to explore music from artists such as New York Voices and expertly crafted arrangements. 13Jun Keeping Body and Soul Together: how a priest might make a living in 16th century Shropshire DatesThursday 13 June 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures online seminar given by Sylvia Gil. 14Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Collective small bands DatesFriday 14 June 2024 (18:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionHead down to The Spotted Dog for an eclectic evening of jazz presented by University of Birmingham's Music Society Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Collective bands. 16Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra DatesSunday 16 June 2024 (15:00-16:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate our talented students with this concert as we present the winning entries of both the 2023 Music Society composition competition and the 2024 Music Society solo competition. 17Jun Summer Festival of Music: miniBEAST DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionminiBEAST is the perfect introduction to the weird and wonderful world of electroacoustic music – music that will surround you, lure you in and entrance you as it fills the 10m high BEASTdome. 17Jun Summer Festival of Music: String Orchestra DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom the virtuoso violins to the dark depths of the double basses, there is nothing quite like the power of a string orchestra in full flow. Come and enjoy the sumptuous sounds of our talented String Orchestra. 18Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 18 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionCome and enjoy this relaxed, showcase performance from a selection of talented scholarship holders from across the University. 19Jun Summer Festival of Music: Chamber Music & Soloists Concert DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMembers of the University of Birmingham Music Society's Chamber Music Network to give short ensemble and solo performances ranging from string quartets to song in this informal lunchtime concert. 19Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (18:00-18:45)LocationThe Green HeartDescriptionVenture into the Green Heart for a gilded evening of brassy tunes from our symphony brass ten-piece, arranged by Birmingham's very own Stephen Roberts. 20Jun Sustainability and Procurement: The SAPIENS Network Conference DatesThursday 20 June 2024 (09:00-18:00)LocationTBCDescription(The Future of European Law and Policy IX) 20Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 20 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSingers from across the campus present a lunchtime concert of some of their favourite choral music as part of this year's Summer Festival. 21Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band DatesFriday 21 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe Summer Festival 2024 comes to a close in style as we welcome Paloma Trigas and the Folk Band's talented musicians for this finale to a fortnight of incredible music-making. 26Jun Pre-charge bail and Release Under Investigation DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (09:15-16:00)LocationWoburn House - LondonDescriptionThis seminar will discuss the findings of a research project to examine the impact of changes in the law on pre-charge bail and reflect on their implications for law, policy and practice. 26Jun BEAST: Xenia Pestova Bennett + Annea Lockwood DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 26Jun The Empirical Humanities: an obscured tradition with a bright future? DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationMuirhead Tower - G15 (large ground floor lecture theatre)DescriptionProfessor Rens Bod delivers the third in our Transformative Humanities lecture series. 26Jun BEAST: Artemi Gioti + Aaron Einbond DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 27Jun BEAST works DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 27Jun BEAST: Yong Gyu Gregory Kim and ensemble DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 28Jun BEAST: P.A. Tremblay and Sylvain Pohu + BEAST DatesFriday 28 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationPan Pan DigbethDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688. 12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association 15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University). 18Jul Signing Shakespeare: The Tempest performance at The Rep DatesThursday 18 July 2024 (12:30-13:00)LocationBirmingham RepDescriptionStudents from Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf present Act 1 of Shakespeare's magical tale, The Tempest using Total Communication '(British Sign Language, other forms of sign language, oral expression and mime) 8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 6May University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir DatesMonday 6 May 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationWorcester CathedralDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir make their Worcester debut to give Evensong under their director, Dr Paul Rodmell. 8May Jonathan Silk Quintet DatesWednesday 8 May 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDirector of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Silk brings together some of the UK's leading jazz musicians for an informal gig in the foyer of the Elgar Concert Hall. 10May Oliver Janes - clarinet | John Reid - piano DatesFriday 10 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for an intimate recital with a familiar face to Birmingham's classical music fans, clarinettist Oliver Janes. 25May Body Clock by Azizi Cole DatesSaturday 25 May 2024 (19:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDeveloped as part of Sounding Change with Azizi Cole, 'Body Clock' is a multidisciplinary piece combining music, movement, and the influence that music can have on the body. 30May Mwen x BEAST x Antonio Roberts DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (19:30-23:59)LocationCentralaDescriptionA night of electronic and experimental music and visuals, featuring BEAST and Sounding Change musician DJ Mwen. 6Jun Vespers of the Blessed Earth DatesThursday 6 June 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationSymphony Hall - BirminghamDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Voices join the CBSO for a performance of John Luther Adams' "Vespers of the Blessed Earth" and Sibelius' Second Symphony. 8Jun BULLYACHE: WHO HURT YOU? DatesSaturday 8 June 2024 (20:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBULLYACHE is a dance company and music duo, featuring as part of Sounding Change, with a focus on working-class and queer perspectives, consisting of Courtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel. 9Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band at POWER FOLK DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (14:00-20:00)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionPOWER FOLK is an all-you-can-eat buffet for music fans and musicians alike. The day welcomes a plethora of musicians to the stage throughout the day, including the University Folk Band and its director, Paloma Trigas. 9Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Brass Band Reunion Concert DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (17:00-18:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis concert marks the end of an era as we wish a fond farewell to longstanding professional conductor Stuart Birnie, welcoming back performers from across the Brass Band's history. 11Jun Summer Festival of Music: Jazz at the Spotted Dog - Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (20:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionThe University's Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble are joined by a line-up of talented instrumentalists to explore music from artists such as New York Voices and expertly crafted arrangements. 14Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Collective small bands DatesFriday 14 June 2024 (18:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionHead down to The Spotted Dog for an eclectic evening of jazz presented by University of Birmingham's Music Society Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Collective bands. 16Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra DatesSunday 16 June 2024 (15:00-16:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate our talented students with this concert as we present the winning entries of both the 2023 Music Society composition competition and the 2024 Music Society solo competition. 17Jun Summer Festival of Music: miniBEAST DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionminiBEAST is the perfect introduction to the weird and wonderful world of electroacoustic music – music that will surround you, lure you in and entrance you as it fills the 10m high BEASTdome. 17Jun Summer Festival of Music: String Orchestra DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom the virtuoso violins to the dark depths of the double basses, there is nothing quite like the power of a string orchestra in full flow. Come and enjoy the sumptuous sounds of our talented String Orchestra. 18Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 18 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionCome and enjoy this relaxed, showcase performance from a selection of talented scholarship holders from across the University. 19Jun Summer Festival of Music: Chamber Music & Soloists Concert DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMembers of the University of Birmingham Music Society's Chamber Music Network to give short ensemble and solo performances ranging from string quartets to song in this informal lunchtime concert. 19Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (18:00-18:45)LocationThe Green HeartDescriptionVenture into the Green Heart for a gilded evening of brassy tunes from our symphony brass ten-piece, arranged by Birmingham's very own Stephen Roberts. 20Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 20 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSingers from across the campus present a lunchtime concert of some of their favourite choral music as part of this year's Summer Festival. 21Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band DatesFriday 21 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe Summer Festival 2024 comes to a close in style as we welcome Paloma Trigas and the Folk Band's talented musicians for this finale to a fortnight of incredible music-making. 26Jun BEAST: Xenia Pestova Bennett + Annea Lockwood DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 26Jun BEAST: Artemi Gioti + Aaron Einbond DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 27Jun BEAST works DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 27Jun BEAST: Yong Gyu Gregory Kim and ensemble DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 28Jun BEAST: P.A. Tremblay and Sylvain Pohu + BEAST DatesFriday 28 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationPan Pan DigbethDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 18Jul Signing Shakespeare: The Tempest performance at The Rep DatesThursday 18 July 2024 (12:30-13:00)LocationBirmingham RepDescriptionStudents from Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf present Act 1 of Shakespeare's magical tale, The Tempest using Total Communication '(British Sign Language, other forms of sign language, oral expression and mime) 16May Louisa Ryland and Cannon Hill Park DatesThursday 16 May 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures online seminar given by Irene De Boo (Birmingham Heritage Week). 30May Interactive Workshop: Stuart Hall in the Midlands DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (13:00-14:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures seminar given by Dr Rebecca Roach (EDACS) and the Stuart Hall archive team. 13Jun Keeping Body and Soul Together: how a priest might make a living in 16th century Shropshire DatesThursday 13 June 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures online seminar given by Sylvia Gil. 25Apr Qur'an – Manuscripts, pigments and printing DatesThursday 25 April (11:00) - Thursday 18 July 2024 (16:00)LocationWinterbourne House & GardenDescriptionAn opportunity at Winterbourne House and Gardens to explore the pigments and materials used to decorate manuscripts of the Qur'an and other texts from the Muslim world. Two sessions available - 11-1 and 2-4. 16May Louisa Ryland and Cannon Hill Park DatesThursday 16 May 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures online seminar given by Irene De Boo (Birmingham Heritage Week). 21May LLM Open Evening 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWant to develop specialist knowledge to enhance your legal skillset? Discover your next steps at our LLM Open Evening. Learn more about the LLM pathways and employability activities for postgraduate students. 21May Cadbury Lectures 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May (19:30) - Thursday 23 May 2024 (20:30)LocationOnline - a link will be sent to you before the event, The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe 2024 lecture series presents the translation-based womanist biblical scholarship of the Rev Wil Gafney, Womanist biblical scholar and Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas 29May Humanities in a Changing World DatesWednesday 29 May (18:00) - Wednesday 26 June 2024 (19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor Julia Black delivers the second in our Transformative Humanities lecture series. 30May Interactive Workshop: Stuart Hall in the Midlands DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (13:00-14:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures seminar given by Dr Rebecca Roach (EDACS) and the Stuart Hall archive team. 13Jun Keeping Body and Soul Together: how a priest might make a living in 16th century Shropshire DatesThursday 13 June 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures online seminar given by Sylvia Gil. 20Jun Sustainability and Procurement: The SAPIENS Network Conference DatesThursday 20 June 2024 (09:00-18:00)LocationTBCDescription(The Future of European Law and Policy IX) 26Jun Pre-charge bail and Release Under Investigation DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (09:15-16:00)LocationWoburn House - LondonDescriptionThis seminar will discuss the findings of a research project to examine the impact of changes in the law on pre-charge bail and reflect on their implications for law, policy and practice. 26Jun The Empirical Humanities: an obscured tradition with a bright future? DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationMuirhead Tower - G15 (large ground floor lecture theatre)DescriptionProfessor Rens Bod delivers the third in our Transformative Humanities lecture series. 1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688. 12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association 15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University). 8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25
University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir DatesMonday 6 May 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationWorcester Cathedral
LLM Open Evening 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Humanities in a Changing World DatesWednesday 29 May (18:00) - Wednesday 26 June 2024 (19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
25Apr Qur'an – Manuscripts, pigments and printing DatesThursday 25 April (11:00) - Thursday 18 July 2024 (16:00)LocationWinterbourne House & GardenDescriptionAn opportunity at Winterbourne House and Gardens to explore the pigments and materials used to decorate manuscripts of the Qur'an and other texts from the Muslim world. Two sessions available - 11-1 and 2-4.
6May University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir DatesMonday 6 May 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationWorcester CathedralDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir make their Worcester debut to give Evensong under their director, Dr Paul Rodmell.
8May Jonathan Silk Quintet DatesWednesday 8 May 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDirector of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Silk brings together some of the UK's leading jazz musicians for an informal gig in the foyer of the Elgar Concert Hall.
10May Oliver Janes - clarinet | John Reid - piano DatesFriday 10 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for an intimate recital with a familiar face to Birmingham's classical music fans, clarinettist Oliver Janes.
16May Louisa Ryland and Cannon Hill Park DatesThursday 16 May 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures online seminar given by Irene De Boo (Birmingham Heritage Week).
21May LLM Open Evening 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWant to develop specialist knowledge to enhance your legal skillset? Discover your next steps at our LLM Open Evening. Learn more about the LLM pathways and employability activities for postgraduate students.
21May Cadbury Lectures 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May (19:30) - Thursday 23 May 2024 (20:30)LocationOnline - a link will be sent to you before the event, The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe 2024 lecture series presents the translation-based womanist biblical scholarship of the Rev Wil Gafney, Womanist biblical scholar and Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas
25May Body Clock by Azizi Cole DatesSaturday 25 May 2024 (19:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDeveloped as part of Sounding Change with Azizi Cole, 'Body Clock' is a multidisciplinary piece combining music, movement, and the influence that music can have on the body.
29May Humanities in a Changing World DatesWednesday 29 May (18:00) - Wednesday 26 June 2024 (19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor Julia Black delivers the second in our Transformative Humanities lecture series.
30May Interactive Workshop: Stuart Hall in the Midlands DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (13:00-14:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures seminar given by Dr Rebecca Roach (EDACS) and the Stuart Hall archive team.
30May Mwen x BEAST x Antonio Roberts DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (19:30-23:59)LocationCentralaDescriptionA night of electronic and experimental music and visuals, featuring BEAST and Sounding Change musician DJ Mwen.
6Jun Vespers of the Blessed Earth DatesThursday 6 June 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationSymphony Hall - BirminghamDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Voices join the CBSO for a performance of John Luther Adams' "Vespers of the Blessed Earth" and Sibelius' Second Symphony.
8Jun BULLYACHE: WHO HURT YOU? DatesSaturday 8 June 2024 (20:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBULLYACHE is a dance company and music duo, featuring as part of Sounding Change, with a focus on working-class and queer perspectives, consisting of Courtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel.
9Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band at POWER FOLK DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (14:00-20:00)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionPOWER FOLK is an all-you-can-eat buffet for music fans and musicians alike. The day welcomes a plethora of musicians to the stage throughout the day, including the University Folk Band and its director, Paloma Trigas.
9Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Brass Band Reunion Concert DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (17:00-18:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis concert marks the end of an era as we wish a fond farewell to longstanding professional conductor Stuart Birnie, welcoming back performers from across the Brass Band's history.
11Jun Summer Festival of Music: Jazz at the Spotted Dog - Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (20:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionThe University's Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble are joined by a line-up of talented instrumentalists to explore music from artists such as New York Voices and expertly crafted arrangements.
13Jun Keeping Body and Soul Together: how a priest might make a living in 16th century Shropshire DatesThursday 13 June 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures online seminar given by Sylvia Gil.
14Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Collective small bands DatesFriday 14 June 2024 (18:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionHead down to The Spotted Dog for an eclectic evening of jazz presented by University of Birmingham's Music Society Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Collective bands.
16Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra DatesSunday 16 June 2024 (15:00-16:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate our talented students with this concert as we present the winning entries of both the 2023 Music Society composition competition and the 2024 Music Society solo competition.
17Jun Summer Festival of Music: miniBEAST DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionminiBEAST is the perfect introduction to the weird and wonderful world of electroacoustic music – music that will surround you, lure you in and entrance you as it fills the 10m high BEASTdome.
17Jun Summer Festival of Music: String Orchestra DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom the virtuoso violins to the dark depths of the double basses, there is nothing quite like the power of a string orchestra in full flow. Come and enjoy the sumptuous sounds of our talented String Orchestra.
18Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 18 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionCome and enjoy this relaxed, showcase performance from a selection of talented scholarship holders from across the University.
19Jun Summer Festival of Music: Chamber Music & Soloists Concert DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMembers of the University of Birmingham Music Society's Chamber Music Network to give short ensemble and solo performances ranging from string quartets to song in this informal lunchtime concert.
19Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (18:00-18:45)LocationThe Green HeartDescriptionVenture into the Green Heart for a gilded evening of brassy tunes from our symphony brass ten-piece, arranged by Birmingham's very own Stephen Roberts.
20Jun Sustainability and Procurement: The SAPIENS Network Conference DatesThursday 20 June 2024 (09:00-18:00)LocationTBCDescription(The Future of European Law and Policy IX)
20Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 20 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSingers from across the campus present a lunchtime concert of some of their favourite choral music as part of this year's Summer Festival.
21Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band DatesFriday 21 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe Summer Festival 2024 comes to a close in style as we welcome Paloma Trigas and the Folk Band's talented musicians for this finale to a fortnight of incredible music-making.
26Jun Pre-charge bail and Release Under Investigation DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (09:15-16:00)LocationWoburn House - LondonDescriptionThis seminar will discuss the findings of a research project to examine the impact of changes in the law on pre-charge bail and reflect on their implications for law, policy and practice.
26Jun BEAST: Xenia Pestova Bennett + Annea Lockwood DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
26Jun The Empirical Humanities: an obscured tradition with a bright future? DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationMuirhead Tower - G15 (large ground floor lecture theatre)DescriptionProfessor Rens Bod delivers the third in our Transformative Humanities lecture series.
26Jun BEAST: Artemi Gioti + Aaron Einbond DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
27Jun BEAST works DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
27Jun BEAST: Yong Gyu Gregory Kim and ensemble DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
28Jun BEAST: P.A. Tremblay and Sylvain Pohu + BEAST DatesFriday 28 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationPan Pan DigbethDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688.
12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association
15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University).
18Jul Signing Shakespeare: The Tempest performance at The Rep DatesThursday 18 July 2024 (12:30-13:00)LocationBirmingham RepDescriptionStudents from Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf present Act 1 of Shakespeare's magical tale, The Tempest using Total Communication '(British Sign Language, other forms of sign language, oral expression and mime)
8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25
6May University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir DatesMonday 6 May 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationWorcester CathedralDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir make their Worcester debut to give Evensong under their director, Dr Paul Rodmell.
8May Jonathan Silk Quintet DatesWednesday 8 May 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDirector of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Silk brings together some of the UK's leading jazz musicians for an informal gig in the foyer of the Elgar Concert Hall.
10May Oliver Janes - clarinet | John Reid - piano DatesFriday 10 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for an intimate recital with a familiar face to Birmingham's classical music fans, clarinettist Oliver Janes.
25May Body Clock by Azizi Cole DatesSaturday 25 May 2024 (19:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDeveloped as part of Sounding Change with Azizi Cole, 'Body Clock' is a multidisciplinary piece combining music, movement, and the influence that music can have on the body.
30May Mwen x BEAST x Antonio Roberts DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (19:30-23:59)LocationCentralaDescriptionA night of electronic and experimental music and visuals, featuring BEAST and Sounding Change musician DJ Mwen.
6Jun Vespers of the Blessed Earth DatesThursday 6 June 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationSymphony Hall - BirminghamDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Voices join the CBSO for a performance of John Luther Adams' "Vespers of the Blessed Earth" and Sibelius' Second Symphony.
8Jun BULLYACHE: WHO HURT YOU? DatesSaturday 8 June 2024 (20:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBULLYACHE is a dance company and music duo, featuring as part of Sounding Change, with a focus on working-class and queer perspectives, consisting of Courtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel.
9Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band at POWER FOLK DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (14:00-20:00)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionPOWER FOLK is an all-you-can-eat buffet for music fans and musicians alike. The day welcomes a plethora of musicians to the stage throughout the day, including the University Folk Band and its director, Paloma Trigas.
9Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Brass Band Reunion Concert DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (17:00-18:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis concert marks the end of an era as we wish a fond farewell to longstanding professional conductor Stuart Birnie, welcoming back performers from across the Brass Band's history.
11Jun Summer Festival of Music: Jazz at the Spotted Dog - Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (20:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionThe University's Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble are joined by a line-up of talented instrumentalists to explore music from artists such as New York Voices and expertly crafted arrangements.
14Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Collective small bands DatesFriday 14 June 2024 (18:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionHead down to The Spotted Dog for an eclectic evening of jazz presented by University of Birmingham's Music Society Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Collective bands.
16Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra DatesSunday 16 June 2024 (15:00-16:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate our talented students with this concert as we present the winning entries of both the 2023 Music Society composition competition and the 2024 Music Society solo competition.
17Jun Summer Festival of Music: miniBEAST DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionminiBEAST is the perfect introduction to the weird and wonderful world of electroacoustic music – music that will surround you, lure you in and entrance you as it fills the 10m high BEASTdome.
17Jun Summer Festival of Music: String Orchestra DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom the virtuoso violins to the dark depths of the double basses, there is nothing quite like the power of a string orchestra in full flow. Come and enjoy the sumptuous sounds of our talented String Orchestra.
18Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 18 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionCome and enjoy this relaxed, showcase performance from a selection of talented scholarship holders from across the University.
19Jun Summer Festival of Music: Chamber Music & Soloists Concert DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMembers of the University of Birmingham Music Society's Chamber Music Network to give short ensemble and solo performances ranging from string quartets to song in this informal lunchtime concert.
19Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (18:00-18:45)LocationThe Green HeartDescriptionVenture into the Green Heart for a gilded evening of brassy tunes from our symphony brass ten-piece, arranged by Birmingham's very own Stephen Roberts.
20Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 20 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSingers from across the campus present a lunchtime concert of some of their favourite choral music as part of this year's Summer Festival.
21Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band DatesFriday 21 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe Summer Festival 2024 comes to a close in style as we welcome Paloma Trigas and the Folk Band's talented musicians for this finale to a fortnight of incredible music-making.
26Jun BEAST: Xenia Pestova Bennett + Annea Lockwood DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
26Jun BEAST: Artemi Gioti + Aaron Einbond DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
27Jun BEAST works DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
27Jun BEAST: Yong Gyu Gregory Kim and ensemble DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
28Jun BEAST: P.A. Tremblay and Sylvain Pohu + BEAST DatesFriday 28 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationPan Pan DigbethDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
18Jul Signing Shakespeare: The Tempest performance at The Rep DatesThursday 18 July 2024 (12:30-13:00)LocationBirmingham RepDescriptionStudents from Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf present Act 1 of Shakespeare's magical tale, The Tempest using Total Communication '(British Sign Language, other forms of sign language, oral expression and mime)
16May Louisa Ryland and Cannon Hill Park DatesThursday 16 May 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures online seminar given by Irene De Boo (Birmingham Heritage Week).
30May Interactive Workshop: Stuart Hall in the Midlands DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (13:00-14:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures seminar given by Dr Rebecca Roach (EDACS) and the Stuart Hall archive team.
13Jun Keeping Body and Soul Together: how a priest might make a living in 16th century Shropshire DatesThursday 13 June 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures online seminar given by Sylvia Gil.
25Apr Qur'an – Manuscripts, pigments and printing DatesThursday 25 April (11:00) - Thursday 18 July 2024 (16:00)LocationWinterbourne House & GardenDescriptionAn opportunity at Winterbourne House and Gardens to explore the pigments and materials used to decorate manuscripts of the Qur'an and other texts from the Muslim world. Two sessions available - 11-1 and 2-4.
16May Louisa Ryland and Cannon Hill Park DatesThursday 16 May 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures online seminar given by Irene De Boo (Birmingham Heritage Week).
21May LLM Open Evening 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWant to develop specialist knowledge to enhance your legal skillset? Discover your next steps at our LLM Open Evening. Learn more about the LLM pathways and employability activities for postgraduate students.
21May Cadbury Lectures 2024 DatesTuesday 21 May (19:30) - Thursday 23 May 2024 (20:30)LocationOnline - a link will be sent to you before the event, The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe 2024 lecture series presents the translation-based womanist biblical scholarship of the Rev Wil Gafney, Womanist biblical scholar and Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas
29May Humanities in a Changing World DatesWednesday 29 May (18:00) - Wednesday 26 June 2024 (19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor Julia Black delivers the second in our Transformative Humanities lecture series.
30May Interactive Workshop: Stuart Hall in the Midlands DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (13:00-14:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures seminar given by Dr Rebecca Roach (EDACS) and the Stuart Hall archive team.
13Jun Keeping Body and Soul Together: how a priest might make a living in 16th century Shropshire DatesThursday 13 June 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationOnlineDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures online seminar given by Sylvia Gil.
20Jun Sustainability and Procurement: The SAPIENS Network Conference DatesThursday 20 June 2024 (09:00-18:00)LocationTBCDescription(The Future of European Law and Policy IX)
26Jun Pre-charge bail and Release Under Investigation DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (09:15-16:00)LocationWoburn House - LondonDescriptionThis seminar will discuss the findings of a research project to examine the impact of changes in the law on pre-charge bail and reflect on their implications for law, policy and practice.
26Jun The Empirical Humanities: an obscured tradition with a bright future? DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationMuirhead Tower - G15 (large ground floor lecture theatre)DescriptionProfessor Rens Bod delivers the third in our Transformative Humanities lecture series.
1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688.
12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association
15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University).
8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25