Events Search Search for: Search 20May Exhibition: A History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham DatesFriday 20 May 2022 (09:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (17:00)LocationThroughout the Aston Webb Building including the ground floor corridors and Rotunda Gallery (first floor)DescriptionA History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham tells the stories of more than 140 years of research, the people behind it and those whose lives have been changed by it. 20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden. 30Apr Case Study: Africanize DatesTuesday 30 April (08:30) - Friday 1 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis is a community-driven project exploring the University of Birmingham's African Collection, this new display introduces the project and responses to the collection by artist-in-residence, Sipho Eric Ndlovu. 1Jul Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins: Writing, Performance, Image DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 12 January 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library AtriumDescriptionExhibition in Main Library atrium curated by Dr Caroline Radcliffe about the authors Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins, showcasing original manuscripts and rare books from the Cadbury Research Library. All welcome. 4Jul AI FUTURES: We Need 2 Tlk DatesThursday 4 July (10:00) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWe Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks explores public perceptions of AI and reflections on media and technology as outlined in the work of celebrated Jamaican-British academic and cultural theorist Professor Stuart Hall. 29Jul Audio Tour: A History Through Objects: stories of research and innovation at UoB DatesMonday 29 July 2024 (09:00) - Friday 28 February 2025 (17:00)LocationAston Webb Building (R6 on campus map)DescriptionDiscover a new layer of stories within the History through Objects exhibition! Learn how you can access the self-led audio tour in the Aston Webb exhibition spaces. 2Aug The Mic Exchange DatesFriday 2 August (19:00) - Friday 1 November 2024 (22:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for a monthly performance night — an opportunity for Birmingham's creatives to connect and showcase their talents. 3Aug Heritage building tours DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories. 13Aug Family heritage tours DatesTuesday 13 August (11:00) - Wednesday 30 October 2024 (14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOur family tours take you on an interactive exploration of The Exchange. With help from objects, archives and our friendly guides, step into the shoes of those who once worked and banked in this historic building. 14Aug Culture Café DatesWednesday 14 August (15:00) - Wednesday 11 December 2024 (17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionCome together with Black History Arts and More for a hot drink, engaging conversations, and pop-up activities celebrating cultures, communities, and inclusion. 21Sep Qur'an in the City DatesSaturday 21 September 2024 (11:00-14:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionInspired by one of the earliest surviving fragments of the Qur'an, the Birmingham Qur'an manuscript, take part in creating a new Birmingham Qur'an, written by the people of the city. 21Sep BSL exhibition tour – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesSaturday 21 September 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Barber's current exhibition – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A 23Sep Dr. Joy White in conversation DatesMonday 23 September 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor Patricia Noxolo from University of Birmingham hosts this discussion with Dr. Joy White, an authority in Black British music and cultural production. 29Sep Sing and Play day DatesSunday 29 September 2024 (10:30-17:30)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin University Music for a day of joyful music-making to kick-start the new academic year. Whether you are new to us or returning after the summer break, we can't wait to start making music together! 30Sep Booktober: The Book Exchange DatesMonday 30 September (08:00) - Friday 1 November 2024 (17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionTake part in a free book exchange this October, swapping and enjoying recommended books from The Exchange visitors throughout the Banking Hall. 1Oct Blackkklansman DatesTuesday 1 October 2024 (17:00-19:30)LocationMuirhead G15DescriptionFlim screening Blackklansman by Spike Lee 1Oct Black History Month 2024 DatesTuesday 1 October (00:00) - Thursday 31 October 2024 (23:59)DescriptionOctober is Black History Month and the University will again be celebrating the culture and histories of black and minority ethnic communities with a comprehensive programme of events. 2Oct Barber Chair of Law Centenary Lecture DatesWednesday 2 October 2024 (17:30-19:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBarber Professor of Law Centenary Lecture given by Lady Justice Nicola Davies. 3Oct Black History Month REN network social DatesThursday 3 October 2024 (12:30-13:30)LocationCafe Aroma - Staff HouseDescriptionCaribbean food and traditional games. Race equality network social 4Oct The Mic Exchange DatesFriday 4 October 2024 (07:00-10:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange for a monthly performance night — an opportunity for Birmingham's creatives to connect and showcase their talents.The Mic Exchange celebrates Black History Month through poetry and spoken word. 4Oct Ariel Lanyi - piano DatesFriday 4 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOur first Barber Lunchtime Concert of 24/25 welcomes award-winning, Young Classical Artist Trust pianist Ariel Lanyi. 5Oct Feminist Translation Slam with Marilyn Booth and Nariman Youssef DatesSaturday 5 October 2024 (11:00-12:15)LocationThe Assembly Room, The Exchange and onlineDescriptionFeminist Translation events at the Birmingham Literature Festival 2024 5Oct Feminist Translation Exchange DatesSaturday 5 October 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationOnline, The Assembly Room, The ExchangeDescriptionFeminist Translation events at the Birmingham Literature Festival 2024. 7Oct True Voyage is Return: Writers' Surgeries DatesMonday 7 October (12:30) - Friday 1 November 2024 (13:15)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionBook onto a writers' surgery session for True Voyage Is Return, a month-long project that will transform The Exchange into a hub for new writing which nurtures and celebrates the creativity of people across the region. 7Oct True Voyage is Return DatesMonday 7 October (09:30) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWriter Philip Holyman will transform the Exchange into a hub for new writing from Birmingham and the Black Country, with writers of all levels of experience invited to contribute to an anthology of brand new work. 9Oct Hidden Figures DatesWednesday 9 October 2024 (17:30-19:30)LocationTBC (confirmation will be sent once your booking is confirmed)DescriptionBlack history month film screening of Hidden Figures 10Oct World Homeless Day DatesThursday 10 October 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchnage for World Homeless day for a discussion centring on the profound impacts of housing insecurity on children and families, touching on education, employment, community health, and cohesion. 11Oct Timothy Ridout - viola | Jonathan Ware - piano DatesFriday 11 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist and Borletti-Buitoni Trust fellow, Timothy Ridout performs the first of this season's Barber Lunchtime BBC Radio 3 New Generation Partnership Concerts with pianist Jonathan Ware. 12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon! 12Oct World Anatomy Day DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFor World Anatomy Day, join the University of Birmingham's Human Anatomy Unit to explore the theme "Anatomy in Motion," and learn how our bodies move, from tiny cells to whole systems. 12Oct True Voyage is Return: Week 1 Panel Talk DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (13:30-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for the first of our weekly October panel talks with writers contributing to the True Voyage is Return project. 12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (14:00-15:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon! 12Oct Booktober: Anatomical Oddities with Professor Alice Roberts DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (15:30-17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor. Alice Roberts celebrates World Anatomy Day at The Exchange with a family-friendly talk about her work Anatomical Oddities. 12Oct BEASTdome feat. Mariam Rezaei and Edward George DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEASTdome returns for Autumn 2024, featuring guest artists Mariam Rezaei and Edward George, plus performances from BEAST members. 12Oct Booktober: Poetry on Demand DatesSaturday 12 October (09:00) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionRoundhouse Poetry Slam Champion Bradley Taylor joins The Exchange for two residencies offering Poetry on Demand. 15Oct Booktober: University of Birmingham Creative Writer's Showcase DatesTuesday 15 October 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Department of Film and Creative Writing presents an evening of readings from some of their teaching creative writers. 16Oct Common Salt DatesWednesday 16 October 2024 (17:00-22:05)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange proudly hosts 'Common Salt', a round-table performance from Fierce Festival which explores the colonial, geographical and natural history of England and India. 16Oct Blue Story DatesWednesday 16 October 2024 (17:30-19:30)LocationTBC (confirmation will be sent once your booking is confirmed)DescriptionFilm screening, black history month, blue story 17Oct Black Heritage campus tour DatesThursday 17 October 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationOld Joe ClocktowerDescriptionBlack heritage walking tour of University of Birmingham campus 17Oct Booktober: Are Race and Religion on the 2024 Ballot? DatesThursday 17 October 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin Reverend Professor Keith Magee as he provides a thoughtful, sharp and critical analysis of how questions of race, religion, and politics have an impact on society today. 18Oct Marie-Christine Zupancic - flute | Daniel Browell - piano DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMarie-Christine Zupancic, Section Leader Flute of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and flautist with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, takes centre stage as a recitalist in this Barber Lunchtime Concert 18Oct Rosie Tee feat. Sekine Quartet DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionRosie Tee draws on her Polish roots and folk music past to craft songs from fragments of electronica, jazz, psych, and avant-pop. This concert features music from Tee's mini-album 'Night Creature'. 19Oct True Voyage is Return: Week 2 Panel Talk DatesSaturday 19 October 2024 (13:30-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for the second of our weekly October panel talks with writers contributing to the True Voyage is Return project. 19Oct Booktober: British Raj & Colonialism - Rebalancing the Narrative DatesSaturday 19 October 2024 (15:00-16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionDESIblitz Literature Festival is coming to The Exchange with a panel discussion called British Raj & Colonialism - Rebalancing the Narrative. 22Oct Digital Skills Day DatesTuesday 22 October 2024 (09:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionBirmingham Tech Week presents Digital Skills Day, including short talks, demos and workshops packed with knowledge and insights on how to bridge the digital divide and prepare for a techdriven future. 22Oct Daughters of the Dust DatesTuesday 22 October 2024 (17:00-19:30)LocationMuirhead G15DescriptionFilm screening, black history month, daughter of the dust 22Oct Decoding AI Hype DatesTuesday 22 October 2024 (17:00-18:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFounder of We and AI, Tania Duarte, leads this interactive session designed to foster critical thinking about AI. 23Oct Black Excellence in Tech - The Power of Narrative DatesWednesday 23 October 2024 (12:00-13:30)LocationOld Gym LG12DescriptionBlack history month panel discussion. Black excellence in technology 23Oct Can AI Fix Our Care Crisis? DatesWednesday 23 October 2024 (12:30-14:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionA discussion on the impact of technology in UK care services, sharing insights from care sector experts and homecare providers, highlighting both the benefits and challenges of using digital tools in caregiving. 23Oct Celebrating Black in Birmingham Biosciences DatesWednesday 23 October 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationHybrid EventDescriptionBlack history month event. Networking and panel discussion. Celebrating black in Birmingham Biosciences 23Oct Our Mushroom Moment? On the Trans Possibilities of a New History of Communal Life DatesWednesday 23 October 2024 (18:00-19:30)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Mo Moulton gives their Inaugural Lecture 23Oct Should We Be Afraid of AI? DatesWednesday 23 October 2024 (18:00-19:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionHear from two leading experts, Chris Stokel-Walker and Professor Aad van Moorsel, as they consider the limitless possibilities, challenges, and ethical considerations of AI in our society. 24Oct H.E. 4 Me: UniVerse DatesThursday 24 October 2024 (09:30-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionLearn about university, student finance, student life and the specific support available for those with care experience. 24Oct Shakespeare Institute Open Day DatesThursday 24 October 2024 (10:30-16:30)LocationOnline, Shakespeare Institute - Stratford-upon-AvonDescriptionOpen Day with the Royal Shakespeare Company for students wishing to study MA and PhD programmes at the University of Birmingham's Shakespeare Institute. 25Oct James Atkinson - baritone | Hamish Brown - piano DatesFriday 25 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin BBC New Generation Artist, baritone James Atkinson, and pianist Hamish Brown, as we continue our 24/25 partnership with BBC Radio 3. 26Oct True Voyage is Return: Week 3 Panel Talk DatesSaturday 26 October 2024 (13:30-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for the third of our weekly October panel talks with writers contributing to the True Voyage is Return project. 26Oct Booktober: Silent Bookclub Birmingham DatesSaturday 26 October 2024 (14:30-17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange is hosting Silent Book Club Birmingham, our most local chapter of the global bookish meetup phenomenon. 29Oct Booktober: Family Day DatesTuesday 29 October 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange's Booktober Family Day presents story sessions, crafts, and more as part of Booktober which celebrates the joy of creative writing and reading in all its forms. 29Oct Women's Network book club DatesTuesday 29 October 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationTeams (Registration Required)DescriptionWomen's network black history month book club 30Oct Benjamin Zephaniah Celebration Event DatesWednesday 30 October 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationOn campusDescriptionBenjamin Zephaniah memorial event and activities 30Oct Girlhood DatesWednesday 30 October 2024 (17:00-19:30)LocationMuirhead G15DescriptionFilm screening, black history month, Girlhood 30Oct A year of elections: Democracy, Disinformation, and AI DatesWednesday 30 October 2024 (18:00-19:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionUniversity academics explore how AI is transforming broadcast, print and social media – and its role in spreading - and fighting - disinformation. 31Oct Spooky Screening: Robots Rule DatesThursday 31 October 2024 (10:30-12:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFamilies are invited to The Exchange for a screening of short films where mischievous robots will dominate the screen with fun and spooky hands-on activities delivered alongside the films. 31Oct Emilia DatesThursday 31 October (00:00) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (23:59)LocationGeorge Cadbury HallDescriptionPerformed and produced by undergraduate students in Drama. 1Nov Songs of Love and Dance of Death - Lecture Recital DatesFriday 1 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionPianist, author, lecturer, and all-round virtuoso, Kenneth Hamilton offers another of his perennially popular lecture-recitals, featuring thrilling highlights from the Romantic virtuoso repertoire. 2Nov True Voyage is Return: Week 4 Panel Talk DatesSaturday 2 November 2024 (13:30-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for the fourth of our weekly October panel talks with writers contributing to the True Voyage is Return project. 2Nov Booktober: Emerging Writers & Pitch It DatesSaturday 2 November 2024 (15:00-17:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe DESIblitz Literature Festival, the UK's leading South Asian Literature Festival, highlights new writers and offers a platform to showcase their work. 2Nov Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha - soprano | Joseph Middleton - piano DatesSaturday 2 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescription2021 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha launches our 24/25 Barber Evening Concert season with pianist and University of Birmingham alumnus Joseph Middleton. 3Nov Birmingham University Liturgical Choir - Evensong DatesSunday 3 November 2024 (16:00-17:00)LocationCoventry CathedralDescriptionBirmingham University Liturgical Choir make a return to Coventry Cathedral for Evensong under the direction of Dr Paul Rodmell. 7Nov What is Citation Justice - Online workshop DatesThursday 7 November 2024 (10:00-11:00)Locationonline eventDescriptionCitation justice workshop 7Nov Haunted Birmingham DatesThursday 7 November 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us for a relaxed evening of spooky tales and the launch of Haunted Birmingham, National Literacy Trust's new story writing campaign encouraging people to write scary stories that are set in Birmingham. 7Nov Paul Dunmall Quartet DatesThursday 7 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTDE/Fizzle are in collaboration with BEAST to present a world-class quartet led by saxophonist Paul Dunmall featuring Percy Pursglove on trumpet, Oli Brice on double bass, and Mark Sanders on drums. 7Nov Translating Shakespeare between the East and West DatesThursday 7 November (00:00) - Saturday 9 November 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionTranslating Shakespeare between the East and West conference 7-9 November 2024 8Nov Newe Vialles - Ex Tempore DatesFriday 8 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert featuring fantasias, dances, and divisions by Christopher Simpson, John Jenkins, William Young, Benjamin Hely, and others, played on two spectacular and historically-important instruments. 9Nov Ujala DatesSaturday 9 November 2024 (12:00-18:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin Sampad South Asian Arts and Heritage and the University of Birmingham for a vibrant celebration of community, unity, and the illuminating power of light. 11Nov AI Innovation, and Human Behaviour DatesMonday 11 November 2024 (09:00-13:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin researchers and practitioners to explore how AI and data science methods are being used to conduct research and develop innovations that promote a fair, healthy and safe society. 11Nov The Baggs Memorial Happiness Lecture 2024: Michael Rosen DatesMonday 11 November 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationThe Great Hall - Aston Webb - Edgbaston CampusDescriptionThe Baggs Memorial Happiness Lecture 2024: Michael Rosen 14Nov Baby Science DatesThursday 14 November 2024 (09:30-12:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionBring your baby to join researchers from the University's Babylab for a morning of baby-friendly activities that explore senses, language, brain development, learning, and memory,and see how little brains inspire AI. 15Nov Lumas Winds DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWinners of the 71st Royal Over-Seas League Mixed Ensemble Prize in 2023, Lumas Winds have been hailed as 'effervescent' and 'illuminating'. Join them for a programme of wind quintet music from the twentieth century. 15Nov Septura DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSeptura brings together the very best brass players in the UK. This evening, hear their prowess in an eclectic programme ranging from ragtime to the renaissance. 16Nov Going Underground DatesSaturday 16 November 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionAt this family-friendly drop-in, discover how AI is revolutionising engineering, archaeology, geology, and more with interactive displays, demonstrations, and talks led by University of Birmingham academics. 18Nov Proving, pleasing and persuading: why ancient rhetoric still matters DatesMonday 18 November 2024 (17:00-18:30)LocationRoom TBCDescriptionProving pleasing and persuading why ancient rhetoric still matters - Henriette van der Blom Inaugural lecture 20Nov Rebecca Wing presents: HERITAGE DatesWednesday 20 November 2024 (17:00-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe first Foyer Jazz Gig of this year welcomes Rebecca Wing, whose suite of original music will take you through a journey of memory and understanding of what makes us whole. 22Nov Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites DatesFriday 22 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate the latest exhibition at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, with a musical feast from Oxford International Song Festival. 23Nov Postgraduate Open Day DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (10:00-16:00)LocationUniversity of Birmingham - Edgbaston campusDescriptionVisit our Postgraduate Open Day at the University of Birmingham campus on Saturday 23 November 2024 23Nov Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices infuse the Elgar Concert Hall with a toasty programme of seasonal music all under the direction of Bob Chilcott and Mariana Rosas. 24Nov Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom show tunes to movie themes, Broadway showstoppers to disco hits, this Sunday afternoon concert brings together musicians from across the University in our Wind Band and Saxophone Choir. 29Nov Elisabeth Brauß - piano DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert. 29Nov Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley. 30Nov CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra DatesSaturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionReisz 'Odd Priest' Amos is a multidisciplined artist from Birmingham, collaborating with the University Jazz Orchestra featuring newly commissioned arrangements of Odd Priest's original music. 1Dec Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars DatesSunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome University of Birmingham alumni soloists, along with The Elgar Scholars, to perform Verdi's epic requiem mass with the University Chorus, presented in an arrangement for two pianos, organ, and percussion. 4Dec University Carol Service - University Upper Voices DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Great Hall - Aston WebbDescriptionThe University invites you to attend the annual University Carol Service in The Great Hall, with music from the University Upper Voices choir, conducted by Mariana Rosas. 5Dec Gaining Parity? DatesThursday 5 December 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationUniversity of Birmingham (TBC)DescriptionGaining Parity? French and Francophone women's filmmaking in the twenty-first century - Kate Ince Inaugural Lecture 6Dec Clipper Erickson - piano DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionClipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert. 6Dec University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band give their first performance under the baton of their new musical director, Stephen Kane, in this joint concert with our student-led, unauditioned chamber choirs. 7Dec Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSaturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University's Symphony Orchestra for all the bombast and romance of Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni, alongside intimate gems by our student-conducted String Orchestra. 8Dec Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAll roads lead to Rome, they say - so join us on the Appian Way this afternoon as we delve into Respighi's masterpiece, alongside familiar favourites from blockbusters The Godfather and Cinema Paradiso. 11Dec University Camerata DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWith music from Purcell to Laura Mvula, renaissance to contemporary, join us in celebrating the hard work of the students on the choral conducting programme as they conduct the University Camerata. 12Dec University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital as part of the final-year assessment for her music degree. 13Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesFriday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk. 14Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesSaturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk. 14Dec Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells DatesSaturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)LocationSt Michael's Church - Tenbury WellsDescriptionBirmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell. 8Jan Electoral communication in 2024: Responding to a year of turbulence in media and politics DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 22Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025 DatesWednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way. 12Feb James Ehnes Piano Quartet DatesWednesday 12 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Evening Concert featuring world-class chamber music from Canadian violinist James Ehnes, alongside Inon Barnatan (piano), Raphael Bell (cello), and Jonathan Vinocour (viola). 15Mar BBC Singers feat. Birmingham University Singers DatesSaturday 15 March 2025 (18:30-20:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome the BBC Singers for an eclectic Barber Evening Concert of choral music, with guest appearance from Birmingham University Singers. 26Mar Britten Sinfonia DatesWednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works. 7May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesWednesday 7 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
20May Exhibition: A History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham DatesFriday 20 May 2022 (09:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (17:00)LocationThroughout the Aston Webb Building including the ground floor corridors and Rotunda Gallery (first floor)DescriptionA History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham tells the stories of more than 140 years of research, the people behind it and those whose lives have been changed by it.
20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden.
30Apr Case Study: Africanize DatesTuesday 30 April (08:30) - Friday 1 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis is a community-driven project exploring the University of Birmingham's African Collection, this new display introduces the project and responses to the collection by artist-in-residence, Sipho Eric Ndlovu.
1Jul Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins: Writing, Performance, Image DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 12 January 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library AtriumDescriptionExhibition in Main Library atrium curated by Dr Caroline Radcliffe about the authors Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins, showcasing original manuscripts and rare books from the Cadbury Research Library. All welcome.
4Jul AI FUTURES: We Need 2 Tlk DatesThursday 4 July (10:00) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWe Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks explores public perceptions of AI and reflections on media and technology as outlined in the work of celebrated Jamaican-British academic and cultural theorist Professor Stuart Hall.
29Jul Audio Tour: A History Through Objects: stories of research and innovation at UoB DatesMonday 29 July 2024 (09:00) - Friday 28 February 2025 (17:00)LocationAston Webb Building (R6 on campus map)DescriptionDiscover a new layer of stories within the History through Objects exhibition! Learn how you can access the self-led audio tour in the Aston Webb exhibition spaces.
2Aug The Mic Exchange DatesFriday 2 August (19:00) - Friday 1 November 2024 (22:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for a monthly performance night — an opportunity for Birmingham's creatives to connect and showcase their talents.
3Aug Heritage building tours DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories.
13Aug Family heritage tours DatesTuesday 13 August (11:00) - Wednesday 30 October 2024 (14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOur family tours take you on an interactive exploration of The Exchange. With help from objects, archives and our friendly guides, step into the shoes of those who once worked and banked in this historic building.
14Aug Culture Café DatesWednesday 14 August (15:00) - Wednesday 11 December 2024 (17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionCome together with Black History Arts and More for a hot drink, engaging conversations, and pop-up activities celebrating cultures, communities, and inclusion.
21Sep Qur'an in the City DatesSaturday 21 September 2024 (11:00-14:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionInspired by one of the earliest surviving fragments of the Qur'an, the Birmingham Qur'an manuscript, take part in creating a new Birmingham Qur'an, written by the people of the city.
21Sep BSL exhibition tour – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesSaturday 21 September 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Barber's current exhibition – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A
23Sep Dr. Joy White in conversation DatesMonday 23 September 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor Patricia Noxolo from University of Birmingham hosts this discussion with Dr. Joy White, an authority in Black British music and cultural production.
29Sep Sing and Play day DatesSunday 29 September 2024 (10:30-17:30)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin University Music for a day of joyful music-making to kick-start the new academic year. Whether you are new to us or returning after the summer break, we can't wait to start making music together!
30Sep Booktober: The Book Exchange DatesMonday 30 September (08:00) - Friday 1 November 2024 (17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionTake part in a free book exchange this October, swapping and enjoying recommended books from The Exchange visitors throughout the Banking Hall.
1Oct Blackkklansman DatesTuesday 1 October 2024 (17:00-19:30)LocationMuirhead G15DescriptionFlim screening Blackklansman by Spike Lee
1Oct Black History Month 2024 DatesTuesday 1 October (00:00) - Thursday 31 October 2024 (23:59)DescriptionOctober is Black History Month and the University will again be celebrating the culture and histories of black and minority ethnic communities with a comprehensive programme of events.
2Oct Barber Chair of Law Centenary Lecture DatesWednesday 2 October 2024 (17:30-19:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBarber Professor of Law Centenary Lecture given by Lady Justice Nicola Davies.
3Oct Black History Month REN network social DatesThursday 3 October 2024 (12:30-13:30)LocationCafe Aroma - Staff HouseDescriptionCaribbean food and traditional games. Race equality network social
4Oct The Mic Exchange DatesFriday 4 October 2024 (07:00-10:30)LocationThe Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange for a monthly performance night — an opportunity for Birmingham's creatives to connect and showcase their talents.The Mic Exchange celebrates Black History Month through poetry and spoken word.
4Oct Ariel Lanyi - piano DatesFriday 4 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOur first Barber Lunchtime Concert of 24/25 welcomes award-winning, Young Classical Artist Trust pianist Ariel Lanyi.
5Oct Feminist Translation Slam with Marilyn Booth and Nariman Youssef DatesSaturday 5 October 2024 (11:00-12:15)LocationThe Assembly Room, The Exchange and onlineDescriptionFeminist Translation events at the Birmingham Literature Festival 2024
5Oct Feminist Translation Exchange DatesSaturday 5 October 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationOnline, The Assembly Room, The ExchangeDescriptionFeminist Translation events at the Birmingham Literature Festival 2024.
7Oct True Voyage is Return: Writers' Surgeries DatesMonday 7 October (12:30) - Friday 1 November 2024 (13:15)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionBook onto a writers' surgery session for True Voyage Is Return, a month-long project that will transform The Exchange into a hub for new writing which nurtures and celebrates the creativity of people across the region.
7Oct True Voyage is Return DatesMonday 7 October (09:30) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWriter Philip Holyman will transform the Exchange into a hub for new writing from Birmingham and the Black Country, with writers of all levels of experience invited to contribute to an anthology of brand new work.
9Oct Hidden Figures DatesWednesday 9 October 2024 (17:30-19:30)LocationTBC (confirmation will be sent once your booking is confirmed)DescriptionBlack history month film screening of Hidden Figures
10Oct World Homeless Day DatesThursday 10 October 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchnage for World Homeless day for a discussion centring on the profound impacts of housing insecurity on children and families, touching on education, employment, community health, and cohesion.
11Oct Timothy Ridout - viola | Jonathan Ware - piano DatesFriday 11 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist and Borletti-Buitoni Trust fellow, Timothy Ridout performs the first of this season's Barber Lunchtime BBC Radio 3 New Generation Partnership Concerts with pianist Jonathan Ware.
12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon!
12Oct World Anatomy Day DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFor World Anatomy Day, join the University of Birmingham's Human Anatomy Unit to explore the theme "Anatomy in Motion," and learn how our bodies move, from tiny cells to whole systems.
12Oct True Voyage is Return: Week 1 Panel Talk DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (13:30-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for the first of our weekly October panel talks with writers contributing to the True Voyage is Return project.
12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (14:00-15:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon!
12Oct Booktober: Anatomical Oddities with Professor Alice Roberts DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (15:30-17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionProfessor. Alice Roberts celebrates World Anatomy Day at The Exchange with a family-friendly talk about her work Anatomical Oddities.
12Oct BEASTdome feat. Mariam Rezaei and Edward George DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEASTdome returns for Autumn 2024, featuring guest artists Mariam Rezaei and Edward George, plus performances from BEAST members.
12Oct Booktober: Poetry on Demand DatesSaturday 12 October (09:00) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionRoundhouse Poetry Slam Champion Bradley Taylor joins The Exchange for two residencies offering Poetry on Demand.
15Oct Booktober: University of Birmingham Creative Writer's Showcase DatesTuesday 15 October 2024 (19:00-20:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Department of Film and Creative Writing presents an evening of readings from some of their teaching creative writers.
16Oct Common Salt DatesWednesday 16 October 2024 (17:00-22:05)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange proudly hosts 'Common Salt', a round-table performance from Fierce Festival which explores the colonial, geographical and natural history of England and India.
16Oct Blue Story DatesWednesday 16 October 2024 (17:30-19:30)LocationTBC (confirmation will be sent once your booking is confirmed)DescriptionFilm screening, black history month, blue story
17Oct Black Heritage campus tour DatesThursday 17 October 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationOld Joe ClocktowerDescriptionBlack heritage walking tour of University of Birmingham campus
17Oct Booktober: Are Race and Religion on the 2024 Ballot? DatesThursday 17 October 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin Reverend Professor Keith Magee as he provides a thoughtful, sharp and critical analysis of how questions of race, religion, and politics have an impact on society today.
18Oct Marie-Christine Zupancic - flute | Daniel Browell - piano DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMarie-Christine Zupancic, Section Leader Flute of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and flautist with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, takes centre stage as a recitalist in this Barber Lunchtime Concert
18Oct Rosie Tee feat. Sekine Quartet DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionRosie Tee draws on her Polish roots and folk music past to craft songs from fragments of electronica, jazz, psych, and avant-pop. This concert features music from Tee's mini-album 'Night Creature'.
19Oct True Voyage is Return: Week 2 Panel Talk DatesSaturday 19 October 2024 (13:30-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for the second of our weekly October panel talks with writers contributing to the True Voyage is Return project.
19Oct Booktober: British Raj & Colonialism - Rebalancing the Narrative DatesSaturday 19 October 2024 (15:00-16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionDESIblitz Literature Festival is coming to The Exchange with a panel discussion called British Raj & Colonialism - Rebalancing the Narrative.
22Oct Digital Skills Day DatesTuesday 22 October 2024 (09:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionBirmingham Tech Week presents Digital Skills Day, including short talks, demos and workshops packed with knowledge and insights on how to bridge the digital divide and prepare for a techdriven future.
22Oct Daughters of the Dust DatesTuesday 22 October 2024 (17:00-19:30)LocationMuirhead G15DescriptionFilm screening, black history month, daughter of the dust
22Oct Decoding AI Hype DatesTuesday 22 October 2024 (17:00-18:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFounder of We and AI, Tania Duarte, leads this interactive session designed to foster critical thinking about AI.
23Oct Black Excellence in Tech - The Power of Narrative DatesWednesday 23 October 2024 (12:00-13:30)LocationOld Gym LG12DescriptionBlack history month panel discussion. Black excellence in technology
23Oct Can AI Fix Our Care Crisis? DatesWednesday 23 October 2024 (12:30-14:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionA discussion on the impact of technology in UK care services, sharing insights from care sector experts and homecare providers, highlighting both the benefits and challenges of using digital tools in caregiving.
23Oct Celebrating Black in Birmingham Biosciences DatesWednesday 23 October 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationHybrid EventDescriptionBlack history month event. Networking and panel discussion. Celebrating black in Birmingham Biosciences
23Oct Our Mushroom Moment? On the Trans Possibilities of a New History of Communal Life DatesWednesday 23 October 2024 (18:00-19:30)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Mo Moulton gives their Inaugural Lecture
23Oct Should We Be Afraid of AI? DatesWednesday 23 October 2024 (18:00-19:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionHear from two leading experts, Chris Stokel-Walker and Professor Aad van Moorsel, as they consider the limitless possibilities, challenges, and ethical considerations of AI in our society.
24Oct H.E. 4 Me: UniVerse DatesThursday 24 October 2024 (09:30-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionLearn about university, student finance, student life and the specific support available for those with care experience.
24Oct Shakespeare Institute Open Day DatesThursday 24 October 2024 (10:30-16:30)LocationOnline, Shakespeare Institute - Stratford-upon-AvonDescriptionOpen Day with the Royal Shakespeare Company for students wishing to study MA and PhD programmes at the University of Birmingham's Shakespeare Institute.
25Oct James Atkinson - baritone | Hamish Brown - piano DatesFriday 25 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin BBC New Generation Artist, baritone James Atkinson, and pianist Hamish Brown, as we continue our 24/25 partnership with BBC Radio 3.
26Oct True Voyage is Return: Week 3 Panel Talk DatesSaturday 26 October 2024 (13:30-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for the third of our weekly October panel talks with writers contributing to the True Voyage is Return project.
26Oct Booktober: Silent Bookclub Birmingham DatesSaturday 26 October 2024 (14:30-17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange is hosting Silent Book Club Birmingham, our most local chapter of the global bookish meetup phenomenon.
29Oct Booktober: Family Day DatesTuesday 29 October 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe Exchange's Booktober Family Day presents story sessions, crafts, and more as part of Booktober which celebrates the joy of creative writing and reading in all its forms.
29Oct Women's Network book club DatesTuesday 29 October 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationTeams (Registration Required)DescriptionWomen's network black history month book club
30Oct Benjamin Zephaniah Celebration Event DatesWednesday 30 October 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationOn campusDescriptionBenjamin Zephaniah memorial event and activities
30Oct Girlhood DatesWednesday 30 October 2024 (17:00-19:30)LocationMuirhead G15DescriptionFilm screening, black history month, Girlhood
30Oct A year of elections: Democracy, Disinformation, and AI DatesWednesday 30 October 2024 (18:00-19:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionUniversity academics explore how AI is transforming broadcast, print and social media – and its role in spreading - and fighting - disinformation.
31Oct Spooky Screening: Robots Rule DatesThursday 31 October 2024 (10:30-12:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionFamilies are invited to The Exchange for a screening of short films where mischievous robots will dominate the screen with fun and spooky hands-on activities delivered alongside the films.
31Oct Emilia DatesThursday 31 October (00:00) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (23:59)LocationGeorge Cadbury HallDescriptionPerformed and produced by undergraduate students in Drama.
1Nov Songs of Love and Dance of Death - Lecture Recital DatesFriday 1 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionPianist, author, lecturer, and all-round virtuoso, Kenneth Hamilton offers another of his perennially popular lecture-recitals, featuring thrilling highlights from the Romantic virtuoso repertoire.
2Nov True Voyage is Return: Week 4 Panel Talk DatesSaturday 2 November 2024 (13:30-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us at The Exchange for the fourth of our weekly October panel talks with writers contributing to the True Voyage is Return project.
2Nov Booktober: Emerging Writers & Pitch It DatesSaturday 2 November 2024 (15:00-17:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThe DESIblitz Literature Festival, the UK's leading South Asian Literature Festival, highlights new writers and offers a platform to showcase their work.
2Nov Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha - soprano | Joseph Middleton - piano DatesSaturday 2 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescription2021 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha launches our 24/25 Barber Evening Concert season with pianist and University of Birmingham alumnus Joseph Middleton.
3Nov Birmingham University Liturgical Choir - Evensong DatesSunday 3 November 2024 (16:00-17:00)LocationCoventry CathedralDescriptionBirmingham University Liturgical Choir make a return to Coventry Cathedral for Evensong under the direction of Dr Paul Rodmell.
7Nov What is Citation Justice - Online workshop DatesThursday 7 November 2024 (10:00-11:00)Locationonline eventDescriptionCitation justice workshop
7Nov Haunted Birmingham DatesThursday 7 November 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us for a relaxed evening of spooky tales and the launch of Haunted Birmingham, National Literacy Trust's new story writing campaign encouraging people to write scary stories that are set in Birmingham.
7Nov Paul Dunmall Quartet DatesThursday 7 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTDE/Fizzle are in collaboration with BEAST to present a world-class quartet led by saxophonist Paul Dunmall featuring Percy Pursglove on trumpet, Oli Brice on double bass, and Mark Sanders on drums.
7Nov Translating Shakespeare between the East and West DatesThursday 7 November (00:00) - Saturday 9 November 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionTranslating Shakespeare between the East and West conference 7-9 November 2024
8Nov Newe Vialles - Ex Tempore DatesFriday 8 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert featuring fantasias, dances, and divisions by Christopher Simpson, John Jenkins, William Young, Benjamin Hely, and others, played on two spectacular and historically-important instruments.
9Nov Ujala DatesSaturday 9 November 2024 (12:00-18:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin Sampad South Asian Arts and Heritage and the University of Birmingham for a vibrant celebration of community, unity, and the illuminating power of light.
11Nov AI Innovation, and Human Behaviour DatesMonday 11 November 2024 (09:00-13:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin researchers and practitioners to explore how AI and data science methods are being used to conduct research and develop innovations that promote a fair, healthy and safe society.
11Nov The Baggs Memorial Happiness Lecture 2024: Michael Rosen DatesMonday 11 November 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationThe Great Hall - Aston Webb - Edgbaston CampusDescriptionThe Baggs Memorial Happiness Lecture 2024: Michael Rosen
14Nov Baby Science DatesThursday 14 November 2024 (09:30-12:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionBring your baby to join researchers from the University's Babylab for a morning of baby-friendly activities that explore senses, language, brain development, learning, and memory,and see how little brains inspire AI.
15Nov Lumas Winds DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWinners of the 71st Royal Over-Seas League Mixed Ensemble Prize in 2023, Lumas Winds have been hailed as 'effervescent' and 'illuminating'. Join them for a programme of wind quintet music from the twentieth century.
15Nov Septura DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSeptura brings together the very best brass players in the UK. This evening, hear their prowess in an eclectic programme ranging from ragtime to the renaissance.
16Nov Going Underground DatesSaturday 16 November 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionAt this family-friendly drop-in, discover how AI is revolutionising engineering, archaeology, geology, and more with interactive displays, demonstrations, and talks led by University of Birmingham academics.
18Nov Proving, pleasing and persuading: why ancient rhetoric still matters DatesMonday 18 November 2024 (17:00-18:30)LocationRoom TBCDescriptionProving pleasing and persuading why ancient rhetoric still matters - Henriette van der Blom Inaugural lecture
20Nov Rebecca Wing presents: HERITAGE DatesWednesday 20 November 2024 (17:00-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe first Foyer Jazz Gig of this year welcomes Rebecca Wing, whose suite of original music will take you through a journey of memory and understanding of what makes us whole.
22Nov Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites DatesFriday 22 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate the latest exhibition at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, with a musical feast from Oxford International Song Festival.
23Nov Postgraduate Open Day DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (10:00-16:00)LocationUniversity of Birmingham - Edgbaston campusDescriptionVisit our Postgraduate Open Day at the University of Birmingham campus on Saturday 23 November 2024
23Nov Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices infuse the Elgar Concert Hall with a toasty programme of seasonal music all under the direction of Bob Chilcott and Mariana Rosas.
24Nov Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom show tunes to movie themes, Broadway showstoppers to disco hits, this Sunday afternoon concert brings together musicians from across the University in our Wind Band and Saxophone Choir.
29Nov Elisabeth Brauß - piano DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert.
29Nov Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley.
30Nov CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra DatesSaturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionReisz 'Odd Priest' Amos is a multidisciplined artist from Birmingham, collaborating with the University Jazz Orchestra featuring newly commissioned arrangements of Odd Priest's original music.
1Dec Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars DatesSunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome University of Birmingham alumni soloists, along with The Elgar Scholars, to perform Verdi's epic requiem mass with the University Chorus, presented in an arrangement for two pianos, organ, and percussion.
4Dec University Carol Service - University Upper Voices DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Great Hall - Aston WebbDescriptionThe University invites you to attend the annual University Carol Service in The Great Hall, with music from the University Upper Voices choir, conducted by Mariana Rosas.
5Dec Gaining Parity? DatesThursday 5 December 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationUniversity of Birmingham (TBC)DescriptionGaining Parity? French and Francophone women's filmmaking in the twenty-first century - Kate Ince Inaugural Lecture
6Dec Clipper Erickson - piano DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionClipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert.
6Dec University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band give their first performance under the baton of their new musical director, Stephen Kane, in this joint concert with our student-led, unauditioned chamber choirs.
7Dec Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSaturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University's Symphony Orchestra for all the bombast and romance of Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni, alongside intimate gems by our student-conducted String Orchestra.
8Dec Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAll roads lead to Rome, they say - so join us on the Appian Way this afternoon as we delve into Respighi's masterpiece, alongside familiar favourites from blockbusters The Godfather and Cinema Paradiso.
11Dec University Camerata DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWith music from Purcell to Laura Mvula, renaissance to contemporary, join us in celebrating the hard work of the students on the choral conducting programme as they conduct the University Camerata.
12Dec University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital as part of the final-year assessment for her music degree.
13Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesFriday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
14Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesSaturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
14Dec Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells DatesSaturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)LocationSt Michael's Church - Tenbury WellsDescriptionBirmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell.
8Jan Electoral communication in 2024: Responding to a year of turbulence in media and politics DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25
22Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025 DatesWednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.
12Feb James Ehnes Piano Quartet DatesWednesday 12 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Evening Concert featuring world-class chamber music from Canadian violinist James Ehnes, alongside Inon Barnatan (piano), Raphael Bell (cello), and Jonathan Vinocour (viola).
15Mar BBC Singers feat. Birmingham University Singers DatesSaturday 15 March 2025 (18:30-20:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome the BBC Singers for an eclectic Barber Evening Concert of choral music, with guest appearance from Birmingham University Singers.
26Mar Britten Sinfonia DatesWednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works.
7May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesWednesday 7 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.