text: News Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/index.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2015-09-04T22:18:10Z Chinese and Western music styles combine for unique performance workshop Benjamin Goodwin A musical fusion of traditional Eastern and Western styles will be heard at the University of Birmingham, presented by Chinese music scholar, Professor Haisheng Li. Professor Li from Guangxi Arts Institute, China is a master of the di (Chinese bamboo flute), the xiao (Chinese vertical bamboo flute) and the xun (a clay based ancient instrument). 2015-08-17T00:15:00Z 2015-08-27T09:54:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/08/guangxi-arts-institute.aspx Birmingham Qur'an manuscript dated among the oldest in the world Stuart Gillespie A Qur'an manuscript held by the University of Birmingham has been placed among the oldest in the world thanks to modern scientific methods. 2015-07-22T08:00:00Z 2015-08-14T16:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/07/quran-manuscript-22-07-15.aspx Graduate employability continues to rise at Birmingham Benjamin Goodwin The University of Birmingham has been named among the top five UK institutions for graduate employment. Data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) shows that almost 87 per cent of Birmingham's leavers were in graduate-level jobs or further education within six months of graduating. These figures from the 2014/15 academic year are the University's strongest results yet and place Birmingham fourth nationally for graduate employment. 2015-07-21T13:05:00Z 2015-07-21T13:03:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/07/graduate-employability-continues-to-rise.aspx Grandparents' affection piling on the pounds in Chinese children Benjamin Goodwin New research published has revealed that affection from grandparents towards their grandchildren may play a major role in contributing to the childhood obesity pandemic in China. A study by the University of Birmingham (UK) shows that grandparents tend to indulge, overfeed and protect grandchildren in their care from physical chores, thus increasing their risk of obesity. 2015-07-17T00:15:00Z 2015-07-17T15:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/07/grandparents-affection-childhood-obesity-china.aspx University Chancellor Named International Indian of the Year and Appointed President of UKCISA Benjamin Goodwin Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea, the Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, has been awarded the title of International Indian of the Year by India Link International, a magazine for Indian diaspora published in the UK. The award comes in the same week that he has been announced as the new President of the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA). 2015-07-14T10:27:00Z 2015-07-14T10:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/07/chancellor-international-indian-of-the-year.aspx Is Shakespeare hiding in Maofeng Mountain? Stephen Rea The University of Birmingham is set to teach Chinese children about Shakespeare in a week-long summer camp at Maofeng Mountain, near Guangzhou in Guangdong province. 2015-07-10T16:30:00Z 2015-07-13T11:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/07/shakespeare-at-maofeng-mountain-10-07-15.aspx Our top stories this academic year Faye Jackson Information on Our top stories this academic year 2015-07-08T11:58:00Z 2015-07-09T12:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/07/our-top-stories-this-year-08-07-15.aspx Detecting the onset of leprosy before nerve damage occurs Benjamin Goodwin New research could help improve the lives of thousands of leprosy sufferers worldwide by detecting the disease long before it manifests as skin lesions. Peripheral nerve damage is the hallmark of leprosy pathology, but its origins had remained unclear until now. 2015-06-09T00:15:00Z 2015-06-15T09:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/06/detecting-leprosy.aspx Ambassador opens Mexican cultural festival at Birmingham Benjamin Goodwin His Excellency (H. E.) Diego Gómez Pickering, Mexican Ambassador to the United Kingdom, will officially open a cultural festival at the University of Birmingham today (Friday 5 June). MEX/BHX: Mexico in Birmingham marks this year's status as the Year of Mexico in the UK and celebrates Mexican culture and research through exhibitions, lectures, film and food. 2015-06-05T00:15:00Z 2015-06-03T16:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/06/mexican-ambassador.aspx LHC experiments are back in business at a new record energy Kim Ekste Geneva, 03 June, 2015. Birmingham physicists eagerly await results as CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) starts to deliver physics data today for the first time in 27 months. 2015-06-03T11:22:00Z 2015-07-16T16:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/06/03June15LHCexperimentsarebackinbusinessatanewrecordenergy.aspx Cultural festival celebrates the Year of Mexico in the UK. Abby Kendrick To mark the Year of Mexico in the UK the University of Birmingham is hosting MEX/BHX: Mexico in Birmingham celebrating Mexican culture and research through exhibitions, lectures, film and food. 2015-05-29T00:15:00Z 2015-06-01T13:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/05/cultural-festival-celebrates-year-of-mexico-29-05-2015.aspx United Kingdom ranked one of the highest performing countries for higher education in Universitas 21 report Benjamin Goodwin According to the fourth annual Universitas 21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems, the United Kingdom is home to one of highest performing university systems in the world. The report places the UK second only to the United States for global research outputs, the quality of its best institutions, the impact of its research and the production of an educated workforce that meets labour market needs. 2015-05-21T14:12:00Z 2015-05-21T14:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/05/universitas-21-ranking-2015.aspx Major research project to detect gravitational waves is underway Mike Lee A research project to detect gravitational waves, minute ripples in the fabric of space and that were predicted by Einstein, was officially launched on May 19, 2015. 2015-05-19T09:00:00Z 2015-07-08T11:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/05/gravitational-waves-28-05-15.aspx Mapping rivers and preserving livelihoods Abby Kendrick River scientists and marine geophysicists from the US and UK - and led by the University of Birmingham - have teamed up for a unique collaboration that could help protect the lives of thousands of people who live close to the banks of some of South Asia's biggest rivers. 2015-05-06T16:00:00Z 2015-05-06T16:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/05/mapping-rivers-and-preserving-livelihoods.aspx Bizarre 'platypus' dinosaur discovered Andy Tootell Although closely related to the notorious carnivore Tyrannosaurus rex, a new lineage of dinosaur discovered in Chile is proving to be an evolutionary jigsaw puzzle, as it preferred to graze upon plants. Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its extremely bizarre combination of characters that include a proportionally small skull and feet more akin to primitive long-neck dinosaurs. 2015-04-27T16:00:00Z 2015-04-28T10:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/04/Chilesaurus.aspx University of Birmingham expands online postgraduate degree offerings in Business and Public Administration Abby Kendrick The University of Birmingham is expanding its global academic borders with the announcement that it will now be offering a number of its postgraduate distance learning courses through its online learning platform. The programmes include a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and a Masters of Science (MSc) in International Business, both from the award-winning Birmingham Business School, as well as a Masters in Public Administration (MPA). Classes for all programmes start in September 2015 and applications are now being accepted. 2015-04-20T11:25:00Z 2015-05-12T12:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/04/online-postgraduate-degrees.aspx Experts share best autism practices with India Abby Kendrick On World Autism Awareness Day, UK experts are calling for stronger links with India to develop best autism practices that are relevant to the specific cultural and local needs of the country. A research team from the University of Birmingham, UCL Institute of Education (IOE) and the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) are currently visiting schools in Hyderabad, engaging with teachers and parents on how technology can support children with autism in India. 2015-04-02T00:01:00Z 2015-05-01T14:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/04/autism-india.aspx Uncovering the secrets of the Himalayas off the coast of Mumbai Benjamin Goodwin Despite being thousands of kilometres apart, a team of international scientists are collecting samples from the bottom of the Arabian Sea to find out how the growth of the Himalayan mountain range has affected the Asian Monsoon over the last 50 million years. The drilling, taking place off the coast of Mumbai, India, will also help scientists predict monsoon intensity in the future. 2015-03-31T00:01:00Z 2015-05-19T16:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/03/iodp-expedition.aspx Prehistoric super salamander was top predator, fossils suggest Andy Tootell A previously undiscovered species of crocodile-like amphibian that lived during the rise of dinosaurs was among Earth's top predators more than 200 million years ago, a study shows. 2015-03-25T09:53:00Z 2015-03-25T14:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/03/25-Mar-15-prehistoric-super-salamander.aspx Educating China's elderly to fight obesity in the young Andy Tootell Academics from the University of Birmingham, UK are engaging with grandparents in China, to help tackle the increasing problem of obesity amongst Chinese children in a trailblazing public health programme. 2015-03-24T00:01:00Z 2015-04-13T11:41:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/03/Educating-Chinas-elderly-to-fight-obesity-in-the-young.aspx University of Birmingham welcomes the Chinese Year of the Sheep Abby Kendrick The University of Birmingham's China Institute is marking the Chinese New Year with the help of some world-class musicians.Pianist Di Xiao, cellist Jiaxin Lloyd Webber and guitarist Xiefei Yang will perform in the University's Bramall Music Building to staff, students, partners and members of the Chinese community from across the West Midlands and beyond. The musical trio will help celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Sheep with traditional Chinese music that is set to transport the audience to the land of dragons and emperors. 2015-02-16T15:48:00Z 2015-05-01T15:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/02/chinese-new-year.aspx University of Birmingham climbs five places in international outlook rankings Benjamin Goodwin The University of Birmingham has risen five points to be placed 81st among the top 100 international universities in the world 2015, as ranked by the Times Higher Education magazine. 2015-01-29T16:18:00Z 2015-01-29T16:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/01/University-of-Birmingham-climbs-five-places-in-international-outlook-rankings.aspx The burning issue of the world's vulnerable carbon sinks Benjamin Goodwin Changing climate conditions and increasing occurrences of wildfires may leave globally important carbon stocks defenceless, new research shows.A study led by the University of Birmingham (UK), shows vast carbon-rich layers of peat (dead plant debris) found across the world are under threat from a drop in general water table levels and warmer temperatures, as a result of climate change. With drier peatlands becoming more prevalent and wildfire activity on the increase, the peat's carbon content is at a higher risk of being released into our atmosphere. 2015-01-27T10:25:00Z 2015-01-27T10:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/01/The-burning-issue-of-the-worlds-vulnerable-carbon-sinks.aspx University of Birmingham ranks among the top gay-friendly UK employers Benjamin Goodwin The University of Birmingham has been ranked 79th overall in the definitive list of Britain's most gay-friendly workplaces. Birmingham's position in the Stonewall Top 100 Employers 2015 sees an impressive rise of 180 places from last year, reflecting the University's ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive workplace. 2015-01-14T12:31:00Z 2015-01-16T15:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/01/stonewall-top-100-employers-2015.aspx 'Brummie' water fleas prepared for their trip to space Andy Tootell Local 'Daphnia' waterfleas are currently being prepared by scientists at the University of Birmingham for their trip to the International Space Station (ISS), where they will be observed by astronauts. 2014-12-22T08:00:00Z 2014-12-19T15:49:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/12/22-Dec-14-brummie-water-fleas-prepared-for-their-trip-to-space.aspx Indonesia's Ambassador to the UN receives Honorary Doctorate Benjamin Goodwin Current Indonesian Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), His Excellency (H. E.) Dr Desra Percaya has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Birmingham, UK. Dr Percaya was named Doctor of the University (DUniv) on Thursday 11 December in the University's historic Great Hall, in the presence of hundreds of graduands and their families. 2014-12-12T11:08:00Z 2014-12-12T10:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/12/un-indonesia-ambassador-receives-honorary-doctorate.aspx Reducing food waste, protecting the environment and creating economic growth in India through liquid air cold chains Mike Lee ₹43 billion worth of fruit and vegetables wasted annually in India could be better conserved if the country had a sustainable cold chain of refrigerated warehousing and transport, say University of Birmingham (UK) experts in a new study. 2014-12-08T00:01:00Z 2014-12-10T14:00:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/12/india-liquid-air-cold-chains.aspx Air pollution in Delhi is worse during winter, international research study shows Andy Tootell As the cold weather sets in, a quantitative analysis on particulate matter (PM) in Delhi has highlighted that residents are exposed to significantly higher levels of air pollutants in the Indian capital during winter than in summer. 2014-12-02T11:32:00Z 2014-12-05T12:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/12/air-pollution-delhi.aspx Career and Education Website of the Year 2014 Andy Tootell The University of Birmingham wins the Best Website award in the Career & Education category of the Website of the Year 2014 awards. 2014-11-20T15:06:00Z 2014-11-20T17:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/11/website-of-the-year.aspx University of Birmingham forging lasting collaborations with India Andy Tootell Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir David Eastwood and Chancellor Lord Bilimoria will accompany a ministerial delegation to New Delhi this week to underline the University of Birmingham's commitment to forging closer ties with India. 2014-11-12T00:01:00Z 2014-11-11T10:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/11/birmingham-india-collaborations-12-11-14.aspx University of Birmingham celebrates more than 20 years of graduate success in Singapore Andy Tootell Over 200 graduands in Singapore have received their master and bachelor degree scrolls at the University of Birmingham-SIM degree congregation which took place on Friday 7 November. The ceremony marked 21 years since the University of Birmingham first began delivering business education in Singapore. 2014-11-07T16:55:00Z 2014-11-10T14:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/11/singapore-graduation-ceremony.aspx Birmingham and Nottingham projects to strengthen UK-Rio research links Mike Lee The University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham have strengthened their collaborations with Brazilian institutions in the state of Rio de Janeiro after securing funding for a number of country-specific research projects. The Rio de Janeiro State Funding Agency (FAPERJ) has allocated £100,000 for nine research projects in 2014/2015, with the amount matched by combined funding from the Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham. 2014-11-06T03:49:00Z 2014-11-11T15:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/11/faperj-funding.aspx University of Birmingham signs collaboration with the European Commission Mike Lee The University of Birmingham has signed a collaboration agreement with the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Brussels. 2014-11-05T12:45:00Z 2014-12-10T14:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/11/collaboration-agreement-05-11-14.aspx Birmingham-Jinan MBA programme launches Andy Tootell The University of Birmingham (UK) and Jinan University (China) have joined forces to nurture management talent in and around South China as they launch the latest version of the Birmingham MBA. The Birmingham-Jinan MBA is a part-time executive programme run by Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham and the School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou. 2014-10-30T10:36:00Z 2014-11-10T12:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/10/birmingham-jinan-mba.aspx University of Birmingham jumps nine places in world research rankings Andy Tootell The University of Birmingham has risen an impressive nine points in the latest world research rankings, placing it in 112th place among the top 500 global research universities. The Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities 2014, also known as the NTU Ranking, ranked Birmingham ninth overall in the UK. 2014-10-14T17:12:00Z 2014-10-14T17:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/10/ntu-ranking.aspx Rail safety in China is on the right track with new degree courses Robert Kelly The critical activities of managing safety and risk across China's vast and complex railway network is being aided by a new programme launched at the University of Birmingham, UK. The course in Railway Risk and Safety Management has been jointly developed by the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) University of Birmingham and the High Integrity Systems Engineering (HISE) Group, University of York, UK. The first intake of graduate diploma students will enrol at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China later this month. 2014-10-01T12:24:00Z 2015-01-16T13:49:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/10/Rail-Risk-and-Safety-Management.aspx Future of electro engineering student group shaped at Birmingham Mike Lee Representatives of more than 15 student branches of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have gathered at the University of Birmingham to plan the future of the prestigious association in the UK and Ireland. The student arm of the IEEE is the largest student body in the field of electro and information technologies, with nearly 2,000 branches in 80 countries. 2014-09-24T10:43:00Z 2014-11-24T09:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/09/IEEE-student-branch.aspx Impressive performance for Birmingham in new Times league table Benjamin Goodwin As thousands of new students arrive to take the next step in their education, the University of Birmingham has climbed up the national rankings. The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015 has placed Birmingham 15th overall, up from 16th last year. The University of Birmingham is now ranked ninth within the Russell Group of leading research intensive universities, ahead of Nottingham and Manchester. 2014-09-23T15:19:00Z 2014-09-23T15:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/09/Times-league-table-2015.aspx New digital map reveals stunning hidden archaeology of Stonehenge Faye Jackson A host of previously unknown archaeological monuments have been discovered around Stonehenge as part of an unprecedented digital mapping project that will transform our knowledge of this iconic landscape – including remarkable new findings on the world's largest 'super henge', Durrington Walls. 2014-09-10T00:01:00Z 2014-11-06T10:34:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/09/new-map-reveals-hidden-archaeology-of-stonehenge-10-09-14.aspx Birmingham ranked as a must-see university for US visitors Mike Lee The University of Birmingham has been named one of the top 40 Universities Abroad Worth Traveling For by a US travel website. The 2014 list, compiled by FlipKey, which is part of the TripAdvisor Media Group, recognises must-see universities with some of the best attractions, architecture, history, and beautiful campuses in the world. 2014-09-09T14:53:00Z 2014-09-09T14:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/09/us-tourists.aspx Food for thought: scientists use social media to expose global eating habits Samantha Williams People in the UK eat their main meal at dinner time, Brazilians eat theirs at lunchtime, and the population of the US tends to eat more throughout the day, according to research by computer scientists at the University of Birmingham in the first study of its kind into eating and drinking habits using social media data. 2014-09-09T00:01:00Z 2014-09-25T15:34:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/09/social-media-and-eating-habits.aspx Plant diversity in China vital for global food security Andy Tootell With climate change threatening global food supplies, new research claims the rich flora of China could be crucial to underpin food security in the future. 2014-09-08T00:01:00Z 2014-09-08T00:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/09/china-cwr.aspx The future of our crops is at risk in conflict zones, say Birmingham scientists Andy Tootell Wild species related to our crops which are crucial as potential future food resources have been identified by University of Birmingham scientists, however, a significant proportion are found in conflict zones in the Middle East, where their conservation is increasingly comprised. 2014-09-08T00:01:00Z 2014-09-22T16:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/09/conflict-zones-cwr.aspx Birmingham excels in world rankings Lesley Clarke The University of Birmingham has been ranked in the top 100 universities worldwide for Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy, Life and Agriculture Sciences, and Physics. The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking, has placed Birmingham overall within the top 150 universities globally. 2014-08-19T10:38:00Z 2014-08-19T11:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/08/birmingham-excels-in-world-rankings.aspx A word in your ear, but make it snappy Andy Tootell To most, crocodiles conjure images of sharp teeth, powerful jaws and ferocious, predatory displays – but they are certainly not famous for their hearing abilities. However, this could all change, as new research is shedding light on the reptiles' ears, showcasing their evolution from the reign of the dinosaurs to the era of Crocodile Dundee. 2014-07-25T09:41:00Z 2014-07-25T11:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/07/crocodile-ears.aspx Lord Bilimoria installed as Chancellor of the University of Birmingham Andy Tootell The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce that Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea, CBE, DL, has been installed as the University's seventh Chancellor. 2014-07-18T03:55:00Z 2014-07-18T13:45:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/07/Lord-Bilimoria.aspx Celebrating honorary graduates 2014 Andy Tootell The University of Birmingham's new Chancellor and the founder of Cobra Beer, Lord Bilimoria; Chair of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Professor David Haslam; and the former Brazilian foreign minister, Professor Celso Lafer, are among the leading figures receiving honorary degrees from the University of Birmingham this month. 2014-07-09T09:15:00Z 2014-07-15T11:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/07/honorary-degrees-09-07-14.aspx Relations between China and India take centre stage at Birmingham conference Andy Tootell A ground-breaking conference at the University of Birmingham will bring together scholars from China, India and the UK to address contemporary Sino-Indian relations. Focusing on economic and security implications, speakers will also discuss the implications of China and India's simultaneous rise on the West. 2014-07-08T16:44:00Z 2014-07-15T12:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/07/china-india-conference.aspx Prominent Chinese genomics institute announces world-leading research centre with the University of Birmingham Benjamin Goodwin BGI, the world's largest genome research institute, has signed a ground-breaking agreement with the University of Birmingham that will create the Joint Centre for Environmental Omics (JCEO) between the two institutions. The JCEO will seek to protect environment, health and global biodiversity by analysing the toxicity of compounds more efficiently than has been achieved before. 2014-07-07T11:11:00Z 2014-07-17T11:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/07/Prominent-Chinese-genomics-institute-announces-world-leading-research-centre-with-the-University-of-Birmingham.aspx Funding strengthens UK-Rio research links Andy Tootell The University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham have a new funding agreement to work with leading research institutions in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. The agreement will initially support up to 10 collaborative research projects over two rounds of funding worth £340,000. 2014-06-23T15:09:00Z 2014-06-24T09:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/06/Funding-strengthens-UK-Rio-research-links.aspx Poll places Birmingham academics among world's most influential researchers Mike Lee Four academics from the University of Birmingham have been named as Highly Cited Researchers in a prestigious list of the world's leading scientific minds. 2014-06-20T17:13:00Z 2014-12-10T14:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/06/Poll-places-Birmingham-academics-among-worlds-most-influential-researchers.aspx University of Birmingham engagement with Brazil wins Outstanding International Strategy award Lesley Clarke The University of Birmingham has won the Outstanding International Strategy Award in the 2014 Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards (THELMAs). The award honours Birmingham's bold approach to secure its position in Brazil as the UK higher education institute (HEI) partner of choice. 2014-06-18T14:03:00Z 2014-08-18T14:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/06/University-of-Birmingham-engagement-with-Brazil-wins-Outstanding-International-Strategy-award.aspx International research programme makes its home at the University of Birmingham Andy Tootell A prestigious international research initiative, the Developmental Leadership Program (DLP), has made its home at the University of Birmingham with funding in place to continue its work for the next three years. The new research grant marks a first step towards the consolidation of the Developmental Leadership Program as a global partnership. 2014-06-16T15:35:00Z 2014-06-17T17:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/06/International-research-programme-makes-its-home-at-the-University-of-Birmingham.aspx University of Birmingham wins award for Best Careers Support for International Students Lesley Clarke Careers Network at the University of Birmingham has been recognised for its excellence in providing careers support for international students. Beating stiff competition, Careers Network has won the Best Careers Support for International Students in the third annual National Union of Students (NUS) Internationalisation Awards. 2014-06-11T15:21:00Z 2014-06-17T12:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/06/University-of-Birmingham-wins-award-for-Best-Careers-Support-for-International-Students.aspx Birmingham Business School wins prestigious Small Business Charter Award Andy Tootell The Birmingham Business School at the University of Birmingham is celebrating after attaining the Small Business Charter silver Award – in recognition of the role it has played in helping to kick-start British enterprise. 2014-06-09T12:01:00Z 2014-06-09T16:45:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/06/Birmingham-Business-School-wins-prestigious-Small-Business-Charter-Award.aspx Birmingham academic injects new life in to civil society in Albania Significant improvements to the economy of the Balkans region can be made if the Albanian government invests in a new €350 million road, argues an academic from the University of Birmingham. Dr Gëzim Alpion, Lecturer in Sociology, has instigated a petition for state leaders to meet their election promises and construct a highway linking Tirana with Dibra, one of the most impoverished regions in Albania. 2014-06-06T11:36:00Z 2015-06-05T12:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/06/birmingham-academic-injects-new-life-in-to-civil-society-in-Albania.aspx Professor David Eastwood selected as the new chair of Universitas 21 Andy Tootell The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, Professor David Eastwood, has been elected as the new chair of Universitas 21, the global network of leading research universities. 2014-05-20T16:13:00Z 2014-05-27T15:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/05/20-May-14-Professor-David-Eastwood-selected-as-the-new-chair-of-Universitas-21.aspx Lord Bilimoria appointed as Chancellor of the University of Birmingham Thomas Straw The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce that one of the country's leading international entrepreneurs has been appointed as its new Chancellor reflecting the University's position as a truly global institution that attracts the brightest and best from across the world. 2014-05-12T10:15:00Z 2014-06-16T11:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/05/lord-bilimoria.aspx University of Birmingham's 'top ten' celebrates global impact Andy Tootell For more than 100 years, research at the University of Birmingham has had a major impact on the world, from pioneering transplant surgery, the use of microwaves and creating artificial Vitamin C. This world-changing research is now being celebrated with a new 'top ten' list of academic pioneers. 2014-05-09T11:00:00Z 2014-07-29T10:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/05/University-of-Birminghams-top-ten-celebrates-global-impact.aspx Birmingham signs strategic alliance agreement with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Andy Tootell The University of Birmingham has strengthened its links with North America by announcing the establishment of a strategic alliance with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 2014-03-12T12:26:00Z 2014-03-27T12:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/03/bridge-alliance.aspx Jamaican Olympics legacy continues to inspire in Birmingham Kara Griffiths The legacy of the Jamaican track and field team's stay in Birmingham will live on and inspire even more young people in the form of a brand new scholarship at the University of Birmingham, launched today. 2014-02-21T16:13:00Z 2014-02-21T15:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/02/Jamaican-Olympics-legacy-continues-to-inspire-in-Birmingham.aspx Birmingham launches new Centre in Physical Sciences for Health Samantha Williams The University of Birmingham is among 24 UK universities to receive a share of £350 million announced by Universities and Science Minister, David Willetts, today (22 November). 2013-11-22T01:00:00Z 2013-11-25T09:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/11/22-Nov-Birmingham-launches-new-Centre-in-Physical-Sciences-for-Health.aspx Major £15 million gift to the University of Birmingham enables creation of Forest Research Institute Andy Tootell A new Institute for Forest Research will be established by the University of Birmingham to study the impact of climate and environmental change on woodlands, and the resilience of trees to pests and diseases, thanks to a transformational gift of £15 million. 2013-11-07T09:55:00Z 2014-09-19T15:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/11/07-Nov-13-Major-15-million-gift-to-the-University-of-Birmingham-enables-creation-of-Forest-Research-Institute-.aspx From brain behaviour to Shakespeare: Birmingham unveils latest MOOCs Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham is introducing further free, open, online courses today offering a taste of higher education to learners worldwide. 2013-11-04T14:53:00Z 2013-11-13T10:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/11/04Nov-From-brain-behaviour-to-Shakespeare-Birmingham-unveils-latest-MOOCs.aspx Study or work in China? Event explores options available Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham's China Institute will host a workshop this week designed to showcase opportunities to study or gain work experience in China, with advice on scholarships available. 2013-10-29T15:13:00Z 2013-10-29T14:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/10/29-Oct-Study-or-work-in-China-Event-explores-options-available.aspx Visit enhances University's key strategic partnership with Guangzhou Shawn Mayall Two years after the launch of the University of Birmingham's collaborative centre in Guangzhou, Vice- Mayor Wang Dong is visiting Birmingham this week to expand the strategic partnership between the City and the University. 2013-10-21T10:12:00Z 2013-10-24T09:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/10/21Oct-Visit-enhances-Universitys-key-strategic-partnership-with-Guangzhou.aspx Maori remains make the long journey to their ancestral home Shawn Mayall A collection of Maori skeletal remains and a tattooed Maori head discovered at the University of Birmingham were handed back to New Zealand in a spiritual ceremony on Friday. 2013-10-18T17:51:00Z 2013-10-24T09:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/10/Maori-remains-make-the-long-journey-to-their-ancestral-home.aspx University of Birmingham in arts and humanities research partnership Andy Tootell Six of the region's universities, including the University of Birmingham, are to benefit from a multi-million-pound partnership to create a centre for excellence for a new generation of arts and humanities researchers. 2013-10-15T11:34:00Z 2013-10-18T10:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/10/15-Oct-University-of-Birmingham-in-arts-and-humanities-research-partnership.aspx University of Birmingham joins UK government delegation in China to boost research and development Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham's Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Edward Peck will join a UK government delegation led by Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willetts, on a high profile trade visit to Shenzhen and Guangzhou. 2013-10-15T08:23:00Z 2013-10-16T16:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/10/15-10-13University-of-Birmingham-joins-UK-government-delegation-in-China-to-boost-research-and-development.aspx Birmingham and Nottingham expand ties with Brazil in latest visit Catherine Byerley As part of their landmark strategic partnership the Vice-Chancellors from the Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham are visiting Brazil this week to further develop and expand their institutions' significant engagement with the country. 2013-10-07T00:15:00Z 2013-10-06T18:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/10/07Oct-Birmingham-and-Nottingham-expand-ties-with-Brazil-in-latest-visit.aspx Global ranking reinforces Birmingham's position as a world-class university Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham has risen an impressive five places in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, it has been announced today. 2013-10-03T16:57:00Z 2013-10-04T11:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/10/03-10-13ranking-reinforces-Birminghams-position-as-a-world-class-university.aspx Sir David Omand to head new commission on the security impact of drones Thomas Straw Sir David Omand, the UK's former Security and Intelligence Co-ordinator and director of GCHQ, is to chair the University of Birmingham's latest policy commission. 2013-09-23T00:01:00Z 2013-09-23T14:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/09/23-09-13Sir-David-Omand-to-head-a-new-University-of-Birmingham-Policy-Commission-on-the-security-impact-of-drones.aspx Birmingham announced as University of the Year Thomas Straw The University of Birmingham has been named University of the Year 2014 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide. 2013-09-20T12:00:00Z 2014-01-29T08:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/09/20-sep-Birmingham-announced-as-University-of-the-Year.aspx University of Birmingham launches new railway research institute in China Robert Kelly The University of Birmingham has formed a new joint research institute with Anhui province in East China to support the development of railway infrastructure. 2013-09-16T09:57:00Z 2015-01-16T13:41:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/09/16-Sep-University-of-Birmingham-launches-new-railway-research-institute-in-China.aspx Birmingham hosts meeting of top business minds Samantha Williams The world's largest meeting of international trade economists commences today at the University of Birmingham for the fifteenth European Trade Study Group conference. 2013-09-12T09:02:00Z 2013-09-12T08:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/09/12-sep-Birmingham-hosts-meeting-of-top-business-minds.aspx Global ranking reinforces Birmingham's position as a world-class university Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham has made an impressive 15 place rise to 62nd in this year's QS World University Rankings, cementing its position in the top 100 universities globally and placing it 10th in the UK. 2013-09-10T09:48:00Z 2013-09-10T09:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/09/10-Sept-Global-ranking-reinforces-Birminghams-position-as-a-world-class-university.aspx Disease-causing genes spread easily in emerging lethal fungus infection Simon Levermore A rare, emerging fungal disease that is spreading throughout Canada and Northwestern USA can easily pass its deadly genes to related fungal strains within the species but less readily to more distant relatives, according to new research from the University of Birmingham. 2013-09-06T09:29:00Z 2013-09-10T13:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/08/6-September-Disease-causing-genes-spread-easily-in-emerging-lethal-fungus-infection.aspx Robots that learn from experience Mike Lee Specialist robots will learn how to act intelligently in real-world environments, supporting security guards or care home assistants, in a multi-million Euro project. 2013-08-27T12:26:00Z 2013-09-16T12:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/08/27-Aug-13-Robots-that-learn-from-experience.aspx 'Better detection' for Alzheimer's and cancers Mike Lee A new chemical discovery will lead to better monitoring and treatment for cancers and degenerative diseases, according to latest research by scientists. 2013-08-22T10:27:00Z 2013-09-16T12:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/08/22Aug-Better-detection-for-Alzheimers-and-cancers.aspx Universities of Birmingham and Manipal partner in new educational initiative Mike Lee The University of Birmingham and Manipal University in India have signed an agreement this month formalising educational links between the two institutions. The partnership will enable students to complete their first two years of study at Manipal then progress directly into year two at Birmingham. 2013-07-31T15:47:00Z 2013-08-02T13:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/07/31Jul-Universities-of-Birmingham-and-Manipal-partner-in-new-educational-initiative.aspx Preparing for the low carbon economy: fresh dialogue advances UK-China collaborations in sustainable energy Mike Lee Leading figures across industry, science and government are convening at the University of Birmingham this week to further UK-China partnerships in sustainable energy and smart grid technologies. 2013-07-16T09:53:00Z 2013-07-18T11:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/07/17-JulyPreparing-for-the-low-carbon-economy-fresh-dialogue-advances-UK-China-collaborations-in-sustainable-energy.aspx Birmingham joins Beijing, Harvard and Oxford in youth leadership initiative Julie Foster Students from the University of Birmingham are taking part in an esteemed international youth leadership programme in China this month. 2013-07-08T12:41:00Z 2013-07-08T15:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/07/08Jul-Birmingham-joins-Beijing,-Harvard-and-Oxford-in-youth-leadership-initiative.aspx University of Birmingham strengthens ties with Delhi Technological University Mike Lee The University of Birmingham and Delhi Technological University have signed a new partnership agreement this week promoting collaboration in teaching and research activities. The signing coincides with Vice Chancellor of Delhi Technological University Professor Pritam B. Sharma receiving an honorary doctorate from Birmingham during the degree congregations taking place from 3 to 11 July. 2013-07-04T14:25:00Z 2013-07-18T11:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/07/04Jul-University-of-Birmingham-strengthens-ties-with-Delhi-Technological-University.aspx University of Birmingham Honorary Graduands for July 2013 Samantha Williams Stand-up comedian, writer and actor, Chris Addison, Polish-English Holocaust survivor, Kitty Hart-Moxon and founder of Moshi Monsters, Michael Acton Smith are amongst those who will be given honorary degrees at the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies in July 2013. 2013-06-28T08:00:00Z 2013-07-08T09:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/06/28-Jun-University-of-Birmingham-Honorary-Graduands-for-July-2013.aspx Medieval leprosy genomes reveal insights into the history of the disease Catherine Byerley An international team led by the University of Tübingen and Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, including scientists at the University of Birmingham (UK), have found that the leprosy bacillus has not changed dramatically during the past millennium, according to research published today (13 June 2013) in the journal Science. 2013-06-13T19:00:00Z 2013-06-16T12:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/06/12-Jun-13-Medieval-leprosy-genomes-reveal-insights-into-the-history-of-the-disease.aspx Cosmic giants shed new light on dark matter Mike Lee Astronomers at the University of Birmingham, Academica Sinica in Taiwan, and the Kavli Institute of Physics and Mathematics of the Universe in Japan, have found new evidence that the mysterious dark matter that pervades our universe behaves as predicted by the 'cold dark matter' theory known as 'CDM'. 2013-06-13T07:00:00Z 2014-02-18T15:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/06/13-Jun-13-Cosmic-giants-shed-new-light-on-dark-matter.aspx University of Birmingham launches the UK's first institute researching Superdiversity Deborah Walker Information on University of Birmingham launches the UK's first institute researching Superdiversity 2013-06-11T08:45:00Z 2013-06-11T08:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/06/11-06-13University-of-Birmingham-launches-the-UKs-first-institute-researching-Superdiversity.aspx Read around the world with Birmingham at Hay Jo Kite From the world's oldest Bible, via the meaning of Hamlet's 'To be or not to be' soliloquy, to the burgeoning popularity of mass reading events; the past, present and future of literature come together in the University of Birmingham's exciting line-up of lectures at this year's Hay Festival. 2013-05-22T17:47:00Z 2013-05-22T17:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/05/Read-around-the-world-with-Birmingham-at-Hay.aspx New e-voting system to flag up coercion Mike Lee SAN FRANCISCO – University of Birmingham (UK) computer scientists have devised an e-voting system that can identify and monitor any votes that could have taken place under coercion, they announced at the IEEE Symposium on Security & Privacy on 21 May 2013. 2013-05-21T22:45:00Z 2013-06-27T10:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/05/21-May-13-New-e-voting-system-to-flag-up-coercion.aspx Salt consumption in India: the need for data to initiate population-based prevention efforts Shawn Mayall International researchers are studying the salt intake of Indian adults to provide vital new data to aid the development of a national salt reduction strategy. 2013-05-17T10:18:00Z 2013-06-21T16:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/05/17May-Salt-consumption-in-India-the-need-for-data-to-initiate-population-based-prevention-efforts.aspx Birmingham joins 'The Conversation' as founding partner Mike Lee The University of Birmingham has committed support to a new independent news and commentary website produced by academics and journalists, which launches in the UK today. 2013-05-16T16:46:00Z 2013-06-27T10:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/05/16May-Birmingham-joins-The-Conversation-as-founding-partner.aspx Birmingham joins the world's largest nuclear physics research facility Mike Lee Researchers from Birmingham will have access to the most impressive and advanced nuclear physics research facility in the world as the UK has today officially become part of a €1.6 billion* international project that will become to nuclear physics what CERN is to particle physics. 2013-05-03T01:00:00Z 2014-02-18T15:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/03-May-13-Birmingham-joins-the-worlds-largest-nuclear-physics-research-facility.aspx Big Data for Development: Mobile phone data could be used to prevent the spread of epidemics in developing countries Mike Lee BOSTON - Computer scientists at the University of Birmingham have devised a new set of models, using mobile phone data, for studying the geographic evolution of country-wide epidemics and for understanding and planning the diffusion of information among the population to advise on strategies to avoid spreading the infection further. 2013-05-02T11:17:00Z 2013-06-27T10:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/02-May-13-Big-Data-for-Development-Mobile-phone-data-could-be-used-to-prevent-the-spread-of-epidemics-in-developing-countries.aspx University of Birmingham strengthens its top 20 league table position Shawn Mayall The University of Birmingham has been ranked 11th place in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2013 and 17th out of 124 UK universities in The Complete University Guide for 2014 published today, 29th April 2013. 2013-04-30T11:35:00Z 2013-06-21T16:49:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/University-strengthens-top-20-league-table-position.aspx UK-China collaboration to establish new computational resources for metabolomics Simon Levermore A partnership between the University of Birmingham, BGI, the world's largest genomics organisation, and its open-access journal, GigaScience, has received funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to develop a software platform for the analysis of large-scale environmental metabolomics data. 2013-04-19T10:05:00Z 2015-07-07T15:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/19Apr-Collaboration-to-establish-new-computational-resources-for-metabolomics.aspx Internationalising higher education: European academy underway at University of Birmingham Catherine Byerley More than 120 higher education professionals from over 20 countries are convening at the University of Birmingham this week for the European Association for International Education (EAIE) Spring Academy. 2013-04-16T12:16:00Z 2013-04-18T09:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/16Apr-Internationalising-higher-education-European-academy-underway-at-University-of-Birmingham.aspx University launches new institute to address biggest issues facing society Mike Lee 250 years after the creation of the Lunar Society, which brought together leading industrialists, academics and philosophers to debate the biggest issues affecting society, the University of Birmingham is launching an Institute of Advanced Studies with a similar remit. 2013-04-09T14:48:00Z 2013-06-27T10:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/University-launches-new-institute-to-address-biggest-issues-facing-society.aspx 'Urgent need to improve international access to autism resources and training', say Birmingham experts Andy Tootell As World Autism Day approaches (2 April) the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) at the University of Birmingham plans to extend its work to provide international training resources, strategies and programmes for practitioners and carers in different countries around the world. 2013-03-28T23:42:00Z 2013-03-29T08:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/28MarUrgent-need-to-improve-international-access-to-autism-resources-and-training,-say-Birmingham-experts.aspx Summer melt season is getting longer on the Antarctic Peninsula, new research shows Catherine Byerley New research from the Antarctic Peninsula published in the Journal of Geophysical Research shows that the summer melt season has been getting longer over the last 60 years. Dr Nick Barrand from the University of Birmingham led an analysis of data from 30 weather stations on the Antarctic Peninsula – a mountainous region extending northwards towards South America. 2013-03-27T15:44:00Z 2013-03-27T16:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/27Mar-Summer-melt-season-is-getting-longer-on-the-Antarctic-Peninsula,-new-research-shows.aspx Prospective joint clinical trials centre tops agenda for latest Sun Yat-Sen visit Shawn Mayall The creation of a new joint clinical trials unit based in Guangzhou's largest hospital is under discussion as its President visits the University of Birmingham this week. 2013-03-15T09:48:00Z 2013-06-21T16:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/15Mar-Prospective-joint-clinical-trials-centre-tops-agenda-for-latest-Sun-Yat-Sen-visit.aspx Visiting pasts, developing futures: international conference explores relationships between tourism and cultural heritage Andy Tootell Academics and professionals working in the fields of heritage and tourism from across the world will convene in Taipei, Taiwan this spring for a five-day conference focusing on the changing ways in which cultural heritage is used, represented and interpreted within the development of international tourism. 2013-03-08T10:29:00Z 2013-03-20T10:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/8-Mar-Visiting-pasts,-developing-futures.aspx Birmingham, Delhi and Yale to establish global justice programme Andy Tootell The University of Birmingham is joining forces with Yale and Delhi to support the development of a pioneering global justice programme in India. 2013-02-27T08:15:00Z 2013-03-05T22:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27FebBirmingham-and-Yale-to-establish-global-justice-programme-in-India.aspx University of Birmingham in Guangzhou to develop next steps for strategic partnership Mike Lee Senior representatives from the University of Birmingham are visiting Guangzhou this week to enhance the institution's extensive links with partners in the region. 2013-02-25T07:30:00Z 2013-06-27T10:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/25Feb-University-of-Birmingham-in-Guangzhou-to-develop-next-steps-for-strategic-partnership-.aspx UK-India project set to enhance talent in atomic physics research Mike Lee A new partnership between Indian and UK scientists to develop talent and innovation in a progressive branch of atomic physics is now underway. 2013-02-20T09:30:00Z 2014-02-18T16:03:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/20Feb-UK-India-project-set-to-enhance-talent-in-atomic-physics-research.aspx Students convene in Delhi to explore international security challenges Nathan Johnson The evolving international security agenda, with particular reference to South Asia, is the focus of an exciting joint module for students from the Universities of Delhi, Birmingham and Melbourne next week. 2013-02-07T15:55:00Z 2013-02-13T13:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/7Feb-Students-convene-in-Delhi-to-explore-international-security-challenges-.aspx Birmingham and Nottingham projects to strengthen UK-Brazil research links Catherine Byerley The Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham have strengthened their collaborations with Brazilian institutions after securing funding for a number of country-specific research projects. Academics from both universities have won funding from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) to undertake research into priority areas spanning the sciences, social sciences and humanities. 2013-02-04T13:22:00Z 2013-02-05T09:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/04Feb-Birmingham-and-Nottingham-projects-to-strengthen-UK-Brazil-research-links.aspx Indian alumnus makes shortlist for Man Booker International Prize William Fallows University of Birmingham alumnus UR Ananthamurthy has been shortlisted for the fifth Man Booker International Prize, which recognises one writer for his or her achievement in fiction. 2013-01-31T10:16:00Z 2013-01-31T13:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/31Jan-Indian-alumnus-make-shortlist-for-Man-Booker-International-Prize.aspx UK and USA collaborate in airborne climate science projects Catherine Byerley Birmingham scientists are taking part in the first scientific collaboration of its kind, where British and American scientists are trading skills and expertise and are using an unmanned robotic aircraft to gather high altitude atmospheric data. 2013-01-25T07:00:00Z 2013-01-31T10:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/25-Jan-13-UK-and-USA-collaborate-in-airborne-climate-science-projects.aspx Algeria's long and complex battle against the Islamists, and its relationship with Mali, by Dr Berny Sèbe Samantha Williams The hostage crisis on a BP oil base at Tiguentourine in Southern Algeria brings the issue of Islamist groups back to Algeria, where they developed in the early 1990s before the Algerian army routed them, forcing their relocation in Mali where ex-President Toumani Toure had the weakness to tolerate them. 2013-01-18T11:28:00Z 2013-01-18T11:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/18-Jan-Algerias-long-and-complex-battle-against-the-Islamists,-and-its-relationship-with-Mali,-by-Dr-Berny-Sèbe.aspx International research study to shed light on sources of air-polluting dust in India Catherine Byerley A quantitative analysis of dust sources in Delhi by scientists from India, the UK and the USA will provide important new insight into how individual sources of air-borne matter contribute to the overall concentrations measured in the atmosphere. 2013-01-15T00:05:00Z 2013-01-14T15:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/International-research-study-to-shed-light-on-sources-of-air-polluting-dust-in-India.aspx Chinese students hail "transformational" UK study experience Julie Foster Chinese students who have studied in the UK have seen a "profound transformational experience" in their personal and professional lives, according to research into the impact of studying abroad. 2012-12-17T15:44:00Z 2013-05-23T11:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/17DecChinese-students-hail-transformational-UK-study-experience.aspx UK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher education Jo Kite Information on UK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher education 2012-12-14T12:20:00Z 2012-12-14T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx Brazilian Government and University embark on sports science partnership Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham has signed a sports science based agreement with the Brazilian Government this month. The collaboration between Brazil's Ministry of Sport and the University of Birmingham will see the two partners work together on a range of sports science initiatives. 2012-12-14T10:14:00Z 2012-12-14T09:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/14DecBrazilian-Government-and-University-embark-on-sports-science-partnership.aspx University of Birmingham launches new China Institute Thomas Straw The University of Birmingham's China Institute celebrates its official opening today in the presence of His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the UK. 2012-12-13T04:00:00Z 2013-05-23T09:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12Dec-University-of-Birmingham-launches-new-China-Institute-.aspx The rise, fall and return of Berlusconi: conference examines former Italian Prime Minister Samantha Williams A one-day conference discussing the rise, fall and future of the notorious former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will take place this week (Friday 14 December) at the University of Birmingham. 2012-12-12T15:21:00Z 2012-12-12T15:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12-Dec-The-rise,-fall-and-return-of-Berlusconi-conference-examines-former-Italian-Prime-Minister.aspx University of Birmingham and IIM Kozhikode formalise links Samantha Williams The University of Birmingham in the UK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) in Kerala, India. 2012-12-07T11:05:00Z 2012-12-13T11:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/13-Dec-University-of-Birmingham-and-IIM-Kozhikode-formalise-links-.aspx Birmingham medical professor becomes honorary citizen of Chinese city Catherine Byerley The government of Guangzhou, one of the most important cities in mainland China, has named University of Birmingham Professor KK Cheng as an honorary citizen. 2012-12-06T15:06:00Z 2012-12-06T14:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/6Dec-Birmingham-medical-professor-becomes-honorary-citizen-of-Chinese-city.aspx Honorary Graduands for December 2012 Samantha Williams President of Medecins Sans Frontiers in the UK and a two-time winter Olympian are amongst the honorary graduands joining over 3000 students at the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies this week. Paul McMaster and Adam Pengilly will also join leading figures from the world of medicine, media, government and education to pick up their honorary degrees from the University's Great Hall between 5 – 7th December 2012. 2012-12-03T21:07:00Z 2012-12-03T15:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/3-Dec-Honorary-Graduands-for-December-2012-.aspx PGA and University of Birmingham unveil new international golf degree programme Catherine Byerley A new honours degree aimed at international students eager for a career in the golf industry has been launched by The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) and the University of Birmingham. 2012-11-30T11:49:00Z 2012-12-10T15:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/30NovPGA-and-University-of-Birmingham-unveil-new-international-golf-degree-programme.aspx Lessons from London, the road to Rio: conference examines leveraging legacies of major sporting events Andy Tootell International sports legacy experts will convene at the University of Birmingham this week to discuss the rationale behind hosting global mega-events and their lasting impact. 2012-11-26T11:00:00Z 2012-11-28T11:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/26-Nov-Lessons-from-London,-the-road-to-Rio-conference-examines-leveraging-legacies-of-major-sporting-events.aspx Brazilian and UK scientists explore research partnerships to improve safe exploitation of oil and gas Mike Lee The safe exploitation of deep water oil heads the agenda at an international research workshop hosted by the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande de Norte (UFRN) in Natal, Brazil this week. 2012-11-14T11:15:00Z 2012-11-14T11:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/12Nov-Brazilian-and-UK-scientists-explore-research-partnerships-to-improve-safe-exploitation-of-oil-and-gas.aspx Recorded for posterity: University of Birmingham scans Chicago museum's future home Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham has presented the National Public Housing Museum (NPHM) with a 3D laser scan of the Museum's future home in Chicago's west side. 2012-10-24T10:52:00Z 2012-10-29T12:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/10/24Oct-Recorded-for-posterity-University-of-Birmingham-scans-Chicago-museums-future-home.aspx University of Birmingham expands ties with US Midwest in latest visit Samantha Williams Vice-Chancellor Professor David Eastwood will lead a delegation to Chicago this week as the University's links with the Midwest continue to grow. 2012-10-15T09:20:00Z 2012-10-15T09:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/10/15-Oct-University-of-Birmingham-expands-ties-with-US-Midwest-in-latest-visit.aspx Physiotherapy beneficial for people with Parkinson's disease in the short term Catherine Byerley Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis led by the University of Birmingham in the UK suggest that physiotherapy benefits people with Parkinson's disease in the short term (<3 months). 2012-09-19T16:12:00Z 2012-09-19T15:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/19Sept-Physiotherapy-beneficial-for-people-with-Parkinsons-disease-in-the-short-term.aspx Leading Chinese university visits Birmingham to develop medical sciences partnerships Catherine Byerley A delegation from Sun Yat-Sen University is visiting the University of Birmingham this week to identify collaborative opportunities in the fields of immunology and infection, cell and gene therapy, clinical trials, and public health. 2012-09-14T14:16:00Z 2012-09-14T13:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/14-Sept-Leading-Chinese-university-visits-Birmingham-to-develop-medical-sciences-partnerships.aspx Droughts could profoundly harm river life, a study warns Lydia Rea Critically low water levels in many rivers could lead to the partial collapse of food chains that support aquatic life, according to research led by the University of Birmingham published in the journal Nature Climate Change today (09 September 12). This is the conclusion of one of the longest experiments on drought ever conducted in freshwaters. 2012-09-09T18:00:00Z 2012-09-17T09:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/9-sept-Droughts-could-profoundly-harm-river-life,-a-study-warns.aspx Scientists set new world drilling-depth record of scientific ocean drilling Catherine Byerley Scientific deep sea drilling vessel Chikyu has set a new world record by drilling down and obtaining rock samples from deeper than 2,111 meters below the seafloor off the Shimokita Peninsula of Japan. 2012-09-07T11:44:00Z 2012-09-07T21:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/07Sept-Scientists-set-new-world-drilling-depth-record-of-scientific-ocean-drilling.aspx US internship programme boosts graduate job prospects Catherine Byerley A transatlantic student internship programme run collaboratively by the University of Birmingham and the British American Business Council (BABC) is playing a key role in enhancing graduate employability. 2012-09-04T11:00:00Z 2012-09-04T10:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/4Sept-US-internship-programme-boosts-graduate-job-prospects.aspx Rapid re-colonisation of river after extreme flood event Catherine Byerley After being virtually wiped out during a flood in 2005 in Wolf Point Creek, Alaska, salmon, meiofauna and most macroinvertebrates all re-colonised within two years, according to research published by University of Birmingham environmental scientists in the journal Nature Climate Change today (2 Sept 2012). 2012-09-02T18:00:00Z 2012-09-14T09:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/02-Sep-12-Rapid-re-colonisation-of-river-after-extreme-flood-event.aspx University of Birmingham appoints Director for Birmingham Foundation Academy Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham has appointed Lorraine Gaytten as the inaugural Director of Operations and Business Development for the new Birmingham Foundation Academy (BFA). 2012-08-28T11:54:00Z 2012-08-30T10:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/University-of-Birmingham-appoints-Director-for-Birmingham-Foundation-Academy.aspx University of Birmingham welcomes Chinese Embassy visitors Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham hosts Counsellor Shen Yang and three other representatives from the Education section at the Chinese Embassy, this week. 2012-08-22T17:08:00Z 2012-08-22T16:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/University-of-Birmingham-welcomes-Chinese-Embassy-visitors.aspx 9/11 Summer Camp heads to University of Birmingham Catherine Byerley 25 US teenagers who were affected by the terrorist attacks of 9/11 are currently enjoying a special activity-packed tour of the UK. 2012-08-16T10:24:00Z 2012-08-16T10:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/16-Aug-911-Summer-Camp-heads-to-University-of-Birmingham.aspx Leading Chinese genomics institute partners with the University of Birmingham Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham and BGI, a leading genomics organisation in China, have today announced a major joint initiative in environmental and human health research. 2012-07-31T16:06:00Z 2012-08-01T15:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/31-July-Beijing-Genomics-Institute-partners-with-the-University-of-Birmingham-.aspx Polish entrepreneurship in Britain contributes to economic growth Catherine Byerley Birmingham researcher shows net value of Polish entrepreneurship to the West Midlands economy.A major new study of Polish migrants coming to the UK, shows that their business adds significant value to the economy of the West Midlands. The study also shows the huge diversity of businesses that this group of migrants has become involved with, moving beyond the stereotypes of construction. 2012-07-19T16:52:00Z 2012-07-23T11:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/19-July-Polish-entrepreneurship-in-Britain-contributes-to-economic-growth.aspx University of Birmingham welcomes South Korean Ambassador Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham hosts Choo Kyu-Ho, the Republic of Korea's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, this week at its Edgbaston campus. 2012-07-18T12:06:00Z 2012-07-18T14:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/18-July-University-of-Birmingham-welcomes-South-Korean-Ambassador.aspx Ozone levels around Delhi prompt new collaborative research project with India Catherine Byerley Researchers from the University of Birmingham and TERI University are working together to identify which emissions might best be controlled in order to reduce harmful ozone production in New Delhi. 2012-07-18T11:40:00Z 2012-07-18T11:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/18-July-Ozone-levels-around-Delhi-prompt-new-collaborative-research-project-with-India-.aspx New research study explores attitudes to polio immunisation in India Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham is working with Ravenshaw University in Orissa on a new research project looking at ethics, policy and practice concerning polio vaccination in the state. 2012-07-13T11:02:00Z 2012-07-13T11:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/13-July-New-research-study-explores-attitudes-to-polio-immunisation-in-India---.aspx Delhi and Birmingham students unite to stand against poverty Catherine Byerley Students from the University of Birmingham in the UK will meet with poverty researchers, activists, government officials and fellow students at the University of Delhi next week as part of the first Academics Stand Against Poverty Students overseas delegation. 2012-07-12T15:12:00Z 2012-07-12T15:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/12-July-Delhi-and-Birmingham-students-unite-to-stand-against-poverty.aspx University summer school showcases the best of West Midlands' culture Catherine Byerley Students from two leading universities in Taiwan are visiting the West Midlands this week to participate in a University of Birmingham summer school. 2012-07-04T16:46:00Z 2012-07-11T12:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/University-summer-school-showcases-the-best-of-West-Midlands-culture-.aspx Honorary graduands for July 2012 A former Conservative Home Office Minister and the Director of the BBC National Orchestra are amongst those who will be given honorary degrees at the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies in July 2012. Ann Widdecombe and David Murray join 15 honorary graduands and more than 5000 students who will collect their degrees at 18 ceremonies in the University's iconic Great Hall (4th – 12th July). 2012-06-28T16:24:00Z 2012-06-28T16:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/28-Jun-Honarary-Grads-Press-Release.aspx 'Hydrogen is tomorrow's biofuel' say scientists Catherine Byerley Researchers from the University of Birmingham are creating clean hydrogen from food waste paving the way for a bioenergy alternative for the future. 2012-05-14T11:47:00Z 2012-05-14T11:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/05/14-May-Hydrogen-is-tomorrows-biofuel-say-scientists.aspx Ranking reveals world's top countries for higher education Catherine Byerley New research into national education systems gives the first ranking of countries which are the 'best' at providing higher education. 2012-05-11T13:33:00Z 2012-05-16T13:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/05/11-MayRanking-reveals-worlds-top-countries-for-higher-education.aspx Symposium explores cultural engagement in Chicago and Birmingham Catherine Byerley The University of Birmingham will co-host a cultural engagement symposium at the Chicago Cultural Center on Tuesday 8 May 2012 focused on connecting cities, universities and international partners in arts and culture. 2012-05-03T21:07:00Z 2012-05-03T17:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/12/3May-Symposium-explores-cultural-engagement-in-Chicago-and-Birmingham.aspx Frankfurt ties continue to grow as Goethe University chief makes visit to Birmingham Catherine Byerley Prof. Dr Rainer Klump, Vice President of Frankfurt's Goethe University, visited the University of Birmingham today to further develop ties between the two universities. 2012-04-27T12:17:00Z 2012-05-01T12:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/27-Apr-Frankfurt-ties-continue-to-grow-as-Goethe-University-chief-makes-visit-to-Birmingham.aspx Birmingham and Nottingham's joint links with Brazil go from strength to strength Catherine Byerley The arrival of visiting fellows from Brazil this week marks just one of many growing links the Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham are developing with the South American country. 2012-04-24T15:59:00Z 2012-04-24T15:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/24-Apr-Birmingham-and-Nottinghams-joint-links-with-Brazil-go-from-strength-to-strength.aspx Go 'Behind the Scenes' with the University of Birmingham's inspirational experts Catherine Byerley A competition has been announced by the University of Birmingham today to give people the chance to go 'behind the scenes' with some of its most inspirational academic experts. 2012-04-24T07:00:00Z 2012-04-24T11:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/24Apri-Go-Behind-the-Scenes-with-the-University-of-Birminghams-inspirational-experts.aspx University of Birmingham cements and creates new collaborations with Guangzhou Catherine Byerley Six months after the launch of the University's representative office in Guangzhou, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Birmingham is back in Guangzhou today to highlight the ongoing strategic partnership between the City and the University. 2012-04-16T00:00:00Z 2012-04-17T12:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/16-April-University-of-Birmingham-cements-and-creates-new-collaborations-with-Guangzhou.aspx Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham celebrate first anniversary of landmark collaboration Against a backdrop of the most challenging time in UK higher education for a generation, a landmark collaboration agreement between the University of Birmingham and University of Nottingham is celebrating a successful first year. This innovative partnership builds on the complementary strengths of the two universities and has already enabled the institutions to secure multi-million pound research income, explore new international markets, and develop new research collaborations. 2012-03-16T09:07:00Z 2012-03-15T17:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/15MarBirmingham-Nottingham-Press-Release.aspx Rising temperatures impact on major pest of rice Catherine Byerley Rice crop plaguing insects may struggle to survive in a warming climate, scientists from the University of Birmingham have found. 2012-02-23T10:40:00Z 2012-02-23T10:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/23FebRising-temperatures-impact-on-major-pest-of-rice.aspx England takes gold as preparations continue for London 2012 Jenna Hadley Over the weekend of February 11-12, University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni headed to the English Institute of Sport (EIS) in Sheffield to compete at the UK Indoor Trials and Championship. 2012-02-16T15:55:00Z 2012-02-16T15:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/Sport-2012/16Feb12England-takes-gold-as-preparations-continue-for-London-2012-.aspx University of Birmingham unveils new Foundation Academy Alberto Guglielmi The University of Birmingham has today launched its new Birmingham Foundation Academy for high performing international students to enter the British university environment one year before the start of their undergraduate degree programme. 2012-02-15T09:25:00Z 2012-02-15T10:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/15-FebUniversity-of-Birmingham-unveils-new-Foundation-Academy.aspx 'Great need to improve autism education in India', say researchers Catherine Byerley Academics from the University of Birmingham are in India this week sharing their expertise in the area of special educational needs, and autism in particular. 2012-02-13T13:41:00Z 2012-02-13T13:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/13FebGreat-need-to-improve-autism-education-in-India,-say-researchers.aspx Computational research aims to alleviate embarrassing bladder problems Mike Lee Scientists from the University of Birmingham and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay are working together to develop new ways of treating bladder overactivity, a problem which affects millions of people worldwide. 2012-01-18T00:00:00Z 2013-06-27T11:03:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/01/Computational-research-aims-to-alleviate-embarrassing-bladder-problems.aspx Scientists 'trigger' high energy physics at CERN in India-UK collaboration Mike Lee The University of Birmingham is working with partners at Jammu University on particle physics experiments, including those at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at the European Organization for Nuclear Research – CERN. 2011-12-19T10:34:00Z 2014-02-18T16:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/Scientists-trigger-high-energy-physics-at-CERN-in-India-UK-collaboration.aspx University of Birmingham explores further collaborative opportunities in Guangzhou Catherine Byerley Following the launch of the University of Birmingham Guangzhou Centre in September 2011, senior academics will return to the city this week to develop additional opportunities for joint research and innovation. 2011-12-17T01:00:00Z 2011-12-16T14:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/University-of-Birmingham-explores-further-collaborative-opportunities-in-Guangzhou.aspx UK and Indian researchers unite to fight global tuberculosis epidemic Catherine Byerley University of Birmingham academics from the School of Biosciences are joining forces with peers from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc) in a new research partnership focused on tackling tuberculosis (TB). 2011-12-14T15:10:00Z 2011-12-14T15:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/UK-and-Indian-researchers-unite-to-fight-global-tuberculosis-epidemic.aspx UBSport stars shine at the European Cross Country Championships Murray Admin University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) athletes travelled to Velenje, Slovenia for the SPAR European Cross Country Championships on December, 11, and helped the Aviva Great Britain & Northern Ireland (GB&NI) top the medal table for the fourth consecutive year. 2011-12-14T14:53:00Z 2011-12-15T12:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Dec11UBSport-stars-shine-at-the-European-Cross-Country-Championships.aspx Research aims to reduce risk of nerve damage in leprosy patients Admin Tara An honorary senior research fellow from the University of Birmingham in the UK is collaborating with Brazilian and Dutch researchers in the fight against leprosy in Brazil. Professor Pranab K. Das from the University of Birmingham (previously from the University of Amsterdam) is currently working with the Institute of Lauro Souza Lima (ILSL) in Bauru, São Paulo, and with the Academic Medical Center at the University of Amsterdam to reduce the risk of nerve damage caused by leprosy. If left untreated this nerve damage leads to disability. 2011-12-13T00:00:00Z 2012-02-07T14:41:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/Research-aims-to-reduce-risk-of-nerve-damage-in-leprosy-patients.aspx University of Birmingham wins Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher Education Thomas Straw The University of Birmingham's world-leading Centre for Formulation Engineering has gained further recognition after being selected for a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education. The Prizes form part of the national honours system and are the most prestigious honour that can be awarded to UK universities or colleges. The Prizes are given to institutions that make an outstanding contribution to the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social life of the nation. 2011-11-25T00:01:00Z 2011-12-09T09:54:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/queens-prize.aspx University boosts Frankfurt ties as market returns to city Catherine Byerley As the annual Frankfurt Christmas market returns to Birmingham this week, education links between the two sister cities are flourishing. 2011-11-16T16:54:00Z 2011-12-08T10:00:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/16Nov11-University-boosts-Frankfurt-ties-as-market-comes-to-city.aspx African political leaders visit University of Birmingham Catherine Byerley Raimundo Pereira and Manuel Nhamajo, speaker and deputy-speaker of the parliament of Guinea-Bissau, will speak on the theme of "The State in Africa: Consolidation or Crisis?' Pereira is widely tipped as the next president of the country, while Nhamajo is also vice-president of the Economic Community of West African States Commission. The pair are in the UK on a parliamentary exchange visit arranged through the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Guinea-Bissau, and are also holding meetings with members of Parliament and other politicians. 2011-11-04T12:36:00Z 2011-11-04T12:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/04-Nov-African-political-leaders-visit-University-of-Birmingham.aspx Chrissie takes Ironman Championship title again, while Rachel rejoices at fourth place Jenna Hadley Alumna Chrissie Wellington won the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship title on Saturday, October 8, deservedly earning the crown for the fourth time in five years. 2011-10-17T12:25:00Z 2011-10-20T10:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/17Oct11ChrissietakesIronmanChampionshiptitleagain,whileRachelrejoicesatfourthplace.aspx University welcomes U.S. Congressmen to Campus Catherine Byerley Two former members of Congress are visiting Birmingham next week to provide a rare insight into the US political system, as well as share their personal experiences with students.The University of Birmingham will host Republican George Nethercutt and Democrat David Skaggs as part of the Congress to Campus programme. During the visit, the Congressmen will discuss the current state of politics in the United States, how the system of representative democracy works and help students understand a "behind-the-scenes" view of the American political system. 2011-10-14T10:49:00Z 2011-10-14T10:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/14-Oct-University-welcomes-US-Congressmen-to-Campus.aspx American Football Head Coach selected for IFAF World Development team Jenna Hadley University of Birmingham Sport's (UBSport) American Football Head Coach has been announced as the only UK representative to be part of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) World Development team. Wayne Hill will be part of coaching staff for the 2012 USA Football International Bowl in Austin, Texas. 2011-10-07T17:35:00Z 2011-10-07T17:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Oct11AmericanFootballHeadCoachselectedforIFAFWorldDevelopmentteam.aspx Honorary doctorate awarded to China's SARS hero Catherine Byerley Professor Zhong Nanshan, a leading figure in the combat of the 2003 SARS epidemic in China, has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Birmingham at a special graduation ceremony in Guangzhou. 2011-09-14T17:06:00Z 2011-09-15T11:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/13-Sept-Honorary-doctorate-awarded-to-Chinas-SARS-hero.aspx University of Birmingham kickstarts Olympic Legacy with Gold Challenge Jenna Hadley With less than a year to go until the Olympic and Paralympic Games, University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) and Gold Challenge have teamed up to get students involved and joining in the excitement of London 2012. 2011-09-13T13:42:00Z 2011-09-13T13:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/13Sep11UniversityofBirminghamkickstartsOlympicLegacywithGoldChallenge.aspx Taking athletics to the next level Jenna Hadley Following her recent success at the the World Championships, University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) caught up with Hannah England to see what life was like in Daegu and what the future holds. 2011-09-09T16:19:00Z 2012-01-29T12:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/09Sep11Takingathleticstothenextlevel.aspx Hannah England takes silver at the World Championships Jenna Hadley University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumna Hannah England has won a silver medal in the women's 1,500 metres at the 13th IAAF World Championships in Daegu. 2011-09-01T15:41:00Z 2011-09-01T15:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/01Sep11HannahEnglandtakessilverattheWorldChampionships.aspx UK students make passage to India for study programme Amy Cory British students are taking part in a UK-India study programme this summer to gain firsthand experience of Indian culture, arts, commerce, politics and language. 2011-08-19T14:17:00Z 2011-08-19T15:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/19Aug-UK-students-make-passage-to-India-for-study-programme.aspx University proposes £175m transformation of historic Edgbaston campus The University of Birmingham is announcing a five year investment in facilities that will transform the University's famous Edgbaston campus, reinterpreting founder Joseph Chamberlain's vision for the estate for the 21st century and extending the services available to the local community. The key developments include a new sports centre and a new library, to join the new Music building currently nearing completion. 2011-08-09T10:41:00Z 2011-08-19T16:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/09Aug-Estates-Development-FrameworkRelease.aspx Double success for UBSport at the Aviva UK Trials and Championships Jenna Hadley Two University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni sprinted into the records books by retaining their national titles at the Aviva UK Trials and Championships at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium over the weekend of 29-31 July. 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T11:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/01aug11DoublesuccessforUBSportattheAvivaUKTrialsandChampionships.aspx Birmingham in English "Ivy League" Thomas Straw Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE) data places Birmingham in the 12 elite institutions in England. The University is one of the best performing institutions which share more than half of students with the highest A-level grades. 2011-07-14T11:13:00Z 2011-07-14T14:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/ivy-league.aspx Wellington rewrites the record book yet again Jenna Hadley University of Birmingham alumna Chrissie Wellington has rewritten (her own) record books once again, with a triumphant performance at the Challenge Roth Ironman in Germany on Sunday 10 July. 2011-07-11T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T15:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/11Jul11Wellingtonrewritestherecordbookyetagain.aspx Jamaican athletes on Campus ahead of their 2012 visit Jenna Hadley One of the world's fastest men, Asafa Powell, current 4 x 100 world record holders, Nester Carter and Michael Frater, and Olympic Silver Medalist Shericka Williams warmed up on the University of Birmingham's athletics track ahead of the Diamond League (Aviva Grand Prix) Athletics which took place at the Alexander Stadium on Sunday 10 July. 2011-07-08T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/08Jul11JamaicanathletesonCampusaheadoftheir2012visit.aspx Men's hockey get the England call up Jenna Hadley UBSport men's first team hockey coach, Steve Floyd recently returned from Rotterdam, Holland after managing England men's under 21s in a series of test matches against Holland. The test series was carried out over three days at Rotterdam Hockey club, with the event concluding on Monday, July 4. 2011-07-06T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/06Jul11MenshockeygettheEnglandcallup.aspx University strengthens bond with China in Guangzhou Centre launch Amy Cory The University of Birmingham is to open a collaborative centre later this summer in Guangzhou, China, with the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality. 2011-07-01T00:01:00Z 2011-06-29T15:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/01-Jul-University-strengthens-bond-with-China-in-Guangzhou-Centre-launch.aspx Conference explores new business opportunities with Chinese sister city Amy Cory Business leaders, academics and government representatives are coming together for a one-day conference focusing on new business opportunities with Guangzhou, a sister city of Birmingham. 2011-06-24T10:32:00Z 2011-06-24T10:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/24June-Conference-explores-new-business-opportunities-with-Chinese-sister-city.aspx UK universities' partnership deepens links with Brazil Amy Cory Brazil's brightest and best researchers and postgraduate students are to be encouraged to bring their talent to the UK as part of a groundbreaking new initiative. 2011-06-23T00:01:00Z 2011-06-24T10:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/23June-UK-universities-partnership-deepens-links-with-Brazil.aspx Birmingham Invests in Global Talent The University of Birmingham has launched a global search to appoint up to 50 Birmingham Fellows to enhance the University's existing academic strengths and to contribute to a growing culture of collaboration. 2011-06-14T10:41:00Z 2011-06-23T14:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/13Jun-Birmingham-Invests-in-Global-Talent.aspx UBSport trio taking on World's longest triathlon Jenna Hadley Three University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) swimming club alumni are tackling the World's longest triathlon to raise money for two worthwhile charities, starting on Thursday, June 9. 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T15:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Jun11UBSporttriotakingonWorldslongesttriathlon.aspx Exploring European competitiveness at inaugural University of Birmingham Brussels symposium Admin Tara EU Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship Mr. Antonio Tajani will be the keynote speaker at a University of Birmingham symposium on European Competitiveness next week. 2011-05-27T00:00:00Z 2012-02-07T14:45:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/27-May-Exploring-European-competitiveness-at-inaugural-University-of-Birmingham-Brussels-symposium.aspx Leading universities unite for enhanced global engagement in Brazil mission Amy Cory Senior academics from the University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham are visiting Brazil this week in a joint research-focused mission. 2011-05-16T10:49:00Z 2011-05-17T10:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/16May-Leading-universities-unite-for-enhanced-global-engagement-in-Brazil-mission.aspx University in India Road Show to foster new mutually beneficial research links Amy Cory Senior academics from the University of Birmingham are currently visiting five cities in India on a Road Show to develop new mutually beneficial research links and collaborations with Indian institutions, strengthen existing ties and meet potential students and alumni. The fortnight-long visit highlights the University's commitment to its ever-deepening relationship with India. 2011-05-09T10:43:00Z 2011-05-09T10:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/09May-University-in-India-Road-Show-to-foster-new-mutually-beneficial-research-links.aspx University of Birmingham UK in knowledge exchange with Chicago institutions Amy Cory A senior delegation from the University of Birmingham, UK, will visit Chicago this week to further strengthen links with two of the City's major universities. 2011-03-28T16:33:00Z 2011-03-28T16:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/28Mar-University-of-Birmingham-UK-in-knowledge-exchange-with-Chicago-institutions.aspx BUCS Squash Team Championships 2011 Jenna Hadley It was a hectic weekend at the Munrow Sports Centre between 25-27 February, as University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) hosted the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Individual Squash Championships. 2011-03-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11BUCSSquashTeamChampionships2011.aspx Chrissie Wellington breaks another Ironman Record Jenna Hadley Alumna Chrissie Wellington has rewritten the record books once again as she put in another impressive performance to win the Spec-Savers Ironman triathlon held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Sunday, April 10. 2011-03-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11ChrissieWellingtonbreaksanotherIronmanRecord.aspx University of Birmingham welcomes Japanese delegations Amy Cory The University of Birmingham will play host to three inward missions from Japan this month.A British Council-led mission composed of representatives from a number of major Japanese universities is visiting campus today to find out more about Birmingham's international relations' programmes. Institutions represented include the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Nagoya University and the Tokyo University of Science. 2011-03-10T15:27:00Z 2011-03-14T09:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/University-of-Birmingham-Welcomes-Japanese-Delegations.aspx Squash success around the globe Jenna Hadley It was a hectic weekend for UBSport squash club, with past and present members competing in high profile competitions across the globe. 2011-02-18T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/18Feb11Squashsuccessaroundtheglobe.aspx Pulitzer prize-winner to speak at Birmingham Business School Admin Tara The end of the Cold War is to be the focus of a public lecture at the University of Birmingham on Wednesday 9 February 2011. 2011-02-08T00:00:00Z 2012-02-07T15:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/8febPulitzerprize-winnertospeakatBirminghamBusinessSchool.aspx Top universities unite for success Amy Cory The University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham have today announced a new framework for collaboration.The partnership will see the comprehensive large research-led universities working together for mutual success in a range of different areas, including research initiatives, student experience, business engagement and internationalisation. 2011-02-03T00:01:00Z 2011-02-17T13:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/birmingham-collaboration.aspx Chrissie Wellington breaks own ironman record Jenna Hadley Information on Chrissie Wellington breaks own ironman record 2011-01-31T20:59:00Z 2010-11-24T18:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/24novwellingtonbreaksownironmanrecord.aspx James Fair selected for Hockey All Star team 2010 Jenna Hadley University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni James Fair has been named in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) All Star teams 2010. 2010-12-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Dec10JamesFairselectedforHockeyAllStarteam2010.aspx Duathlon men's team clinch silver Jenna Hadley Twenty members of the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Triathlon club braved the miserable weather on Sunday, November 20 to compete in the British University and Colleges Sports (BUCS) aptly named 'Chilly' Duathlon at Castle Coombe, Wiltshire. 2010-12-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T15:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Nov10Duathlonmensteamclinchsilver.aspx UBSport athletes honoured at Aviva Athletics Awards 2010 Jenna Hadley University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni Hannah England, current student Ed Aston and athletics coach Bud Baldaro have been recognised for their achievements in 2010 at the annual Aviva Athletics Awards. 2010-12-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/21Dec10UBSportathleteshonouredatAvivaAthleticsAwards2010.aspx Ironman Champion to recieve Honorary degree Jenna Hadley Triple Ironman World Champion and University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumna Chrissie Wellington is set to receive an honorary degree tomorrow (Wednesday, December 15), as a tribute to her work in both her passions: sport and international development. 2010-12-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/16Jul11IronmanChampiontorecieveHonorarydegree.aspx UBSport at the European Cross Country Championships Jenna Hadley Past and present members of University of Birmingham Sport's (UBSport) Cross Country team competed at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships yesterday (Sunday, November 12) in Albufeira, Portugal. 2010-12-13T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T11:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Dec10UBSportattheEuropeanCrossCountryChampionships.aspx Lifesaver picks up two medals at National Championships Jenna Hadley Rebecca Sindell from the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Lifesaving Club headed up to Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield on Sunday, November 28 to compete in the 2010 National Lifesaving Championships finals and picked up gold and bronze medals. 2010-11-29T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T11:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/29Nov10LifesaverpicksuptwomedalsatNationalChampionships.aspx Chrissie gives it some welly Jenna Hadley University of Birmingham Alumna Chrissie Wellington produced an amazing performance at the 2010 Ford Ironman Arizona, USA in Sunday, November 21 to win the women's title in a superb 8:36:13, placing her in eighth overall. 2010-11-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T15:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Nov10Chrissiegivesitsomewelly.aspx Bronze for Gilbert at the Commonwealth Games Jenna Hadley Susie Gilbert, third year geography, has secured her third bronze medal of the summer following a 1-0 win over South Africa with England women's hockey at the Commonwealth Games, Delhi on Wednesday, October, 13. 2010-10-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/14Oct10BronzeforGilbertattheCommonwealthGames.aspx Elle Hopkins has success at the National Track Championships Jenna Hadley Elle Hopkins, a third year Sport and Exercise Science student, had a successful trip to Manchester Velodrome last week to compete in the National Track Championships 2010, walking away with a silver medal in the Women's Madison and a positive performance in the team sprint race. 2010-09-27T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/27Sep10ElleHopkinshassuccessattheNationalTrackChampionships.aspx Gilbert wins World Cup bronze Jenna Hadley University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) had a representative in England's women's hockey squad as they picked up their first ever medal in the BDO FIH World Cup in Rosario, Argentina. 2010-09-13T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Sep10GilbertwinsWorldCupbronze.aspx Nobel prize winner comes to Birmingham James Perry One of the world's leading virologists will be speaking at the International Epstein-Barr Virus Conference, which takes place at the University of Birmingham from September 4-7. 2010-09-01T15:25:00Z 2011-07-04T16:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/09/1sept-Nobelwinner.aspx UBSport alumni selected for Commonwealth Games Jenna Hadley Three University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni have been selected to represent England at the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi, India from October 3-14. 2010-08-23T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/23Aug10UBSportalumniselectedforCommonwealthGames.aspx Badminton scholars to represent GB Jenna Hadley Congratulations to two University of Birmingham Sport badminton players who are set to start off the new season with success after being chosen to represent Great Britain at the 11th World University Badminton Championships 2010. 2010-08-19T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/19Aug10BadmintonscholarstorepresentGB.aspx UBSport Hockey Stars are Delhi bound Jenna Hadley Susie Gilbert, third year Geography, has been named in the squad of 16 women's hockey players to represent England at the Commonwealth games to be held in Delhi, India from October 3-14. 2010-08-08T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/26Aug10UBSportHockeyStarsareDelhibound.aspx Triple success for UBSport alumni Jenna Hadley Joel Hinds helped Great Britain reclaim the team titles in the 7th World University Squash Championships held at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, after a tight final against newcomers Hong Kong (Saturday, July 17). 2010-07-27T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T17:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/27Jul10TriplesuccessforUBSportalumni.aspx Honorary graduands for July 2010 Admin Tara More than 4,500 students will graduate from the University of Birmingham from Friday, July 9 to Friday, July 16 at 16 degree ceremonies in the University's Great Hall. 2010-07-05T00:01:00Z 2010-09-15T13:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/5july-honorary.aspx Birmingham archaeologists turn back clock at Stonehenge Thomas Straw Archaeologists at the University of Birmingham are heading to Stonehenge to lead the world's biggest-ever virtual excavation. The Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes Project, which starts today (Monday July 5), will use the latest geophysical imaging techniques to visually recreate the iconic prehistoric monument and its surroundings. 2010-07-05T00:01:00Z 2011-02-01T11:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/5july-hengesearch.aspx Birmingham honoured for promoting international collaboration Claire Hawkins The University of Birmingham and the city have been honoured in the United States, for increasing international collaboration and promoting the many initiatives associated with being a sister city. 2010-03-23T00:01:00Z 2010-09-28T09:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/03/BhaminChicago.aspx