UCB Partnership
UCB Partnership
The University has signed a pioneering new partnership with University College Birmingham (UCB) to work together to strengthen Further Education (FE) to Higher Education (HE) pathways for young people in the city and beyond.
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Malala Yousafzai
Education for all
Malala Yousafzai, the United Nations’ Messenger for Peace and the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace prize, visited campus for the International Conference on Women in Physics and appealed to women physicists to spread the message of ‘education for all’.
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Team Jamaica
Team Jamaica
The University has welcomed back the Jamaican Track and Field Team, who have been on campus using our ‘second-to-none’ facilities in preparation for the IAAF World Athletics Championships in London this month.
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UniGreenScheme
UniGreenScheme
The University and UniGreenScheme, which helps us recoup space, generate revenue and hit environmental targets, have been shortlisted for the prestigious Green Gowns Awards Final. Read the impact report below!
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New Welcome toolkit
Welcome 2017 (16–22 September) is just around the corner! View our new toolkit for information to support induction activities, branded templates and to find out about the new #Hellobrum day.
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New staff recruitment toolkit
To support you and your team with your recruitment activity, the new recruitment toolkit and guidance makes it easier and quicker to find the best talent for your team.
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New Core review
New Core recently completed a review of the complex integration between current and new HR, Payroll and Finance systems. A revised New Core plan and timeline has been approved. Follow the link below for details.
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Economic impact of staff
We are taking part in a piece of research to examine the contribution that University of Birmingham staff make to the local economy through their spending. To find out more about taking part, please visit the link below.
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Arts & Science Festival
Arts & Science Festival returns 12–18 March 2018. Proposals are invited for festival events – email for more information and to request an event submission form.
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The Big Sleuth
Our ‘beary’ exciting Big Sleuth visitors have arrived on campus, but have you found them yet? Find out how you can get involved, and enjoy free family events this summer on campus.
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Detective Day
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day out at Winterbourne this Saturday with sleuth-themed activities and puzzles to test your brain. Free entry for University staff and students.
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Honorary Degrees
Do you know someone who has made a major contribution to academic, regional or national life? Have you considered nominating them for an honorary doctorate of the University?
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Delta Field Grid
Presenting recently gifted works by David Prentice, this exhibition features large-scale 1970s paintings exploring colour, space and line. Running 4 August–6 October at the Rotunda Gallery.
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Group work course
Do you want to learn more about supporting group work effectively? Join an all-expenses-paid training programme at our Lake District outdoor pursuits centre in the Raymond Priestley Centre.
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Transforming campus
The creation of the Green Heart has begun. The first phases of work involve landscaping University Square, therefore hoardings will be erected in this area from early August. Stay up-to-date online.
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Your travel service
Key Travel is the University of Birmingham’s portal for business travel. If you need to book a train, a flight or a hotel, Key Travel is the best way to do it.
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