University of Birmingham appoints new Vice-Chancellor
The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce that Professor Adam Tickell has been appointed as its next Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Professor Tickell will take…
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University of Birmingham launches three new innovative online programmes
The University of Birmingham (@unibirmingham) has launched three new innovative online programmes as it continues to meet the growing demand for high quality online programmes.…
University of Birmingham Dubai chooses Ecospace as library partners for new campus
@birminghamdubai has appointed @ecospacestudios to help create an efficient and easy-to-use library space for students at its new campus, due to open in Autumn 2021.…
Randomised trials could help to return children safely to schools
Schools are closing again in response to surging levels of COVID-19 infection, but staging randomised trials when students eventually return could help to clarify uncertainties…
New project to support education for children with disabilities in war-torn countries gets £2.5 million
Some 85% of children with disabilities in Low- and Middle Income Countries have never attended school – but that could change thanks to a major…
Homicides near schools negatively impact educational attainment
Researchers from the University of Birmingham (@UniBirmingham) and University of Surrey (@UniOfSurrey) investigated if exposure to homicides had an impact on educational outcomes. According to…
Maths that feels good – Creating learning resources for blind students
An international team of researchers has developed a method for easily creating textbooks in Braille, with an initial focus on maths textbooks. Mathematics and science…
University of Birmingham’s research and education initiatives in Guangzhou create education programmes that produce 300 highly-skilled graduates a year
University of Birmingham’s ¥327 million boost to Guangzhou economy as successful partnership extended The University of Birmingham’s work with its partners in Guangzhou contributes ¥327…
University of Birmingham and Department for International Trade celebrates successful first year of partnership
The University of Birmingham and the Department for International Trade (DIT) has extended its work together after the success of a modern languages module aimed…
University of Birmingham protects students with electric safety device
The University of Birmingham has fitted its fleet of electric vehicles with life-saving sound devices. The environment has always been a priority for the university…