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Hundreds of Birmingham students walked out of classes today, demanding a ceasefire in Israel’s military bombardment of Gaza, which has killed over 10,000 people in the Palestinian territory, including around 4,000 children in under a month. Students at the University of Birmingham took part in a mass walkout before congregating for an impromptu rally on…
A rising Nashville country music star who studied in the West Midlands is to play the Birmingham O2 Academy in May. Born and raised Nashvillian Cody Pennington, who is starting to make waves in the British country music scene, is heading back to the Midlands after being inspired by a highly varied and interesting life.
Last night, the Royal Television Society Midlands Centre held its annual Student Television Awards, sponsored by BBC Birmingham. Held virtually and streamed online via YouTube, the ceremony was presented by BBC Asian Network presenter Bobby Friction and showcased clips from nominated productions before unveiling winners for key categories.
The University of Birmingham has commemorated one of its most distinguished graduates, the actor and humanitarian, Madeleine Carroll, through the unveiling of a new commemorative Blue Plaque. Carroll, who was born in the West Midlands, graduated from the University of Birmingham in 1926 with a BA in French with Honours. During her studies she appeared…
Members of Unison and UCU unions at the University of Birmingham join student workers to take strike action against what they claim are unfair wages, a lack of pay rise in ten years and poor working conditions; in comparison to reportedly extravagant salaries being paid to senior management staff and The university’s Vice Chancellor David…
Since 1987, the Erasmus Exchange Programme has enabled students within Europe to study abroad in over 5000 higher education institutions across 37 different countries. With 53% of UK university students studying abroad through the programme, it is of great concern that this widely successful programme may not be able to continue should Brexit negotiations fail.
For its third year, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is again looking for creative, ‘social media savvy’ students to work as Student Ambassadors for the government department.
Birmingham students have been celebrating gaining a place at university in style, attending a unique music festival at Birmingham City University on A-Level results day. Major acts such as RAYE, DJ Roman Kemp and Birmingham duo Lotto Boyzz headlined the first-ever BCU Fest; dedicated to celebrating the success of students on the same day thousands across the country gained…
Birmingham students have been celebrating gaining a place at university in style, attending a unique music festival at Birmingham City University on A-Level results day. Major acts such as RAYE, DJ Roman Kemp and Birmingham duo Lotto Boyzz headlined the first-ever BCU Fest; dedicated to celebrating the success of students on the same day thousands across the country gained…
Birmingham students have been celebrating gaining a place at university in style, attending a unique music festival at Birmingham City University on A-Level results day. Major acts such as RAYE, DJ Roman Kemp and Birmingham duo Lotto Boyzz headlined the first-ever BCU Fest; dedicated to celebrating the success of students on the same day thousands across the country…