Wanted – tales of migrating to Birmingham
Collecting people’s stories for an extraordinary new artwork celebrating the positive contribution migration has made to the success of the city.
Coventry University joins forces with Unipart
New research unit to be developed.
Leadership training for Midlands schools
Solihull plays host to senior pupils.
Birmingham Ormiston Academy announces international partnership
The Birmingham Ormiston Academy has announced an exclusive partnership with St Martin’s Institute of Higher Education in Malta.
Students hope to “change lives” after Syrian visit
A group of Coventry University students are exploring ways to set up a charity to help Syrian refugees after visiting a refugee camp in Jordan at the end of September.
Top local artist holds workshop at school
A world-renowned artist from Olton has left his mark on pupils at Solihull Junior School.
Coventry children receive lessons from an expert
Playwright gives advice to youngsters.
University offers free taster classes for young pupils
Youngsters to get the chance to experience university life.
Help for young unemployed
Training opportunities for local youngsters. Out-of-work young people are being encouraged to get involved with a unique programme aimed at getting them on the road to an apprenticeship. Black Country training provider BCTG has been awarded a contract to run the course, which is targeting around 100 young people aged 16 to 25 years who…
Birmingham schools selected to test revision quiz game
Concept born out of Facebook hackathon set to go national.
Midlands universities gain top marks
Accolades for Birmingham and Coventry.
Young unemployed take part in national campaign to get into work
Food industry targets increased youth employment.
Lessons from the Euston train
Dr Rob Smith comments on a new Government initiative that students who fail to achieve at least a grade C in English and Maths GCSEs will have to continue studying the subjects until the age of 18.
Making learning as easy as A, B, C
Get help for your employees while helping a worthy cause.
Free social media advice at BBC Birmingham for local community and voluntary groups
Nick Booth of www.podnosh.com explains how you can help and be helped through the social media jungle.
Coventry enters the Premier League
First world ranking for city university.
Medicinal properties of plants studied by local professor
Possibility of medical breakthrough due to work done by Wolverhampton man.
To absent friends
Alan Clawley ponders on those who were, and weren’t, present at the opening of the Library of Birmingham.
School to meet and greet at Edgbaston
Opportunities for prospective parents to examine top local school.
Coventry University in ethnic grouping study
Looking for mixed race Britons to help research project.
‘Keep safe on the roads’ call to region’s kids.
Advice for children and motorists alike.
Birmingham apprentices begin training at 4Life Academy
New start for intake.
Zero Hours contracts – nothing new under the sun
Professor Roger Seifert, Professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Wolverhampton, gives his opinion.
Award-winning pupils take on worldwide challenges
Solihull School students are expanding their horizons by taking on worldwide challenges after being awarded travel scholarships.
Black Country training centre opens.
A new purpose-built centre offering expert training in a host of construction skills has opened in Smethwick in a drive to get people into jobs.
Student’s research poster lands prize
A student from the University of Wolverhampton is celebrating after scooping an award at a prestigious sciences conference.
Teachers celebrate long service and say goodbye to their history boy
Dedicated teachers and staff who clocked up a combined total of more than 560 years at Aldridge School have said goodbye to the longest serving member of staff.
Birmingham pupils become ‘Masterchefs’ for a day
A dozen students from three Birmingham schools swapped the classroom for the kitchen to become ‘Masterchefs’ for the day
Local Charity Honours outgoing Chair
This summer QAC thanks its retiring Chair Professor John Hilbourne after three and a half years leading the Board and many more as a governor at the College.
Coventry graduate wins UK Photoshop title
A graduate from Coventry School of Art and Design has been crowned UK Photoshop Champion and is now hoping to land the world title.