Bringing history to life in Solihull
Solihull Junior School pupils inspired by the discovery of the remains of King Richard III are to carry out an archaeological dig in their School grounds.
£1 million research into children who sleep rough
A pioneering £1 million research project into runaway and homeless children who sleep rough is to be launched by the University of Wolverhampton.
Kingsbridge Community Sports welcomes council’s proposals to safeguard local playing fields
Birmingham City Council officials have put residents minds at rest by stating that their intention is no longer to sell off or lease the site
February half term at The Public
This half term an exciting programme of exhibitions, events and workshops are set to keep all ages entertained at The Public in West Bromwich.
Inspirational new teacher wins award
An inspirational University of Wolverhampton graduate who has helped to boost participation in sports and PE at the school where he teaches is celebrating after winning a national award.
Promoting sexual health amongst tech savvy teenagers
Coventry University is hosting a meeting in which leading health professionals and academics will present creative approaches to improving the sexual health and well being of young people.
Coventry students design ‘world’s smallest car’ for Top Gear
Talented students on Coventry University’s globally-renowned automotive and transport design course worked with the BBC’s Top Gear show to design the smallest car in the world, as driven by Jeremy Clarkson
Solihull sax stars join BGT’s Julian Smith
Talented saxophone players from Solihull School who triumphed at a top music contest are to join ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ star Julian Smith for a live performance.
Theatre graduates return to stage with hit adaptation of Grimm tale
A theatre company formed by Coventry University performing arts graduates is set to return to the stage at the end of January with its popular adaptation of a Brothers Grimm tale.
Coventry Uni arts graduates amongst region’s top talent at new exhibition
The work of four Coventry School of Art and Design (CSAD) graduates has been selected for inclusion in a major new exhibition taking place this spring.
New Adult Education classes launch at The Public
This February, The Public will be launching a series of new adult education classes
Music students given real-world insight by record industry luminaries
Students on Coventry University’s music technology course gained a fascinating insight into working in the music and recording sector when they heard from a panel of industry heavyweights.
State schools must offer compulsory qualifications in good manners and self control
State schools should offer compulsory qualifications in good manners and self control according to Dr Anthony Seldon
Junior school artists inspired
Budding artists from Solihull Junior School showcased their skills at a local gallery where they were praised by the artist who inspired them.
Budding animators sought for new project
Promising filmmakers hoping to follow in the footsteps of animator Nick Park are being given the opportunity to learn new skills through an innovative project in Wolverhampton and Shropshire.
Coventry University applications up 18% for 2013
Applications for places at Coventry University have seen a dramatic rise compared to the same point in 2012, according to the institution’s latest figures.
Appy start for graduate company
A group of University of Wolverhampton graduates who formed their own company thanks to help from a business start-up project have launched their first app.
Olympian boosts the takings
Olympic hockey star Sally Walton took a festive step forward to help Solihull School’s Parents Association achieve a new fundraising goal.
Aldridge students get stuck into books
Young bookworms are helping to add a new chapter to their school’s fundraising activities by taking part in a massive readathon.
Hague takes the helm at the Midlands Assembly Network with £2m vision
An additional £2m contract haul and growth in three key sectors is the aim of the new Chairman of the Midlands Assembly Network (MAN) it was announced today.
Walsall education fails children and threatens jobs claim Labour
Cllr Barbara Cassidy, Labour spokesperson for education, said the latest key stage two results showed the borough is continuing to fail children.
Brazilian Government and University embark on sports science partnership
The University of Birmingham has signed a sports science based agreement with the Brazilian Government this month.
Coventry University graduate wins top journalism award
Jason Craig, a Coventry University journalism graduate, has won a prestigious industry award.
Top accolade for Coventry student in UK’s biggest fashion event
A third-year fashion student from Coventry University has fended off the UK’s top styling talent to claim the Clothes Show Live ‘Young Designer of the Year’ award 2012.
Plans for city campus redevelopment revealed
The University of Wolverhampton has announced plans for a multi-million pound redevelopment of its City Campus.
School celebrates glowing Ofsted report
Staff and students at Aldridge School are celebrating after inspectors gave them a glowing report, praising exam success and highlighting some outstanding teaching.
Aldridge students full of festive cheer
Music students will keep an unbroken Christmas tradition alive when they perform at a carol service supported by Aldridge School for more than 50 years.
Christmas comes early for South African schools thanks to The International School
The International School and Community College, East Birmingham, generously donated their entire stock of redundant IT equipment to schools in South Africa this month.
Calling skilled graduates
A new graduate led programme run by the University of Wolverhampton is looking for skilled graduates to work for forward thinking businesses in the region.
Teacher ‘taches raise ‘Movember’ dosh
A hair-raising approach to helping a good cause has paid off for a group of Solihull School teachers sporting the best ‘taches in town.