University of Wolverhampton launches new academies
Two West Midlands primary schools reopened today as academies under a new trust led by the University of Wolverhampton.
New fund to support refugee academics
Academics seeking refuge from war-torn countries are being given the opportunity to finish their studies at the University of Wolverhampton.
Olympic Gold Medallists raced into the West Midlands
Olympians Geraint Thomas and Steven Burke attended the Black Country University Technical College’s ‘Accelerate Live’ event last weekend, inspiring students to learn about science and engineering.
Students get set to quiz top business brains
A ‘Question Time’ event featuring some of the region’s top business brains is taking place at Coventry University on Friday 30th November.
Top awards for student film-makers
Talented students at the University of Wolverhampton are celebrating after beating off tough competition to win two prestigious film-making awards.
Solihull School appoints first Poet Laureate
Solihull School has taken a creative new approach to commemorating School events after appointing its first Poet Laureate.
Solihull School students rise to homemade bread day
Food Technology students at Solihull School enjoyed a slice of the action when it came to celebrating Homemade Bread Day.
Free lecture looks to the future of engineering education
A free professorial lecture taking place at Coventry University on Thursday 29th November is set to explore the importance of practical experience in engineering education.
Fit for the Future
Queen Alexandra College’s ‘Fit for the Future’ appeal was launched this month – aided by a celebrity former student.
Solihull school student to lead debate in the Commons
Solihull School student Natasha Browne is to lead a debate for the West Midlands in the House of Commons.
BBC tech guru and Lords peer amongst university’s honorary graduates
Star BBC technology presenter Spencer Kelly and Lords peer Baroness Hussein-Ece OBE are amongst a host of exemplary individuals set to be honoured by Coventry University in its graduation ceremonies next week.
Get on the learning curve at Wolves Uni Open Day
People who are interested in finding out more about studying at the University of Wolverhampton are invited to an Open Day.
Trip down memory lane for graduates
A group of language graduates from Wolverhampton who have gone on to work all over the world have been reunited 44 years after completing their course.
New £4million project for budding entrepreneurs
Budding entrepreneurs in the West Midlands are to receive help getting their businesses off the ground through a £4 million project led by the University of Wolverhampton.
BCU Business School Challenge
Extraordinary is the word of the day in Birmingham City University as 30 first year students of the Business School get together with the goal of raising £10,000 for SENSE,
Aldridge school builds tomorrow’s engineers
Pupils were shown the works in a pioneering project aimed at making engineering come to life.
Getting appy under the bonnet with Bournville College
If you’re one of those motorists who don’t know their crank sensor from their coil pack there’s a device that could help remove a fear of simple car fixes
Coventry University graduate wins top fashion award
A first-class honours fashion student from Coventry University has won a top award at this year’s illustrious Midlands Fashion Designer Awards in Birmingham.
Ex pupil brings world-class opera back to school
Solihull School’s Chamber Choir is teaming up with the world-renowned choir, orchestra and choral group – Armonico Consort – in a pilot project for the opportunity to perform in a critically acclaimed opera.
IGGY pops up in Warwick Uni
Warwick Uni launches IGGY, a social network and online educational hub for gifted young people. IGGY is offering free annual memberships to 13-18 year olds in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Hollywood legend meets Brummie teen
A 16-year-old schoolgirl from Birmingham has turned star reporter for a day for education charity FILMCLUB, when she interviewed Hollywood star Dustin Hoffman about his directorial debut film Quartet
Ground breaking film to be shown at leading art gallery
The revolutionary, documentary style film, Cathy Come Home, directed by one of Britain’s most critically acclaimed film-makers, Ken Loach, is showing at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts on Saturday 10 November 2012.
Half-Term Adventures II
Further ways to prevent boredom. Part two of our guide to events at local places of interest during half-term.
Coventry graduate scoops young journalist award
A journalism graduate from Coventry University has been crowned the country’s best young broadcast journalist in an eminent awards ceremony.
Birmingham student celebrates prestigious award in the 2012 Queen’s birthday honours list
Birmingham student, Sufyaan Patel, has been awarded Medalist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) for voluntary work and services to the community.
Film festival premiere for University lecturer’s documentary
A documentary made by a senior lecturer from Coventry University is to have its film festival premiere at the 2012 West Midlands Human Rights Film Festival in Birmingham tomorrow.
Students vote Coventry University to top spot for modern unis in region
Levels of student satisfaction at Coventry University have risen for the fourth consecutive year in the National Student Survey 2012.
Cyber-bullying under attack at Walsall schools
Pupils from four Walsall schools joined forces to tackle on-line attacks as part of an Anti-Bullying Week.
Coventry University students help rejuvenate schools in Jordan
Fourteen Coventry University students recently took part in a once in a lifetime trip to help improve one of Jordan’s most deprived schools.
New building supports new ways of learning
Coventry University’s Faculty of Engineering and Computing is moving into its new £55m home this week in time for the students’ arrival at the end of September.