Students get a taste of The Apprentice
New sixth formers at Aldridge School got a taste of The Apprentice when they met one of Lord Sugar’s TV candidates, Paula Jones.
University to help bust myths on student fees as part of national campaign
Finance experts at Coventry University will be on hand this Thursday to help prospective students get up to speed with the changes to higher education fees in England
A world of discoveries for young historians at University of Birmingham
To celebrate the start of the Byzantine outreach programme, thirty-five 15-16yr olds from the local area were selected to attend a day of interactive workshops and activities at the University,
Aldridge pupils on the presidential and economic trail
Aldridge students enjoyed a taste of US political and economic life after securing once-in-a-lifetime visits to America thanks to the US Embassy.
Belgrade Theatre’s creative apprenticeship scheme up for another prestigious award
The Belgrade Theatre’s award-winning creative apprenticeship scheme has been nominated for yet another prestigious award…
Professor appointed Azerbaijan special adviser
Coventry University Professor Mike Hardy has been appointed as special adviser for intercultural dialogue to the Government of Azerbaijan.
Jewellery students deliver 150th birthday present for Brandauer
The Birmingham University’s School of Jewellery has used scrap metal to deliver a perfect 150th birthday present for a local manufacturer.
Understanding parenting and domestic violence is key to a better society
Jane Evans, a specialist domestic violence parenting expert, is bringing her Tuning In Beyond Trauma training to Birmingham in December.
Friends take on challenge in memory of 19 year old Birmingham Uni heart victim
A Birmingham University student who died in April will be commemorated by her friends as they take on a challenge for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in memory her memory.
University of Birmingham appoints Director for Birmingham Foundation Academy
The University of Birmingham has appointed Lorraine Gaytten as the inaugural Director of Operations and Business Development for the new Birmingham Foundation Academy.
University of Birmingham welcomes Chinese Embassy visitors
The University of Birmingham hosts Counsellor Shen Yang and three other representatives from the Education section at the Chinese Embassy, this week.
Help for stuck students
Help is available for students who don’t know what to do next after receiving their GCSE results.
Twitter a hit for uni applicants coming to Coventry
Students seeking a place at Coventry University since A-level results day have been more active than ever on Twitter according to the institution’s social media statistics.
9/11 Summer Camp heads to University of Birmingham
25 US teenagers who were affected by the terrorist attacks of 9/11 are currently enjoying a special activity-packed tour of the UK.
Birmingham’s Skillsfirst celebrates second birthday
Birmingham based Skillsfirst Awards has celebrated two successful years in business as the organisation now moves into its third year.
It’s a mini adventure for Coventry University media students
Media production undergraduates at Coventry University have been putting their film-making skills to the test in a different kind of sport-themed endeavour this summer.
The Old Etonian and the refugee
Steve Beauchampé still doesn’t like David Cameron, or much of the press.
Coventry University hosts aspiring young engineers
Coventry University recently hosted fifty aspiring young engineers from across the UK as part of an on-campus summer school.
History in the making with Paganel Primary School
Birmingham Central Library will be hosting a photographic exhibition – ‘Pagalympics 2012’ from today until 17th September – documenting a week long programme of workshops and sporting events at Paganel Primary School.
Coventry University lecturer wins top fellowship award
A professor of civil engineering at Coventry University has won an award as part of the 2012 National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS).
West Midlands entrepreneur wins career prize at graduation
West Midlands entrepreneur, Jane Dean, has been awarded the prize for Career Student of the Year 2012 at a graduation ceremony held at the University of Essex, Colchester Campus.
Employment showcase seminar
West Midlands business leaders wishing to inject fresh talent into their workplace can find out about the benefits of apprenticeships at a networking seminar.
Birmingham Uni graduate lands top law training programme
Birmingham student Jodie Anderson graduates this summer with a BA Honors in History from the University and has an exciting future ahead with a fully funded law conversion course and barrister training placement.
Local state school students learn what it takes to be a doctor at Oxford
Oxford University is targeting state school students from Birmingham to help those considering applying for one of Oxford’s most competitive courses – Medicine.
The biggest philanthropic gift for undergraduate financial support in European history
The biggest philanthropic gift for undergraduate financial support in European history will underpin a major new scholarship programme at the University of Oxford
Coventry University launch new course to combat human trafficking
Coventry University will be launching a new short course focusing on the trafficking of human beings, as part of their extensive CPD programme next month.
University summer school showcases the best of West Midlands’ culture
Students from two leading universities in Taiwan are visiting the West Midlands this week to participate in a University of Birmingham summer school.
Oxford helping teachers to help students to a place at Oxford
A mock Oxford interview and seminars for science teachers on creating rainbows using colourless liquids and the physics of volcanic eruptions will be some of the events on offer at a conference for teachers hosted by Oxford University.
Uffculme School pupils celebrate cheque and centenary
The pupils of Uffculme School in south Birmingham had something to celebrate this week – a juicy £530 cheque donated by Waitrose.
Regional winners announced in search for deaf communication champions
The regional winners in a UK-wide search for the best and most dedicated teachers and learners in deaf and deafblind communications have been announced.