“Normal politics are on hold” – Sir Vince Cable
Former cabinet minister gives keynote speech at Birmingham conference.
Post-Brexit conference to warn of “economic chaos”
Government’s threat to break international law has “eroded trust and risks poisoning relations.”
Get into Teaching campaign findings revealed
Pride and purpose behind future career goals for Birmingham students.
School uniform scheme spares the cost
Castle Vale Parent Champions operating uniform bank helping families far and wide.
Advice for students worried about school return
Ways to access mental health support listed.
Colleges join forces for charity enrol-athon
Local charities to benefit from fundraising challenge.
Julian Lloyd Webber to step down from Conservatoire
Prestigious university status awarded in recognition of successful tenure.
Birmingham research shines new light on early civilisations
Pioneering European project to give Viking and Irish languages new life through music.
Birmingham Rep masterclasses announced for Cadbury College students
Opportunity for students to learn with major theatre.
New digital platform for child safety champions
Children urged to remember road safety after lockdown.
Trainers call for new manufacturing apprentices
Make UK to create the next generation of innovators with Government apprenticeship giveaway.
Student enterprise team from Lichfield reaches European finals
Green tents hope for international competition.
Future makers clubs bring engineering to life
Make UK host summer clubs in Birmingham for budding young engineers.
Birmingham student receives humanitarian award
Young hero the latest recipient of Diana Award.
Midlands economic and construction experts welcome PM’s announcement
Build, Build, Build welcomed but “more must be done, using home building as basis”.
West Midlands Ambulance Service student features in exhibition
Call assessor featured in NHS anniversary pictures.
University netball team creates online activity day
Young children entertained by Birmingham University students.
Third year secured for Black Country careers initiative
Black Country Careers Hub awarded funding to extend successful programme.
Lessons after lockdown
Advice on helping your child’s worries around school.
Birmingham Conservatives attack council’s “mixed message” for schools
Group calls for help following concerns about closure impact on pupils.
Damage limitation
Dave Woodhall talks to Andrez Harriott, of r’n’b band Damage and founder of The Liminality Group.
Black Country schools urged to prioritise well-being
Black Country Rainbow Hour campaign launched encouraging schools to pledge wellbeing and physical activity.
Birmingham Rockschool pay homage to local legends ELO
Students perform online jam tribute of classic anthem.
University help for NHS trust
City computing students take on support roles at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals.
Teachers’ response to coronavirus sparks parents gratitude
What Birmingham parents are saying about teachers in lockdown.
Call for construction investment to kickstart UK economy
Birmingham City University experts claim £11 billion investment can deliver massive returns.
Sandwell College thanks key workers
Giant rainbow display shows appreciation on campus.
Covid-19 safety breakthrough from Birmingham City University
University develops world’s first Covid-19 digital safety certificate to protect suppliers and consumers.
School’s still not out
Birmingham Rockschool keeps local music students performing together.
Online drama classes for children launched
First-year theatre students create online DIY drama classes for parents and children.