Computer game helps teenagers discuss sexual coercion
Coventry University are expanding their ongoing research into this sensitive subject with the launch of a new innovative project this autumn.
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.
Professor appointed Azerbaijan special adviser
Coventry University Professor Mike Hardy has been appointed as special adviser for intercultural dialogue to the Government of Azerbaijan.
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.
Adult education courses launch at The Public
On Tuesday 25 September The Public in West Bromwich will be launching three new classes for adult learners wanting to discover more about the world of art and digital media
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.
Coventry University training gets real results for Big Issue vendors
A social enterprise charity led by Coventry University has been working with Big Issue sellers in South Africa to help them develop new skills and access real work opportunities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
£100k investment into one of Birmingham Science Park’s start-up tech companies
Hobzy has secured £100,000 from private investors and Birmingham City Council, delivered via its Finance Birmingham subsidiary.
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
Learn about the heart and CPR at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
Local people are invited to learn about the heart and CPR at a health talk taking place at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital next week.
Birmingham launches unique Public Services Academy
The University of Birmingham is launching a unique academy in collaboration with Birmingham City Council to provide a new focus for developing skills and leadership across public services in the West Midlands.
“Do teams really work in business?”, asks Dr Mark de Rond
An acknowledged expert on strategy and organisation is advising that the business world might be better off avoiding teams because they are very difficult to manage successfully.
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.
Student speed demons take on the world in university race car contest
Students at Coventry University are getting ready to go wheel-to-wheel with over 130 rival universities at Silverstone next week, just days after Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton vie for victory in the British Grand Prix.
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.
Local students to test brain power in ‘Orielympics’
For one night next week students from Wolverhampton, Dudley and Stourbridge will get their very own academic event thanks to Oriel College, Oxford – with an Olympic twist.
Summer Fayre to celebrate new community kitchen and growing project
Twickenham Primary School in Kingstanding is holding a Summer Fayre with a difference next Monday
Robot Games draw local students for Oxford University challenge
State school students from Birmingham will be building robots to pitch against Oxford University’s machines in the third annual Robot Games.