Students Produce Silent Film –
World premiere for Birmingham.
Argentine students welcomed in Solihull
A group of Argentinian students were so delighted to join in lessons at Solihull School they cooked up traditional dishes and danced the tango.
BOA student lands role with international news network
A Year 13 student from Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA) has secured a role with international news network, Russia Today.
Chilean students boost Spanish studies
Spanish language learning at Solihull School is thriving thanks to the expansion of an exchange programme with schools in Chile.
Student’s logo lands national prize
A student from the University of Wolverhampton is celebrating after scooping a national accolade thanks to her innovative logo design.
Design concepts from Cov students on show in London
Students from Coventry School of Art and Design are taking part in the UK’s most important graduate design exhibition this week.
CSI Coventry
School pupils from Warwickshire and beyond have been running DNA profiles in ‘crime scene investigation’ style workshops taking place at Coventry University.
Book launched to celebrate University’s heritage
The University of Wolverhampton has launched a new book which charts its origins and history over 180 years.
School and Uni students come together for Arts Week
Longford Park Primary School and Coventry University Students’ Union volunteers are working together to deliver an exciting Arts Week for children
To Russia from Cov: Uni volunteers support Rugby World Cup Sevens
Over 40 students from Coventry University will be making their way to Moscow at the end of June to volunteer at the sixth IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament.
Science on the streets of Wolverhampton
Lecturers and staff from the University of Wolverhampton’s will be taking science to people on the streets of the city centre as part of a celebration of science, engineering and technology.
11+ alive and kicking in Edgbaston
Bright futures await boys at West House School with more than half of its 11+ candidates being offered places at King Edward’s School in Edgbaston.
Student accommodation unveiled on Birmingham’s Bristol Street
The show flat of a newly developed student accommodation scheme which will provide 108 bed spaces on Birmingham’s Bristol Street is now open.
Solihull pupils hand over cheque in aid of Syrian Crisis Appeal
Nationwide efforts to bring life-saving assistance to children and families fleeing the civil war in Syria have been boosted by the boys and girls of Solihull School.
Star class of ’83 back at university 30 years after graduating
A director at Google, a former fighter pilot and a design chief from Volvo Cars were amongst some of Coventry University’s highest-flying alumni who were back on campus at the weekend, 30 years after graduating.
Student reinvents the racing rulebook with zero-emission car
An automotive design student from Coventry University is proposing an ambitious plan to improve motorsport’s green credentials
Eclectic selection of student films to be screened in Coventry
A diverse selection of short films from students at Coventry School of Art and Design will be screened in the city in June.
Question Time tackles employability in the Black Country
The political theatre of ‘Question Time’ came to the Black Country recently, when eighty Year 10 and 11 pupils grilled local business leaders on the subject of employability.
Graduate creates informative website for wheelchair users
A website promoting accessibility for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility has been launched by a University of Wolverhampton graduate in partnership with a Paralympics gold medal winner.
Meeting of ‘enigmatic’ minds produces a twisted fairy tale
Two students who met while studying at Coventry University have collaborated on a new theatre production to be presented during the university’s SPECTRUM 2013 Performing Arts Festival.
Innovative designs from industrious students at annual University Degree Show
A prototype arctic research vehicle and a supercharged low emissions racing car are amongst the innovative designs being showcased by students
Solihull students receive Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards
Solihull School students enjoyed a day of pure gold when they received their Duke of Edinburgh awards at St James’ Palace.
BOA hosts workshop for future film stars
Youngsters from across the region were invited to attend an exciting ‘Acting for Screen’ workshop hosted by TV’s Donnaleigh Bailey.
Uni graduates’ short film up for top US festival award
A short film created by recent graduates of Coventry University’s media production course has been shortlisted for an award at one of America’s leading lifestyle film festivals.
Manufacturer praises students after university challenge
Six college students will be presenting their ideas to managers at a manufacturing firm following their success at ‘The Pitch’ competition hosted by the University of Wolverhampton.
BOA students bring the West End to Birmingham
Students from the city’s top performing arts, digital and creative academy are set to take to the stage with performances of musical classics at The Old Rep Theatre in Birmingham’s Southside district.
Students’ cultural exchange to Jordan helps schools and impresses royalty
Students from Coventry University have returned from the trip of a lifetime which saw them volunteer to help rejuvenate a deprived school in Jordan
Pinball wizards launch Degree Show at Coventry University
Coventry School of Art and Design kick started its annual Degree Show at the weekend with a game of human pinball in the city centre’s Broadgate Square.
Closed for good – The last chapter of the Birmingham Library story
Alan Clawley on the impending closure of Birmingham Central Library in June – but ideas are still being proposed for its future
Student develops innovative business
An entrepreneurial student has launched his own business to help college leavers apply and prepare for university life.