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Scientists Celebrate First Collision Attempt at an Energy of 7 TeV at LHC

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The first very high speed collisions at the Large Hadron Collider are planned today, Tuesday 30th March. To mark this step the University of Birmingham’s School of Physics and Astronomy is hosting a live web feed from CERN to watch the morning’s events unfold.

Shadow Chancellor delivers Budget response at the University

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Shadow Chancellor George Osborne today [Friday 26 March] chose the University of Birmingham to deliver his response to Wednesday’s budget.

University Students in Challenge to Solve Energy Crisis

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A team of students from the University of Birmingham’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences has come joint first in the 2010 RWE npower energy challenge.

University Archaeologists Dig for Shakespeare: A Whole New Experience For Visitors to New Place

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Archaeologists from the University of Birmingham will give visitors to New Place and Nash’s House in Stratford-upon-Avon a unique chance to dig deeper into the later life of the town’s famous playwright, when the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust launches ‘Dig for Shakespeare’, an archaeological exploration and visitor experience at Shakespeare’s last home.

Birmingham Honoured for Promoting International Collaboration

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The University of Birmingham and the city have been honoured in the United States, for increasing international collaboration and promoting the many initiatives associated with being a sister city.

High Speed Rail - Britain's 21st Century Travel Solution?

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Andrew McNaughton, the Chief Engineer of High Speed Two, the company set up to develop high speed rail in Britain, will give a talk at the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Railway Research and Education on Thursday 18 March 2010 at 5pm.

University in Harmony for Musical Exploration

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Students and alumni from the University of Birmingham’s Department of Music will perform Stockhausen’s epic piece, Carré, for four choirs and four orchestras at the Q Club in Birmingham on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 March at 7pm.

Families of Twins Face Double the Financial Trouble

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Families of multiple births face significant financial hardship according to a major new study by researchers from the University of Birmingham.

Birmingham academic speaks at the African Water Congress

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A University of Birmingham academic will talk about African home grown innovations and solutions in urban water management, at this year’s African International Water Congress and Exhibition, taking place 15th – 18th March, in Uganda.

Brains in Pubs - Neuroscientists Invite You to Think While You Drink

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

As part of Brain Awareness Week, 15 – 21 March, neuroscientists from the University of Birmingham will be appearing in local pubs to answer your questions about the brain and its amazing capabilities.