The annual Shakespeare's Birthday Lecture – co-organized by the Shakespeare Institute and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, took place on On April 19 2024.
Signing Shakespeare teaching packs are being sent to every deaf school and major deaf unit in the UK.
Over 20 students and staff submitted creative work to this year's One Minute Movie and Sixty Word Story competitions, inspired by the theme 'fluidity'.
CAL hosted the first ever combined conference for the three major societies on literature and science.
Two workshops from the University of Birmingham will be exploring the historical and cultural legacy of the Birnam Oak.
Professor Michael Dobson contributed to the UN video project which explores of how the timeless works of Shakespeare may resonate with the core values of the UN
Former Drama student is creator of the Best Family Show winner in the 2024 Olivier awards, while other alumni made the shortlist in three other categories
As part of our collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company, our students recently took part in an exciting workshop with RSC practitioners.
The University English Book Prize, which recognises an "outstanding first monograph" of literary criticism by a UK-based academic
Leading academics and experts from the University of Birmingham’s College of Arts and Law have been announced as part of this year’s Hay Festival lineup.
Birmingham City Council has announced a potential 100% cut to culture. Professor Sara Jones examines the need for a collaborative approach to the arts sector.
The Department is pleased to announce its 2024 competitions which are open to all University of Birmingham students, staff and alumni.