Events Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins: Writing, Performance, Image DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 12 January 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library Atrium Barber family workshop with Karoline Rerrie DatesSaturday 13 July 2024 (10:00-12:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine Arts Museum Tours DatesMonday 5 August 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map) Search for: Search All eventsPerformanceLectures, Talks and WorkshopsCultural ProgrammeResearch 20May Exhibition: A History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham DatesFriday 20 May 2022 (09:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (17:00)LocationThroughout the Aston Webb Building including the ground floor corridors and Rotunda Gallery (first floor)DescriptionA History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham tells the stories of more than 140 years of research, the people behind it and those whose lives have been changed by it. 20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden. 24Feb Botanical Arts & Crafts Exhibition DatesSaturday 24 February (00:00) - Sunday 8 September 2024 (00:00)LocationWinterbourne House & Garden University of BirminghamDescriptionThis exhibition of botanical illustrations, paintings and crafts celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the BSBA. 30Apr Case Study: Africanize DatesTuesday 30 April (08:30) - Friday 1 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis is a community-driven project exploring the University of Birmingham's African Collection, this new display introduces the project and responses to the collection by artist-in-residence, Sipho Eric Ndlovu. 4May Heritage building tours DatesSaturday 4 May (11:00) - Saturday 6 July 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories. 8May Culture Café DatesWednesday 8 May (15:00) - Wednesday 10 July 2024 (17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionCome together with Black History Arts and More for a hot drink, engaging conversations, and pop-up activities celebrating cultures, communities, and inclusion. 8Jun Family heritage tours DatesSaturday 8 June (10:00) - Saturday 13 July 2024 (14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOur family tours take you on an interactive exploration of The Exchange. With help from objects, archives and our friendly guides, step into the shoes of those who once worked and banked in this historic building. 1Jul Dr Lorna Collins: A Creative Transformation - a discussion event exploring creativity, the brain and mental health DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationHybrid Event, LT1: 52 Pritchatts Road, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Lorna Collins 1Jul Museum Tours DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688. 1Jul Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins: Writing, Performance, Image DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 12 January 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library AtriumDescriptionExhibition in Main Library atrium curated by Dr Caroline Radcliffe about the authors Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins, showcasing original manuscripts and rare books from the Cadbury Research Library. All welcome. 3Jul AI FUTURES: Generative AI: the basics DatesWednesday 3 July 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionAcademics from the Department of Economics will simplify generative AI and large language models concepts and show you how to create prompts to produce content. 4Jul AI FUTURES: Birmingham Futures DatesThursday 4 July 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionIn this unique creative writing workshop facilitated by author Liam Brown, we'll collaborate with each other and AI to consider our future relationship with new and emerging technologies. 4Jul AI FUTURES: We Need 2 Tlk DatesThursday 4 July (10:00) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWe Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks explores public perceptions of AI and reflections on media and technology as outlined in the work of celebrated Jamaican-British academic and cultural theorist Professor Stuart Hall. 10Jul Lunchtime talk | Exhibition introduction – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesWednesday 10 July 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin University of Birmingham student curators as they introduce key themes of their exhibition, The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A, reflecting on their MA experience. 11Jul Barber Lates DatesThursday 11 July 2024 (18:00-21:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionBarber Lates is back, and The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is opening it's doors for this special evening event. Wander through the galleries after hours, and enjoy a night of art, film and creative activities. 12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association 13Jul Barber family workshop with Karoline Rerrie DatesSaturday 13 July 2024 (10:00-12:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCollaborate with artists and create as a family at the Barber's Saturday Family workshops. Perfect for 6-12 year olds. 14Jul Rare Plant Fair DatesSunday 14 July 2024 (10:30-16:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionThe Rare Plant Fair returns to Winterbourne with their stalls of suppliers and experts from up and down the country. 15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University). 17Jul Creative Planting Design – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 17 July 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionPlants are at the heart of our gardens; this workshop will help you to explore a range of plants to create year-round interest in a garden. 20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference 20Jul BSL exhibition tour – Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of The Barber Institute of Fine Art's exhibition, Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue 20Jul Jazz in the Garden with Florence Joelle DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (19:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionJazz lovers rejoice! The Birmingham Jazz Festival is back for 2024 and with it a fabulous evening of entertainment at Winterbourne. 24Jul Tenement Jazz Band DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (12:00-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionDon't miss this unforgettable afternoon of music steeped in the resilience and creativity of the 1930s. 24Jul Lunchtime Talk with Emily Hazell DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Emily Hazell, Director of Horticulture at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as they share unique horticultural perspectives on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A. 24Jul Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body. 25Jul Jazz for families DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (11:00-12:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us for a special jazz concert for little ears. Enjoy a relaxed performance where children can learn about instruments and enjoy new sounds. 25Jul AI FUTURES: Opening Up DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOpening Up is an evening of talks, exhibitions and creative workshops hosted by The Exchange and Ikon to launch their collaborative exhibition, We Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks. 3Aug Riso Printing with Juneau Projects | Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionBe inspired by the diverse shapes and forms of plants as you create vibrant Risograph Prints with the artist duo Juneau Projects. 3Aug Murder on the Lawn DatesSaturday 3 August (18:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (18:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionGet ready for an evening of hilarity, as improv group Foghorn Unscripted tackle a quintessentially British whodunnit. 3Aug Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionConnect with art through nature and play. This August families are taking over the Barber Institute for our second free Family Festival! 5Aug Museum Tours DatesMonday 5 August 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 6Aug Beautiful Botanicals | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExplore plant forms, imagining and constructing your own hybrid creations using all kinds of scrap materials. 6Aug Weave Through the Landscape | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin artist Ruth Turnbull for relaxed and open-ended exploration of recycled and natural materials. 7Aug Lunchtime talk | Studio Practice with Beverley Bennett DatesWednesday 7 August 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionIn response to the Barber's exhibition 'Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue' join artist-filmmaker Beverley Bennett as she reflects upon her own drawing practice and relationship with Johnson's work. 9Aug Seed Structures with Woodland Tribe | Barber Family Festival DatesFriday 9 August (10:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionWoodland Tribe are back at the Barber this summer to construct another extraordinary play space! Families are invited to co-create a new structure in our outdoor space, inspired by the millions of forms of seeds. 14Aug Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 14 August 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body. 17Aug The Hound of the Baskervilles DatesSaturday 17 August 2024 (19:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionSherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 1900s classic. 2Sep Museum Tours DatesMonday 2 September 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 4Sep Lunchtime talk with Professor Jeremy Pritchard DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Professor Jeremy Pritchard, Professor of Life Sciences Education, as they share unique perspectives and insight on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A. 4Sep Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body. 6Sep Barber Takeover | Stuart Hall Archive Project – Conjunctures DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (12:00-17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionA day of film, music and collaboration. Professor Patricia Noxolo and Dr Rita Gayle from the Stuart Hall Archive Project are taking over the Barber's spaces. 6Sep Artist Talk: Claudette Johnson DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionHear from exhibiting artists Claudette Johnson and Trevor Mathison in conversation with Beverley Bennett and Professor Dorothy Price as they reflect upon their exhibition, artistic practice and wider research. 18Sep Lunchtime talk | Exhibition introduction – Women in Power DatesWednesday 18 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber's Coin Curator, Dr. Maria Vrij for an exhibition introduction of the coin exhibition Women in Power. 21Sep BSL exhibition tour – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesSaturday 21 September 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Barber's current exhibition – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A 7Oct True Voyage is Return DatesMonday 7 October (09:30) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWriter Philip Holyman will transform the Exchange into a hub for new writing from Birmingham and the Black Country, with writers of all levels of experience invited to contribute to an anthology of brand new work. 8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 22Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025 DatesWednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way. 20Jul Jazz in the Garden with Florence Joelle DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (19:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionJazz lovers rejoice! The Birmingham Jazz Festival is back for 2024 and with it a fabulous evening of entertainment at Winterbourne. 3Aug Murder on the Lawn DatesSaturday 3 August (18:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (18:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionGet ready for an evening of hilarity, as improv group Foghorn Unscripted tackle a quintessentially British whodunnit. 17Aug The Hound of the Baskervilles DatesSaturday 17 August 2024 (19:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionSherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 1900s classic. 20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden. 4May Heritage building tours DatesSaturday 4 May (11:00) - Saturday 6 July 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories. 8May Culture Café DatesWednesday 8 May (15:00) - Wednesday 10 July 2024 (17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionCome together with Black History Arts and More for a hot drink, engaging conversations, and pop-up activities celebrating cultures, communities, and inclusion. 8Jun Family heritage tours DatesSaturday 8 June (10:00) - Saturday 13 July 2024 (14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOur family tours take you on an interactive exploration of The Exchange. With help from objects, archives and our friendly guides, step into the shoes of those who once worked and banked in this historic building. 1Jul Dr Lorna Collins: A Creative Transformation - a discussion event exploring creativity, the brain and mental health DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationHybrid Event, LT1: 52 Pritchatts Road, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Lorna Collins 1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688. 3Jul AI FUTURES: Generative AI: the basics DatesWednesday 3 July 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionAcademics from the Department of Economics will simplify generative AI and large language models concepts and show you how to create prompts to produce content. 4Jul AI FUTURES: Birmingham Futures DatesThursday 4 July 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionIn this unique creative writing workshop facilitated by author Liam Brown, we'll collaborate with each other and AI to consider our future relationship with new and emerging technologies. 10Jul Lunchtime talk | Exhibition introduction – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesWednesday 10 July 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin University of Birmingham student curators as they introduce key themes of their exhibition, The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A, reflecting on their MA experience. 11Jul Barber Lates DatesThursday 11 July 2024 (18:00-21:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionBarber Lates is back, and The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is opening it's doors for this special evening event. Wander through the galleries after hours, and enjoy a night of art, film and creative activities. 12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association 13Jul Barber family workshop with Karoline Rerrie DatesSaturday 13 July 2024 (10:00-12:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCollaborate with artists and create as a family at the Barber's Saturday Family workshops. Perfect for 6-12 year olds. 15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University). 17Jul Creative Planting Design – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 17 July 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionPlants are at the heart of our gardens; this workshop will help you to explore a range of plants to create year-round interest in a garden. 20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference 20Jul BSL exhibition tour – Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of The Barber Institute of Fine Art's exhibition, Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue 24Jul Tenement Jazz Band DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (12:00-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionDon't miss this unforgettable afternoon of music steeped in the resilience and creativity of the 1930s. 24Jul Lunchtime Talk with Emily Hazell DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Emily Hazell, Director of Horticulture at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as they share unique horticultural perspectives on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A. 24Jul Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body. 25Jul Jazz for families DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (11:00-12:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us for a special jazz concert for little ears. Enjoy a relaxed performance where children can learn about instruments and enjoy new sounds. 25Jul AI FUTURES: Opening Up DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOpening Up is an evening of talks, exhibitions and creative workshops hosted by The Exchange and Ikon to launch their collaborative exhibition, We Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks. 3Aug Riso Printing with Juneau Projects | Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionBe inspired by the diverse shapes and forms of plants as you create vibrant Risograph Prints with the artist duo Juneau Projects. 3Aug Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionConnect with art through nature and play. This August families are taking over the Barber Institute for our second free Family Festival! 6Aug Beautiful Botanicals | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExplore plant forms, imagining and constructing your own hybrid creations using all kinds of scrap materials. 6Aug Weave Through the Landscape | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin artist Ruth Turnbull for relaxed and open-ended exploration of recycled and natural materials. 7Aug Lunchtime talk | Studio Practice with Beverley Bennett DatesWednesday 7 August 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionIn response to the Barber's exhibition 'Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue' join artist-filmmaker Beverley Bennett as she reflects upon her own drawing practice and relationship with Johnson's work. 9Aug Seed Structures with Woodland Tribe | Barber Family Festival DatesFriday 9 August (10:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionWoodland Tribe are back at the Barber this summer to construct another extraordinary play space! Families are invited to co-create a new structure in our outdoor space, inspired by the millions of forms of seeds. 14Aug Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 14 August 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body. 4Sep Lunchtime talk with Professor Jeremy Pritchard DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Professor Jeremy Pritchard, Professor of Life Sciences Education, as they share unique perspectives and insight on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A. 4Sep Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body. 6Sep Barber Takeover | Stuart Hall Archive Project – Conjunctures DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (12:00-17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionA day of film, music and collaboration. Professor Patricia Noxolo and Dr Rita Gayle from the Stuart Hall Archive Project are taking over the Barber's spaces. 6Sep Artist Talk: Claudette Johnson DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionHear from exhibiting artists Claudette Johnson and Trevor Mathison in conversation with Beverley Bennett and Professor Dorothy Price as they reflect upon their exhibition, artistic practice and wider research. 18Sep Lunchtime talk | Exhibition introduction – Women in Power DatesWednesday 18 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber's Coin Curator, Dr. Maria Vrij for an exhibition introduction of the coin exhibition Women in Power. 21Sep BSL exhibition tour – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesSaturday 21 September 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Barber's current exhibition – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A 7Oct True Voyage is Return DatesMonday 7 October (09:30) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWriter Philip Holyman will transform the Exchange into a hub for new writing from Birmingham and the Black Country, with writers of all levels of experience invited to contribute to an anthology of brand new work. 8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 No events of this category were found 1Jul Dr Lorna Collins: A Creative Transformation - a discussion event exploring creativity, the brain and mental health DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationHybrid Event, LT1: 52 Pritchatts Road, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Lorna Collins 1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688. 12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association 15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University). 20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference 6Sep Barber Takeover | Stuart Hall Archive Project – Conjunctures DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (12:00-17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionA day of film, music and collaboration. Professor Patricia Noxolo and Dr Rita Gayle from the Stuart Hall Archive Project are taking over the Barber's spaces. 8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 22Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025 DatesWednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.
Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins: Writing, Performance, Image DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 12 January 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library Atrium
Barber family workshop with Karoline Rerrie DatesSaturday 13 July 2024 (10:00-12:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Museum Tours DatesMonday 5 August 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
20May Exhibition: A History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham DatesFriday 20 May 2022 (09:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (17:00)LocationThroughout the Aston Webb Building including the ground floor corridors and Rotunda Gallery (first floor)DescriptionA History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham tells the stories of more than 140 years of research, the people behind it and those whose lives have been changed by it.
20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden.
24Feb Botanical Arts & Crafts Exhibition DatesSaturday 24 February (00:00) - Sunday 8 September 2024 (00:00)LocationWinterbourne House & Garden University of BirminghamDescriptionThis exhibition of botanical illustrations, paintings and crafts celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the BSBA.
30Apr Case Study: Africanize DatesTuesday 30 April (08:30) - Friday 1 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis is a community-driven project exploring the University of Birmingham's African Collection, this new display introduces the project and responses to the collection by artist-in-residence, Sipho Eric Ndlovu.
4May Heritage building tours DatesSaturday 4 May (11:00) - Saturday 6 July 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories.
8May Culture Café DatesWednesday 8 May (15:00) - Wednesday 10 July 2024 (17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionCome together with Black History Arts and More for a hot drink, engaging conversations, and pop-up activities celebrating cultures, communities, and inclusion.
8Jun Family heritage tours DatesSaturday 8 June (10:00) - Saturday 13 July 2024 (14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOur family tours take you on an interactive exploration of The Exchange. With help from objects, archives and our friendly guides, step into the shoes of those who once worked and banked in this historic building.
1Jul Dr Lorna Collins: A Creative Transformation - a discussion event exploring creativity, the brain and mental health DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationHybrid Event, LT1: 52 Pritchatts Road, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Lorna Collins
1Jul Museum Tours DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688.
1Jul Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins: Writing, Performance, Image DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 12 January 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library AtriumDescriptionExhibition in Main Library atrium curated by Dr Caroline Radcliffe about the authors Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins, showcasing original manuscripts and rare books from the Cadbury Research Library. All welcome.
3Jul AI FUTURES: Generative AI: the basics DatesWednesday 3 July 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionAcademics from the Department of Economics will simplify generative AI and large language models concepts and show you how to create prompts to produce content.
4Jul AI FUTURES: Birmingham Futures DatesThursday 4 July 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionIn this unique creative writing workshop facilitated by author Liam Brown, we'll collaborate with each other and AI to consider our future relationship with new and emerging technologies.
4Jul AI FUTURES: We Need 2 Tlk DatesThursday 4 July (10:00) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWe Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks explores public perceptions of AI and reflections on media and technology as outlined in the work of celebrated Jamaican-British academic and cultural theorist Professor Stuart Hall.
10Jul Lunchtime talk | Exhibition introduction – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesWednesday 10 July 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin University of Birmingham student curators as they introduce key themes of their exhibition, The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A, reflecting on their MA experience.
11Jul Barber Lates DatesThursday 11 July 2024 (18:00-21:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionBarber Lates is back, and The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is opening it's doors for this special evening event. Wander through the galleries after hours, and enjoy a night of art, film and creative activities.
12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association
13Jul Barber family workshop with Karoline Rerrie DatesSaturday 13 July 2024 (10:00-12:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCollaborate with artists and create as a family at the Barber's Saturday Family workshops. Perfect for 6-12 year olds.
14Jul Rare Plant Fair DatesSunday 14 July 2024 (10:30-16:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionThe Rare Plant Fair returns to Winterbourne with their stalls of suppliers and experts from up and down the country.
15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University).
17Jul Creative Planting Design – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 17 July 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionPlants are at the heart of our gardens; this workshop will help you to explore a range of plants to create year-round interest in a garden.
20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference
20Jul BSL exhibition tour – Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of The Barber Institute of Fine Art's exhibition, Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue
20Jul Jazz in the Garden with Florence Joelle DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (19:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionJazz lovers rejoice! The Birmingham Jazz Festival is back for 2024 and with it a fabulous evening of entertainment at Winterbourne.
24Jul Tenement Jazz Band DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (12:00-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionDon't miss this unforgettable afternoon of music steeped in the resilience and creativity of the 1930s.
24Jul Lunchtime Talk with Emily Hazell DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Emily Hazell, Director of Horticulture at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as they share unique horticultural perspectives on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A.
24Jul Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body.
25Jul Jazz for families DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (11:00-12:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us for a special jazz concert for little ears. Enjoy a relaxed performance where children can learn about instruments and enjoy new sounds.
25Jul AI FUTURES: Opening Up DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOpening Up is an evening of talks, exhibitions and creative workshops hosted by The Exchange and Ikon to launch their collaborative exhibition, We Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks.
3Aug Riso Printing with Juneau Projects | Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionBe inspired by the diverse shapes and forms of plants as you create vibrant Risograph Prints with the artist duo Juneau Projects.
3Aug Murder on the Lawn DatesSaturday 3 August (18:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (18:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionGet ready for an evening of hilarity, as improv group Foghorn Unscripted tackle a quintessentially British whodunnit.
3Aug Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionConnect with art through nature and play. This August families are taking over the Barber Institute for our second free Family Festival!
5Aug Museum Tours DatesMonday 5 August 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
6Aug Beautiful Botanicals | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExplore plant forms, imagining and constructing your own hybrid creations using all kinds of scrap materials.
6Aug Weave Through the Landscape | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin artist Ruth Turnbull for relaxed and open-ended exploration of recycled and natural materials.
7Aug Lunchtime talk | Studio Practice with Beverley Bennett DatesWednesday 7 August 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionIn response to the Barber's exhibition 'Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue' join artist-filmmaker Beverley Bennett as she reflects upon her own drawing practice and relationship with Johnson's work.
9Aug Seed Structures with Woodland Tribe | Barber Family Festival DatesFriday 9 August (10:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionWoodland Tribe are back at the Barber this summer to construct another extraordinary play space! Families are invited to co-create a new structure in our outdoor space, inspired by the millions of forms of seeds.
14Aug Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 14 August 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body.
17Aug The Hound of the Baskervilles DatesSaturday 17 August 2024 (19:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionSherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 1900s classic.
2Sep Museum Tours DatesMonday 2 September 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
4Sep Lunchtime talk with Professor Jeremy Pritchard DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Professor Jeremy Pritchard, Professor of Life Sciences Education, as they share unique perspectives and insight on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A.
4Sep Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body.
6Sep Barber Takeover | Stuart Hall Archive Project – Conjunctures DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (12:00-17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionA day of film, music and collaboration. Professor Patricia Noxolo and Dr Rita Gayle from the Stuart Hall Archive Project are taking over the Barber's spaces.
6Sep Artist Talk: Claudette Johnson DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionHear from exhibiting artists Claudette Johnson and Trevor Mathison in conversation with Beverley Bennett and Professor Dorothy Price as they reflect upon their exhibition, artistic practice and wider research.
18Sep Lunchtime talk | Exhibition introduction – Women in Power DatesWednesday 18 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber's Coin Curator, Dr. Maria Vrij for an exhibition introduction of the coin exhibition Women in Power.
21Sep BSL exhibition tour – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesSaturday 21 September 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Barber's current exhibition – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A
7Oct True Voyage is Return DatesMonday 7 October (09:30) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWriter Philip Holyman will transform the Exchange into a hub for new writing from Birmingham and the Black Country, with writers of all levels of experience invited to contribute to an anthology of brand new work.
8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25
22Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025 DatesWednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.
20Jul Jazz in the Garden with Florence Joelle DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (19:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionJazz lovers rejoice! The Birmingham Jazz Festival is back for 2024 and with it a fabulous evening of entertainment at Winterbourne.
3Aug Murder on the Lawn DatesSaturday 3 August (18:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (18:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionGet ready for an evening of hilarity, as improv group Foghorn Unscripted tackle a quintessentially British whodunnit.
17Aug The Hound of the Baskervilles DatesSaturday 17 August 2024 (19:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionSherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 1900s classic.
20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden.
4May Heritage building tours DatesSaturday 4 May (11:00) - Saturday 6 July 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories.
8May Culture Café DatesWednesday 8 May (15:00) - Wednesday 10 July 2024 (17:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionCome together with Black History Arts and More for a hot drink, engaging conversations, and pop-up activities celebrating cultures, communities, and inclusion.
8Jun Family heritage tours DatesSaturday 8 June (10:00) - Saturday 13 July 2024 (14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOur family tours take you on an interactive exploration of The Exchange. With help from objects, archives and our friendly guides, step into the shoes of those who once worked and banked in this historic building.
1Jul Dr Lorna Collins: A Creative Transformation - a discussion event exploring creativity, the brain and mental health DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationHybrid Event, LT1: 52 Pritchatts Road, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Lorna Collins
1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688.
3Jul AI FUTURES: Generative AI: the basics DatesWednesday 3 July 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionAcademics from the Department of Economics will simplify generative AI and large language models concepts and show you how to create prompts to produce content.
4Jul AI FUTURES: Birmingham Futures DatesThursday 4 July 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionIn this unique creative writing workshop facilitated by author Liam Brown, we'll collaborate with each other and AI to consider our future relationship with new and emerging technologies.
10Jul Lunchtime talk | Exhibition introduction – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesWednesday 10 July 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin University of Birmingham student curators as they introduce key themes of their exhibition, The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A, reflecting on their MA experience.
11Jul Barber Lates DatesThursday 11 July 2024 (18:00-21:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionBarber Lates is back, and The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is opening it's doors for this special evening event. Wander through the galleries after hours, and enjoy a night of art, film and creative activities.
12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association
13Jul Barber family workshop with Karoline Rerrie DatesSaturday 13 July 2024 (10:00-12:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCollaborate with artists and create as a family at the Barber's Saturday Family workshops. Perfect for 6-12 year olds.
15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University).
17Jul Creative Planting Design – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 17 July 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionPlants are at the heart of our gardens; this workshop will help you to explore a range of plants to create year-round interest in a garden.
20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference
20Jul BSL exhibition tour – Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of The Barber Institute of Fine Art's exhibition, Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue
24Jul Tenement Jazz Band DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (12:00-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionDon't miss this unforgettable afternoon of music steeped in the resilience and creativity of the 1930s.
24Jul Lunchtime Talk with Emily Hazell DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Emily Hazell, Director of Horticulture at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as they share unique horticultural perspectives on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A.
24Jul Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body.
25Jul Jazz for families DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (11:00-12:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us for a special jazz concert for little ears. Enjoy a relaxed performance where children can learn about instruments and enjoy new sounds.
25Jul AI FUTURES: Opening Up DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOpening Up is an evening of talks, exhibitions and creative workshops hosted by The Exchange and Ikon to launch their collaborative exhibition, We Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks.
3Aug Riso Printing with Juneau Projects | Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionBe inspired by the diverse shapes and forms of plants as you create vibrant Risograph Prints with the artist duo Juneau Projects.
3Aug Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionConnect with art through nature and play. This August families are taking over the Barber Institute for our second free Family Festival!
6Aug Beautiful Botanicals | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExplore plant forms, imagining and constructing your own hybrid creations using all kinds of scrap materials.
6Aug Weave Through the Landscape | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin artist Ruth Turnbull for relaxed and open-ended exploration of recycled and natural materials.
7Aug Lunchtime talk | Studio Practice with Beverley Bennett DatesWednesday 7 August 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionIn response to the Barber's exhibition 'Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue' join artist-filmmaker Beverley Bennett as she reflects upon her own drawing practice and relationship with Johnson's work.
9Aug Seed Structures with Woodland Tribe | Barber Family Festival DatesFriday 9 August (10:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionWoodland Tribe are back at the Barber this summer to construct another extraordinary play space! Families are invited to co-create a new structure in our outdoor space, inspired by the millions of forms of seeds.
14Aug Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 14 August 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body.
4Sep Lunchtime talk with Professor Jeremy Pritchard DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Professor Jeremy Pritchard, Professor of Life Sciences Education, as they share unique perspectives and insight on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A.
4Sep Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body.
6Sep Barber Takeover | Stuart Hall Archive Project – Conjunctures DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (12:00-17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionA day of film, music and collaboration. Professor Patricia Noxolo and Dr Rita Gayle from the Stuart Hall Archive Project are taking over the Barber's spaces.
6Sep Artist Talk: Claudette Johnson DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionHear from exhibiting artists Claudette Johnson and Trevor Mathison in conversation with Beverley Bennett and Professor Dorothy Price as they reflect upon their exhibition, artistic practice and wider research.
18Sep Lunchtime talk | Exhibition introduction – Women in Power DatesWednesday 18 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber's Coin Curator, Dr. Maria Vrij for an exhibition introduction of the coin exhibition Women in Power.
21Sep BSL exhibition tour – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesSaturday 21 September 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Barber's current exhibition – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A
7Oct True Voyage is Return DatesMonday 7 October (09:30) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWriter Philip Holyman will transform the Exchange into a hub for new writing from Birmingham and the Black Country, with writers of all levels of experience invited to contribute to an anthology of brand new work.
8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25
1Jul Dr Lorna Collins: A Creative Transformation - a discussion event exploring creativity, the brain and mental health DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationHybrid Event, LT1: 52 Pritchatts Road, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Lunchtime Seminar/Webinar with Dr Lorna Collins
1Jul Music and Majesty DatesMonday 1 July (09:30) - Tuesday 2 July 2024 (17:00)LocationLinnean Society Burlington House, LondonDescriptionMusic and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688.
12Jul Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association DatesFriday 12 July (00:00) - Sunday 14 July 2024 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe 98th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association
15Jul Applying Corpus Linguistics: impacts of corpus research in a minoritised language context DatesMonday 15 July 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationBarber Institute - Lecture Theatre (R14 on campus map)DescriptionAnnual Sinclair Lecture 2024 given by Professor Dawn Knight (Cardiff University).
20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference
6Sep Barber Takeover | Stuart Hall Archive Project – Conjunctures DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (12:00-17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionA day of film, music and collaboration. Professor Patricia Noxolo and Dr Rita Gayle from the Stuart Hall Archive Project are taking over the Barber's spaces.
8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25
22Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025 DatesWednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.