Events

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20May

Exhibition: A History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham

Dates
Friday 20 May 2022 (09:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (17:00)
Location
Throughout the Aston Webb Building including the ground floor corridors and Rotunda Gallery (first floor)
Description
A 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

Dates
Monday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)
Location
Winterbourne House and Garden
Description
Find out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden.
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30Apr

Case Study: Africanize

Dates
Tuesday 30 April 2024 (08:30) - Saturday 11 January 2025 (16:30)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
This 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.
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1Jul

Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins: Writing, Performance, Image

Dates
Monday 1 July 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 12 January 2025 (18:00)
Location
Main Library Atrium
Description
Exhibition 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.
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14Aug

Culture Café

Dates
Wednesday 14 August (15:00) - Wednesday 11 December 2024 (17:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Come together with Black History Arts and More for a hot drink, engaging conversations, and pop-up activities celebrating cultures, communities, and inclusion.
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11Oct

Exhibition | Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites

Dates
Friday 11 October 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Ever wondered what a painting smells like? For the first time ever, experience the unseen scents of Pre-Raphaelite art in this groundbreaking exhibition on campus.
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14Nov

Disability History Month 2024

Dates
Thursday 14 November (00:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (23:59)
Description
14 November to 20 December is Disability History Month and the University will be exploring the theme of 'Disability, Livelihood, and Employment'' with a comprehensive programme of events.
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16Nov

Ubuntubukani: Days of Discovery

Dates
Saturday 16 November (11:00) - Saturday 7 December 2024 (16:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join Artist in Residence, Sipho Eric Ndlovu, for a unique series celebrating African heritage, culture, and storytelling in partnership with We Don't Settle and the University of Birmingham.
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16Nov

Display | Peace and Noise: The Sounds of the Landscape

Dates
Saturday 16 November 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Peace and Noise will introduce visitors to the implied sound evident in landscapes from the Barber's prints and drawings collection, encouraging the visitor to explore exciting multisensory avenues of interpretation.
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16Nov

Display | Reclaiming Narratives: Voices from the College of Medicine and Health

Dates
Saturday 16 November 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
This display is the culmination of a project between the Barber Institute and the College of Medicine and Health, where students used creativity to reflect on, challenge and change the voices represented in the college.
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21Nov

Barber Baby with Musical Picnic

Dates
Thursday 21 November 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
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22Nov

Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites

Dates
Friday 22 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We celebrate the latest exhibition at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, with a musical feast from Oxford International Song Festival.
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22Nov

Post Concert Talk | Eyesight Alone? with Dr John Fagg

Dates
Friday 22 November 2024 (14:30-15:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Join Dr John Fagg to consider whether our encounters with visual art can, or should, be purely visual in light of the multisensory exhibition 'Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites' at the Barber.
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23Nov

Postgraduate Open Day

Dates
Saturday 23 November 2024 (10:00-16:00)
Location
University of Birmingham - Edgbaston campus
Description
Visit our Postgraduate Open Day at the University of Birmingham campus on Saturday 23 November 2024
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23Nov

Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices

Dates
Saturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices infuse the Elgar Concert Hall with a toasty programme of seasonal music all under the direction of Bob Chilcott and Mariana Rosas.
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24Nov

Wind Band and Saxophone Choir

Dates
Sunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
From show tunes to movie themes, Broadway showstoppers to disco hits, this Sunday afternoon concert brings together musicians from across the University in our Wind Band and Saxophone Choir.
27Nov

Careers Network drop-in session

Dates
Wednesday 27 November 2024 (11:00-16:00)
Location
G07 Nuffield Building
Description
In support of Disability History Month 2024, the Careers Network are running an informal drop-in session for students who want to learn more about the Careers Network services and opportunities.
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27Nov

Student workshop | Crafting portraits with Marley Starskey Butler

Dates
Wednesday 27 November 2024 (14:00-16:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Uncover the tips and tricks for capturing stunning portraits. Get ready to experiment and explore composition, angles, lighting and more in this hands-on, playful workshop.
27Nov

Happy Autistic Lady – disability and entrepreneurship

Dates
Wednesday 27 November 2024 (17:00-18:00)
Location
On campus - room tbc
Description
This event is a panel discussion with Iveta Pudilova, a proud neurodivergent CEO and co-founder of Happy Autistic Lady Ltd, a family-owned business inspired by her sister Vera's autism diagnosis.
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29Nov

Elisabeth Brauß - piano

Dates
Friday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
BBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert.
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29Nov

Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir

Dates
Friday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
The University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley.
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30Nov

CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra

Dates
Saturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Reisz 'Odd Priest' Amos is a multi-disciplined artist from Birmingham, collaborating with the University Jazz Orchestra featuring newly commissioned arrangements of Odd Priest's original music.
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1Dec

Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars

Dates
Sunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome University of Birmingham alumni soloists, along with The Elgar Scholars, to perform Verdi's epic requiem mass with the University Chorus, presented in an arrangement for two pianos, organ, and percussion.
Dec 2024
2Dec

Museum Tours

Dates
Monday 2 December 2024 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for Tours of the Museum
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2Dec

Student workshop | Yoga in the galleries

Dates
Monday 2 December 2024 (12:45-13:15)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Take a moment to slow down and reconnect with your breath and body, and join us for a relaxed, bite-sized yoga session in the Barber galleries, surrounded by the beautiful art collection.
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3Dec

Holiday Classics at the Museum: the Sekine Quartet

Dates
Tuesday 3 December 2024 (18:00-21:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
The Sekine Quartet will perform a string tribute to holiday classics at the Lapworth Museum.
4Dec

Demystifying reasonable adjustments

Dates
Wednesday 4 December 2024 (13:00-14:00)
Description
As part of Disability History month the HR EDI & Wellbeing team have designed this session to give an overview of reasonable adjustment support for staff here at the University of Birmingham.
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4Dec

Student workshop | Crafting portraits with Marley Starskey Butler

Dates
Wednesday 4 December 2024 (14:00-16:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Uncover the tips and tricks for capturing stunning portraits. Get ready to experiment and explore composition, angles, lighting and more in this hands-on, playful workshop.
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4Dec

University Carol Service - University Upper Voices

Dates
Wednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)
Location
The Great Hall - Aston Webb
Description
The University invites you to attend the annual University Carol Service in The Great Hall, with music from the University Upper Voices choir, conducted by Mariana Rosas.
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4Dec

Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum

Dates
Wednesday 4 December 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum.
5Dec

Gaining Parity?

Dates
Thursday 5 December 2024 (17:30-18:30)
Location
Arts Lecture Room 1
Description
Gaining Parity? French and Francophone women's filmmaking in the twenty-first century - Kate Ince Inaugural Lecture
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6Dec

Clipper Erickson - piano

Dates
Friday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Clipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert.
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6Dec

University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs

Dates
Friday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
The University Brass Band give their first performance under the baton of their new musical director, Stephen Kane, in this joint concert with our student-led, unauditioned chamber choirs.
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7Dec

Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra

Dates
Saturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Join the University's Symphony Orchestra for all the bombast and romance of Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni, alongside intimate gems by our student-conducted String Orchestra.
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8Dec

Philharmonic Orchestra

Dates
Sunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
All roads lead to Rome, they say - so join us on the Appian Way this afternoon as we delve into Respighi's masterpiece, alongside familiar favourites from blockbusters The Godfather and Cinema Paradiso.
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10Dec

Christmas Movie Night at the Museum

Dates
Tuesday 10 December 2024 (18:30-21:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us to watch Home Alone (1990) and celebrate the festive season at the Lapworth Museum.
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11Dec

Lunchtime talk | Exhibition Introduction - Reclaiming Narratives

Dates
Wednesday 11 December 2024 (13:00-13:30)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Join curator Artist-Facilitator Marley Starskey Butler and the Barber's Student Engagement Coordinator, Kirsty Clarke for an introduction to the exhibition, 'Reclaiming Narratives'.
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11Dec

University Camerata

Dates
Wednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
With music from Purcell to Laura Mvula, renaissance to contemporary, join us in celebrating the hard work of the students on the choral conducting programme as they conduct the University Camerata.
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12Dec

University Vocal Consort

Dates
Thursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)
Location
The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
Talented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital as part of the final-year assessment for her music degree.
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12Dec

Live at the Lapworth: Urban Soul Family

Dates
Thursday 12 December 2024 (19:00-21:30)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for the final Live at the Lapworth music performance of the year.
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13Dec

'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project

Dates
Friday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Gospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
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14Dec

Barber family workshop with Naoibh McNamee

Dates
Saturday 14 December 2024 (11:00-14:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Collaborate with artists and create as a family. Perfect for 4-10 year olds, these activities are designed investigate ideas in our current exhibitions, prompt collaboration and fun!
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14Dec

'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project

Dates
Saturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Gospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
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14Dec

Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells

Dates
Saturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)
Location
St Michael's Church - Tenbury Wells
Description
Birmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell.
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19Dec

Barber Baby with Musical Picnic

Dates
Thursday 19 December 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
July 2024
6Jan

Museum Tours

Dates
Monday 6 January 2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for Tours of the Museum
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11Jan

Barber family workshop with Michael D. Kennedy

Dates
Saturday 11 January 2025 (11:00-14:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Collaborate with artists and create as a family. Perfect for 4-10 year olds, these activities are designed investigate ideas in our current exhibitions, prompt collaboration and fun!
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15Jan

Lunchtime talk | Dr Maddie Hewitson

Dates
Wednesday 15 January 2025 (13:00-13:30)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Join Dr Maddie Hewitson to explore Simeon Solomon's 'A Saint of the Eastern Church'. In this painting, the artist approaches Orthodox Christianity as a multi-sensory engagement with faith and displays of belief.
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16Jan

Barber Baby with Musical Picnic

Dates
Thursday 16 January 2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
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21Jan

Student workshop | Drop in and draw

Dates
Tuesday 21 January 2025 (13:15-13:45)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Come to the Barber Institute, your art gallery on campus, for a relaxed lunchtime drawing session. Take notice, look deeper and learn new techniques.
22Jan

Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025

Dates
Wednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)
Location
Edgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RS
Description
The 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.
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29Jan

Introduction to Fruit Pruning

Dates
Wednesday 29 January 2025 (10:30-15:00)
Location
Winterbourne House & Garden
Description
Introduction to Fruit Pruning Workshop at Winterbourne House and Garden.
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3Feb

Museum Tours

Dates
Monday 3 February 2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for Tours of the Museum
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12Feb

James Ehnes Piano Quartet

Dates
Wednesday 12 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
A Barber Evening Concert featuring world-class chamber music from Canadian violinist James Ehnes, alongside Inon Barnatan (piano), Raphael Bell (cello), and Jonathan Vinocour (viola).
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26Feb

Professor Ruth Page Inaugural

Dates
Wednesday 26 February 2025 (18:00-19:00)
Location
Alan Walters Building G11
Description
Professor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture - 'Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok'
Oct 2024
3Mar

Museum Tours

Dates
Monday 3 March 2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for Tours of the Museum
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15Mar

BBC Singers feat. Birmingham University Singers

Dates
Saturday 15 March 2025 (18:30-20:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome the BBC Singers for an eclectic Barber Evening Concert of choral music, with guest appearance from Birmingham University Singers.
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26Mar

Britten Sinfonia

Dates
Wednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works.
Dec 2024
7Apr

Museum Tours

Dates
Monday 7 April 2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for Tours of the Museum
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7May

Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio

Dates
Wednesday 7 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
This internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
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1Jul

Youth and Horror: An International Conference

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)
Location
University of Birmingham
Description
The Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
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14Nov

Disability History Month 2024

Dates
Thursday 14 November (00:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (23:59)
Description
14 November to 20 December is Disability History Month and the University will be exploring the theme of 'Disability, Livelihood, and Employment'' with a comprehensive programme of events.
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22Nov

Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites

Dates
Friday 22 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We celebrate the latest exhibition at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, with a musical feast from Oxford International Song Festival.
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23Nov

Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices

Dates
Saturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices infuse the Elgar Concert Hall with a toasty programme of seasonal music all under the direction of Bob Chilcott and Mariana Rosas.
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24Nov

Wind Band and Saxophone Choir

Dates
Sunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
From show tunes to movie themes, Broadway showstoppers to disco hits, this Sunday afternoon concert brings together musicians from across the University in our Wind Band and Saxophone Choir.
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29Nov

Elisabeth Brauß - piano

Dates
Friday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
BBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert.
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29Nov

Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir

Dates
Friday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
The University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley.
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30Nov

CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra

Dates
Saturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Reisz 'Odd Priest' Amos is a multi-disciplined artist from Birmingham, collaborating with the University Jazz Orchestra featuring newly commissioned arrangements of Odd Priest's original music.
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1Dec

Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars

Dates
Sunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome University of Birmingham alumni soloists, along with The Elgar Scholars, to perform Verdi's epic requiem mass with the University Chorus, presented in an arrangement for two pianos, organ, and percussion.
4dec-carol-service
4Dec

University Carol Service - University Upper Voices

Dates
Wednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)
Location
The Great Hall - Aston Webb
Description
The University invites you to attend the annual University Carol Service in The Great Hall, with music from the University Upper Voices choir, conducted by Mariana Rosas.
6dec-clipper-erickson
6Dec

Clipper Erickson - piano

Dates
Friday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Clipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert.
6dec-brass-band
6Dec

University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs

Dates
Friday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
The University Brass Band give their first performance under the baton of their new musical director, Stephen Kane, in this joint concert with our student-led, unauditioned chamber choirs.
7dec-symphony-string-orch
7Dec

Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra

Dates
Saturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Join the University's Symphony Orchestra for all the bombast and romance of Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni, alongside intimate gems by our student-conducted String Orchestra.
8dec-philharmonic
8Dec

Philharmonic Orchestra

Dates
Sunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
All roads lead to Rome, they say - so join us on the Appian Way this afternoon as we delve into Respighi's masterpiece, alongside familiar favourites from blockbusters The Godfather and Cinema Paradiso.
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11Dec

University Camerata

Dates
Wednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
With music from Purcell to Laura Mvula, renaissance to contemporary, join us in celebrating the hard work of the students on the choral conducting programme as they conduct the University Camerata.
12dec-vocal-consort
12Dec

University Vocal Consort

Dates
Thursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)
Location
The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
Talented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital as part of the final-year assessment for her music degree.
13dec-gospel-revisited
13Dec

'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project

Dates
Friday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Gospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
13dec-gospel-revisited
14Dec

'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project

Dates
Saturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Gospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
14dec-bus-tenbury
14Dec

Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells

Dates
Saturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)
Location
St Michael's Church - Tenbury Wells
Description
Birmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell.
12feb-james-ehnes
12Feb

James Ehnes Piano Quartet

Dates
Wednesday 12 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
A Barber Evening Concert featuring world-class chamber music from Canadian violinist James Ehnes, alongside Inon Barnatan (piano), Raphael Bell (cello), and Jonathan Vinocour (viola).
15mar-bbc-singers
15Mar

BBC Singers feat. Birmingham University Singers

Dates
Saturday 15 March 2025 (18:30-20:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome the BBC Singers for an eclectic Barber Evening Concert of choral music, with guest appearance from Birmingham University Singers.
26mar-britten-sinfonia
26Mar

Britten Sinfonia

Dates
Wednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works.
9may-brautigam-hoppe-polt
7May

Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio

Dates
Wednesday 7 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
This internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
20Feb

Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on

Dates
Monday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)
Location
Winterbourne House and Garden
Description
Find out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden.
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14Aug

Culture Café

Dates
Wednesday 14 August (15:00) - Wednesday 11 December 2024 (17:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Come together with Black History Arts and More for a hot drink, engaging conversations, and pop-up activities celebrating cultures, communities, and inclusion.
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14Nov

Disability History Month 2024

Dates
Thursday 14 November (00:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (23:59)
Description
14 November to 20 December is Disability History Month and the University will be exploring the theme of 'Disability, Livelihood, and Employment'' with a comprehensive programme of events.
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16Nov

Ubuntubukani: Days of Discovery

Dates
Saturday 16 November (11:00) - Saturday 7 December 2024 (16:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join Artist in Residence, Sipho Eric Ndlovu, for a unique series celebrating African heritage, culture, and storytelling in partnership with We Don't Settle and the University of Birmingham.
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21Nov

Barber Baby with Musical Picnic

Dates
Thursday 21 November 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
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22Nov

Post Concert Talk | Eyesight Alone? with Dr John Fagg

Dates
Friday 22 November 2024 (14:30-15:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Join Dr John Fagg to consider whether our encounters with visual art can, or should, be purely visual in light of the multisensory exhibition 'Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites' at the Barber.
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27Nov

Student workshop | Crafting portraits with Marley Starskey Butler

Dates
Wednesday 27 November 2024 (14:00-16:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Uncover the tips and tricks for capturing stunning portraits. Get ready to experiment and explore composition, angles, lighting and more in this hands-on, playful workshop.
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2Dec

Student workshop | Yoga in the galleries

Dates
Monday 2 December 2024 (12:45-13:15)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Take a moment to slow down and reconnect with your breath and body, and join us for a relaxed, bite-sized yoga session in the Barber galleries, surrounded by the beautiful art collection.
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3Dec

Holiday Classics at the Museum: the Sekine Quartet

Dates
Tuesday 3 December 2024 (18:00-21:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
The Sekine Quartet will perform a string tribute to holiday classics at the Lapworth Museum.
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4Dec

Student workshop | Crafting portraits with Marley Starskey Butler

Dates
Wednesday 4 December 2024 (14:00-16:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Uncover the tips and tricks for capturing stunning portraits. Get ready to experiment and explore composition, angles, lighting and more in this hands-on, playful workshop.
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4Dec

Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum

Dates
Wednesday 4 December 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum.
5Dec

Gaining Parity?

Dates
Thursday 5 December 2024 (17:30-18:30)
Location
Arts Lecture Room 1
Description
Gaining Parity? French and Francophone women's filmmaking in the twenty-first century - Kate Ince Inaugural Lecture
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10Dec

Christmas Movie Night at the Museum

Dates
Tuesday 10 December 2024 (18:30-21:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us to watch Home Alone (1990) and celebrate the festive season at the Lapworth Museum.
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11Dec

Lunchtime talk | Exhibition Introduction - Reclaiming Narratives

Dates
Wednesday 11 December 2024 (13:00-13:30)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Join curator Artist-Facilitator Marley Starskey Butler and the Barber's Student Engagement Coordinator, Kirsty Clarke for an introduction to the exhibition, 'Reclaiming Narratives'.
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12Dec

Live at the Lapworth: Urban Soul Family

Dates
Thursday 12 December 2024 (19:00-21:30)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for the final Live at the Lapworth music performance of the year.
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14Dec

Barber family workshop with Naoibh McNamee

Dates
Saturday 14 December 2024 (11:00-14:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Collaborate with artists and create as a family. Perfect for 4-10 year olds, these activities are designed investigate ideas in our current exhibitions, prompt collaboration and fun!
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19Dec

Barber Baby with Musical Picnic

Dates
Thursday 19 December 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
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11Jan

Barber family workshop with Michael D. Kennedy

Dates
Saturday 11 January 2025 (11:00-14:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Collaborate with artists and create as a family. Perfect for 4-10 year olds, these activities are designed investigate ideas in our current exhibitions, prompt collaboration and fun!
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15Jan

Lunchtime talk | Dr Maddie Hewitson

Dates
Wednesday 15 January 2025 (13:00-13:30)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Join Dr Maddie Hewitson to explore Simeon Solomon's 'A Saint of the Eastern Church'. In this painting, the artist approaches Orthodox Christianity as a multi-sensory engagement with faith and displays of belief.
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16Jan

Barber Baby with Musical Picnic

Dates
Thursday 16 January 2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
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21Jan

Student workshop | Drop in and draw

Dates
Tuesday 21 January 2025 (13:15-13:45)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Come to the Barber Institute, your art gallery on campus, for a relaxed lunchtime drawing session. Take notice, look deeper and learn new techniques.
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29Jan

Introduction to Fruit Pruning

Dates
Wednesday 29 January 2025 (10:30-15:00)
Location
Winterbourne House & Garden
Description
Introduction to Fruit Pruning Workshop at Winterbourne House and Garden.
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26Feb

Professor Ruth Page Inaugural

Dates
Wednesday 26 February 2025 (18:00-19:00)
Location
Alan Walters Building G11
Description
Professor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture - 'Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok'
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1Jul

Youth and Horror: An International Conference

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)
Location
University of Birmingham
Description
The Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
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22Nov

Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites

Dates
Friday 22 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We celebrate the latest exhibition at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, with a musical feast from Oxford International Song Festival.
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23Nov

Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices

Dates
Saturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices infuse the Elgar Concert Hall with a toasty programme of seasonal music all under the direction of Bob Chilcott and Mariana Rosas.
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24Nov

Wind Band and Saxophone Choir

Dates
Sunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
From show tunes to movie themes, Broadway showstoppers to disco hits, this Sunday afternoon concert brings together musicians from across the University in our Wind Band and Saxophone Choir.
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29Nov

Elisabeth Brauß - piano

Dates
Friday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
BBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert.
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29Nov

Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir

Dates
Friday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
The University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley.
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30Nov

CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra

Dates
Saturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Reisz 'Odd Priest' Amos is a multi-disciplined artist from Birmingham, collaborating with the University Jazz Orchestra featuring newly commissioned arrangements of Odd Priest's original music.
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1Dec

Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars

Dates
Sunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome University of Birmingham alumni soloists, along with The Elgar Scholars, to perform Verdi's epic requiem mass with the University Chorus, presented in an arrangement for two pianos, organ, and percussion.
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4Dec

University Carol Service - University Upper Voices

Dates
Wednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)
Location
The Great Hall - Aston Webb
Description
The University invites you to attend the annual University Carol Service in The Great Hall, with music from the University Upper Voices choir, conducted by Mariana Rosas.
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6Dec

Clipper Erickson - piano

Dates
Friday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Clipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert.
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6Dec

University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs

Dates
Friday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
The University Brass Band give their first performance under the baton of their new musical director, Stephen Kane, in this joint concert with our student-led, unauditioned chamber choirs.
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7Dec

Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra

Dates
Saturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Join the University's Symphony Orchestra for all the bombast and romance of Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni, alongside intimate gems by our student-conducted String Orchestra.
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8Dec

Philharmonic Orchestra

Dates
Sunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
All roads lead to Rome, they say - so join us on the Appian Way this afternoon as we delve into Respighi's masterpiece, alongside familiar favourites from blockbusters The Godfather and Cinema Paradiso.
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11Dec

University Camerata

Dates
Wednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
With music from Purcell to Laura Mvula, renaissance to contemporary, join us in celebrating the hard work of the students on the choral conducting programme as they conduct the University Camerata.
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12Dec

University Vocal Consort

Dates
Thursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)
Location
The Dome - Bramall Music Building
Description
Talented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital as part of the final-year assessment for her music degree.
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13Dec

'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project

Dates
Friday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Gospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
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14Dec

'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project

Dates
Saturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Gospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
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14Dec

Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells

Dates
Saturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)
Location
St Michael's Church - Tenbury Wells
Description
Birmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell.
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12Feb

James Ehnes Piano Quartet

Dates
Wednesday 12 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
A Barber Evening Concert featuring world-class chamber music from Canadian violinist James Ehnes, alongside Inon Barnatan (piano), Raphael Bell (cello), and Jonathan Vinocour (viola).
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15Mar

BBC Singers feat. Birmingham University Singers

Dates
Saturday 15 March 2025 (18:30-20:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome the BBC Singers for an eclectic Barber Evening Concert of choral music, with guest appearance from Birmingham University Singers.
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26Mar

Britten Sinfonia

Dates
Wednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works.
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7May

Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio

Dates
Wednesday 7 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
This internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
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14Nov

Disability History Month 2024

Dates
Thursday 14 November (00:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (23:59)
Description
14 November to 20 December is Disability History Month and the University will be exploring the theme of 'Disability, Livelihood, and Employment'' with a comprehensive programme of events.
5Dec

Gaining Parity?

Dates
Thursday 5 December 2024 (17:30-18:30)
Location
Arts Lecture Room 1
Description
Gaining Parity? French and Francophone women's filmmaking in the twenty-first century - Kate Ince Inaugural Lecture
22Jan

Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025

Dates
Wednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)
Location
Edgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RS
Description
The 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.
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26Feb

Professor Ruth Page Inaugural

Dates
Wednesday 26 February 2025 (18:00-19:00)
Location
Alan Walters Building G11
Description
Professor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture - 'Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok'
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1Jul

Youth and Horror: An International Conference

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)
Location
University of Birmingham
Description
The Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.