Events Search Search for: Search 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. 30Apr Case Study: Africanize DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (08:30) - Saturday 11 January 2025 (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. 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. 29Jul Audio Tour: A History Through Objects: stories of research and innovation at UoB DatesMonday 29 July 2024 (09:00) - Friday 28 February 2025 (17:00)LocationAston Webb Building (R6 on campus map)DescriptionDiscover a new layer of stories within the History through Objects exhibition! Learn how you can access the self-led audio tour in the Aston Webb exhibition spaces. 14Aug Culture Café DatesWednesday 14 August (15:00) - Wednesday 11 December 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. 11Oct Exhibition | Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites DatesFriday 11 October 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionEver 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. 14Nov Disability History Month 2024 DatesThursday 14 November (00:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (23:59)Description14 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. 16Nov Ubuntubukani: Days of Discovery DatesSaturday 16 November (11:00) - Saturday 7 December 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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. 16Nov Display | Peace and Noise: The Sounds of the Landscape DatesSaturday 16 November 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionPeace 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. 16Nov Display | Reclaiming Narratives: Voices from the College of Medicine and Health DatesSaturday 16 November 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionThis 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. 23Nov Postgraduate Open Day DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (10:00-16:00)LocationUniversity of Birmingham - Edgbaston campusDescriptionVisit our Postgraduate Open Day at the University of Birmingham campus on Saturday 23 November 2024 23Nov Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham 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. 24Nov Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom 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. 25Nov 200 years of dinosaur research: what we know and what we don't know DatesMonday 25 November 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationLecture Theatre WG5 - Aston WebbDescriptionLapworth Lecture. 200 years of dinosaur research: what we know and what we don't know. By Dr Stephan Lautenschlager. 26Nov Disability, employment, and empowerment: creating inclusive workplaces for disabled staff DatesTuesday 26 November 2024 (12:30-13:30)LocationZoom webinarDescriptionJoin us for an empowering event focused on navigating employment with a disability. 27Nov An autistic perspective on employment: a conversation with Dr Wenn Lawson DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (10:00-11:00)DescriptionThis webinar is an exciting opportunity to hear Dr Wenn Lawson reflect on his life and work experiences as an internationally respected autistic academic, researcher, consultant, author, poet and speaker. 27Nov Careers Network drop-in session DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (11:00-16:00)LocationG07 Nuffield BuildingDescriptionIn 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. 27Nov Lunchtime talk | Exhibition Introduction - Peace and Noise DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin curator Becky Owen-Keats for an introduction to the exhibition 'Peace and Noise'. 27Nov The Everyday Politics of Food Co-ops: Care, Aid, and Community in Austerity Britain DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (13:00-14:30)LocationHybrid event - Arts 104 and ZoomDescriptionAnthro Talks seminar given by Celia Plender, University of Exeter. 27Nov Student workshop | Crafting portraits with Marley Starskey Butler DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionUncover 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 Inaugural Lecture of Professor Andrew J. Bremner DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (16:00-18:00)LocationWG5 - Aston Webb BuildingDescriptionInaugural Lecture of Professor Andrew J. Bremner 27Nov Wiitkaamaaganak: Adoption and the Resurgence of Anishinaabe Citizenship Orders DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (16:00-18:00)LocationHybrid event - Alan Walters G03 (LT1) and ZoomDescriptionDr Damien Lee will share research drawn from his forthcoming book on adoption and the resurgence of Anishinaabe citizenship laws. 27Nov Happy Autistic Lady – disability and entrepreneurship DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (17:00-18:00)LocationOn campus - room tbcDescriptionThis 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. 29Nov Elisabeth Brauß - piano DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert. 29Nov Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley. 30Nov CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra DatesSaturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionReisz '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. 1Dec Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars DatesSunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe 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. 2Dec Museum Tours DatesMonday 2 December 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 2Dec Student workshop | Yoga in the galleries DatesMonday 2 December 2024 (12:45-13:15)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionTake 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. 3Dec Associative disability and discrimination: exploring legal, study, employment, and welfare implications DatesTuesday 3 December 2024 (12:00-13:00)Locationonline eventDescriptionIn this presentation, Dr Andy Noble and Dr Sarah Wall and discuss this concept in relation to both staff and student welfare and share recommendations for good practice. 3Dec Holiday Classics at the Museum: the Sekine Quartet DatesTuesday 3 December 2024 (18:00-21:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionThe Sekine Quartet will perform a string tribute to holiday classics at the Lapworth Museum. 4Dec Demystifying reasonable adjustments DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (13:00-14:00)DescriptionAs 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. 4Dec Speaking of Trust: Religion and Mutual Aid in Southwest Kenya DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (13:00-14:30)LocationArts Building room 315, Hybrid event in person and on ZoomDescriptionAnthro Talks seminar given by Teodor Zidaru, London School of Economics. 4Dec Student workshop | Crafting portraits with Marley Starskey Butler DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionUncover 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. 4Dec New Directions in Queer and Trans History: Matt Cook and Mo Moulton in Conversation DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (16:00-18:00)LocationArts 201DescriptionProfessor Matt Cook, who holds the Jonathan Cooper Chair in the History of Sexuality (University of Oxford), is in conversation with Professor Mo Moulton (University of Birmingham), followed by a general discussion. 4Dec University Carol Service - University Upper Voices DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Great Hall - Aston WebbDescriptionThe 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. 4Dec Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum. 5Dec Seminar Series - Dissociative Identity Disorder: Past Controversies, Present Neuroscientific Insights DatesThursday 5 December 2024 (14:30-15:30)LocationOnline, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Seminar Series with Dr Lauren Lebois 5Dec Gaining Parity? DatesThursday 5 December 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationArts Lecture Room 1DescriptionGaining Parity? French and Francophone women's filmmaking in the twenty-first century - Kate Ince Inaugural Lecture 6Dec Clipper Erickson - piano DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionClipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert. 6Dec University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe 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 Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSaturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin 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 Orchestra DatesSunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAll 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. 10Dec Christmas Movie Night at the Museum DatesTuesday 10 December 2024 (18:30-21:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us to watch Home Alone (1990) and celebrate the festive season at the Lapworth Museum. 11Dec Rights not charity:a brief history of UK disability rights in 3 steps DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationMuirhead Tower 109 and onlineDescriptionThis event provides an introduction to disability activism in the UK over the last 50+ years. 11Dec Lunchtime talk | Exhibition Introduction - Reclaiming Narratives DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin curator Artist-Facilitator Marley Starskey Butler and the Barber's Student Engagement Coordinator, Kirsty Clarke for an introduction to the exhibition, 'Reclaiming Narratives'. 11Dec University Camerata DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWith 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 University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented 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. 12Dec Live at the Lapworth: Urban Soul Family DatesThursday 12 December 2024 (19:00-21:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for the final Live at the Lapworth music performance of the year. 13Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesFriday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel 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 Barber family workshop with Naoibh McNamee DatesSaturday 14 December 2024 (11:00-14:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCollaborate 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! 14Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesSaturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel 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 Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells DatesSaturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)LocationSt Michael's Church - Tenbury WellsDescriptionBirmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell. 19Dec Barber Baby with Musical Picnic DatesThursday 19 December 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExperience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups. 6Jan Museum Tours DatesMonday 6 January 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 8Jan Electoral communication in 2024: Responding to a year of turbulence in media and politics 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 11Jan Barber family workshop with Michael D. Kennedy DatesSaturday 11 January 2025 (11:00-14:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCollaborate 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! 15Jan Lunchtime talk | Dr Maddie Hewitson DatesWednesday 15 January 2025 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin 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. 16Jan Barber Baby with Musical Picnic DatesThursday 16 January 2025 (11:00-12:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExperience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups. 21Jan Student workshop | Drop in and draw DatesTuesday 21 January 2025 (13:15-13:45)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCome 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 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. 29Jan Introduction to Fruit Pruning DatesWednesday 29 January 2025 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House & GardenDescriptionIntroduction to Fruit Pruning Workshop at Winterbourne House and Garden. 3Feb Museum Tours DatesMonday 3 February 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 12Feb James Ehnes Piano Quartet DatesWednesday 12 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Evening Concert featuring world-class chamber music from Canadian violinist James Ehnes, alongside Inon Barnatan (piano), Raphael Bell (cello), and Jonathan Vinocour (viola). 26Feb Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesWednesday 26 February 2025 (18:00-19:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture 3Mar Museum Tours DatesMonday 3 March 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 15Mar BBC Singers feat. Birmingham University Singers DatesSaturday 15 March 2025 (18:30-20:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome the BBC Singers for an eclectic Barber Evening Concert of choral music, with guest appearance from Birmingham University Singers. 26Mar Britten Sinfonia DatesWednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe 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. 7Apr Museum Tours DatesMonday 7 April 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 7May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesWednesday 7 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season. 1Jul Youth and Horror: An International Conference DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference. 1Jul Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025 DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (00:00)LocationOld GymDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings. 19Aug International Association for the Psychology of Religion conference 2025 DatesTuesday 19 August (00:00) - Friday 22 August 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionCall for papers. Conference theme: Highlighting the cross-disciplinarity of the psychology of religion
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.
30Apr Case Study: Africanize DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (08:30) - Saturday 11 January 2025 (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.
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.
29Jul Audio Tour: A History Through Objects: stories of research and innovation at UoB DatesMonday 29 July 2024 (09:00) - Friday 28 February 2025 (17:00)LocationAston Webb Building (R6 on campus map)DescriptionDiscover a new layer of stories within the History through Objects exhibition! Learn how you can access the self-led audio tour in the Aston Webb exhibition spaces.
14Aug Culture Café DatesWednesday 14 August (15:00) - Wednesday 11 December 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.
11Oct Exhibition | Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites DatesFriday 11 October 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionEver 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.
14Nov Disability History Month 2024 DatesThursday 14 November (00:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (23:59)Description14 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.
16Nov Ubuntubukani: Days of Discovery DatesSaturday 16 November (11:00) - Saturday 7 December 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin 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.
16Nov Display | Peace and Noise: The Sounds of the Landscape DatesSaturday 16 November 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionPeace 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.
16Nov Display | Reclaiming Narratives: Voices from the College of Medicine and Health DatesSaturday 16 November 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionThis 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.
23Nov Postgraduate Open Day DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (10:00-16:00)LocationUniversity of Birmingham - Edgbaston campusDescriptionVisit our Postgraduate Open Day at the University of Birmingham campus on Saturday 23 November 2024
23Nov Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham 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.
24Nov Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom 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.
25Nov 200 years of dinosaur research: what we know and what we don't know DatesMonday 25 November 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationLecture Theatre WG5 - Aston WebbDescriptionLapworth Lecture. 200 years of dinosaur research: what we know and what we don't know. By Dr Stephan Lautenschlager.
26Nov Disability, employment, and empowerment: creating inclusive workplaces for disabled staff DatesTuesday 26 November 2024 (12:30-13:30)LocationZoom webinarDescriptionJoin us for an empowering event focused on navigating employment with a disability.
27Nov An autistic perspective on employment: a conversation with Dr Wenn Lawson DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (10:00-11:00)DescriptionThis webinar is an exciting opportunity to hear Dr Wenn Lawson reflect on his life and work experiences as an internationally respected autistic academic, researcher, consultant, author, poet and speaker.
27Nov Careers Network drop-in session DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (11:00-16:00)LocationG07 Nuffield BuildingDescriptionIn 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.
27Nov Lunchtime talk | Exhibition Introduction - Peace and Noise DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin curator Becky Owen-Keats for an introduction to the exhibition 'Peace and Noise'.
27Nov The Everyday Politics of Food Co-ops: Care, Aid, and Community in Austerity Britain DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (13:00-14:30)LocationHybrid event - Arts 104 and ZoomDescriptionAnthro Talks seminar given by Celia Plender, University of Exeter.
27Nov Student workshop | Crafting portraits with Marley Starskey Butler DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionUncover 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 Inaugural Lecture of Professor Andrew J. Bremner DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (16:00-18:00)LocationWG5 - Aston Webb BuildingDescriptionInaugural Lecture of Professor Andrew J. Bremner
27Nov Wiitkaamaaganak: Adoption and the Resurgence of Anishinaabe Citizenship Orders DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (16:00-18:00)LocationHybrid event - Alan Walters G03 (LT1) and ZoomDescriptionDr Damien Lee will share research drawn from his forthcoming book on adoption and the resurgence of Anishinaabe citizenship laws.
27Nov Happy Autistic Lady – disability and entrepreneurship DatesWednesday 27 November 2024 (17:00-18:00)LocationOn campus - room tbcDescriptionThis 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.
29Nov Elisabeth Brauß - piano DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert.
29Nov Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley.
30Nov CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra DatesSaturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionReisz '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.
1Dec Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars DatesSunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe 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.
2Dec Museum Tours DatesMonday 2 December 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
2Dec Student workshop | Yoga in the galleries DatesMonday 2 December 2024 (12:45-13:15)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionTake 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.
3Dec Associative disability and discrimination: exploring legal, study, employment, and welfare implications DatesTuesday 3 December 2024 (12:00-13:00)Locationonline eventDescriptionIn this presentation, Dr Andy Noble and Dr Sarah Wall and discuss this concept in relation to both staff and student welfare and share recommendations for good practice.
3Dec Holiday Classics at the Museum: the Sekine Quartet DatesTuesday 3 December 2024 (18:00-21:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionThe Sekine Quartet will perform a string tribute to holiday classics at the Lapworth Museum.
4Dec Demystifying reasonable adjustments DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (13:00-14:00)DescriptionAs 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.
4Dec Speaking of Trust: Religion and Mutual Aid in Southwest Kenya DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (13:00-14:30)LocationArts Building room 315, Hybrid event in person and on ZoomDescriptionAnthro Talks seminar given by Teodor Zidaru, London School of Economics.
4Dec Student workshop | Crafting portraits with Marley Starskey Butler DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionUncover 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.
4Dec New Directions in Queer and Trans History: Matt Cook and Mo Moulton in Conversation DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (16:00-18:00)LocationArts 201DescriptionProfessor Matt Cook, who holds the Jonathan Cooper Chair in the History of Sexuality (University of Oxford), is in conversation with Professor Mo Moulton (University of Birmingham), followed by a general discussion.
4Dec University Carol Service - University Upper Voices DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Great Hall - Aston WebbDescriptionThe 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.
4Dec Quiz Night at the Lapworth Museum DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (18:30-20:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a quiz night at the Lapworth Museum.
5Dec Seminar Series - Dissociative Identity Disorder: Past Controversies, Present Neuroscientific Insights DatesThursday 5 December 2024 (14:30-15:30)LocationOnline, registration requiredDescriptionIMH Seminar Series with Dr Lauren Lebois
5Dec Gaining Parity? DatesThursday 5 December 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationArts Lecture Room 1DescriptionGaining Parity? French and Francophone women's filmmaking in the twenty-first century - Kate Ince Inaugural Lecture
6Dec Clipper Erickson - piano DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionClipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert.
6Dec University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe 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 Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSaturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin 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 Orchestra DatesSunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAll 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.
10Dec Christmas Movie Night at the Museum DatesTuesday 10 December 2024 (18:30-21:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us to watch Home Alone (1990) and celebrate the festive season at the Lapworth Museum.
11Dec Rights not charity:a brief history of UK disability rights in 3 steps DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationMuirhead Tower 109 and onlineDescriptionThis event provides an introduction to disability activism in the UK over the last 50+ years.
11Dec Lunchtime talk | Exhibition Introduction - Reclaiming Narratives DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin curator Artist-Facilitator Marley Starskey Butler and the Barber's Student Engagement Coordinator, Kirsty Clarke for an introduction to the exhibition, 'Reclaiming Narratives'.
11Dec University Camerata DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWith 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 University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented 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.
12Dec Live at the Lapworth: Urban Soul Family DatesThursday 12 December 2024 (19:00-21:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for the final Live at the Lapworth music performance of the year.
13Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesFriday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel 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 Barber family workshop with Naoibh McNamee DatesSaturday 14 December 2024 (11:00-14:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCollaborate 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!
14Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesSaturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel 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 Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells DatesSaturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)LocationSt Michael's Church - Tenbury WellsDescriptionBirmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell.
19Dec Barber Baby with Musical Picnic DatesThursday 19 December 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExperience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
6Jan Museum Tours DatesMonday 6 January 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
8Jan Electoral communication in 2024: Responding to a year of turbulence in media and politics 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
11Jan Barber family workshop with Michael D. Kennedy DatesSaturday 11 January 2025 (11:00-14:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCollaborate 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!
15Jan Lunchtime talk | Dr Maddie Hewitson DatesWednesday 15 January 2025 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin 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.
16Jan Barber Baby with Musical Picnic DatesThursday 16 January 2025 (11:00-12:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExperience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
21Jan Student workshop | Drop in and draw DatesTuesday 21 January 2025 (13:15-13:45)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionCome 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 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.
29Jan Introduction to Fruit Pruning DatesWednesday 29 January 2025 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House & GardenDescriptionIntroduction to Fruit Pruning Workshop at Winterbourne House and Garden.
3Feb Museum Tours DatesMonday 3 February 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
12Feb James Ehnes Piano Quartet DatesWednesday 12 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Evening Concert featuring world-class chamber music from Canadian violinist James Ehnes, alongside Inon Barnatan (piano), Raphael Bell (cello), and Jonathan Vinocour (viola).
26Feb Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesWednesday 26 February 2025 (18:00-19:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture
3Mar Museum Tours DatesMonday 3 March 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
15Mar BBC Singers feat. Birmingham University Singers DatesSaturday 15 March 2025 (18:30-20:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome the BBC Singers for an eclectic Barber Evening Concert of choral music, with guest appearance from Birmingham University Singers.
26Mar Britten Sinfonia DatesWednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe 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.
7Apr Museum Tours DatesMonday 7 April 2025 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
7May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesWednesday 7 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
1Jul Youth and Horror: An International Conference DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)LocationUniversity of BirminghamDescriptionThe Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
1Jul Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025 DatesTuesday 1 July (00:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (00:00)LocationOld GymDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.
19Aug International Association for the Psychology of Religion conference 2025 DatesTuesday 19 August (00:00) - Friday 22 August 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionCall for papers. Conference theme: Highlighting the cross-disciplinarity of the psychology of religion