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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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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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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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7Dec

Heritage building tours

Dates
Saturday 7 December 2024 (11:00) - Saturday 1 February 2025 (16:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories.
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16Dec

Our City

Dates
Monday 16 December 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 16 February 2025 (17:55)
Location
The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
To mark the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary, The Exchange invites you to discover some of our research through a series of installations, talks, workshops, and family friendly activities.
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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

Unlocking the Vaults: Step into History Taster Day

Dates
Thursday 16 January 2025 (10:00-13:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join us for an engaging and informal morning packed with activities as we unveil the fascinating Unlocking the Vaults project, proudly supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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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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24Jan

The MeToo movement in India and human rights and punitivism in Colombia

Dates
Friday 24 January 2025 (14:00-15:30)
Location
Birmingham Law School Senior Common Room
Description
Birmingham Law School's Global Legal Studies and Equality, Gender, and Feminist Legal Studies research seminar with two invited speakers, Dr Mónica Arango-Oyala (Oxford) and Dr Valeria Luis Pérez (LSE).
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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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27Feb

Unlocking the Vaults: Step into History Taster Day #2

Dates
Thursday 27 February 2025 (17:00-19:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join us on 27 February for an engaging and informal morning packed with activities as we unveil the fascinating Unlocking the Vaults project, proudly supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
1May

Global Alumni Gatherings 2025

Dates
Thursday 1 May (00:00) - Saturday 31 May 2025 (23:59)
Description
To commemorate the anniversary of the University receiving Royal Assent in 1900, Birmingham alumni worldwide host meet-ups during May to celebrate their connection with the University.
21Jun

125 Anniversary Concert

Dates
Saturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)
Location
Green Heart
Description
Join us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe.
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21Jun

Come to Campus Community Festival

Dates
Saturday 21 June (11:00) - Sunday 22 June 2025 (17:00)
Location
The University of Birmingham
Description
To mark the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary, the University invites you to a campus community festival weekend of free events, talks, campus tours, live performances, and family-friendly activities.