News in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

Symposium on Russophone Literary Diversity: Call for Papers

An aerial view of the University of Birmingham campus
Description:
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, decolonising and decentring approaches to the study of Russophone literature and culture have become urgent tasks.
Date:
01 May 2024

New album of orchestral work by Michael Zev Gordon released

CD album cover for The Impermanence of Things.
Description:
‘The Impermanence of Things’ is the Professor of Composition's latest CD from NMC Recordings exploring memory, loss and serenity.
Date:
26 April 2024

New project on feminist translation

A waterfall from the front cover of On the Edge of the River Sar: A Feminist Translation, with author's permission
Description:
Dr Hilary Brown will be leading a project over 2024-25 which will explore what feminist translation means in practice in the twenty-first century.
Date:
22 April 2024

Summer Festival of Music 2024

Students from the brass band holding instruments
Description:
The annual Summer Festival of Music is a highlight of the academic year for musicians at the University of Birmingham.
Date:
22 April 2024

“I first met Maryse Condé as a graduate student in 2005. From that day on, we remained in contact”

Professor Louise Hardwick with Maryse Condé in 2010
Description:
Professor Louise Hardwick reflects on her two-decade relationship with the late Caribbean author and ‘Alternative Nobel’ prize-winner.
Date:
16 April 2024

World Premiere for Birmingham University Singers

Toby Young
Description:
Birmingham University Singers were pleased to perform a new commission as part of the 2024 CrossCurrents festival in their recent concert.
Date:
27 March 2024

Deepfake pop, the legacy of civil war & the impact of terror attacks - all at Hay Festival 2024

Large multi coloured letters spelling out Hay with a child climbing on them at the festival
Description:
Leading academics and experts from the University of Birmingham’s College of Arts and Law have been announced as part of this year’s Hay Festival lineup.
Date:
18 March 2024

From state propaganda to populist marketing ploy: the slippery meaning of International Women’s Day

 International Women's Day in 2022 in Spain.
Description:
Sara Jones (University of Birmingham) and Maija Spurina (Latvian Academy of Culture) explore the contradictions of International Women’s Day around the world.
Date:
07 March 2024

University of Birmingham partner with Ex Cathedra to support student development

Performance of Sing Together: Handel's Messiah in the Bramhall Music building
Description:
University Music are pleased to announce a new partnership with the leading British choir, Ex Cathedra.
Date:
26 February 2024

Success for University Brass Band at UniBrass 2024

University Brass Band performance
Description:
University Music along with the University Music Society are delighted to report another successful trip away for this year’s UniBrass contest.
Date:
21 February 2024

The University of Birmingham hosts Trans/Queer Symposium and Networking Day

Beyond Radical: Queer Theory and the UK.
Description:
Last month, a Trans/Queer: Symposium and Networking Day was held and attended by UK and international academic staff plus postgraduate research students.
Date:
07 February 2024

University Music Spring 2024 Highlights

Students playing instruments
Description:
Following a successful first semester of concerts, University Music are delighted to share some upcoming highlights in their Spring concert programme.
Date:
05 February 2024
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