College of Arts and Law events Critical Junctions: Anthropology on the Move DatesTuesday 8 April (13:15) - Friday 11 April 2025 (16:45) Fage Lecture 2025: Professor Karin Barber DatesThursday 10 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationTeaching and Learning Building Lecture Room 1 (LG18), Zoom Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building Search for:Search All eventsPerformanceResearch seminarsLectures, Talks and Workshops 8Apr Critical Junctions: Anthropology on the Move DatesTuesday 8 April (13:15) - Friday 11 April 2025 (16:45)DescriptionConference of the Association of Social Anthropologists of the UK. 10Apr Fage Lecture 2025: Professor Karin Barber DatesThursday 10 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationTeaching and Learning Building Lecture Room 1 (LG18), ZoomDescriptionWhat print made possible in colonial Lagos 25Apr Noisy Hegemonies: How does tradition help a community regain its voice? DatesFriday 25 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre, Online - a link will be sent to you before the eventDescriptionProfessor Alexander M. Cannon Inaugural Lecture 1May Contagion and Contamination in the Nineteenth Century DatesThursday 1 May 2025 (09:00-17:00)LocationOnline - a link will be sent to you before the eventDescriptionA seminar featuring early career researchers discussing how 19th century art, literature and historical sources depict disease and illness 1May BEAST FEaST: Southeast/Northwest DatesThursday 1 May (09:00) - Saturday 3 May 2025 (17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Building, The Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSoutheast/Northwest celebrates the global diversity of electroacoustic practices, featuring a host of international artists and special guests across eight performances. 9May Joseph Houston - piano DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series. 9May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesFriday 9 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. 13May CEMPR Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome. 14May Lunchtime jazz session DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians. 16May Georgia Mae Ellis - mezzo soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 16 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOxford International Song Festival return for a lunchtime recital of popular lieder and art songs. 19May Shakespeare Institute Open Day DatesMonday 19 May 2025 (10:00-16:15)LocationOnline, Shakespeare Institute - Stratford-upon-AvonDescriptionJoin our Shakespeare Institute Open Day, both in-person in Stratford-upon-Avon and online, to discover our postgraduate opportunities and collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company. 21May "Challenging Times": LCAHM Conference 2025 DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (10:00-16:30)LocationUniversity of Birmingham and OnlineDescriptionThe School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music is pleased to announce a call for papers for the forthcoming PGR-led conference to be held at the University of Birmingham and online on May 21, 2025. 21May Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? Evidence from East Central Europe DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (17:15-18:15)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Klaus Richter Inaugural lecture - Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? 23May The French Connection DatesFriday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers. 25May Dudley International Piano Competition Final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minutes of recitals with repertoire of their own choice. 30May A Gift for your Garden DatesFriday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionLondon-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme. 5Jun A history of the right to bodily integrity in practice: the case of forensic vaginal examinations DatesThursday 5 June 2025 (15:00-16:30)LocationArts Building, Room 103, ZoomDescriptionIn collaboration with the Centre for the Study of the Middle Ages, CMCM will be welcoming Robert Williamson (History, University of North Carolina). 6Jun Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesFriday 6 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture 8Jun University Folk Band at Power Folk DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)LocationHockley Social ClubDescriptionIt's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton. 8Jun NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionShort Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 ‐ the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series! 10Jun Big Band Come and Play DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThese sessions are a great opportunity to play through some classic big band music in a relaxed environment, led by the Director of Jazz Studies Jonathan Silk. 10Jun University Liturgical Choir at St Paul's DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationSt Paul's CathedralDescriptionThe University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral. 11Jun Dreamscapes DatesWednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationFoyer - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionIt's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building. 21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionJoin us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe. 23Jun University String Orchestra DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across the campus to share their love of music and their passion for performing. 24Jun University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThrough this scholarship scheme we hope to encourage talented students to continue making-music in the future and even go on to have professional careers or study music at postgraduate level. 25Jun University Music Mini Recitals DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert. 25Jun Birmingham Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationChancellor's CourtDescriptionA popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening. 26Jun Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSummer Festival Voices and their student conductors fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season and bring our 24/25 concerts to a close. 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 (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)LocationOld Gym, University HouseDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings. 17Jul Society for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 DatesThursday 17 July (00:00) - Sunday 20 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionSociety for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 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 11Sep Association of British and Irish Lusitanists conference DatesThursday 11 September (00:00) - Friday 12 September 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionThe Department of Modern Languages, at the University of Birmingham is delighted to host the XI Conference of the Association of British and Irish Lusitanists (ABIL) this autumn. Show more... 1May BEAST FEaST: Southeast/Northwest DatesThursday 1 May (09:00) - Saturday 3 May 2025 (17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Building, The Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSoutheast/Northwest celebrates the global diversity of electroacoustic practices, featuring a host of international artists and special guests across eight performances. 9May Joseph Houston - piano DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series. 9May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesFriday 9 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. 13May CEMPR Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome. 14May Lunchtime jazz session DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians. 16May Georgia Mae Ellis - mezzo soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 16 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOxford International Song Festival return for a lunchtime recital of popular lieder and art songs. 23May The French Connection DatesFriday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers. 25May Dudley International Piano Competition Final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minutes of recitals with repertoire of their own choice. 30May A Gift for your Garden DatesFriday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionLondon-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme. 8Jun University Folk Band at Power Folk DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)LocationHockley Social ClubDescriptionIt's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton. 8Jun NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionShort Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 ‐ the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series! 10Jun Big Band Come and Play DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThese sessions are a great opportunity to play through some classic big band music in a relaxed environment, led by the Director of Jazz Studies Jonathan Silk. 10Jun University Liturgical Choir at St Paul's DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationSt Paul's CathedralDescriptionThe University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral. 11Jun Dreamscapes DatesWednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationFoyer - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionIt's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building. 21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionJoin us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe. 23Jun University String Orchestra DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across the campus to share their love of music and their passion for performing. 24Jun University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThrough this scholarship scheme we hope to encourage talented students to continue making-music in the future and even go on to have professional careers or study music at postgraduate level. 25Jun University Music Mini Recitals DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert. 25Jun Birmingham Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationChancellor's CourtDescriptionA popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening. 26Jun Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSummer Festival Voices and their student conductors fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season and bring our 24/25 concerts to a close. Show more... No events of this category were found 10Apr Fage Lecture 2025: Professor Karin Barber DatesThursday 10 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationTeaching and Learning Building Lecture Room 1 (LG18), ZoomDescriptionWhat print made possible in colonial Lagos 25Apr Noisy Hegemonies: How does tradition help a community regain its voice? DatesFriday 25 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre, Online - a link will be sent to you before the eventDescriptionProfessor Alexander M. Cannon Inaugural Lecture 1May Contagion and Contamination in the Nineteenth Century DatesThursday 1 May 2025 (09:00-17:00)LocationOnline - a link will be sent to you before the eventDescriptionA seminar featuring early career researchers discussing how 19th century art, literature and historical sources depict disease and illness 21May "Challenging Times": LCAHM Conference 2025 DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (10:00-16:30)LocationUniversity of Birmingham and OnlineDescriptionThe School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music is pleased to announce a call for papers for the forthcoming PGR-led conference to be held at the University of Birmingham and online on May 21, 2025. 21May Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? Evidence from East Central Europe DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (17:15-18:15)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Klaus Richter Inaugural lecture - Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? 5Jun A history of the right to bodily integrity in practice: the case of forensic vaginal examinations DatesThursday 5 June 2025 (15:00-16:30)LocationArts Building, Room 103, ZoomDescriptionIn collaboration with the Centre for the Study of the Middle Ages, CMCM will be welcoming Robert Williamson (History, University of North Carolina). 6Jun Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesFriday 6 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture 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 (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)LocationOld Gym, University HouseDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings. 17Jul Society for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 DatesThursday 17 July (00:00) - Sunday 20 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionSociety for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 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 Show more...
Critical Junctions: Anthropology on the Move DatesTuesday 8 April (13:15) - Friday 11 April 2025 (16:45)
Fage Lecture 2025: Professor Karin Barber DatesThursday 10 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationTeaching and Learning Building Lecture Room 1 (LG18), Zoom
Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
8Apr Critical Junctions: Anthropology on the Move DatesTuesday 8 April (13:15) - Friday 11 April 2025 (16:45)DescriptionConference of the Association of Social Anthropologists of the UK.
10Apr Fage Lecture 2025: Professor Karin Barber DatesThursday 10 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationTeaching and Learning Building Lecture Room 1 (LG18), ZoomDescriptionWhat print made possible in colonial Lagos
25Apr Noisy Hegemonies: How does tradition help a community regain its voice? DatesFriday 25 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre, Online - a link will be sent to you before the eventDescriptionProfessor Alexander M. Cannon Inaugural Lecture
1May Contagion and Contamination in the Nineteenth Century DatesThursday 1 May 2025 (09:00-17:00)LocationOnline - a link will be sent to you before the eventDescriptionA seminar featuring early career researchers discussing how 19th century art, literature and historical sources depict disease and illness
1May BEAST FEaST: Southeast/Northwest DatesThursday 1 May (09:00) - Saturday 3 May 2025 (17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Building, The Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSoutheast/Northwest celebrates the global diversity of electroacoustic practices, featuring a host of international artists and special guests across eight performances.
9May Joseph Houston - piano DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series.
9May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesFriday 9 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.
13May CEMPR Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome.
14May Lunchtime jazz session DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians.
16May Georgia Mae Ellis - mezzo soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 16 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOxford International Song Festival return for a lunchtime recital of popular lieder and art songs.
19May Shakespeare Institute Open Day DatesMonday 19 May 2025 (10:00-16:15)LocationOnline, Shakespeare Institute - Stratford-upon-AvonDescriptionJoin our Shakespeare Institute Open Day, both in-person in Stratford-upon-Avon and online, to discover our postgraduate opportunities and collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
21May "Challenging Times": LCAHM Conference 2025 DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (10:00-16:30)LocationUniversity of Birmingham and OnlineDescriptionThe School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music is pleased to announce a call for papers for the forthcoming PGR-led conference to be held at the University of Birmingham and online on May 21, 2025.
21May Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? Evidence from East Central Europe DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (17:15-18:15)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Klaus Richter Inaugural lecture - Does Economic Nationalism Empower People?
23May The French Connection DatesFriday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers.
25May Dudley International Piano Competition Final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minutes of recitals with repertoire of their own choice.
30May A Gift for your Garden DatesFriday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionLondon-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme.
5Jun A history of the right to bodily integrity in practice: the case of forensic vaginal examinations DatesThursday 5 June 2025 (15:00-16:30)LocationArts Building, Room 103, ZoomDescriptionIn collaboration with the Centre for the Study of the Middle Ages, CMCM will be welcoming Robert Williamson (History, University of North Carolina).
6Jun Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesFriday 6 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture
8Jun University Folk Band at Power Folk DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)LocationHockley Social ClubDescriptionIt's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton.
8Jun NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionShort Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 ‐ the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series!
10Jun Big Band Come and Play DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThese sessions are a great opportunity to play through some classic big band music in a relaxed environment, led by the Director of Jazz Studies Jonathan Silk.
10Jun University Liturgical Choir at St Paul's DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationSt Paul's CathedralDescriptionThe University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral.
11Jun Dreamscapes DatesWednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationFoyer - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionIt's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building.
21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionJoin us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe.
23Jun University String Orchestra DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across the campus to share their love of music and their passion for performing.
24Jun University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThrough this scholarship scheme we hope to encourage talented students to continue making-music in the future and even go on to have professional careers or study music at postgraduate level.
25Jun University Music Mini Recitals DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert.
25Jun Birmingham Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationChancellor's CourtDescriptionA popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening.
26Jun Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSummer Festival Voices and their student conductors fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season and bring our 24/25 concerts to a close.
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 (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)LocationOld Gym, University HouseDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.
17Jul Society for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 DatesThursday 17 July (00:00) - Sunday 20 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionSociety for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025
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
11Sep Association of British and Irish Lusitanists conference DatesThursday 11 September (00:00) - Friday 12 September 2025 (00:00)LocationArts BuildingDescriptionThe Department of Modern Languages, at the University of Birmingham is delighted to host the XI Conference of the Association of British and Irish Lusitanists (ABIL) this autumn.
1May BEAST FEaST: Southeast/Northwest DatesThursday 1 May (09:00) - Saturday 3 May 2025 (17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Building, The Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSoutheast/Northwest celebrates the global diversity of electroacoustic practices, featuring a host of international artists and special guests across eight performances.
9May Joseph Houston - piano DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series.
9May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesFriday 9 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.
13May CEMPR Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome.
14May Lunchtime jazz session DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians.
16May Georgia Mae Ellis - mezzo soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 16 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOxford International Song Festival return for a lunchtime recital of popular lieder and art songs.
23May The French Connection DatesFriday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers.
25May Dudley International Piano Competition Final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minutes of recitals with repertoire of their own choice.
30May A Gift for your Garden DatesFriday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionLondon-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme.
8Jun University Folk Band at Power Folk DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)LocationHockley Social ClubDescriptionIt's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton.
8Jun NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionShort Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 ‐ the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series!
10Jun Big Band Come and Play DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThese sessions are a great opportunity to play through some classic big band music in a relaxed environment, led by the Director of Jazz Studies Jonathan Silk.
10Jun University Liturgical Choir at St Paul's DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationSt Paul's CathedralDescriptionThe University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral.
11Jun Dreamscapes DatesWednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationFoyer - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionIt's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building.
21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionJoin us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe.
23Jun University String Orchestra DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across the campus to share their love of music and their passion for performing.
24Jun University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThrough this scholarship scheme we hope to encourage talented students to continue making-music in the future and even go on to have professional careers or study music at postgraduate level.
25Jun University Music Mini Recitals DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert.
25Jun Birmingham Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationChancellor's CourtDescriptionA popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening.
26Jun Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSummer Festival Voices and their student conductors fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season and bring our 24/25 concerts to a close.
10Apr Fage Lecture 2025: Professor Karin Barber DatesThursday 10 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationTeaching and Learning Building Lecture Room 1 (LG18), ZoomDescriptionWhat print made possible in colonial Lagos
25Apr Noisy Hegemonies: How does tradition help a community regain its voice? DatesFriday 25 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre, Online - a link will be sent to you before the eventDescriptionProfessor Alexander M. Cannon Inaugural Lecture
1May Contagion and Contamination in the Nineteenth Century DatesThursday 1 May 2025 (09:00-17:00)LocationOnline - a link will be sent to you before the eventDescriptionA seminar featuring early career researchers discussing how 19th century art, literature and historical sources depict disease and illness
21May "Challenging Times": LCAHM Conference 2025 DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (10:00-16:30)LocationUniversity of Birmingham and OnlineDescriptionThe School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music is pleased to announce a call for papers for the forthcoming PGR-led conference to be held at the University of Birmingham and online on May 21, 2025.
21May Does Economic Nationalism Empower People? Evidence from East Central Europe DatesWednesday 21 May 2025 (17:15-18:15)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Klaus Richter Inaugural lecture - Does Economic Nationalism Empower People?
5Jun A history of the right to bodily integrity in practice: the case of forensic vaginal examinations DatesThursday 5 June 2025 (15:00-16:30)LocationArts Building, Room 103, ZoomDescriptionIn collaboration with the Centre for the Study of the Middle Ages, CMCM will be welcoming Robert Williamson (History, University of North Carolina).
6Jun Why sharing stories matters: Influencers, mental health narratives and TikTok DatesFriday 6 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationAlan Walters Building G11DescriptionProfessor Ruth Page Inaugural lecture
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 (09:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (16:45)LocationOld Gym, University HouseDescriptionThe 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.
17Jul Society for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025 DatesThursday 17 July (00:00) - Sunday 20 July 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters BuildingDescriptionSociety for Global Nineteenth Century Studies World Congress 2025
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