Keep up to date with the latest news and events from around the college and the wide-ranging projects our staff and students get involved with.
Forthcoming events
2Oct
- Dates
- Wednesday 2 October 2024 (14:00-15:30)
- Location
- 429 Muirhead Tower
- Description
- Omer Aijazi discuses his book 'Atmospheric Violence: Disaster and Repair in Kashmir.' This event is part of the International Development Department Seminar Series.
3Oct
- Dates
- Thursday 3 October 2024 (17:00-19:00)
- Location
- The Exchange: Assembly Room
- Description
- In his first public lecture since being appointed as an Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham, Graeme Betts will reflect on his distinguished career in social care, health, and local government.
7Oct
- Dates
- Monday 7 October 2024 (12:00-13:00)
- Location
- Online event.
- Description
- Suvi Rautio a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki. This event is part of the International Development Department Seminar Series.
8Oct
- Dates
- Tuesday 8 October 2024 (13:30-15:00)
- Location
- 715 Muirhead Tower
- Description
- Julia Gallagher, Reader in International Development, King's College London.This event is part of the International Development Department Seminar Series.
14Oct
- Dates
- Monday 14 October 2024 (17:00-18:30)
- Location
- Teaching and Learning Building - Room 202, Zoom
- Description
- Join Jess Gerrard as she explores the history of grassroots conservative activism in Australia and analyses its impact on educational policy and practice.
15Oct
- Dates
- Tuesday 15 October 2024 (16:30-17:45)
- Location
- School of Education
- Description
- Whether you are passionate about shaping young minds, fostering creativity, or making a difference in communities, this talk is your gateway to a rewarding career in teaching.
16Oct
- Dates
- Wednesday 16 October 2024 (12:00-13:30)
- Location
- Muirhead Tower - Room 113
- Description
- Anam Kuraishi, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Antwerp. This event is part of the International Development Department Seminar Series.
16Oct
- Dates
- Wednesday 16 October 2024 (17:00-18:30)
- Location
- Room 422, School of Education
- Description
- Philosophy of Education Research Seminar Series
21Oct
- Dates
- Monday 21 October 2024 (17:30-18:30)
- Location
- Online - a link will be sent to you before the event
- Description
- This talk will discuss public and political views of corporal punishment, exploring the divisory and contradictory opinions and justifications across the nineteenth- and twentieth-century.
22Oct
- Dates
- Tuesday 22 October 2024 (13:30-15:00)
- Location
- Online event.
- Description
- Speaker Owen Frazer, Senior Advisor Conflict Transformation, Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation. This event is part of the International Development Department Seminar Series.
23Oct
- Dates
- Wednesday 23 October 2024 (18:30-20:00)
- Location
- Bramall Concert Hall - University of Birmingham
- Description
- Join us for an evening of live music and a series of talks unravelling the extraordinary influence that Taylor Swift has had on popular culture.
24Oct
- Dates
- Thursday 24 October 2024 (18:00-21:00)
- Location
- 850 Bristol Road, Birmingham, Sliced and Diced
- Description
- This event will explore the intersection of video games, wellbeing, and escapism and will feature a series of short talks by experts in the social sciences and the gaming industry.
25Oct
- Dates
- Friday 25 October 2024 (00:00)
- Description
- Call for papers
28Oct
- Dates
- Monday 28 October 2024 (13:15-14:45)
- Location
- B12 9QH, Birmingham, Cannon Hill Park, The MAC
- Description
- An interactive workshop exploring the importance of responsible consumption and recycling.
28Oct
- Dates
- Monday 28 October 2024 (15:15-16:15)
- Location
- B12 9QH, Cannon Hill Park, Midlands Art Centre
- Description
- This all ages workshop will bring together families to create their own digital artefact, from a family blog to a digital storybook.
31Oct
- Dates
- Thursday 31 October 2024 (17:00-18:30)
- Location
- Nuffield G19, Zoom
- Description
- What sorts of futures of education can emerge if we recognise past wrongs and develop educational projects for redress and reparation? Join Mati Keynes to discuss
6Nov
- Dates
- Wednesday 6 November 2024 (17:00-18:30)
- Location
- Room 422, School of Education
- Description
- A philosophical inquiry on distance, resistance and an ethics of rhythm
7Nov
- Dates
- Thursday 7 November 2024 (10:00-13:00)
- Description
- This event will consider the impact of pornography on young people and what can be done to keep young people safe.
7Nov
- Dates
- Thursday 7 November 2024 (17:00-19:00)
- Location
- Alan Walters G11, University of Birmingham
- Description
- This event will explore whether today's lived experiences of AI are bringing us closer to the AI companions we've seen throughout science fiction as well as exploring prompt engineering and real world applications of AI
20Nov
- Dates
- Wednesday 20 November 2024 (12:00-13:30)
- Location
- 429 Muirhead Tower
- Description
- Jinyu Mao, Lecturer in Sociology, University of Edinburgh.This event is part of the International Development Department Seminar Series.
27Nov
- Dates
- Wednesday 27 November 2024 (17:00-18:30)
- Location
- Room 422, School of Education
- Description
- Philosophy of Education Research Seminar Series
8Dec
- Dates
- Sunday 8 December (00:00) - Tuesday 10 December 2024 (23:59)
- Location
- Birmingham Business School
- Description
- 22nd International Studying Leadership Conference.
12Feb
- Dates
- Wednesday 12 February 2025 (17:00-18:30)
- Location
- Room 422, School of Education
- Description
- Philosophy of Education Research Seminar Series
12Mar
- Dates
- Wednesday 12 March 2025 (17:00-18:30)
- Location
- Room 422, School of Education
- Description
- Philosophy of Education Research Seminar Series
30Apr
- Dates
- Wednesday 30 April 2025 (17:00-18:30)
- Location
- Room 422, School of Education
- Description
- Philosophy of Education Research Seminar Series
28May
- Dates
- Wednesday 28 May 2025 (17:00-18:30)
- Location
- Room 422, School of Education
- Description
- Philosophy of Education Research Seminar Series
18Jun
- Dates
- Wednesday 18 June 2025 (17:40-18:30)
- Location
- Room 422, School of Education
- Description
- Philosophy of Education Research Seminar Series