Buzz News Back to 'buzz' NewsRSS FeedAtom Feed Expanding our teaching spaces DescriptionThis summer, from mid-June onwards, several rooms across campus will undergo refurbishments and will re-open as teaching spaces only in the autumn.Date:Wednesday 15th May 2024 Explore our attractions on International Museum Day DescriptionAt University of Birmingham, we're privileged to have access to renowned heritage sites that you, as a member of staff, can visit completely free of charge.Date:Tuesday 14th May 2024 University of Birmingham's response to recent events in Israel and Palestine DescriptionInformation about the University's support for those affected by the recent events in Israel and Palestine.Date:Thursday 9th May 2024 Staff and students to celebrate UoB Xtra DescriptionYou are invited to join our student community next month in unwinding with UoB Xtra from Monday 3 June to Friday 21 June. We are delighted to share that many of these events are free and open for staff to attend.Date:Friday 3rd May 2024 Happy Easter! ... wait, what, again?' DescriptionOrthodox Christians use a different calendar to work out what day Easter should fall on. This year, they will celebrate on Sunday 5 May. Andra Craig, from Birmingham Law School, explains what it's like celebrating as a Romanian Orthodox Christian.Date:Tuesday 30th April 2024 Full Accreditation for Research and Cultural Collections DescriptionWe are delighted to share the exciting news that our Research and Cultural Collections has achieved Full Accreditation status from Arts Council England. This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to excellence in preserving and promoting cultural heritage.Date:Wednesday 17th April 2024 Celebrating Vaisakhi DescriptionMunpreet Sohal, Digital Communications Officer at IMPACT (Improving Adult Care Together), explains why she's excited to celebrate Vaisakhi and how this became a significant date.Date:Friday 12th April 2024 Reflections on Ramadan and beyond DescriptionAaliya Afzal, Student Communications Assistant in Student Services, shares her story on coming out of 'hibernation' following a month long fasting period, why she's looking forward to Eid and her key takeaways from this time of reflection.Date:Tuesday 9th April 2024 From Muirhead to Mecca: Sobia shares her spiritual journey DescriptionSobia Baig, Executive Officer in the School of Government, embarked on a spiritual journey this year. Stepping away from her desk in Muirhead Tower, Sobia shares her story of navigating enormous mosques and enduring long walks amidst scorching heat in Saudi Arabia.Date:Friday 5th April 2024 'Wesołych Świąt' - Celebrating a Polish Easter in Birmingham DescriptionMagdalena Skrybant who works in Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, shares her experience of celebrating a Polish Easter in BirminghamDate:Tuesday 26th March 2024 Displaying 1 to 10 of 380 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … Next