Education
Former BBC and Al-Jazeera journalist enlisted to teach media skills to refugees and migrants
Staff Reporter
February 17, 2020 | 03:18 pm
An international journalist who has worked for BBC News and Al Jazeera will be hosting a media skills workshop in Birmingham next week to inspire and empower refugees and migrants to share…
Queer Question Time planned for Birmingham ahead of General Election 2019
Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019 | 06:04 pm
A political hustings tackling issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community is taking place in central Birmingham this week. As the General Election approaches, 'Queer Question Time' returns once again, with members…
The ongoing struggle of Brits living with HIV, on the eve of World Aids Day
Selbin Kabote
November 30, 2019 | 09:56 pm
As millions around the globe mark World Aids Day on Sunday the 1st of December, an estimated 101,600 people are living with HIV in the United Kingdom. According to the…
Theatre play depicting Birmingham ‘Trojan Horse’ drama to be performed in Alum Rock
Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019 | 02:47 am
An award winning play depicting the real life events of the Trojan Horse inquiry is being performed in Alum Rock this weekend, as part of a national tour that has…
Blue Plaque unveiled at Brum university in honour of Hollywood star Madeleine Carroll
Staff Reporter
November 21, 2019 | 03:00 pm
The University of Birmingham has commemorated one of its most distinguished graduates, the actor and humanitarian, Madeleine Carroll, through the unveiling of a new commemorative Blue Plaque. Carroll, who was…
Vegan students tempt meat-eaters with plant-based burgers for World Vegan Month
Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019 | 10:13 am
To celebrate World Vegan Month, students in Birmingham have been handing out plant-based burgers to urge meat-eaters to switch to an animal-friendly diet. Students from University College Birmingham teamed up…
Brum filmmaking student takes leap from sixth form college to Hollywood silver screen
Staff Reporter
October 14, 2019 | 04:22 pm
Former Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College student turned Hollywood filmmaker, Tayyib Mahmood returned to his roots this week, visiting his former stomping ground to promote the British Film Institute Academy.…
Educational activity books launched for Black History Month
Denise James
October 6, 2019 | 03:00 pm
Black History Activity Books During the month of Black History there are many events to attend, if you were looking for somewhere to attend, you may have been tempted by…
VIDEO: University of Birmingham staff take strike action over pay
Staff Reporter
October 3, 2019 | 11:56 pm
Members of Unison and UCU unions at the University of Birmingham join student workers to take strike action against what they claim are unfair wages, a lack of pay rise…
New Legacy Centre for Black excellence launches in Birmingham on site of The Drum
Denise James
September 10, 2019 | 12:00 pm
A new social enterprise aiming to inspire and celebrate black achievement has opened its doors in Newtown, at the home of the former Drum arts centre in Birmingham. The Legacy Centre of Excellence centre opened…