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November 7th - join us in the Lapworth Museum of Geology for an evening of science, art, fun, fact and fiction!

Lapworth Lates: HERE BE MONSTERS - a delightfully chilling evening of monstrous fun, fact & fiction The University of Birmingham is delighted to welcome visitors to the Lapworth Museum of Geology – as you’ve never seen it before. LAPWORTH LATES will transform the museum into a hive of activity, offering exhibitions, performances, short talks, workshops and more. After the success of our inaugu...

LAPWORTH LATES - a curious evening of sci-art & dinosaur pop culture... Lapworth Lates: An evening of geological sci-art, contemporary research and culinary intrigue! Join us on Thursday 19th July between 7-10pm for a thrilling evening of captivating entertainment as we welcome special guest artists to the university’s acclaimed Lapworth Museum of Geology for two one-...

'Don't Leave Me Now' - a free play focusing on the impact of early onset dementia is taking place tomorrow September 7th 2016 in Arthur Thomson Hall (ATH) in the Medical School Building at the University of Birmingham. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are 2 performances, one at 2:30pm and another at 6pm. For details see link or contact Mr. Jacob Bradbury to reserve your seat:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 4516.

Don’t Leave Me Now: a free play focusing on the impact of dementia (Weds Sept 7th) Don’t Leave Me Now: a play focusing on the impact of dementia LocationArthur Thomson Hall (ATH) in the Medical School Building at the University of Birmingham.Dates Wednesday 7th September 20…

Join us on June 30th, July 1st or July 2nd at the Lapworth Museum to help shape the future of with research in Environment & Geosciences. Children welcome. More info: https://thinkpe.wordpress.com/environment-and-geosciences-sandbox-events-june-30-july-1-2/

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Be sure to visit the newly re-opened Lapworth. It really is a fantastic space and free to visit!

Happening today & tomorrow. Involves University of Birmingham researcher Dr Melissa Grant.

Upcoming Events | Space Biohack: Symposium and Workshop | BOM BOM (Birmingham Open Media) is a new space for art, technology and science.

This May 24th at the Library of Birmingham, Dr Steve Hewitt (Department of History, University of Birmingham) has organized a public debate on 'Prevent', a controversial strand of the UK government’s strategy for dealing with domestic terrorism. Under the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015, higher education institutions, schools, and the NHS are all now legally required to comply with the Prevent statutory duty.The debate will cover arguments FOR and AGAINST Prevent. Darshna Soni, Home Affairs Correspondent of Channel 4 News will chair. All are welcome to attend, the event is free but please register your interest via the link.

Does the UK need Prevent? A Public Debate Prevent is a controversial strand of the UK government’s strategy for dealing with domestic terrorism. According to the Home Office, the programme aims to stop individuals from being drawn into violent extremism either as a participant or supporter. Publicly launched ten years ago in 2006, it has be...

New research from the University of Birmingham. Watch the video via the link.

Birmingham scientists' new prostate cancer blood test is sweet - BBC News Scientists in Birmingham have developed a new blood test which they say is more accurate at detecting prostate cancer.

Lapworth Lecture Series 2015-16

TEDx UniversityofBirmingham: 'The Road Less Travelled' | University of Birmingham Online Shop After a successful first event last year , TEDx returns to the University of Birmingham! With ideas worth spreading, some of Birmingham’s leading academics will grace the TEDx stage in the Aston Webb building on the 21st March. This is an opportunity to hear ideas at the…