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New vice-chancellor appointed at Goldsmiths as university battles financial crisis
Joanna Newman, the current deputy vice-chancellor at SOAS, will take up the post in September
University College London launches partnership with three non-profit Gaza universities
The agreements set out plans for academic exchange and collaboration
University College London has cut its dedicated antisemitism support role
The role was created in 2022 to provide specialist support and training on antisemitism
Students protest L’Oréal sponsorship over company’s Israel links at graduate fashion show
Protesters carried banners saying ‘money for jobs and education, not for war and occupation’
University of Birmingham begins process to sell its former Selly Oak campus
The university has appointed CBRE to oversee selling the 8.9-acre site
Goldsmiths VC warns university could enter cash crisis by August 2027 as staff begin strike
The union says this is the third time in five years Goldsmiths leadership has warned of financial collapse, calling it a ‘sky is going to fall in’ narrative to justify cuts
Attention Birmingham and Glasgow students: New Co-op stores are coming to your campuses
Late night snacks, meal deals, and emergency grocery trips are about to get much easier
Birmingham City University faces backlash over plans to close black studies course
More than 100 academics and campaigners have urged the university to reverse its decision
Birmingham is officially the worst UK city for ‘dodgy shops’ covering organised crime
In some areas, half of all convenience and vape stores are thought to have illegal ties
University of Sussex overturns record £585,000 fine in High Court free speech ruling
The case stems from Kathleen Stock’s 2021 resignation and ruled the OfS acted unlawfully
Birmingham university introduces two-days-a-week degrees to make education accessible
As living costs soar, University College Birmingham reshapes courses to fit around jobs and family life
Aston University is bringing three new padel courts to Birmingham city centre
Padel is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports
SOAS students win legal settlement against SU after dismissal for pro-Palestine activism
Alexander Cachinero-Gorman and Abel Harvie-Clark were prevented from taking office
Birmingham University has partnered with Warwickshire County Cricket Club
The collaboration aims to break down barriers in education and sport
Waitrose defends decision to sack employee who challenged Easter egg shoplifter
‘Nothing we sell is worth risking lives for’
Birmingham Uni introduces mandatory litter-picking sessions to combat effects of bin strikes
All first and second year students must take part
Birmingham University featured seven times in the top 50 of QS World Rankings by subject
Sport retained its place in the global top ten
Helios lights up The Exchange in Birmingham as 130 guests attend exclusive preview
Event organisers got a first look at the illuminated installation transforming the venue in 2026
£500,000 investment transforms creative media facilities at Birmingham City University
The funding will enhance the university’s film and photography resources
Huge travel disruptions as Birmingham New Street railway routes suspended
Trains to Birmingham New Street were cancelled, triggering widespread disruption
The search reopens for Birmingham University student who VANISHED fifty years ago
Sarjit Kaur Mann was on holiday in the south of France when she mysteriously disappeared
Debunked: This is exactly why the sky turned bright pink in Birmingham last night
West Midlands residents were left stunned
Online hoaxes spark chaos again: Birmingham waits for fireworks that never come
For the second year in a row, crowds in Birmingham were tricked into attending a non-existent New Year’s Eve fireworks event
Strictly Brum Dancing: A night of fun
The University of Birmingham’s Strictly Brum Dancing had it all
University of Birmingham ranked among the world’s best for graduate employability
Birmingham has earned a spot in the global top 250
Exams and essay writing should be replaced, says Birmingham business school report
The report is part of a decolonisation initiative by leading academics
This huge change to Nessarose in Wicked: For Good is completely different from the musical
Elphaba makes a different choice in the movie
Awkward! These are the famous faces who bravely admitted they hate Wicked
Can’t imagine they’re very Popular
Five University of Birmingham researchers ranked among world’s most highly cited
Fewer than one in 1,000 researchers globally are included each year
‘Beautiful’ glowing sun sculpture will be landing at the University of Birmingham
Helios is a five-metre high, illuminated installation
So China just introduced a crazy new law that every influencer now has to follow online
Penalties include suspensions and fines of up to £10k
Ok if you do 20/38 of these high maintenance things, you’re having a posh girl Halloween
Yes, we’ve clocked every single one
Underrated and unseen: A specific rundown of Birmingham students as Taylor Swift tracks
The sensitive girlies are going to love this
Right, which Russell Group uni students are the best dressed? Have your say and vote now
My bet’s on Bristol
Website launched to support Chinese students coming to the University of Birmingham
The website offers comprehensive information on student life at the university
A day in the life of a UoB student who’s definitely not going to graduate with a first
There’s a peculiar charm to being a second year student in Birmingham
University of Birmingham graduates to debut their new show at Edinburgh Fringe
The show focuses on female solidarity, and is in partnership with Ask for Angela
Birmingham’s Mobile Household Waste Centres: Locations and schedule after disruption
Birmingham City Council has confirmed the timetable for its Mobile Household Waste Centres this week
University of Birmingham Guild president calls for NUS action on Gaza
Over 180 student representatives across the UK have issued an open letter
Six months on: Birmingham’s bin strike leaves streets looking ‘atrocious’
‘The place stinks, it looks atrocious’
Birmingham City University to cut 340 jobs as it changes focus to teaching
Affected staff the are able to apply for new roles aligned with the university’s renewed vision
Birmingham grad’s struggle after applying to over 1.2k jobs and getting only two interviews
Deanna was job searching for 18 months before finding employment
Four University of Birmingham staff honoured in King’s Birthday List
They were recognised for their contributions to chemistry, anaesthesia, education, and railway engineering
Here’s everything you should know before heading to Birmingham for university in September
Prospective Uni of, Aston, UCB, Newman, and City students, this one’s for you
University of Birmingham staff take part in strike vote over ‘insulting’ pay offer
‘Staff are stretched to the limit and their hard work isn’t being recognised’
University College Birmingham ranked as one of the UK’s worst unis for graduate prospects
Only 49 per cent of student go onto to further education or graduate jobs
Parking permits are being considered for streets near the University of Birmingham
Birmingham City Council is proposing new residents-only parking restrictions