
Alex Ferranti
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23-09-2013 20:16:45
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LGBTQ+ History Month launches today Uni of Birmingham with an exciting and diverse programme of events with all students, staff and the wider community warmly invited to join us in celebrating and commemorating LGBTQ+ history. For further info, please visit: birmingham.ac.uk/events/lgbt-hi…


We are pleased to invite you to this enlightening panel conversation Uni of Birmingham on exploring intersectionality in the context of racial/ethnicity and how it intersect with sexual orientation/gender identity. 7 Feb, 1pm – 2pm Via Zoom. Please register: bham-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regist…


Uni of Birmingham students and staff, join this unique storytelling walking tour opportunity exploring queer history in the Jewellery Quarter cemeteries for LGBTQ+ History Month. 21 February, 10:30 - 12:30 and 15:00 - 17:00 To book your place, visit: uobasops.formstack.com/forms/diamonds…



Join us at the Uni of Birmingham UoB Library Services today and tomorrow for this EDI Festival activity on the theme of Start, Keep and Throw. To find out more, visit: uva.nl/en/education/e…


Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month Uni of Birmingham by tuning in to our Student Content Shaper Robin's interview with the incredible Phil Harper (Philli Mi Up) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ They/Them, who shares their journey and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. youtube.com/watch?v=LIxxMx…

Lovely to have Phil Harper (Philli Mi Up) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ They/Them visiting Uni of Birmingham to share powerful yet gentle personal insights on authenticity and inclusion through drag in the learning and teaching setting.

Another Advance HE #EDIConf24 done~ This year, we showcased @EqualityUoB Uni of Birmingham’s Urban Changemakers empowerment programme at UvA Amsterdam. A 4-week summer school for Birmingham Scholars on championing societal change and developing resilience as young leaders.


Ramadan Mubarak to all observing this month! Nearly 14% of Uni of Birmingham students are Muslim. During Ramadan, Muslims on campus will abstain from eating + drinking as well as engaging in extra prayer and religious practice. For inclusive tips and info: intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/equali…


This is the word cloud of the top words form the conference abstracts of the Advance HE #EDIConf24. Students are the focus of the conversations and innovations about EDI in the HE sector.



At the Uni of Birmingham postgraduate Open Day, prospective students were able to find out more about our specifically designed scholarship to support and empower Black British researchers pursuing doctoral education. For more information, please visit: birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgrad…


Do you know a Uni of Birmingham student who is passionate about promoting equality and inclusion at the University? Students can now apply for the Student EDI Ambassadors roles for 2024/25 academic year: edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…


Join the Uni of Birmingham and Guild of Students during #BirminghamPrideParade on the 25 May. Members of our community are warmly invited to join us in celebrating and championing LGBTQ+ equality. For further information and to register, please visit: birmingham.ac.uk/events/pride/b…


Join the Uni of Birmingham and Guild of Students during #BirminghamPrideParade on the 25 May. Members of our community are warmly invited to join us in celebrating and championing LGBTQ+ equality. For further information and to register, please visit: birmingham.ac.uk/events/pride/b……


Loads of great exchange of minds speaking at two student success conferences in one day by HE Professional & University of Leeds respectively on the diversity of successes and partnership & innovation for success initiatives.



We're delighted to announce the appointment of one of the country’s preeminent lawyers & equality rights champion as our new Chancellor. Sandie Okoro OBE is a highly respected trailblazer in the corporate legal sector and a University of Birmingham graduate! birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/sand…


Birmingham Scholars enjoyed a dinner hosted by the board members of the Uni of Birmingham Hong Kong Foundation and talked about their Foundation-funded cultural exchange visit in HK & their student life at UoB.

