University of Birmingham officially opens new campus in Dubai

Feb 28, 2018, at 09:15 pm

Dubai, Feb 28 (IBNS): The University of Birmingham has officially opened its campus in Dubai - becoming the first global top 100 and UK Russell Group university to establish a campus in this rapidly developing international education hub.

Ambulances respond more slowly in summer and winter - study

Apr 25, 2017, at 02:10 am

London, Apr 24 (IBNS): Ambulance response times in London worsen when air temperatures rise or fall beyond certain limits in summer and winter, according to a new study.

University of Birmingham leads celebration of Muslims in Britain's second city

Oct 21, 2016, at 03:47 am

Birmingham, Oct 20 (IBNS): Leading academics, politicians and figureheads are coming together at the University of Birmingham to explore and celebrate the past, present and future of Muslims in the UK's second biggest city.

Former University of Birmingham professor awarded 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Oct 06, 2016, at 02:46 am

Birmingham, Oct 5 (IBNS): A University of Birmingham alumnus on Wednesday been awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the third former Birmingham scientist represented in this year's Nobel Laureate list.

Perceptions of a ‘normal’ body image distorted by media and current trends in beauty practices

Jun 11, 2016, at 01:47 am

London, June 10 (IBNS) A team of researchers led by the University of Birmingham say that the demands of beauty routines particularly for women are increasing, with perceptions of a ‘normal’ body image changing fast.

Top marks for teaching quality at the University of Birmingham

May 13, 2016, at 10:04 pm

London, May 13 (IBNS) International students have another assurance that studying at the University of Birmingham will give them a top quality education, after a leading watchdog gave top marks to teaching and employment opportunities.