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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Today we launch our new global campaign to show how our academic community is changing how the world works. In all our research, we’re transforming lives around the world and discovering new solutions to the biggest global issues. And we want to share those stories with you
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Congratulations to @theAliceRoberts for being awarded the first @royalsociety David Attenborough Award, recognising her work in public engagement.
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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We are very sad to share the news that Emeritus Professor Peter Sinclair, from our Department of Economics, has died from COVID-19. Peter was a truly inspirational man, a popular lecturer and much-loved colleague. We offer our sincere condolences to Peter's family.
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@unibirmingham
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Happy birthday to us! 121 years old today 😊🎉🎊
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@unibirmingham
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We're delighted to announce that as part of a major upgrade of our clock tower we plan to modernise the clock face and make it digital. The famous ‘bongs’ will remain but will instead be a recording. We will of course be consulting with staff & students so welcome your thoughts
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Meet our team of technicians who are responding to a shortage of hand sanitiser needed by frontline social care workers to prevent the spread of the #Coronavirus . The team has been producing urgently needed stocks for @BhamCityCouncil using a World Heath Organisation formula
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
4 years
One of our students - Ben Sassoon from Computer Science - has created a website to calculate how long your loo roll will last! It's being used by people all around the world and helps encourage us to only buy what we need. Well done Ben! ❤️ 🧻 #panicbuying
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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February arrived in a splash of colour!
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Our new #Birmingham city centre space is now open! This gorgeous building in Centenary Square has been brought back to its former glory and is open to everyone to come and see our research, as well as being a place to collaborate. You can also just pop in for tea & cake!
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@unibirmingham
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Congratulations to everyone who has secured a place at university to study this September. To all those coming to Birmingham, we can't wait to see you! If you're joining us this year, say hello . . .
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Twitter have now stopped cropping images, so we'd like to share this image to celebrate! Thanks @Twitter 😊
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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We are absolutely devastated to learn about the death of our student Joseph Derbisz. Our full statement and links to support available for our community are here:
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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It's been incredible to see all the work that has gone on behind the scenes to set up a Lateral Flow testing facility for students in our Great Hall. Well done and thank you to everyone involved. And thank you to Prof @alanmcn1 for leading the way 😊
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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There's been a big change on campus while everyone has been away - our new Green Heart has opened! And it looks amazing! What do you think? #hellobrum
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
2 years
You may have noticed our clock tower has stopped working again. Old Joe is such an important part of campus life for staff, students & our community so we've taken the decision to build a second clock tower at North Gate so timekeeping isn’t impacted when repairs are carried out
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
6 years
Very exciting to welcome Prince William onto campus today as he presents awards at the first graduation ceremony of the @SkillForceUK #PrinceWilliamAward to children from across the UK
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
4 years
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! 🎈🎉🎉 120 years ago Queen Victoria gave Royal assent to the Birmingham University Act - but how much do you *really* know about the University? Historian @DrMRCole gives a fascinating insight into our past 120 years! #hellobrum
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Here's a view that hasn't been seen on campus in a very long time! Today we celebrated the opening of the @uobgreenheart North Gate. Our VC Professor Sir David Eastwood and @Guild_President Reece symbolically opened the gate onto the new Green Heart 🌿💚 #hellobrum
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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There’s a new building on campus! It’s a space to study, to collaborate, there’s lecture theatres, seminar rooms, a cafe and its for all our students, staff & researchers 😍 The Teaching & Learning building design is based on student input & opens Monday - what do you think? 💬
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@unibirmingham
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We'd like to finish today by sending our thanks and high fives to the High Hazard Pathogen crew, who are part of the #COVID19 work taking place in our Medical School ( @unibirm_MDS ) #birminghamheroes 🙌
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Yes yes we’re incredibly biased, but honestly, this place ❤️
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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📢 We're absolutely delighted to have been named the top university for graduate employment. We are number 1 on the list of UK unis most frequently targeted by the country’s top employers looking for graduate recruits. Fantastic news for our students
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Did you just hear that? Old Joes back! #hellobrum
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
2 years
Hello November!
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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He would be incredibly proud of you Molly. As are we. Incredible
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Molly Schiller
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In 2015, my baby brother passed away at age 10 from a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Six years later, I’ve just submitted my Masters dissertation researching the genetic causes of the same condition. I hope you’d be proud of me, Max ❤️
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Welcome to 2021 everyone! There have been some fabulous photos over on Instagram of the snow on campus last week; here's just a few from kittu_click, liechun_yao, gboulton66, nerdy_globetrotters ❄️❄️❄️❄️
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@unibirmingham
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You may have seen news reports that a new clock is planned in India which, once completed, will become the tallest freestanding clock tower in the world. To ensure our iconic @oldjoeclock retains his title, we have applied for planning permission to have him extended to 142m
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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We may have mentioned it once or twice, but did you know that our iconic clock tower Old Joe, is the tallest freestanding clock tower in the world? 😊 #NationalTriviaDay
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Amazing photo of a sunrise on campus from @Dammo , lighting up the red brick of Chancellor's Court ❤️
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Lots of our students talk about that 'Birmingham feeling'; when they saw campus for the first time and it just felt right 😊 Do you remember when you got that Birmingham feeling?
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
3 years
Wishing a happy Eid to all our staff, students, alumni and friends around the world who are celebrating 🌙 #EidMubarak
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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💬 Great news: We are ranked as a Top 100 University in the world with the latest QS @worlduniranking and number 13 in the UK with @compuniguide
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Fabulous news! We've moved up five places in the QS World University Rankings - we're delighted to remain one of the top 100 universities in the world #QSWUR
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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What a lovely day on campus 😍
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
3 years
IMPORTANT ACCOMMODATION UPDATE: A 100% rent rebate has been confirmed for students in University-owned and nominated partner student accommodation 👇 This covers an initial period from 11 January to 12 February 2021, for those students who have been asked by Government not to
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Happy birthday to us. Today we're 123 years old 🥳 In 1900 Queen Victoria gave Royal Assent formally establishing us as a university. We were a new model for Higher Education - England’s first civic uni, a place where students from all backgrounds were accepted on an equal basis
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Our beautiful Great Hall has been transformed into a Lateral Flow test centre for our students and is due to start testing today. This incredible building is usually the scene of graduations and examinations, now it will mark another moment in history as it is transformed 1/2
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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It's been a really tough start to the academic year for students - especially new starters who aren't able to enjoy the usual Welcome Week activities. So this year we teamed up with @GuildofStudents to open Lakeside in the grounds of our gorgeous Vale Village THREAD 👇
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Uni of Birmingham
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This incredible team from @unibirm_MDS have been working tirelessly to set up a #COVID19 testing lab at the Uni. They are now testing frontline NHS staff from @uhbtrust @BWC_NHS and @OFFICIALWMAS aiming to deliver up to 10k tests a day #BirminghamHeroes
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Uni of Birmingham
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We love this magical video from alumnus @Bocus_Focus ​ who filmed campus in last week's snow #UoBChristmas #hellobrum Featuring students, snowmen and the University looking magnificent!
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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The Great Hall and other buildings around Chancellor’s Court were modified to house a number of operating theatres and provide 800 bed spaces #ThankYou100
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Hello March! ☀️
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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What did it take to create the Green Heart at the centre of our campus? Take a look at this timelapse video to see everything from the old library coming down to the Green Heart turf being laid. We can't wait for spring to arrive . . . 🌸💮🌳🍃
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Autumn is coming . . . 🍂🍁🍂🍂
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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When that rainbow really does find the gold on campus! 🌈😊 Image: @evienner on Instagram
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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The countdown is on! We can't wait to host the hockey and squash events for @birminghamcg22 this summer. Here's a peek at what the hockey pitches are looking like. We think it's a great advert for our city and our sporting heritage - what do you think? #GameChangingBirmingham
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Hundreds of boxes of vital PPE from research labs and departments across the University have been generously donated by the teams to support NHS workers at @qehbham and @bwc_nhs . Thank you to all - you're helping protect our NHS heroes and to save lives!
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@unibirmingham
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We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Hannah Bladon. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
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Uni of Birmingham
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This is such exciting news! Our home city will be hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games and world-class athletes will be going for Gold on campus! Discover how we'll be hosting hockey on our new @UBSportFitness pitches #TeamEngland #Birmingham2022
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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What are you missing the most about campus? We’re really sad to be missing out on all the gorgeous blossom which is out at this time of year 🙁🌸🌸🌸🌸
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Uni of Birmingham
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📢 COVID19 NEWS: An anti-COVID-19 nasal spray is 'ready for use in humans' after being developed by a team at @HTIbham #covid19
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Today thousands of staff, students and alumni joined together for the first ever University-wide photograph to celebrate the launch of our new fundraising and volunteering campaign Birmingham In Action. Can you spot yourself? #joinin #BirminghamAction
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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This is AMAZING! Check out our campus, featuring @oldjoeclock , built entirely out of #LEGO It will be at @LDCBirmingham in the summer. Imaged via @iram_sapwap #hellobrum
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Welcome to 2021! Wishing all our students, staff, alumni and friends around the world a Happy New Year 🎈🎉✨
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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If you venture into Birmingham this summer you could see this amazing model of our University and clock tower built entirely out of Lego! We’ve just had a sneak peek of MINILAND @LDCBirmingham and we’re very impressed
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Happy birthday to us! Today we are 122 years old 🎉 In May 1900 Queen Victoria gave Royal Assent, formally establishing us as a university. We have so much to celebrate but we hope everyone who is part of our journey is making lots of new memories too ❤️ #GameChangingBirmingham
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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That's no moon! May the 4th be with you all today #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Another fabulous shot of campus in the snow, looking out across the Vale Village with @oldjoeclock in the background. Image from annabaird_ on Instagram
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Uni of Birmingham
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We're delighted to announce that plans have been unveiled for a new £210M world-class life science campus for the West Midlands, creating new jobs and accelerating the development & deployment of new drugs, diagnostics & healthcare technologies to patients
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Uni of Birmingham
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Sketching a Christmassy Old Joe. Wait for it . . . 🦌🦌🦌 ❄️❄️❄️❄️ #UoBChristmas
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Uni of Birmingham
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What a great image of campus from 1948 - some things remain the same but some things have completely changed! #Tbt Image: Aerofilms Archive
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Uni of Birmingham
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Are you an NHS worker who could do with an extra pair of hands while you’re working on the frontline? Everything from school pick ups to running errands, our Medicine students want to help! @alice_kennedy4 talks about the Facebook group they've set up ❤️
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Team UoB at #BirminghamPride 🌈🙌
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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What an amazing photo taken of campus by photographer Gary over on Instagram 😍
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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We know many of you can’t get to campus so we’re going to make sure we bring campus to you! Here's @oldjoeclock surrounded by autumn leaves 🍂 😍
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@unibirmingham
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What a day ☀️ #hellobrum
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Hello sunshine! 🌞
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@unibirmingham
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The sun is out, there is a fabulous vibe on campus for Welcome Week AND there are alpacas on the grass in front of the Well-being Marquee 😍
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
4 years
Old Joe will be turning blue every Thursday to support the Clap for Carers campaign – applauding NHS staff and key workers who are fighting the #Covid2019 pandemic every day 👏👏👏👏
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
6 years
Have you met our peregrine falcons? The falcons nest at the top of our clock tower Old Joe and are very vocal come the breeding season! #LoveYourPetDay
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
5 years
We have some VERY special guests on campus for Welcome Week . . .
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
2 years
Today we have received an outstanding vote of confidence in the quality of our research & contribution to society with the publication of the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF). We've been ranked 10th in the Russell Group and 13th in the UK (GPA)
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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This is such an incredible photo of campus from 1928. @oldjoeclock doesn't look a day older even now!
@Brumpic
Brumpic
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The University of Birmingham, 1928 © Britain From Above
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
3 years
We are absolutely delighted to confirm that our on-campus graduation celebrations for our Class of 2021 can go ahead! 🙌🏻🎓
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
6 years
Excited much? Congratulations to everyone joining us! You'll be here very soon! #hellobrum We can't wait 😊
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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👀 We've been named one of the most targeted universities by the UK’s top 100 graduate employers. The independent annual review is carried out by High Fliers Research and we've been named the 3rd most targeted uni in the UK - top employers know our graduates are exceptional.
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Benjamin Zephaniah; a friend of the University who inspired & engaged our community with readings & guest lectures. We were delighted to confer an Honorary Degree on him in 2008. Dr Zephaniah has been an amazing voice for our city
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Uni of Birmingham
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All the exam de-stress you need! Just look at those babies on campus with their proud parents! #hellobrum
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Uni of Birmingham
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Are you visiting @BhamFestival23 starting this Friday? Did you know @theAliceRoberts will also be there, giving a family talk and signing her new children's book at The Exchange, in Centenary Square? 📚 Get your FREE tickets here #BirminghamFestival23
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
4 years
When campus looks like a watercolour painting 🥰 (and no that's not an actual pond - that's how much rain we've had recently!) Image📱Melika Mosleh
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Uni of Birmingham
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What a day! ☀️ #hellobrum
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Uni of Birmingham
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How fabulous is this photo throwing back to 1906 when our clock tower was being built! Old Joe is the tallest free-standing clock tower in the world. Photo: @Brumpic
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Happy Birthday #Birmingham On this day in 1889 Birmingham attained city status. We've very proud to be part of this pioneering, forward thinking city #Brum130
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Uni of Birmingham
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No, we don't have a new lake on campus! We've just had THAT much rain! 🌧️ Image:
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Uni of Birmingham
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A new project will seek to will expand public understanding and engagement with the work of celebrated cultural theorist, Professor Stuart Hall. Watch the full video here:
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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⚠️ Our vaccination site will be open on campus from tomorrow for 3 days, offering the first dose PfizerBioNtech or second dose if eligible. ➡️ The centre is open to ALL students who live locally, not just UoB students. 📅 Just walk in and wait. 🕗 Open 8am to 6pm 👇
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Uni of Birmingham
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Is this this best angle ever for taking a photo of Old Joe? #hellobrum Image:
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Uni of Birmingham
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We understand everyone is concerned about COVID-19 but can confirm at this time there are NO confirmed cases amongst our staff and students. It is our policy to tell staff and students should we have a confirmed case 1/2
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This is incredible news: The University has been ranked as top among all English unis for our contribution to local growth & regeneration. Read more about how we're playing a leading role in the nation's recovery from the pandemic #GettingResults #KEF2021
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Uni of Birmingham
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The skies were beautiful hues of pink, blue and yellow yesterday. Did you spot it too? 📸 credits: 6059_jfl, yvonne.y.yy, oliverbayliss! #hellobrum #campuslife
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Uni of Birmingham
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We're really excited to announce today that we're partnering with @birminghamcg22 ! We're building on our sports heritage to support the region at this event on the world stage. Discover what sport means to our community here ⬇️ #B2022 #Birmingham2022
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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Did you know in August 1914, the University opened its doors as a hospital to treat the casualties of the First World War? #thankyou100
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Have you spotted our crests looking fabulous on campus in their new position? Very dramatic photo from @Dammo #hellobrum
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Uni of Birmingham
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The University is now closed for the Christmas break and the social media team will also be taking a well-earned rest during this time! Thank you to everyone who has messaged, engaged and joined in with our channels this year and made this space a great place to be ❤️ 1/2
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Uni of Birmingham
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Thank you to all our students who have volunteered to help in hospitals and assist those on the front lines during this #covid19 fight. ⁣ These are all students from our Medical School who, in-between all of their volunteering work, also managed to raised £25,000 for charity 💙
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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🎓We have some great news to share today: We’re delighted to announce plans for the graduation celebrations for our Class of 2021 summer cohort. Outdoor on-campus events are scheduled to take place between Wednesday 14 and Friday 23 July.
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Children chanting Prince William’s name as he left campus today. What a great experience for them!
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Uni of Birmingham
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When our Green Heart is completed, this is the view we will all be able to enjoy once again - looking from North Gate down towards Old Joe. This photo features our ornate North Gate from the 1920s #TBT
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Uni of Birmingham
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This IS the university you're looking for . . . Happy Star Wars Day everyone. May the 4th be with you #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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We're delighted to announce we'll have a new home in the city after buying #Birmingham ’s former Municipal Bank
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@unibirmingham
Uni of Birmingham
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💙 The face of our clock tower will be turning blue tonight to support the nationwide Clap For Carers campaign - everyone is asked to applaud the NHS workers who are tirelessly battling the #coronavirus pandemic. Join in 8pm tonight 👏 👏 👏 #ClapForCarers
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