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[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

We are so saddened by the passing of Tim Curry, one of this University's most celebrated alumni. A truly unique performer whose talent left an enduring mark on stage and screen. We will remember him as will audiences around the world

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

Our #TBT today shows famous alumni Judy Loe & Tim Curry. Thanks for the great pic of your mum @KateBeckinsale #1966

[Birmingham City Council @BhamCityCouncil]

👀 Keep your eyes and ears open as CBSO in the City returns to various Birmingham spaces from Thursday.

🚊 Whether you’re catching a train or a tram, out shopping or relaxing outside – there’ll be pop-up performances to enjoy from 28 to 31 August.

📆 Also on Friday, watch out for a wandering opera ‘Open for Business’ making its way around nine Digbeth venues.

ℹ️ For more details, visit the link in comments below👇

#SummerinBrum

[Birmingham City FC @BCFC]

We are delighted to announce the renewal of our strategic partnership with @UniBirmingham, extending and increasing the collaboration of our significantly positive impact across the city. 🤝

[Birmingham City Council @BhamCityCouncil]

Today marks one year to go until we welcome the Invictus Games to Birmingham.

From historic parades and remembrance at the Hall of Memory to modern civic celebrations, Birmingham continues to honour and celebrate our veterans and Armed Forces community.

Our city is proud of its military heritage, including the First Southern General Hospital at the University of Birmingham, where wounded servicemen from across the world received treatment during the First World War.

Today, that legacy lives on at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, home to the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, alongside Fisher House, which provides free accommodation for serving personnel, veterans and their families while loved ones receive life-saving treatment.

Swipe to see images of the opening of the First Southern General Hospital, the Hall of Memory's opening and present day, the early years of the QE

Images courtesy of Birmingham Archives.

[Kabir Kaul @Kaulofthewilduk]

I'm deeply honoured to receive a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List, for my work to support Nature.

To be honest, the news is still sinking in!

I’m incredibly grateful for your continued encouragement, support and wisdom.

https://t.co/KT8XWuS1Rb

[Birmingham City Foundation @BCFC_Foundation]

And your NEW Trevor Francis Schools Cup Champions, Plantsbrook School! 🔴🏆

[Birmingham City Foundation @BCFC_Foundation]

Tudor Grange Academy Solihull win it at the death! 🏆

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

@zvmann Hi. All our students have been messaged with details of the global incident and what their next steps are. The message is on our Student Intranet here: https://t.co/YyOd6nWHmV

[Preet Kaur Gill MP @PreetKGillMP]

It was wonderful to join students from @unibirmingham Sikh society for Vaisaskhi at No 10. Thank you to the PM for hosting and meeting with students to hear about the importance of Vaisakhi for Sikhs.

Well done to the students for being excellent representatives of their Uni

[Simon Paul Felton @Feltip1982]

Gorgeous spring sunshine showing @unibirmingham The Vale at its best. What an amazing place to be in student halls in #Birmingham Fond memories but fab to still be able to enjoy it.

[Independent Birmingham @IndependentBham]

A fantastic free exhibition has landed at The Exchange exploring solar research, links between art and science and more, centred around the stunning large-scale illuminated sculpture of the Sun, Helios, by British artist Luke Jerram. More info at: https://t.co/dVCTX3OkXi

[🏆 Yonex All England Badminton Championships 🏆 @YonexAllEngland]

We're well underway at the 2026 YONEX All England & we want to say a huge thank you to our incredible partners who make it all possible 🙌

Your support powers every rally and every unforgettable moment on court!

Together, we’re ready to make history once again. 🏸✨

#YAE2026

[🏆 Yonex All England Badminton Championships 🏆 @YonexAllEngland]

We are delighted to announce that the University of Birmingham has become an official partner of the YONEX All England Open 2026.

Read more here:
https://t.co/3n3Nhv9e6i

#YAE26 #YonexAllEngland

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

⚠️ Events in the Gulf & wider region
Our overwhelming priority is the safety and well-being of our staff & students, and everyone in Birmingham with personal, family, or professional ties to the region.
If you're affected see our current advice & support: https://t.co/p1xloqpHHO

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

We are proud to be the first university to become an official partner of the @YonexAllEngland Open Badminton Championships - the world's most prestigious badminton tournament - taking place in Birmingham this week 🏸

🔗 Read more about the partnership: https://t.co/nRPgcWFmUM

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

Today we have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Lagos (@UnilagNigeria) strengthening our shared commitment to expanding high‑quality education, research, and innovation in Nigeria.

🔗 Read more about the MoU here: https://t.co/Hr5yqt6D6b

[elsadiabetes @elsadiabetes]

If you missed Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards Radio 5 Live Breakfast show on Wednesday morning 21st, featuring the ELSA study you can listen from 2:41:30 https://t.co/XWctMSYrhp @parthnarendran @RenukaDias @unibirmingham
@BT1DUK @DiabetesUK

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

@ChrisMcDonaldMP The facility has been backed by £5 million UKRI funding and reflects years of research at Birmingham.

Find out more about how this will drive job creation, workforce skills development, and long-term economic growth in the UK: https://t.co/PbN5IIpfYh

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

Exciting news for the UK’s green tech future!

Today, we launched a world-leading rare earth magnet recycling facility at Tyseley Energy Park in the West Midlands - the UK’s only capability for recycling and manufacturing rare earth magnets.

Read our 🧵to hear why this matters

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

@ChrisMcDonaldMP Why does this matter? Rare earth magnets are essential for low-carbon technologies, and demand is soaring. By scaling up HPMS to commercial levels, we’re reducing reliance on imports, cutting environmental impact, and strengthening the UK’s supply chain resilience.