Old Joe

I'm Old Joe, tallest free standing clock tower in the world @unibirmingham Over 100 years old. Love to chat. Want to change my colour?

[Old Joe @oldjoeclock]

Wondering why I’m green this weekend?
Here’s why https://t.co/qLZR2V5WH4

[Old Joe @oldjoeclock]

👏

[Aston Villa @AstonVilla]

WINNERS. 🏆

[Old Joe @oldjoeclock]

Doesn’t get any more exciting than this 🦅
You can now watch the nesting peregrine falcons at the top of my tower 👀
https://t.co/z63ibajaJU

[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

[Old Joe @oldjoeclock]

@alfalonso @staceybarnfield WHAT! That’s amazing!

[Stacey Barnfield @staceybarnfield]

A lovely Saturday afternoon in the company of @oldjoeclock 👋

[Old Joe @oldjoeclock]

If you look up this evening you’ll see I’m a fetching shade of blue, pink, green & purple 💙

I’m helping to raise awareness of the millions of people living with a rare disease and the incredible work of researchers at @unibirm_CMH to improve their lives
#RareDiseaseDay

[𝕄𝕣 𝔾  @Only_Me_4]

Old Joe looking a bit Barad-dûr tonight
@Brumpic

[Brumpic @Brumpic]

Ohhh @oldjoeclock looked proper ethereal first thing this morning.

[Old Joe @oldjoeclock]

@Brumpic @unibirmingham Gorgeous!

[Old Joe @oldjoeclock]

I’m a faithful Claudia! #traitors

(spotted myself during the filming of The Piano in Brum yesterday - image shared by The Bullring team 🙂)

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

Campus is open today, Fri 9 Jan ❄️
If you’re travelling in please take extra care getting to campus and when moving around once here.

A huge thank you to our brilliant colleagues in Estates who’ve been clearing snow, gritting pathways & keeping campus spaces open & operating 👏

[Prof David Bailey @dgbailey]

Nice view of ⁦@oldjoeclock⁩ across the snow, viewed from the library.

[Old Joe @oldjoeclock]

@cleberfavaro @drhingram Why thank you 🤩

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

Did you miss the amazing light show projected on to the front of the Aston Webb building earlier this month to mark our 125th Anniversary?

Animated graphics brought to life the stories from our University - you can watch the full show here https://t.co/dAG52DlNuV

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

Since receiving our Royal Charter in 1900, this University has stood for a simple yet powerful idea: The belief that knowledge can change lives.
Thank you to our students, staff, alumni & partners for being part of our journey.
Watch our 125th celebration https://t.co/8vSqc1DNeO

[Birmingham Alumni @birminghamalum]

A wartime graduate's gift opens doors for future students 🎓

Tony Trigg studied Mechanical Engineering @unibirmingham, read how his legacy gift is now supporting the Pathways to Birmingham programme helping more students access education.

https://t.co/EmXpep8vXl

[Old Joe @oldjoeclock]

🤩

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

Hello November!
We absolutely love these images shared by student Maisie of the beautiful skies over Old Joe 🩷

[Old Joe @oldjoeclock]

👀

[Uni of Birmingham @unibirmingham]

How would you like to see the Sun in a new light? ☀️
Next year, we're hosting Helios - a breathtaking, illuminated sculpture by acclaimed British artist Luke Jerram, alongside a programme of research-led events
📍The Exchange, Centenary Sq
🗓️ Mar-Nov 2026
https://t.co/wc7vKWt4pL

[Old Joe @oldjoeclock]

@unibirmingham Ooops!