University of Birmingham rises again in global rankings
The University of Birmingham has once more improved its position amongst the best-performing universities in the world – rising four places in this year’s QS World University Rankings
Now placed 76 in the prestigious global ranking, the University has achieved an impressive third successive year of improvement and its highest position in a decade. Birmingham is also now 11th in the UK – up two places from last year.
Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, commented: ‘Our sustained rise in this influential ranking confirms the University of Birmingham’s status as one of the world’s leading universities.’
The University’s success builds on its performance earlier this year in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, which saw six subjects placing in the Top 50 with a further 20 in the top 100.
These rankings, widely used by prospective students, reflect our growing global reputation. We aim to be a Top 50 institution by 2030.
The COP30 Amazonian adventure of a lifetime
Eight University of Birmingham students have taken part in an extraordinary trip ahead of this year’s COP30 summit in Brazil.
The group travelled to the heart of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, joining a group of Brazilian students to explore ways of tackling climate change and sustainability challenges.
The Immerse Amazonia initiative brings together students from the UK and Brazil, including from indigenous Amazon communities with Birmingham and Brazilian academics to discuss key global challenges through a multidisciplinary and multicultural approach.
Organised by the University of Birmingham Brazil Institute (UBBI), the two-week initiative was part of the University’s work promoting the ‘voice of youth’ and the theme of Global Co-operation ahead of COP30.
Some of the students are also part of the University’s Pathways to Birmingham Scheme, which is partly funded by the generosity of our donors.
This is an amazing opportunity to develop my cultural awareness and reflect on the environmental and climate change challenges facing our planet ahead of COP30.
Medical student Hadil Toihri said: “This is an amazing opportunity to develop my cultural awareness and reflect on the environmental and climate change challenges facing our planet ahead of COP30.”
Click on the link to view videos made by the students during their travels.
King's Birthday Honours
Numerous people associated with the University of Birmingham have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Alongside more than a dozen alumni, Professor Rachel K. O’Reilly, the University of Birmingham’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), was awarded an MBE for Services to Chemistry, and Professor in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain, Fang Gao, has been awarded an OBE for Services for Anaesthesia.
Former laboratory manager at the Collaborative Teaching Laboratory, Aruna Mistry has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to education, while Bridget Eickhoff, Honorary Professor of Railway Interface Engineering received an MBE for services to railway engineering.
International alumni to benefit from new University partnership
A partnership between University of Birmingham and University of Glasgow launched this year offers specialist support to help international students and alumni to accelerate their careers when returning to their home country after graduating.
In the first phase of the initiative, the universities have teamed up with JOBShaigui, a leading graduate career support organisation, to help Chinese graduates via updates on the Chinese job market, advice on navigating recruitment processes and priority access to their large network of employers. In addition, the partnership will offer in-country networking events with alumni and employers.
Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Birmingham, said: ‘Together with the University of Glasgow, we will provide a competitive advantage for our international students and provide unparalleled support and opportunities as our graduates begin their careers.”
The two universities have also set up a bespoke package for Indian students, including a dedicated graduate careers support post based in India.
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Birmingham launches new Creative Industries programmes
The University is working with alumni and industry partners to support creative industries through a suite of new courses.
These include undergraduate degrees in Cultural and Creative Industries; Digital Media and Communications; and Masters courses in Digital Media and Creative Industries and Digital Media and Communications.
The success of our programmes and our research in the Creative Industries is only possible through our connections to alumni and organisations in the sector, so it was great to see so many of them at our event and hear how committed they are to our city and University
Birmingham alumni are part of a new advisory board set up to support the new courses and offer industry insights and context. Members include Gareth Neame (BA Drama and English, 1988), OBE, creator of the TV series Downton Abbey, along with Adam Driscoll (BA English, 1990), CEO of independent music company ATC Group; YouTuber and content creator Hannah Witton (BA History, 2014); Ameesha Green (BA English and Philosophy, 2007), founder of publishing company The Book Shelf; Mark Bell (BA Philosophy, 1985), BBC Commissioning Editor for Arts, and John Sewell (BA History of Art, 2018; MA History of Art, 2019) of online art marketplace, Cosimo Art.
A reception for alumni and partners to mark the launch of the Creative Industries programmes was held at the Exchange and included performances from drama and film students.
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