Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Latest News

  1. Science City Research Alliance announces new Director

    9th January 2012

    Professor Chris McConville, Department of Physics, has been appointed Director of the Science City Research Alliance (SCRA). more

  2. BSC Communications scoops award

    8th December 2011

    Birmingham Science City’s communications team has picked up a prestigious award for a PR campaign to raise awareness of science and technology. more

  3. Inspiring the scientists & engineers of the future

    1st December 2011

    The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair. The NEC, Birmingham. 15 - 17 March 2012 more

  4. Lord Stafford Awards - 2011 Finalists announced

    9th November 2011

    Judges decide final 13...The 2011 Lord Stafford Awards finalists have been decided by a panel of judges. more

  5. KTP with Spectrum Théa pharmaceuticals

    7th November 2011

    Aston University has joined forces with a major UK pharmaceutical company to deliver improved care for patients with eye disease, allergies and other conditions. more

  6. Hollywood thriller Contagion echoes real-life study at University of Warwick

    18th October 2011

    Soon-to-be released Hollywood film Contagion stars Kate Winslet as a doctor battling the horrors of a global pandemic – but real-life scientists at the University of Warwick are urging people to help them track how contagious diseases spread in t... more

  7. A huge scientific model – 'Bacterium E.coli magnified two million times' - has been installed at Aston University

    The world’s biggest bacterium reaches Birmingham

    1st November 2011

    The E.coli superbug has hit Birmingham – but don’t worry, this one isn’t about to make you ill. It’s a huge scientific model, certified by Guinness World Records as the largest ever. The model – ‘Bacterium E.coli mag... more

  8. Aston University Knowledge Transfer Partnership rated ‘outstanding’ by panel

    12th October 2011

    A recent Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) involving Aston University has been awarded a grade A “outstanding” rating – the highest possible – by an independent panel of assessors. This exceptional rating is given to a very s... more

  9. New Aston University research centre houses only paediatric MEG scanner in Europe

    10th October 2011

    A brain scanner specifically for children – one of only three in the world – forms part of pioneering new research facilities at Aston University in Birmingham. more

  10. To delete or not to delete – the discerning British social networker

    29th September 2011

    Nearly one in five Brits have ‘culled’ their social media contacts, according to research from Birmingham Science City. more

Upcoming Events

  1. The Big Bang 2012 - Call for Activities Now Open!

    From 15th March 2012

    The Big Bang: UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair 2012 will take place at The NEC, Birmingham from 15th to... more

  2. Surface Characterisation of Materials - Training course for industry

    18th and 19th April 2012 at The University of Birmingham

    This 2 day programme couples lecture-style training with demonstrations and hands-on experience in a... more

  3. LED Focus and Market Analytics

    22.02.2012

    Date: 22nd February 2012 Time: 10am - 4.30pm Venue: Birmingham Science Park Aston As part of the euroLED... more