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Read the latest news from Birmingham Science City. Find videos, pictures and in-depth coverage of Science from around the region.

  1. Two million pound wing opens at University’s Faculty of Health

    12th September 2011

    Birmingham City University is due to open its brand new two million pound Seacole West teaching wing to the Faculty of Health in Edgbaston. more

  2. Countdown to the UK’s new wave of engineers starts in Birmingham

    14th September 2011

    The official countdown to September 2012, which will see the first major university sponsored University Technical College (UTC) in the country - the Aston University Engineering Academy - open its doors to students, started today at an event held at B... more

  3. Getting Drunk at the Office Party - explained

    20th September 2011

    Getting drunk at the office party and behaving in an inappropriate way may be down to the fact that drinking alcohol in an unfamiliar environment can lead to an inability to reign in unsuitable behaviour, according to research by psychologists at the U... more

  4. BIG Hydrogen Challenge winners

    23rd September 2011

    We received a great response to our BIG Hydrogen Challenge - find out more. more

  5. Hydrogen car launch in Coventry heralds the future of green motoring

    26th September 2011

    Coventry-based niche vehicle manufacturer Microcab is launching its new H2EV hydrogen fuel cell vehicle this week, just days after the UK’s first public hydrogen refuelling station was opened in Swindon. more

  6. 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 Advanced Engineering UK group of events

    12 - 13 November 2013

    h2. The Advanced Engineering UK Group of Events 2013 Every year at the NEC, Birmingham, the UK's most... more

  2. Digital Health

    25 July 2013

    *Date:* 25 July 2013 *Time:* 9am - 4.15pm *Venue:* Scarman House Conference Centre, University of... more

  3. Aston Inspired - Design & Engineering Show

    12 - 14 June 2013 at Aston University

    *Date*: 12- 14 June 2013 *Venue:* Great Hall, Main Building, Aston University The Aston Inspired Design &... more

  4. TEDxBrum 2013 'Marking the Map'

    Saturday 8 June

    *Date:* Saturday 8 June *Start time:* 9am *Venue:* Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Eastside, B4... more

  5. Your green future - Promote your business to the green generation

    Thursday 6 June, Friday 7 June at University of Worcester

    *Date*: 6 - 7 June *Time:* 9am - 3pm *Venue:* University of Worcester, Riverside Centre, 13 Hylton Road,... more

  6. Birmingham Made Me Design Expo

    6 - 21 June 2013

    h2. 6 - 21 June 2013 *Millennium... more

  7. Ideas & Beers #01

    Friday 31 May

    *Date:* Friday 31 May *Time:* 6pm - 10pm h2. Discuss your Ideas. Drink some Beers. "Ideas & Beers" and... more

  8. IDH Seminar

    Thursday 30 May, 12.30pm - 2pm

    *Date/time:* Thursday 30th May *Time:* 12.30pm - 2pm *Venue:* International Digital Laboratory Central... more

  9. Improving Your Business through the Social Web

    Tuesday 28th May

    We invite you to a unique FREE training course which will be delivered over two days at the Windmill Village... more

  10. Opportunities for Research and Innovation in the Built Environment

    18 April, 6pm at Aston University

    Aston University is hosting a free public lecture ‘Opportunities for Research and Innovation in the Built... more