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University of Warwick invests £5m in initiative to feed growing population

The University of Warwick is contributing to scientific efforts to ensure the world can feed its growing population with the creation of a new £5 million research centre.Read

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham staff balloted over strike action

More than 2,000 employees at a Midland university are poised for “unprecedented” strike action in a bitter row over pay.Read

Aston University

Aston University eco project 'could create 1,000 jobs'

More than 1,000 West Midland jobs could be created through a new Aston University eco-friendly product – with the aid of sewage and other waste.Read

Zero Carbon House in Balsall Heath

Birmingham City University academic unveils blueprint for zero-carbon living

An academic has been laying the foundations for greener living in a new book based on a zero-carbon house in Birmingham.Read

NASUWT / NUT

NUT and NASUWT threaten autumn strikes at Birmingham schools

Schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands could close to pupils in the autumn after the two biggest teaching unions announced an “unprecedented” protest over pay and workloads. Read

Birmingham City University, BCU

MP calls for Birmingham City University campus plan to be dropped

A Birmingham MP has described the development of a £125 million new Birmingham City University campus as a “vanity project” and called for it to be stopped. Read

Go-ahead of new technical colleges in West Midlands

Fifteen new University Technical Colleges (UTCs), which includes institutions based in Warwick and Coventry, are to open within two years.Read

School wins battle to become academy despite 'political games'

One of Birmingham’s most improved schools has become an academy, months after its head teacher claimed its application had been the subject of "political games".Read

Six Birmingham schools to be refurbished but more are disappointed

Six crumbling Birmingham schools are set to be rebuilt or refurbished – but many others have been left disappointed after being told their bid for funding has been rejected.Read

John Claughton

King Edward's Chief Master, John Claughton, calls for return of direct grant schools

The head teacher of one of Birmingham’s top private schools has called on more state help for disadvantaged pupils after Nick Clegg hit out at class divides.Read

Threat of strikes at 13 Birmingham schools called off

Teaching unions have called off proposed strike action amid claims Birmingham primary schools are being "forced" to become academies.Read

Edgbaston school head hits back at Nick Clegg's claims of 'education rift'

The head teacher of one of Birmingham’s top private schools has called on more state help for disadvantaged pupils after Nick Clegg hit out at class divides.Read

Birmingham City University opens shop to showcase design talent

A Birmingham university has turned shopkeeper in a bid to boost business in the city.Read

Aston University car wins Eco-Design award at Shell Eco Marathon

A futuristic hydrogen powered car created by students from Aston University has won one of the top awards at an international environmental motoring challenge.Read

Montgomery Primary School

Headteacher quits troubled Sparkbrook primary school

AN UNDER-fire Birmingham headteacher has left his post – the second to stand down within 24 hours.Read

Warwick Business School

Dozens of jobs could go at Warwick Business School

Union officials have accused the University of Warwick of “profiteering” after axing dozens of jobs just months before a hike in tuition fees.Read

Nursery / primary school children

Birmingham schools being 'bullied' to become academies, claim unions

The Department for Education is facing a revolt over claims Birmingham primary schools are being “forced” to become academies.Read

Michael Gove

Schools building programme delays affecting pupils' education, claim councillors

Children are having their education undermined by “crumbling, run-down schools” after a government building programme suffered a series of delays, council leaders have claimed.Read

Birmingham City University, BCU

Birmingham City University unveils £125m city centre campus plan

Birmingham City University has unveiled ambitious plans to build a £125 million base in the heart of the city.Read

Bournville College

Bournville College offers BSc degree courses cheaper than universities

A city college is taking on universities by offering cheaper degrees for students.Read