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Aston University Engineering School to pilot new apprenticeship scheme

Birmingham Post — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:30:00 GMT

A £15 million Birmingham school is set for a UK first after being picked to pilot a new apprenticeship scheme.

University of Birmingham vice chancellor David Eastwood given salary of £419,000

Birmingham Post — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:28:00 GMT

The head of the University of Birmingham earned nearly £420,000 last year - a seven per cent increase on the year before.

Environmental campaigner Jonathon Porritt appointed Keele University's new chancellor

Birmingham Post — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:05:00 GMT

Environmental campaigner Jonathon Porritt has called on the higher education sector to lead the way on sustainability as he was installed as Keele University’s new chancellor.

Midland scientists find the formula for the shape of ponytails

Birmingham Post — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:55:00 GMT

Midland physicists have come up with an equation that explains and predicts the shape of a ponytail.

Smethwick could be set for Sikh ethos free school

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The West Midlands could be set for another Sikh ethos free school after parents and teachers revealed proposals for a new school for four to 19-year-olds.

Birmingham Airport launches Flight School to inspire children

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:50:00 GMT

A new facility at Birmingham Airport aimed at making science and technology more attractive to children has been launched by Business Secretary Vince Cable.

Tuition fees not to blame for fall in applications, say universities

Birmingham Post — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Midland universities insisted young people had not been put off applying by the Government’s decision to triple tuition fees – despite a dramatic drop in numbers.

University of Warwick teams up with Monash University in Australia

Birmingham Post — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A global alliance has been formed between two universities on opposite sides of the Earth to help better equip Midland students for careers in a globally integrated market.

UK university applicants down 8.7%

Birmingham Post — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:05:00 GMT

The number of UK students applying to start university this autumn has slumped by nearly 9%, official figures show.

University of Birmingham unveils plans for a secondary school

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Education in Birmingham could enter a new era after the University of Birmingham announced proposals to create a pioneering secondary school and sixth form.

Three Midland universities to receive £4.5m for research

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:10:00 GMT

Three Midland universities are to receive around £4.5 million for research in bio sciences to meet international economic and social changes.

West Midlands schools celebrate successful exams year

Birmingham Post — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:01:00 GMT

Teenagers across the region have proved they are a class act within another successful year for GCSE and A-levels.

10,000 new places needed at Birmingham secondary schools, claims council

Birmingham Post — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:30:00 GMT

Ten thousand extra secondary school places are needed to cope with Birmingham’s rising birth rate, it has emerged.

Birmingham independent schools call for government funding for places

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Leading independent schools have called for Government funding to help them open their doors to pupils of all backgrounds.

Birmingham suited to science university initiative, says Minister

Birmingham Post — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Birmingham’s historic links between industry and education could be repeated with a new type of university, Government minister David Willetts has claimed.

World War Two heroes visit Handsworth school

Birmingham Post — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

They were a band of African-American airmen who fought for the freedom to take to the skies during the Second World War.

Bournville councillors slam BCU plan to create new college at School of Art

Birmingham Post — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:25:00 GMT

A plan to turn a, historic university campus into a college for overseas students has been branded “vandalism” by Birmingham city councillors.

Elected mayor must have control of schools, says Birmingham hopeful Gisela Stuart

Birmingham Post — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT

A directly-elected mayor of Birmingham should help decide the school curriculum to ensure pupils are learning the skills local employers need, according to a potential candidate.

University of Warwick misses out on bid for New York campus

Birmingham Post — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:22:00 GMT

The University of Warwick has missed out on its bid to build a campus in New York.

UCAS liveblog - Our expert answers all your university application questions

Birmingham Post — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:13:00 GMT

The deadline for getting your application to university in is fast approaching - Sunday 15th January is when all the personal statements and choices need to be made.