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YOUR PASSPORT TO THE WORLD COMMUNITY festival 11 JUNE 2017 14753 © University of Birmingham 2017. Printed on a recycled grade paper containing 100% post-consumer waste. Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom www.birmingham.ac.uk Designed and printed by Credit: www.littlepenn.co.uk WHAT’S ON: THE MAIN STAGE Visit Information Stations for timetables or look for the ‘ask me’ lollipops. Health Tent Birmingham Health Partners Developing an international medical reputation at the heart of Birmingham. Find out how we’re striving to deliver better treatments and care! Suggested age group: Adults and Families Resuscitation for Medical Disciplines Workshop An open skills workshop spreading awareness of the simple skills that can save lives. Features electronic Resusci Anne QCPR manikins which offer live quantitative feedback. Suggested age group: All ages Cancer Research in Birmingham – changing lives globally! Come and join in a whole host of fun activities and find out about the work that we do in the Midlands and around the world! Suggested age group: Adults and Families Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences Increasing Public Awareness of Atrial Fibrillation and Preventing Stroke Locally and Globally. Check out your heart rhythm using innovative hand-held technology! Suggested age group: 18+ Exploring the world of metabolism Learn which metabolic fuels the body needs, learn about the organs involved in human metabolism and have fun putting your muscles to work and winning prizes! Suggested age group: All ages Great Hall Under the microscope and cell sorting Check out a microscope demonstration where you can learn all about cells whilst playing games – who knew science could be fun! Suggested age group: All ages Nano to macro scale agility ladder Can you work out the scale of bones from nano to macro? Come and find out! Suggested age group: All ages Regeneration game Do you know what our bodies are made up of and what goes where? Put your Biology to the test! Suggested age group: All ages The Star Dome Explore the galaxy in this 30-minute journey (shows on a rolling basis, spaces limited) Suggested age group: All ages Gravitational Waves and Astronomy Come and play with a variety of fascinating hands-on exhibits which highlight the recent research of the University such as black holes and gravitational waves. Suggested age group: All ages The four ages of the visual brain Join us and take part in a variety of exciting, visual exercises to explain attention and perception work and how they are affected by reward. Suggested age group: All ages Attention training on tablets Find out about a brand new app that our very own staff have developed. Take part in games that will challenge you to see how long you can concentrate for. Suggested age group: All ages From tiny flies to great discoveries: DNA to cells to brains Learn about the powerful use of the fruit-fly Drosophila Melanogaster for research in Biology and Biomedicine. Suggested age group: All ages Bramall foyer Cadbury Research Library, Special Collections Take a tour of our archives and rare books collection or compete and be creative in our caption competition! Suggested age group: All ages Working at the University of Birmingham NCOP (National Collaborative Outreach Programme) Library talks – Academic Skills Room (first floor) International Writing Receive practical advice on how to publish and sell your stories to a global audience! Suggested age group: Adults and families The Summer of 1946: People Power Come along to hear the forgotten story of how the British people, particularly here in the Midlands, took matters into their own hands to resolve the housing crisis for themselves! Suggested age group: Adults and families Shakespeare in Birmingham Hear about and examine the amazing ideas and international connections of George Dawsons who founded the Shakespeare Memorial Library. Suggested age group: Adults and families Born in the USA: how politics shapes music Professor Scott Lucas, a native of Alabama (and a former disc jockey), offers an introduction to understanding US music and politics – combining enjoyment with understanding. Suggested age group: Adults and Families Writer's Block: Friend or Foe Dr Guliyeva will be speaking about writer's block for all of those aspiring writers out there! Suggested age group: Adults and Families Library Craft Station and Library Information A variety of colouring and craft activity, whilst parents can enjoy the stunning views across campus. Suggested age group: All ages Guided tours of the new Main Library Suggested age group: Adults (not suitable for small children) Lapworth Dino dig What will you uncover? Join us in our Lapworth Museum fossil hunt. Unearth fantastic fossil finds in our Dinosaur Dig and learn about how palaeontologists search for fossils. Suggested age group: All ages Dinosaur Small World Let your imagination run wild; jump feet first into our Jurrasic World, become transfixed by Triceratops, fall spellbound under Soinosaurus and be in awe of Allosaurus. Suggested age group: All ages Become a geologist Ever wondered what it would look like to become a geologist? Why not dress up as one in the Lapworth Museum? Suggested age group: All ages Dino Tales Be transported back in time before humans walked the earth, to a time where not everyone could be trusted, to a time when if you weren’t quick you were lunch… to a time when Dinosaurs ruled the earth! Story time. Suggested age group: All ages Virtual Palaeontology: Bringing ancient animals to life Explore the technologies that allow scientists to understand and bring deadly dinosaurs, marine monsters and bizarre beasts to life. Suggested age group: Adults and families Make your own fossils Cast your very own fossil! With the help of Museum staff and palaeontologists make your own replica fossil using plaster-of-paris to take home. Suggested age group: All age What will a future human look like? Design your own hominid! Discover our evolutionary past by engaging with our replica skulls. Suggested age group: All ages Gold panning Will you strike gold? Get involved in gold panning and learn about the simple way in which people search for gold. Discover more about gold and other precious resources from the earth. Suggested age group: All ages Fossil forensics – how to use fossils to solve murder mysteries? There has been a murder in the Museum! Help us to solve the mystery by examining microfossils under our microscopes. Will the culprit be caught? Suggested age group: All ages Geological puzzles and quizzes A range of geological quizzes and competitions within the Lapworth Museum throughout the day. Suggested age group: All ages Ice Age Extravaganza Why not create your own Ice Age World? Bring your imagination to life in our Ice Age extravaganza using modelling clay and other craft materials. Suggested age group: All ages Shaking the Earth to its core Tremble at tremors while exploring the exciting world of earthquakes! Suggested age group: All ages Live Volcanic Eruptions – Murderous Mountains! Why are some volcanoes more dangerous than others? Join our volcanologists to witness a live volcanic eruption and find out more about the dangers associated with them. Suggested age group: All ages Printing ancient worlds Witness a state-of-the-art 3D printer printing fossils and objects before your own eyes, learn about how these objects are being used in University research, and discover the advanced world of drone technology (please note no drone activity/filming will occur). Suggested age group: All ages Muirhead Survivor Arts Dynamic poetry readings, the Wellbeing choir and fun crafts! Suggested age group: All ages The Barber Art from around the world Drop in and join in with all kinds of exciting art activities. Suggested age group: All ages Aston Webb reception The Big Sleuth We’re going on a Big Sleuth bear hunt this summer will you find our bears? To support Birmingham Children’s Hospital, University of Birmingham will have three bears hidden across our campus this summer. Come get your paws on a free trail map and get a bear-y good make over with our face painter! Suggested age group: All ages The Green Heart Project We are creating 12 acres of stunning parkland to open up the centre of campus for students, staff and the local community to enjoy. Come and take a VR tour of your new space, and get a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2019. Suggested age group: All ages Find out about our brand new Sports and Fitness Centre here And then why not pop in for a visit! Suggested age group: All ages University Square In the FACE of global environmental change Learn how tree rings are formed and about the ways that the BiFoR team of scientists will measure the growth of trees under elevated CO2 conditions. Suggested age group: All ages Activities Tent Lapworth collection An Introduction to the fascinating Lapworth Museum! Suggested age group: All ages Research and Cultural Collections Enjoy a suite of activities which will give you an insight into the histories and cultures of countries associated with our collections including: West African Art and Artefacts, Archaeology and Egyptology. Suggested age group: All ages Time is sweet! Come and learn about the ‘value’ of time. Suggested age group: All ages What do young people in Birmingham need? Help us find out! Plus, children and young people will have the chance to don a mortarboard for some fun graduation photos. Suggested age group: All ages The Barber Institute Find out about the Barber before visiting for yourself! Suggested age group: All ages I Made it Myself Make a bracelet to match your wardrobe or to give as a gift. Suggested age group: All ages Elgar Concert Hall Symphony Orchestra and Festival Voices Music to your ears! Two University Music ensembles open up their rehearsal for an insight into music-making at the University. Suggested age group: All ages What's on, where Colour-in campus Visit Information Stations for timetables or look for the ‘ask me’ lollipops. What’s on? Where? What time? Food and Drink in the Square – you are welcome to bring your own food but if you fancy a treat, we have everything you need, including a barbecue! Chancellor’s Court 12noon– 4.00pm Farmers’ Market – enjoy, fresh, locally produced hot food University Square All day Bratby Bar – fully stocked bar Ground Floor, Staff House All day Hornton Grange – carvery lunch Hornton Grange All day Costa Coffee – snacks, sandwiches, cakes, drinks and ice cream Bramall Music Building All day Winterbourne House and Garden – hot and cold snacks and drinks Winterbourne House and Garden All day Costa Coffee – snacks, sandwiches, cakes, drinks and ice cream Bramall Music Building All day Refreshments The University Music Society Gamelan Ensemble kick things off on the main stage with a performance of hypnotic traditional Balinese music. A play by Richard O’Brien which is directed by and stars members of the current Shakespeare and Creativity MA. A puppet show set in the beautiful Tatra Mountains of Poland. This charming tale follows a young woodcutter named Bartek whose only companion is his beloved duck. Live interactive demonstrations from Professor David Evans. Gamelan Ensemble – the music of Bali Sanctuary The woodcutter’s duck Live Music Extreme temperatures n Bands signed to the first student-run label: New Street Records n The Music Society Saxophone Ensemble n Our student flute ensemble give an informal performance
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WHAT’S ON: THE MAIN STAGEVisit Information Stations for timetables or look for the ‘ask me’ lollipops.
Health Tent Birmingham Health PartnersDeveloping an international medical reputation at the heart of Birmingham. Find out how we’re striving to deliver better treatments and care!Suggested age group: Adults and Families
Resuscitation for Medical Disciplines WorkshopAn open skills workshop spreading awareness of the simple skills that can save lives. Features electronic Resusci Anne QCPR manikins which offer live quantitative feedback.Suggested age group: All ages
Cancer Research in Birmingham – changing lives globally!Come and join in a whole host of fun activities and fi nd out about the work that we do in the Midlands and around the world!Suggested age group: Adults and Families
Institute of Cardiovascular SciencesIncreasing Public Awareness of Atrial Fibrillation and Preventing Stroke Locally and Globally.Check out your heart rhythm using innovative hand-held technology!Suggested age group: 18+
Exploring the world of metabolismLearn which metabolic fuels the body needs, learn about the organs involved in human metabolism and have fun putting your muscles to work and winning prizes!Suggested age group: All ages
Great HallUnder the microscope and cell sortingCheck out a microscope demonstration where you can learn all about cells whilst playing games – who knew science could be fun!Suggested age group: All ages
Nano to macro scale agility ladderCan you work out the scale of bones from nano to macro? Come and fi nd out!Suggested age group: All ages
Regeneration gameDo you know what our bodies are made up of and what goes where? Put your Biology to the test!Suggested age group: All ages
The Star DomeExplore the galaxy in this 30-minute journey (shows on a rolling basis, spaces limited)Suggested age group: All ages
Gravitational Waves and AstronomyCome and play with a variety of fascinating hands-on exhibits which highlight the recent research of the University such as black holes and gravitational waves.Suggested age group: All ages
The four ages of the visual brainJoin us and take part in a variety of exciting, visual exercises to explain attention and perception work and how they are affected by reward.Suggested age group: All ages
Attention training on tabletsFind out about a brand new app that our very own staff have developed. Take part in games that will challenge you to see how long you can concentrate for. Suggested age group: All ages
From tiny fl ies to great discoveries: DNA to cells to brainsLearn about the powerful use of the fruit-fl y Drosophila Melanogaster for research in Biology and Biomedicine.Suggested age group: All ages
Bramall foyerCadbury Research Library, Special CollectionsTake a tour of our archives and rare books collection or compete and be creative in our caption competition!Suggested age group: All ages
Working at the University of Birmingham
NCOP (National Collaborative Outreach Programme)
Library talks – Academic Skills Room (first floor)International WritingReceive practical advice on how to publish and sell your stories to a global audience!Suggested age group: Adults and families
The Summer of 1946: People PowerCome along to hear the forgotten story of how the British people, particularly here in the Midlands, took matters into their own hands to resolve the housing crisis for themselves!Suggested age group: Adults and families
Shakespeare in BirminghamHear about and examine the amazing ideas and international connections of George Dawsons who founded the Shakespeare Memorial Library.Suggested age group: Adults and families
Born in the USA: how politics shapes music Professor Scott Lucas, a native of Alabama (and a former disc jockey), offers an introduction to understanding US music and politics – combining enjoyment with understanding.Suggested age group: Adults and Families
Writer's Block: Friend or Foe Dr Guliyeva will be speaking about writer's block for all of those aspiring writers out there!Suggested age group: Adults and Families
Library Craft Station and Library InformationA variety of colouring and craft activity, whilst parents can enjoy the stunning views across campus.Suggested age group: All ages
Guided tours of the new Main LibrarySuggested age group: Adults (not suitable for small children)
LapworthDino digWhat will you uncover? Join us in our Lapworth Museum fossil hunt. Unearth fantastic fossil fi nds in our Dinosaur Dig and learn about how palaeontologists search for fossils.Suggested age group: All ages
Dinosaur Small WorldLet your imagination run wild; jump feet fi rst into our Jurrasic World, become transfi xed by Triceratops, fall spellbound under Soinosaurus and be in awe of Allosaurus.Suggested age group: All ages
Become a geologistEver wondered what it would look like to become a geologist? Why not dress up as one in the Lapworth Museum?Suggested age group: All ages
Dino TalesBe transported back in time before humans walked the earth, to a time where not everyone could be trusted, to a time when if you weren’t quick you were lunch… to a time when Dinosaurs ruled the earth! Story time.Suggested age group: All ages
Virtual Palaeontology: Bringing ancient animals to lifeExplore the technologies that allow scientists to understand and bring deadly dinosaurs, marine monsters and bizarre beasts to life.Suggested age group: Adults and families
Make your own fossilsCast your very own fossil! With the help of Museum staff and palaeontologists make your own replica fossil using plaster-of-paris to take home.Suggested age group: All age
What will a future human look like?Design your own hominid! Discover our evolutionary past by engaging with our replica skulls.Suggested age group: All ages
Gold panningWill you strike gold? Get involved in gold panning and learn about the simple way in which people search for gold. Discover more about gold and other precious resources from the earth.Suggested age group: All ages
Fossil forensics – how to use fossils to solve murder mysteries?There has been a murder in the Museum! Help us to solve the mystery by examining microfossils under our microscopes. Will the culprit be caught?Suggested age group: All ages
Geological puzzles and quizzesA range of geological quizzes and competitions within the Lapworth Museum throughout the day. Suggested age group: All ages
Ice Age ExtravaganzaWhy not create your own Ice Age World? Bring your imagination to life in our Ice Age extravaganza using modelling clay and other craft materials.Suggested age group: All ages
Shaking the Earth to its coreTremble at tremors while exploring the exciting world of earthquakes!Suggested age group: All ages
Live Volcanic Eruptions – Murderous Mountains! Why are some volcanoes more dangerous than others? Join our volcanologists to witness a live volcanic eruption and fi nd out more about the dangers associated with them.Suggested age group: All ages
Printing ancient worldsWitness a state-of-the-art 3D printer printing fossils and objects before your own eyes, learn about how these objects are being used in University research, and discover the advanced world of drone technology (please note no drone activity/fi lming will occur).Suggested age group: All ages
MuirheadSurvivor ArtsDynamic poetry readings, the Wellbeing choir and fun crafts!Suggested age group: All ages
The BarberArt from around the worldDrop in and join in with all kinds of exciting art activities.Suggested age group: All ages
Aston Webb receptionThe Big SleuthWe’re going on a Big Sleuth bear hunt this summer will you fi nd our bears? To support Birmingham Children’s Hospital, University of Birmingham will have three bears hidden across our campus this summer. Come get your paws on a free trail map and get a bear-y good make over with our face painter!Suggested age group: All ages
The Green Heart ProjectWe are creating 12 acres of stunning parkland to open up the centre of campus for students, staff and the local community to enjoy. Come and take a VR tour of your new space, and get a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2019. Suggested age group: All ages
Find out about our brand new Sports and Fitness Centre hereAnd then why not pop in for a visit!Suggested age group: All ages
University SquareIn the FACE of global environmental changeLearn how tree rings are formed and about the ways that the BiFoR team of scientists will measure the growth of trees under elevated CO2 conditions.Suggested age group: All ages
Activities TentLapworth collectionAn Introduction to the fascinating Lapworth Museum!Suggested age group: All ages
Research and Cultural CollectionsEnjoy a suite of activities which will give you an insight into the histories and cultures of countries associated with our collections including: West African Art and Artefacts, Archaeology and Egyptology.Suggested age group: All ages
Time is sweet!Come and learn about the ‘value’ of time.Suggested age group: All ages
What do young people in Birmingham need?Help us fi nd out! Plus, children and young people will have the chance to don a mortarboard for some fun graduation photos.Suggested age group: All ages
The Barber InstituteFind out about the Barber before visiting for yourself!Suggested age group: All ages
I Made it MyselfMake a bracelet to match your wardrobe or to give as a gift.Suggested age group: All ages
Elgar Concert HallSymphony Orchestra and Festival VoicesMusic to your ears! Two University Music ensembles open up their rehearsal for aninsight into music-making at the University.Suggested age group: All ages
What's on, where
Colour -in campus
Visit Information Stations for timetables or look for the ‘ask me’ lollipops.
What’s on? Where? What time?
Food and Drink in the Square – you are welcome to bring your own food but if you fancy a treat, we have everything you need, including a barbecue!
Chancellor’s Court 12noon–4.00pm
Farmers’ Market – enjoy, fresh, locally produced hot food
University Square All day
Bratby Bar – fully stocked bar Ground Floor, Staff House
All day
Hornton Grange – carvery lunch Hornton Grange All day
Costa Coffee – snacks, sandwiches, cakes, drinks and ice cream
Bramall Music Building All day
Winterbourne House and Garden – hot and cold snacks and drinks
Winterbourne House and Garden
All day
Costa Coffee – snacks, sandwiches, cakes, drinks and ice cream
Bramall Music Building All day
Refreshments
The University Music Society Gamelan Ensemble kick things off on the main stage with a performance of hypnotic traditional Balinese music.
A play by Richard O’Brien which is directed by and stars members of the current Shakespeare and Creativity MA.
A puppet show set in the beautiful Tatra Mountains of Poland. This charming tale follows a young woodcutter named Bartek whose only companion is his beloved duck.
Live interactive demonstrations from Professor David Evans.
Gamelan Ensemble– the music of Bali
Sanctuary
The woodcutter’s duck
Live Music
Extreme temperatures
n Bands signed to the fi rst student-run label: New Street Records
n The Music Society Saxophone Ensemblen Our student fl ute ensemble give
an informal performance
This unique heritage attraction is set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Wander along the woodland walk or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home. Special entry price of £1.
Described as ‘one of the fi nest small art galleries in Europe’, the Barber features many of the greatest names in Western art, one of the most internationally signifi cant collections assembled in Britain during the 20th century. Drop in today and join in with all kinds of exciting art activities.
Visit our new £55 million Sport & Fitness club featuring the city’s fi rst 50m pool, as well as an extensive state-of-the-art gym; fi ve activity studios for classes; a squash court complex; a large multi-sports arena; a climbing wall and much more.
Art Fund Museum of The Year 2017 fi nalistThe University of Birmingham’s Lapworth Museum is home to one of the UK’s most outstanding geological collections, with the fi nest array of fossils, rocks and minerals in the Midlands. Why not take part in your own dino-dig or one of the many other special activities planned for today?
Explore our brand new main Library, built at a cost of £60 million and described as heralding a new generation of libraries in UK higher education, is now open at the heart of the University. Visit for inspiring talks and fun craft activities.
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On 14 September 2015 an international team of scientists including the University of Birmingham detected gravitational waves for the fi rst time, using the twin LIGO instruments in Louisiana and Washington state in the US. The detection of these waves will help us to understand and explore the mysteries of our universe.
The University of Birmingham contributes £3.5 billion to the UK economy every year – enough to build seven fl agship hospitals or 140 new secondary schools. Almost one in 50 jobs in Birmingham depend on the University.
Researchers from the University of Birmingham are working with health partners in Brazil to combat the spread of Zika virus by deploying a pair of mobile DNA sequencing laboratories on a medical ‘road trip’ through the worst-hit areas of the country.
The ‘Birmingham-Illinois Partnership for Discovery, Engagement and Education’ (BRIDGE) has established over 55 successful links between the two Universities in key academic disciplines.
During the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the University served as the offi cial base for the South African Springboks rugby team, due to its superb sporting facilities and proven track record of hosting high-profi le training camps.
As part of a global collaboration with the University of Melbourne in research, education, and cultural engagement, we are offering up to 20 PhD scholarships, enabling research students to work with academics in Birmingham and Melbourne.
The University of Birmingham are thrilled to announce that we will be opening a campus in Dubai this autumn, becoming the fi rst global top 100 and Russell Group university to establish a campus in Dubai and its rapidly developing international educational hub.
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is housed in one of Birmingham’s fi nest Art Deco buildings. Whether you are enchanted by Monet, captivated by Rossetti or inspired by Van Gogh, the Barber houses one of the fi nest small collections of European art in the UK.
Sir Raymond Priestley was a distinguished Antarctic explorer and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Birmingham from 1938–52. Named in his honour, the University of Birmingham’s Raymond Priestley Centre is an idyllic location for Outdoor Pursuits and Field Studies which sits by Coniston Water in the Lake District.
Pangea is a hypothetical supercontinent that included all current land masses, believed to have been in existence before the continents broke apart during the Triassic and Jurassic Periods. Find out more at the Lapworth!
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