This was my first time I have fully participated in the exchange programme in Chicago with the sister cities. The social work exchange programme has been in place for 20 years between Birmingham, Chicago and Hamburg. The exchange offered participating Cities the opportunity to gain […]
USE-IT! Project news – Community Research begins The first free OCN (Open College Network) accredited research training took place between 6th and 7th July at the Edgbaston Watersports Centre and kick-started the training of the first cohort of USE-IT! Community Researchers. The University of Birmingham animated […]
As the USE-IT! project gains its momentum, activities in the community intensify. On 14 June, the first USE-IT! Community meeting gathered over 40 residents and representatives of organisations that are already working on the ground. We shared our thoughts and ideas around greater engagement with […]
Birmingham City Council is participating in an exciting new project aimed at boosting innovation in the city. Funded by Interreg Europe, the Urban Manufacturing project aims to better connect the old industrial economy with the new, including digital technology and creative industries. This will be […]
Commonwealth day is celebrated every year on the second Monday of March, across the Commonwealth. It offers an opportunity to promote understanding on global issues, international co-operation and the work of the Commonwealth organisations, which aim to improve the lives of citizens. 2017 marked the […]
