Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors This year, Deaf Awareness Week runs from the 5th to 11th May. This year’s theme is ‘Beyond Silence,’ highlighting the importance of looking beyond common misconceptions about deafness. The week aims to embrace the rich experiences, identities, and contributions of Deaf individuals in society. ‘Beyond … Continue reading “Deaf Awareness Week (5 – 11 May 2025)”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Antonio Salieri was an Italian composer, who was born in 1750 in Venice and died at age 74 in 1825. His operas became acclaimed throughout Europe in the late 18th century. At the age of 16, Salieri was taken to Vienna and introduced to Emperor … Continue reading “200th anniversary of the death of Italian composer Antonio Salieri (7 May 2025)”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Portuguese is a Romance language that spread across the world during the 15th and 16th centuries through the Portuguese colonial empire. Although it is a language predominantly spoken in South America, the Portuguese language boasts around 200 million native speakers and is consequently ranked fifth … Continue reading “World Portuguese Language Day (5 May 2025)”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors David Beckham is a former English national footballer and played primarily as a right winger. He made his first-team debut with Manchester United in 1992 at age 17. Not only is considered as one of the best players of his generation but he is celebrated … Continue reading “English footballer David Beckham’s 50th birthday (2 May 2025)”
