Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
Alexander Pushkin was a Russian poet, novelist, dramatist and short-story writer; one of Russia’s most iconic poets. To mark his birthday, here is one Pushkin’s poems with an English translation. The poem has been translated by UoB student George Houghton, 1st year Modern Languages and English Literature: Зимний вечер (А.С.Пушкин) Буря мглою небо … Continue reading “Anniversary of the birth of Russian poet Alexander Pushkin (6 June 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 Erin, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors The 12th until the 20th of April 2025 is a time in which Jewish people will celebrate ‘Passover’. It is a major festival which commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It typically lasts for eight days (seven in Israel) and … Continue reading “Passover (12-20 April 2025)”
Post submitted by Erin, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors The 8th of April 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the death of the famous Russian ballet dancer and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky. He is regarded as the greatest male ballet dancer of the early 20th century by many. Nijinsky was known for his extraordinary athleticism, … Continue reading “75th anniversary of the death of Russian ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky”
Post submitted by Erin, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors The 6th of April 2025 marks the Hindu festival ‘Rama Navami’, it is an important Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of the Lord Rama, who is the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu. This is celebrated with prayers, fasting and devotional activities. People who … Continue reading “Rama Navami (6 April 2025)”
Post submitted by Erin, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors The 3rd of April 2025 marks the 75th Anniversary of the death of the world renowned composer Kurt Weill. Throughout his life, Weill became most known for writing music for theatre, best known for his collaborations with famous playwright and practitioner Bertolt Brecht. With Brecht, … Continue reading “75th anniversary of the death of German-born composer Kurt Weill (3 April)”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative celebrated from 17-23 March 2025. Neurodiversity imagines a world where neurological differences, experienced by 15-20% of the population, are accepted and respected like all other human variations. It is an umbrella term to describe alternative thinking styles such … Continue reading “Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17-23 March)”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors St Patrick’s Day is named after St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who was a Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland during the fifth century. It is celebrated each year on 17 March, the day on which Patrick supposedly died. It was originally … Continue reading “St Patrick’s Day (17 March)”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Holi is a religious Hindu festival in India that marks the end of winter and celebrates spring, love, and new life. It also honours the triumph of good over evil. The day is marked by the last full moon of the Hindu month of Phalguna. … Continue reading “Holi (14 March)”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our LCAHM Student Experience Ambassadors The Volkswagen Transporter is a range of light commercial vehicles, built predominantly as vans. The design and manufacturing of the Type 2 Transporter was inspired by an idea from the then-Netherlands-VW-importer Ben Pon. The Type 2 was recognised as one of the forerunners of … Continue reading “75th anniversary of the first Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter Camper Van being manufactured in Wolfsburg, Germany (8 March)”
