Background Understanding the Community The D/deaf community is a diverse population with a wide range of communication preferences, experiences and identities. For many D/deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL) as their primary language, BSL is not simply a translation of English but a distinct language with its own grammar, structure and cultural context. … Continue reading “Engaging the D/deaf Community on PMOS at Birmingham Deaf Cultural Centre”
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Reflections from the 2026 Engage Summit: Community, Change and the Future of Engaged Research
Written by: Dr Caroline Gillett, Assistant Professor in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Over the 29–30 April, I had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Engage Summit hosted by National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. The Summit brought together people from across higher education, community organisations, research, policy and public engagement practice … Continue reading “Reflections from the 2026 Engage Summit: Community, Change and the Future of Engaged Research”
Women’s Health: Lunch & Learn Workshop (Saturday 31st May)
We invite women from Birmingham and the West Midlands whose first language is not English, including refugees and migrants, to a community outreach workshop on Saturday 31st May 2025 between 10am-2pm aimed at raising awareness of women’s health and offering opportunities to discuss different topics with doctors and scientists who work in this area. Topics … Continue reading “Women’s Health: Lunch & Learn Workshop (Saturday 31st May)”
Diabetes Awareness Month Events!
Join us the Department of Metabolism and Systems Science (MSS) for two special events marking Diabetes Awarenesss Month this November! First up, for adults we have a 1-hour lunchtime webinar on Friday 15th November 2024 at 12-1pm where you can tune in to learn about some of the research MSS is doing into type 1, … Continue reading “Diabetes Awareness Month Events!”
Encoded Realities – 1 week to go!
There’s just over a week left to view the Encoded Realities art exhibition at Centrala. Featuring the work of 12 artists and 49 scientists over the past 2 years. All of these projects have originated through work at the Centre for Systems modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine (SMQB), with several in collaboration with the EPSRC NCODE … Continue reading “Encoded Realities – 1 week to go!”
ENCODED REALITIES – new art exhibition featuring university research
The Centre for Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine (SMQB)’s latest art show features the work of 12 artists and 49 scientists from across University of Birmingham and opens this Friday 7th June. Visitors are invited to the launch party which kicks off at 5.45pm at Centrala gallery, Unit 4 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Birmingham, B5 … Continue reading “ENCODED REALITIES – new art exhibition featuring university research”
IWD2024, March 8th event: Inspiring inclusion in women’s health research
IWD2024: Inspiring inclusion in women’s health research to tackle health inequalities to tackle health inequalities Join University of Birmingham this Friday 8th March 2024 (12-2pm) for a friendly and interactive workshop exploring how we can make change together to tackle health inequalities for women. You can join us in-person from 11:45am with pre-event networking and refreshments or online from 12 … Continue reading “IWD2024, March 8th event: Inspiring inclusion in women’s health research”
PCOS Webinar to showcase IMSR public engagement case study
On the evening of February 5th 2024 at 7.30-9pm, IMSR colleague Dr Caroline Gillett will share a case study in public engagement at this upcoming webinar hosted in collaboration with Verity – The UK PCOS charity. You can find out more and sign up here: https://bham-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pQDmdiURR-uWJ7QE4RdcWA
PGRs and ECRs get crafty at clay workshop
AUTHOR OF THIS POST: Rahatil Chowdhury Last week, PGRs and ECRs from across the institutes came together and took part in creating fantastic pieces at a clay workshop run by Rachel Akers and organised by Dr. Gabriela Da Silva Xavier. Images taken by Dr Christian Ludwig. The workshop was both the setting for PGRS and … Continue reading “PGRs and ECRs get crafty at clay workshop”
Festival Season! Come meet IMSR this summer
Summer festival season is upon us and members of the Institute for Metabolism & Systems Research (IMSR) will be popping along to run science engagement activities. We will be at: CoCoMad Festival, in Cotteridge Park on Saturday 1st July Sandwell & Birmingham Mela, in Victoria Park (Smethwick), over Saturday & Sunday 22-23rd July Take part in activities to learn about some of the … Continue reading “Festival Season! Come meet IMSR this summer”