The Hon. Clare Short MP will give a public lecture at the University of Birmingham on Monday 3rd September, as part of a Global Social Justice Conference.

A major study of more than 20,000 people in the Chinese city of Guangzhou has shown that exposure to passive smoke is putting many non-smokers at risk of developing chronic lung disease (including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).

A leading psychologist at the University of Birmingham has warned that the next few years may see a significant increase in gambling problems.

The University of Birmingham 11th Annual Road Race, will be held this year on Sunday 14 October, with all proceeds going to Acorn's Children's Hospice. There will be a 5km Road Race as well as a 2km Fun Run.

The launch event for 'Faiths for the City', which will be held at the University of Birmingham, in conjunction with University of Birmingham Multi-Faith Chaplaincy and leaders from the City of Birmingham.