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Job Description
Job description Post title and post number Theme 1 Co-ordinator - 54560 Organisation advertising Institute of Applied Health Reasearch Description College of Medical and Dental Sciences Post number 54560 Full-time/Part-time Full Time Duration of post Fixed term until 31 December 2018 Post is open to: Internal and external candidates Grade 6 Salary Starting salary is normally in the range £25,513 to £27,864. With potential progression once in post to £31,342 a year. Terms and conditions Administrative and Other Related Closing date 25 November 2015 Job summary The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has established thirteen UK-based Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRCs) programmes’ which are collaborative partnerships between Universities and their surrounding health economies. The overarching aim of these CLAHRCs is for researchers to work alongside services providers to ensure patients benefit from innovative new treatments and techniques which could revolutionise future health care. The NIHR CLAHRC-WM is a five-year programme commencing in January 2014 with a mission to create lasting and effective collaborations across health and social care organisations, universities (Birmingham, Keele, Warwick) and local authorities to improve the services we can deliver for patient benefit. The programme is funded through a £10million investment from the NIHR together with a further £20.6million matched funding provided by collaborative partners. We will focus on four crucial areas of health: Theme 1 – Maternity and Child Health Theme 2 – Prevention and Early Intervention in Youth Mental Health Theme 3 – Prevention and Detection Theme 4 – Chronic Diseases (Integrated and Holistic Care) This work will be supported by new scientific ways to measure the impact of changes and to make sure the best care is spread so that it can be delivered everywhere. -
אוסף מרמורשטיין the Marmorstein Collection
אוסף מרמורשטיין The Marmorstein Collection Brad Sabin Hill THE JOHN RYLANDS LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Manchester 2017 1 The Marmorstein Collection CONTENTS Acknowledgements Note on Bibliographic Citations I. Preface: Hebraica and Judaica in the Rylands -Hebrew and Samaritan Manuscripts: Crawford, Gaster -Printed Books: Spencer Incunabula; Abramsky Haskalah Collection; Teltscher Collection; Miscellaneous Collections; Marmorstein Collection II. Dr Arthur Marmorstein and His Library -Life and Writings of a Scholar and Bibliographer -A Rabbinic Literary Family: Antecedents and Relations -Marmorstein’s Library III. Hebraica -Literary Periods and Subjects -History of Hebrew Printing -Hebrew Printed Books in the Marmorstein Collection --16th century --17th century --18th century --19th century --20th century -Art of the Hebrew Book -Jewish Languages (Aramaic, Judeo-Arabic, Yiddish, Others) IV. Non-Hebraica -Greek and Latin -German -Anglo-Judaica -Hungarian -French and Italian -Other Languages 2 V. Genres and Subjects Hebraica and Judaica -Bible, Commentaries, Homiletics -Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, Rabbinic Literature -Responsa -Law Codes and Custumals -Philosophy and Ethics -Kabbalah and Mysticism -Liturgy and Liturgical Poetry -Sephardic, Oriental, Non-Ashkenazic Literature -Sects, Branches, Movements -Sex, Marital Laws, Women -History and Geography -Belles-Lettres -Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine -Philology and Lexicography -Christian Hebraism -Jewish-Christian and Jewish-Muslim Relations -Jewish and non-Jewish Intercultural Influences -
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B1723 Difference Newsletter ST5 31/5/07 11:31 Page 1 The Dif ferenceHow your gifts have helped... Donor Newsletter June 2007 Issue 3 Donor s’ gifts preserve vital collections Priceless: This illuminated medieval manuscript from the late 14th Century is one of three million manuscripts held by Special Collections A priceless and internationally important collection of materials including more than 80,000 books and three million manuscripts is being preserved and developed thanks to donors’ gifts. The University’s Special Collections and Chancellor, Sir Dominic Cadbury; and their Archives have been built up over 120 years sister Veronica Wootten, continued the family’s and include irreplaceable items such as rare longstanding support of both the University first editions and political and historical papers. and Special Collections by granting £100,000 to the project. ‘Our Collections are truly outstanding and a unique selling point for the University and The Edward Cadbury Trust gave a the city,’ says Susan Worrall, Head of Special transformational gift of £1 million. Dr Charles History: Then Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain Collections and University Archivist. ‘We are Gillett represents the Trust and says: ‘The meets Adolf Hitler in an attempt to avert the Second World War fortunate to have some true treasures and project is very exciting and I look forward these generous gifts will help us secure their to the day when the new Muirhead Tower long-term care and conservation.’ is the University’s research hub .’ Just a few highlights of the University’s A fundraising project is under-way to improve Alumnus Alan Wilson (LLB Law, 1971) Special Collections include: access to the Collections, which are currently gave a gift worth £167,000 after touring the housed across a number of sites, and boost Collections. -
Meet Mr Moshi Michael Acton Smith on His Internet Phenomenon
alumni news 1 MAY 2012 Meet Mr Moshi Michael Acton Smith on his internet phenomenon Circles of Influence, the next phase Our multi-million pound fundraising campaign moves forward, see pages 8–11 ‘Tilt and turn’ format. Flip over to read the Difference 2 alumni news THE FIRST WORD With the London Olympics approaching, 2012 is a big year for the UK and it has certainly been a landmark year for the University. We have much to celebrate but, as ever, are striving to improve on our success and take our place on the winner’s podium. The start of the academic year saw our Circles will again enable Birmingham to achieve great Aspirations raised, we must harness our of Influence fundraising campaign surpass its things on a local, national and international level. ‘team spirit’ and pass the baton to future £60 million target, providing investment that generations. I hope you will cheer us on. will impact across campus and beyond. I would This publication also includes a round-up like to thank warmly all alumni and supporters of news from across the University and our Best wishes who made this possible; you can read more alumni community. From the success of Ironman about what your gifts have helped us to triathlete Chrissie Wellington to the Birmingham achieve in the Difference. Fellows scheme attracting the best young researchers, you will see our achievements are Inside this newsletter you will find details numerous. To return to my Olympics analogy, of the second phase of the campaign. We Birmingham is a university that is in the race Professor David Eastwood have an ambitious combined new total of and wants to win. -
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2017 ADMISSIONS Contents
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2017 ADMISSIONS Contents HELPING YOU MAKE AN PROGRAMME LISTINGS INFORMED CHOICE Arts and Law 46 Life and Environmental Welcome 5 Sciences 118 Birmingham Law School 48 The value of postgraduate study 6 School of Biosciences 120 Why choose Birmingham? 8 School of English, Drama and A global university 10 American & Canadian Studies 51 School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences 124 Our postgraduate community 12 School of History and Cultures 61 Help and support 16 School of Psychology 127 School of Languages, Cultures, Visit the University 19 Art History and Music 74 School of Sport, Exercise Our campus 20 and Rehabilitation Sciences 131 The city of Birmingham 24 School of Philosophy, Theology Which programme is right for you? 28 and Religion 82 Taught programmes 30 Medical and Dental Sciences 134 Flexible learning 32 Engineering and Taught programmes 137 Research programmes 34 Physical Sciences 88 Doctoral Training Partnerships Masters-level research programmes 140 and Centres 36 School of Chemical Engineering 90 Doctoral research programmes 142 Funding 38 School of Chemistry 94 Costs 40 Entry requirements 41 Department of Civil Engineering 96 Social Sciences 144 Making your application 42 School of Computer Science 100 Birmingham Business School 146 Accommodation 44 Department of Electronic, Electrical School of Education 156 and Systems Engineering 103 School of Government and Society 162 School of Mathematics 106 School of Social Policy 174 Department of Mechanical Engineering 109 Programmes index 182 School of Metallurgy and Materials 112 General index 187 School of Physics and Astronomy 115 The small print 188 Virtual Tour 194 3 CHAT TO OUR POSTGRADUATE MENTORS Use our support network for prospective Masters and PhD students. -
Investigation on the Ancient Quran Folios of Birmingham H
Investigation on the Ancient Quran Folios of Birmingham H. Sayoud Investigation on the Ancient Quran Folios of Birmingham Halim Sayoud http://sayoud.net SUMMARY In 2015, some scientists of the University of Birmingham discovered that four folios containing some ancient Quran manuscripts dated from the period of the Prophet’s companions ( i.e. few years after the death of the Prophet ). In fact a radiocarbon analysis showed that there is a 95.4% chance that the parchment on which the Qur'an fragments were written can be dated sometime between the years 568 and 645CE. This means that the animal from which the skin was taken was living sometime between these dates. Furthermore, we know that the Prophet lived between 570 and 632CE, which makes this discovery quite interesting by showing that this manuscript could be one of the oldest manuscripts in the world, or at least dating from the first centuries after the Prophet death. In this investigation, we are not going to confirm that discovery, but only checking whether the ancient text is similar to the present Quran or not. The first results based on character analysis, word analysis, phonetic analysis and semantic analysis have shown that the Birmingham Quran manuscript is similar to its corresponding part contained in the present Quran (Hafs recitation ). According to this investigation, it appears that the Quran has been safely preserved during the last 14 centuries without alteration. 1. Introduction on the Birmingham Quran manuscript The Birmingham Quran manuscript consists in four pages made of parchment, written in ink, and containing parts of chapters 18, 19 and 20 of the holy Quran. -
Welcome to Birmingham Your Postgraduate Campus Tour Guide 2
1 WELCOME TO BIRMINGHAM YOUR POSTGRADUATE CAMPUS TOUR GUIDE 2 Welcome Welcome to the University of Birmingham. This guide has been produced to provide information about the University and its facilities for prospective postgraduate students who wish to conduct their own ‘self-guided’ tour around the University campus. A map of the campus is provided on the inside back cover and the following pages provide information about the sights you will see on your tour. 3 The University The University of Birmingham has a long history of academic excellence and innovation. We were the first civic university, where students from all religions and backgrounds were accepted on an equal basis. Our spirit of innovation continues today with groundbreaking research in areas ranging from cancer studies to gravitational waves. Our students receive a first-class academic experience with us during their studies, as well as becoming equipped for life beyond university. Today you will see some of the attractions of our campus, and you may also decide to visit the city centre of which we are rightly proud. The city offers great social and recreational opportunities for students. The University, with its own campus railway station, is only two stops and eight minutes from the city centre. Birmingham has an illustrious history of industry and invention, and continues to attract significant business investment today. The city centre has had over £9 billion spent on regeneration over the past few years and is home to the Bullring, one of Europe’s largest shopping centres. The attraction of the city is such that around 40% of our graduates choose to stay in Birmingham after they have completed their studies. -
Perceptions of Islam in the Christendoms
PERCEPTIONS OF ISLAM IN THE CHRISTENDOMS A Historical Survey Nasir Khan i Contents Contents ........................................................................................................................ ii Acknowledgements ..................................................................................................... vi Preface ....................................................................................................................... viii Abbreviations ........................................................................................................... xiii Chapter 1. The rise of Christianity ............................................................................ 1 Sources for the historical Jesus ................................................................................... 2 The New Testament documents ............................................................................................................. 6 The Epistles of Paul .............................................................................................................................. 20 The non-Christian sources ................................................................................................................... 22 Historical uncertainty .......................................................................................................................... 26 The Jerusalem Church .............................................................................................. 28 Paul and the rise of Gentile -
Campus Tour Booklet
Campus Tour 1 CAMPUS TOUR BOOKLET ‘I loved the campus – the atmosphere was brilliant and I could really see myself fitting in here.’ Campus Visitor 2 Campus Tour Campus Tour 3 Welcome The University Welcome to the University of Birmingham! This guide provides information The University of Birmingham has a long history of academic excellence and innovation and we are about the University and its facilities to help you conduct your own ‘self- proud to have been the first civic university, where students from all religions and backgrounds were guided’ tour around the campus. A map of the campus is on the inside accepted on an equal basis. Our spirit of innovation continues today with groundbreaking research in areas ranging from cancer studies to gravitational waves. Our students receive a first-class back cover and the following pages provide information about the sights academic experience, which has been recognised through the Teaching Excellence Framework, you will see on your tour. We hope you enjoy your visit to the University which awarded the University Gold. As well as receiving excellent teaching quality, the experience at Birmingham also equips students for life beyond the University. The University is consistently of Birmingham and you learn something new on your tour of our campus. targetted by the top graduate employers who want to and recruit our students for their programmes. Today you will see some of the attractions of our campus, however, we’d also encourage you to explore the city centre where there are great social and recreational opportunities for students. The University, with its own railway station, is only two stops and eight minutes from the city centre. -
Constantly Questioning
OVER 100 YEARS OF RESEARCH THAT MATTERS 1 For more than 100 years, a strong civic mission has underpinned research at the University of Birmingham, making a powerful contribution not only to our city, region and nation but also extending across the globe. We are immensely proud of our achievements and I am delighted to present highlights of the exciting work taking place at Birmingham. As we look to the future, I warmly invite you to join our quest to think in original ways, to seek different paths and to ask the most pertinent questions. Professor Sir David Eastwood Vice -Chancellor of the University of Birmingham 2 Research that matters The University of Birmingham is a founder member of the At the heart of our research are the brilliant people who deliver it: Russell Group of research -intensive universities in the UK and is researchers – from postgraduate research student to professor – ranked a top 100 university in the world. We have established a who have come to Birmingham from more than 100 countries powerful reputation, since our foundation in 1900, for both high - to form a creative, ambitious and inclusive research community. quality fundamental research and research that addresses the Our outstanding technical support staff are an important part needs and challenges of our time. of that research community too. In the last three years, we have placed particular emphasis on enhancing the research environment The driving force of our strategy is ‘Research that Matters’. and culture, building critical mass, encouraging those ‘fzzy ’ Research can only matter if it is of value to others – not just those conversations, valuing impact, developing leaders, teams and conducting the research. -
Designated Collections Contents
Designated Collections Contents 3 Introduction 4 East Midlands 7 East 11 London 23 North East 25 North West 30 South East 35 South West 42 West Midlands 47 Yorkshire Introduction The Designation Scheme exists to celebrate collections of outstanding resonance, that deepen our understanding of the world and what it means to be human. The Arts Council is passionate about collections and their ability to impact upon and enrich our lives, and the Designation Scheme is an important and visible assertion of our belief in their enduring cultural value. The Designated collections cover such diverse areas as political and ecclesiastical archives, art history, literature and theatre, economics, the history of transportation on land and on water, and the medical profession. They demonstrate eclectic tastes and intellectual journeys, the emergence of disciplines and theories and the careers of our famous figures. They bring art, science and industry together in stimulating ways. Our collections hold the key to who we are and they are an irreplaceable resource. Designation is an enduring award and it is crucial to the Arts Council’s mission to bring great art and culture to everyone. Designated collections are located in both rural and urban centres across the country, from Cornwall to Cumbria. The Designation Scheme was introduced at the behest of government, and since 1997, has identified pre-eminent collections held in museums, libraries and archives across England. The founding aims were to raise the profile of these vital collections and encourage safeguarding of them. Designated collections benefit in numerous ways. During 2013-15 the Designation Scheme was reviewed and in 2014 we published Pearls and wisdom, our vision for the future of the Scheme. -
Research and Cultural Collections: An
Research and Cultural Collections: An introduction Foreword 4 Introduction 6 The Danford Collection of West African Art and Artefacts 8 The Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity Museum 10 Collection of Historic Physics Instruments 12 The Biological Sciences Collection 14 Medical School Collection 16 The Silver and Plate Collection 18 University Heritage Collection 20 The Campus Collection of Fine and Decorative Art 22 What we do 28 Visit us 30 Map 30 Text by Clare Mullett, Assistant University Curator Acknowledgements: Karin Barber, Holly Grange, David Green, Graham Norrie, Jonathan Reinarz, Dave Roach, Gillian Shepherd, Chris Urwin, Sarah Whild, Robert Whitworth and Inga Wolf Graham Chorlton (b. 1953) View (detail). Acrylic and oil on canvas, 2008. The Danford Collection of West African Art and Artefacts 4 Research and Cultural Collections: An introduction Research and Cultural Collections Foreword by Dr James Hamilton, University Curator Following an initiative taken in 1991 by the then Vice- The germ from which all university collections develop is The University’s art collections grew from the 1960s Chancellor Sir Michael Thompson and the Registrar David the acknowledgement that objects can uniquely loosen through the dedication of a small number of determined Holmes, a survey was made of the miscellaneous groups the professor’s tongue and widen the understanding academics including Professors Janusz Kolbuszewski of pictures, sculpture, artefacts, and ceremonial objects of students. Research priorities change over time and and Anthony Lewis, Angus Skene and Kenneth Garlick. that were to be found in and around the University. it follows that the value of a particular collection to Together they laid the foundations of the collections with academics and students will correspondingly fluctuate.