Executive Academic and cultural programme

Thursday 4th August 2011

Birmingham College organised an Executive Academic and cultural programme for senior representatives of universities, colleges and companies from Georgia. The team enjoyed all of the cultural activities we had arranged. The academic element included visits to Aston University and Coventry University, both hosted by senior members of staff. This was a learning experience for the professional to see how the British academic system differs from that in their home country. The delegation also attended relevant and interesting workshops at Birmingham College to enhance their knowledge in subject areas such as risk management. This experience also provided an opportunity for the visitors to get to know the college teaching staff and learn about Birmingham College, its future plans etc.

The participants left with a very optimistic view about trade and facilitation in the UK. Many of the participants visiting from various Universities have expressed their keen interest in forming a partnership with Birmingham College for various projects.

More new on this coming soon!

China Deligation

Senior staff from Suzhou Administrative Institute, China visited Birmingham College on Tuesday 28th June 2011 for preparatory talks on Chinese government administrators studying / training in the UK. The delegation expressed an interest in developing new programmes in partnership with Birmingham College.

The delegation was led by Mr Guo Xuewan (Vice President) and Mr Jin Zhongquing (Vice Division Chief). Also in attendance were Professor Qui Cheng and Associate Professor Jiang Xiang. Birmingham College and Suzhou Administrative Institute look forward to working together and further strengthening the links Birmingham College has with educational institutions in China. The next meeting will take place in China in due course.

Chinese New Year Celebrations

Students at Birmingham College participated in the local community's Chinese New Year Celebrations in February. Birmingham's China Town attracts visitors from across the region and this year students on the BSc (Hons) Public Health 'Top Up' were asked to dress as signs of the Chinese zodiac to parade and entertain the crowds.

INDIA Future of Change programme

Students studying at Birmingham College are encouraged to attend the event described below.

INDIA Future of Change is a new nation branding and global public diplomacy programme. One of the elements of the initiative is a series of business plan, product design, essay writing, poster design and photography contests across top campuses in India and overseas, planned for September - December 2010.

The objective is to create a dynamic platform for students across geographies to engage with the emergent reality in India and discover opportunities in India's successes as well as challenges. Between now and 2015, the programme intends putting together a body of knowledge that can be showcased as the achievement of a collaborative effort of students from across the world at the Milan World Expo 2015.

Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship, India Institute of Management, Ahmedabad; Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay and Financial Times are the Knowledge Partners.

INDIA Future of Change is supported by the Public Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India.

On Friday, December 10, the programme coordinators are reaching out to students and practitioners from the creative, cultural and management education communities in London at RCOG, Regent's Park with panel discussions and Q&A sessions themed - How Will India Partner the World to Shape the Future of Change.

The sessions are being co-hosted by the Aditya Birla India Centre at the London Business School.

Students also have the chance to win a trip to Davos in January 2011, by participating in a Derek O'Brien India Quiz at the venue.

The Confederation of Indian Industry is supporting the event. The programem for 10th December in London is given below for your reference.

We will be very happy if you can join us for this unique initiative to reach out



'Publication of the books of British Gujarati writers under the supervision of Head of Gujarati Language and literature department Saurashtra University Professor Shantilal Jani is surely a laudable act. Professor Jani has an important role in grooming the talent of the British Gujarati writers and taking their work to the people', she said.

Prof Balvant Jani said Gujarati Diaspora writers had been writing since 1962 on different topics; especially those writers who had come from Indian Gujarat and Africa had greatly served the Gujarati language and literature that include all literary genres as well as journalism.

He told that he has been working for the last three years on 'Gujarati diaspora writing project' which would be completed by the next year. The works of these writers is being published in a series under the project and so far eight volumes of Gujarati diaspora writings edited by him, have been published while another eight volumes would soon be coming.

He expressed satisfaction over the Gujarati literary works being produced in Britain. He said it was necessary to bring the work of good writers living here to the fore as they are very little known here and in Gujarat while they duly deserve to be recognised at mainstream level. For this seminars and conferences should be organized besides creating readership, he suggested.60 to 65 thousand pounds scholarships to students coming from India. Besides, he also extends financial help in various projects for Gujarati migrants. When professor Jani contacted him about his project he liked the idea and agreed to sponsor.

Earlier, Editor Asian Voice CB Patel and Monica Kapil Mohta performed the books launching. Dr. Desai presented bouquets to the guests. A large number of Gujarati diaspora community memebrs attended the function and termed it a good effort.

Gujarati Diaspora Writings in Britain' launched at Nehru Centre. The event is sponsored by Birmingham College)

Gujarati Diaspora Writings in Britain' launched at Nehru Centre. The event is sponsored by Birmingham College) Curtecy & Source: Razia Sultana, Assistant Editor, www.theasians.co.uk

London (Special Correspondent) - Gujarati expatriate poets and writers in Britain have an important role in promotion of Gujarati language. This was stated by the participants of a ceremony held to launch books written by eight Gujarati writers and poets under 'The Gujarati Diaspora writings in Britain' at Nehru Centre the other day.

Director of the centre Monika Kapil Mohta said, 'Gujarati expatriate community has contributed a lot in development of the society. This community maintains its deep relations with its language and culture even in Britain that keep deepening through generations.



Prof Balvant Jani said, 'Besides, Gujarati women writers are also producing very good literature especially the third generation writers have opted Gujarati to express themselves in their prose, poetry and short stories'.

He thanked Director of the Centre for arranging the first Gujarati books launching ceremony. The writers whose books were on display included Rajnikant Mehta, Balvant Nayak, Dahyabhai Patel, Jagdish Dave, Adam Tankarvi, Pankaj Vora, Deepak Bardolikar, Vallabh Nadha and others.

Professor Jagdish Dave MBE said it were the efforts on the part of Professor Jani that people came to know about the presence of Gujarati writers in Britain.

He noted that though many different languages are spoken in South Asia but their cultural roots are same and that is the basic point that could bring all to one platform. He said it is the responsibility of the government, associations and all of us to bring out the writings of the writers settled here.

He disclosed that to keep the second and third generation abreast of their language he has written many books to learn Gujarati language and trained two thousand teachers to teach Gujarati language in 250 centres through out the world.

Adam Tankarvi said publication of books by Gujarati Diaspora writers in India, would introduce these writers in literary circles of Gujarat. This would bridge the gap and crop up contacts between the writers of both countries.

Principal Birmingham College Dr. Govind Desai said when he came here one helped him which fact he could never forget. Keeping this in mind he offers

Dear Friends,

Some of our students have recently joined the Rising Cricket Club and thought some our students may interested to join.. The Club has 19 members so far and due to expand in the future. All members are professional in their fields and very supportive and friendly. It is not a profit making club, membership covers the cost of hiring the playgrounds.

Business Book is launched : Dr. Christopher A. Johnson

British Caribbean Enterprises, the first ever business book of its kind, was officially launched at The Drum in Birmingham on 29th January 2009. Enterprise specialist, Professor Monder Ram OBE of De Montfort University, said the book demonstrated "a new, but rare dimension in entrepreneurship, crossing boundaries regarding culture, economics, ethnicity, geography, politics and related sciences." The book is retailed at £20 for individuals and £40 for funded agencies and institutions respectively. Request for copies can be addressed to Global Enterprise Development Services at email: busbookc591@gmail.com

Dr. Christopher A. Johnson is a visiting professor at Birmingham College.



(Professor Monder Ram OBE flanked on the left by Lee Williams MBE and author Dr. Chris Johnson)

Invitation To Join Cricket Club

to talent. To register for the event or for any queries, please write to lavanya@theideaworks.in.

As there is a quiz for students, we will be very happy if the students at the college and visiting the college can also be informed about the programme and we will be happy to have them participate at the sessions and the quiz. Look forward to seeing you

More info, please contact
Dr. Gunveena Chadha
Director & Head - UK
Confederation of Indian Industry
c/o Confederation of British Industry
Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street
London WC1A 1DU ; UK

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