Launch Preparations Are Underway!

Preparations are underway for the launch of Voices of War and Peace, the University of Birmingham’s new First World War Engagement Centre, an Arts & Humanities Research Council initiative in partnership with the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The launch will take place on March 21st from 12-2.30pm in the Library of Birmingham’s Studio Theatre.

Alongside speeches from Professor Ian Grosvenor, the Centre’s Principal Investigator, and members of the city council, there will be a poetry performance by members of Stoke-based youth group DJ School, readings of archive material by pupils from Birmingham’s Waverley School, a panel debate about why we are commemorating the First World War, a presentation about the Centre’s website, and the opportunity for delegates to meet others interested in commemorating and researching the First World War.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the launch. Please contact Nicola Gauld, Centre Coordinator, to request a place: voices@contacts.bham.ac.uk