News & Events

There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.

You can discover even more via our Media Centre, on Social Media and in our Events section.

University News

Honorary doctorate for Birmingham’s Jamaican pattie king

Given 24 hours to live after contracting Covid in April 2020, Wade Lyn CBE bounced back to health by demonstrating the fighting qualities that have made him such a formidable figure in the West Mid...

RBC’s inspirational music project helps St Benedict’s primary school hit the high notes

More than 300 pupils at a Small Heath primary school are now able to read and write music thanks to a joint project with Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC).

‘Godfather of Black British Photography’ receives honorary doctorate

An award-winning photographer who created one of the most significant archives of Black British life and culture has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Birmingham City University (BCU).

Events

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See what we've got lined up, including our theatrical and musical performances.

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City Talks is our FREE public lecture series, featuring high profile speakers like Gok Wan.

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Media Services

Press team

We tell the media about what is happening at the University, providing a multi-service facility for journalists, including traditional press releases, audio soundbites, video footage and a news feed via Twitter.

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