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BCU becomes proud signatory of historic Anti Racist Pledge
UNIVERSITY NEWS 04 NOV
Birmingham City University (BCU) will play a central role in helping make Birmingham a ‘leading Global Anti Racist City by 2025’, the institution’s Vice-Chancellor David Mba said at a summit in...
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Trinbagonian BCU researcher uncovers letters that challenge media perc...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 31 OCT
A remarkable collection of personal letters sent home by Caribbean migrants from 1964-75 uncovered by a Birmingham City University (BCU) researcher represent a “ ...
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BCU artists to showcase work alongside icons at Birmingham Museum reop...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 28 OCT
Students at Birmingham City University (BCU) will have their work on display alongside pieces by some of Britain’s most iconic artists as the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery partially reopens. ...
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Setting a ‘global land use goal’ could protect the planet from an irre...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 OCT
A “unified global goal for land use” can help reverse the devastating impacts of climate change – as long as agreement is found quickly, according to landscape experts attending a recent...
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Adepitan ready to make mark as Chancellor as Sir Lenny steps down
UNIVERSITY NEWS 23 OCT
Ade Adepitan MBE hopes his appointment as Chancellor of Birmingham City University (BCU) will allow him to “change a lot of lives” and become “a torchbearer for disability rights”.
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Taking the stigma out of stammering is the aim for BCU research
UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 OCT
New stammering research at Birmingham City University (BCU) is unusual in its approach. By including people who stammer from day one , it will ensure it focuses on what matters...
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Birmingham film festival celebrates 40 years of cult movie Gremlins
UNIVERSITY NEWS 17 OCT
The director of Gremlins will discuss the cult film’s enduring appeal 40 years on from its release when movie buffs gather at an international film festival in Birmingham later this month. The...
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Pioneering digital technology to examine musical themes of England’s m...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 16 OCT
Experts from the University of Oxford and Birmingham City University’s Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) will use pioneering new technology to analyse the themes of classical music titan, Sir...
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Fashion and digital technology collide in a new BCU research project t...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 10 OCT
A unique exhibition featuring human avatars wearing digitally reproduced police uniforms from as far back as 1839 will launch in Birmingham at the end of the year.
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South Asian Cricket Academy celebrates ‘landmark’ England selection, a...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 09 OCT
Jafer Chohan has become the first South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA) graduate to be called up by England, marking another major milestone for the influential sporting initiative that began as a...
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Classical music icon to shine spotlight on local talent in new role at...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 08 OCT
Acclaimed classical violinist Tasmin Little CBE says she wants to promote the West Midlands as a cultural hub and grow local talent in her new role as RBC International Chair.
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Top local professor wins big at Women in Tech awards
UNIVERSITY NEWS 07 OCT
Professor Hanifa Shah, one of the UK’s leading advocates of STEAM education, has collected a top accolade at the annual Midlands Women in Tech Awards. The Pro Vice-Chancellor of Science,...
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Five ways to fill your wardrobe sustainably
EXPERT COMMENT 24 SEP
If you’re taking part in Second Hand September or Sustainable Fashion Week, a new outfit might be on the list to buy. Faculty of Arts, DeSign and Media Birmingham City...
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Local companies to get enhanced business support from BCU
UNIVERSITY NEWS 16 SEP
Hundreds of local firms are set to benefit from a new and improved business support package from Birmingham City University (BCU).
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Top three tips to help you grab a bargain second hand device
UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 SEP
Has your phone or laptop broken during ‘Second Hand September’? Well, you can still take part in the campaign to only buy second hand over 30 days!