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University expands successful Period Dignity scheme
UNIVERSITY NEWS 10 OCT 2023
Free period products will be available in male and female toilets as part of a successful Period Dignity Scheme at Birmingham City University (BCU).
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BCU recognised among top universities for wildlife protection
UNIVERSITY NEWS 09 OCT 2023
A recent study carried out by wildlife care experts has listed Birmingham City University (BCU) as one the top UK universities for protecting wildlife and natural habitats.
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Inspiring neurodiverse student scoops prestigious design award
UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 OCT 2023
Interior Architecture and Design student Elsie Gribbon has been heralded as a “neurodiversity champion” overcoming the challenges of Autism to take home top prize in a national competition.
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BCU gets pivotal role in project to reduce awarding gap
UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 OCT 2023
Helping students from marginalised ethnic backgrounds realise their full potential will be the key objective of a new national project involving Birmingham City University (BCU).
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BCU clinches Gold for Student Experience in latest TEF ratings
UNIVERSITY NEWS 27 SEP 2023
Birmingham City University (BCU) has been awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
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Success for students at New York Fashion Week
UNIVERSITY NEWS 26 SEP 2023
Two Fashion Design students travelled to New York's Fashion Week citing an “unbelievable” and “truly rewarding” experience, seeing their work hit the runway as part of a signature collection.
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University on HS2’s doorstep calls on PM not to squander project’s lon...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 26 SEP 2023
Failing to deliver HS2 in its entirety will damage the UK economy, threaten thousands of jobs and homes across the West Midlands region, jeopardise ambitious regeneration plans for the city of...
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ECB funding a ‘watershed’ moment for cricket, says talent development ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 SEP 2023
The decision to award around £260,000 of funding to the pioneering South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA) has been called a “watershed moment” by Birmingham City University (BCU) academic and...
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Nursing lecturer backs new heart attack awareness campaign after faili...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 SEP 2023
Thinking a heart attack is “ just like you see in the movies ” can be a major mistake warns a sen ior nursing lecturer after giving h er backing to a new lifesaving campaign...
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Famous Twingo smile delights creator 30 years after original launch
UNIVERSITY NEWS 20 SEP 2023
Celebrated car designer Patrick l e Quément was among the star attractions at Birmingham City University’s inaugural Alumni Festival, which attracted big names from the world...
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Leading figures call for greater focus on media diversity in new journ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 11 SEP 2023
Leading figures from British media and culture including the actor Paterson Joseph are among contributors featured in the latest edition of a dedicated journal championing media diversity.
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‘Unheard children’ must not be ignored following worrying rise in spee...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 SEP 2023
The Government and other key decision-makers must “finally listen to unheard children”, says a leading academic at Birmingham City University (BCU) after a report revealed that the number of...
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Government plan to ban nitrous oxide ignores expert advice
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 SEP 2023
The Government “appears to have no regard for expert opinion” after announcing it intends to ban the use of nitrous oxide in an effort to curb anti-social behaviour, a leading public health...
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Research project set to change face of enamelling
UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 AUG 2023
The centuries-old practice of enamelling has been radically reimagined thanks to a PhD researcher at Birmingham City University (BCU) - The project and resulting enamel works will be permanently...
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Women’s World Cup can inspire game to new level, says BCU and West Bro...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 23 AUG 2023
The Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will help fuel massive interest in the game back in the United Kingdom, says Birmingham City University (BCU) coach development officer and...