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.

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‘I have to work triple as hard being a deaf staff member’ – new report calls for systematic changes in film and television industry to better support deaf workers

The film and television industry needs to “move from well-meaning words to tangible change”, according to a Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity (LHC) report which has researched the systemat...

Women are having children later and it means they’re more likely to have twins - BCU expert explains why

Women are not only choosing to have children later, but they’re also more likely to have twins, according to new fertility data released by the Office for National Statistics. According to Dr Eliza...

New facility marks BCU’s commitment to net zero homes and the construction workers of the future

A new state-of-the-art facility created by Birmingham City University (BCU) will give students unprecedented access to the latest technological advancements in housing to widen their skillset and m...

Events

Events Calendar

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

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City Talks

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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