BCU’S SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
For almost two centuries, Birmingham City University has shaped thousands of lives. We have helped redefine a city, influenced a region, and impacted further afield.
And in 2024, we continued to make a massive impression across the region.
£665m
contributed to UK GDP.
6,000 jobs
Facilitating nearly 6,000 jobs across Birmingham, and more than 10,000 across the UK.
218
active spin-off firms from the University over a 12 month period, more than twice the UK average.
We are proud of these numbers. Proud to be rooted in Birmingham. And proud to be central to shaping the fortunes of our city. The statistics bear this out – we are an anchor institution and major local employer, boosting prosperity across the region.
Whether it is through our business engagement, or reflected by the salaries of thousands of dedicated staff, or via the tens of thousands of students spending within the city, BCU has a profound effect on the city’s economy and society.
The 2024 report
To demonstrate this effect, we have commissioned London Economics to assess our economic and social impact.
This comprehensive review for 2024, based on data from the 2022-23 academic year, provides an indication of the significant impact BCU delivers to Birmingham and its surrounding regions.
Through developing the talent for tomorrow, by creating knowledge for good through our research, and by powering prosperity, BCU has truly shaped the lives of people within the region.
This review illustrates that transformative effect, and how we have set the groundwork for our ambitious Strategy for 2030 and Beyond.