Alumni news
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University appoints new Vice-Chancellor
UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 JUL 2023
Professor David Mba has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University, pledging to put the student experience at the centre of ambitious plans for 2030 and beyond.
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Meet BCU Alumnus John Cotton: Leader of Birmingham City Council
UNIVERSITY NEWS 11 JUL 2023
Often referred to as the nicest man in local politics, Councillor John Cotton become the leader of Birmingham City Council, the biggest council in Europe, earlier this year after somewhat of a...
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BCU Alumna set to open store in Bullring
UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 JUL 2023
BCU Textile Design graduate, Jade Devall, is set to open her store, Design44, in Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre.
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BCU Alumna selected for London Design Biennale
UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 JUN 2023
'Decoding Difference' uses Zoe Partington's experience of being partially blind and living with diabetes for 50 years to create a light and sound installation.
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Historic graduate performances for the Coronation
UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 MAY 2023
Many RBC alumni played a role in the Coronation of King Charles III.
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Embroidery Extraordinaire: The Alumna Stitching Her Way to Success
UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 MAY 2023
A BCU Alumna who went viral thanks to her first ever aerial embroidery is celebrating huge success in her exciting and creative career. Taylor Brooker, who graduated with a BA (Hons) in Visual...
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Meet Christine GZ: The BCU Graduate Racing Her Way to Success
UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 APR 2023
Motorsport Technology alumna Christine Giampaoli Zonca, better known as Christine GZ, grew up knowing that a normal 9-5 job wasn’t for her. With a free spirit, a passion for adventure and a love...
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From the Conservatoire to TikTok: Meet the graduate transforming class...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 30 MAR 2023
Esther Abrami was just 10 years old when she first started playing the violin, and she soon fell in love with not only the instrument, but also the exciting career her talent could bring her way....
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International Women's Day 2023: Our Inspirational Alumni
UNIVERSITY NEWS 07 MAR 2023
We’re delighted to boast an incredible alumni community, including many inspirational women excelling in their chosen industries. This International Women's Day, we’re looking back at some of the...
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Photographer to the Stars: Meet the graduate working with everyone fro...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 20 FEB 2023
A Media and Communications graduate has established himself as a photographer to the stars, photographing the likes of Maya Jama, Louis Theroux, Kano, Stormzy, Cardi B and many more.
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Gothic Flare: Meet the Alumna creating dazzling rings with a twist
UNIVERSITY NEWS 01 FEB 2023
Jo Herriotts founded her own business, Hellcat Jewellery, in 2014 after graduating from BCU’s School of Jewellery.
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Patrick le Quément: Meet the graduate behind 60 million cars
UNIVERSITY NEWS 31 JAN 2023
Patrick le Quément graduated from BCU back in 1966 before going on to have a hugely successful career at the likes of Ford and Renault.
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Alumna archives Professor Stephen Hawking’s office
UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 JAN 2023
Nicola Onions, who graduated with a BA (Hons) in Visual Communication (Photography) in 2014, has been working closely with The Science Museum on the major project ‘Stephen Hawking’s Office’.
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Journalism alumni celebrate press awards success
UNIVERSITY NEWS 20 JAN 2023
The graduates, who now work at Birmingham Live, have been shortlisted in a variety of categories for the awards.
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Alumni of the year award is a sound choice
UNIVERSITY NEWS 17 JAN 2023
A sound designer, engineer and composer who has worked on award-winning independent films and Superbowl adverts as well as acted as an industry mentor for students has been recognised as Alumnus...