Media and Journalism blog
A spotlight on Birmingham's creative industry
Is Birmingham really a UK hotspot for the creative arts? With world-class art, drama, music, dance and performing art...
Inspired Festival: How a Senior Sports Journalism Lecturer Became a Podcast Host
BCU has a strong line-up of academics who have successful, creative outlets outside of university. One lecturer who sta...
Inspired Festival: a BCU Senior Lecturer’s journey from PR to blogging
We spoke to Kelly about what inspired the creation of her blog, 'To Become a Mum', how she finds motivation to share he...
Inspired Festival: a Senior Research Fellow’s journey to creating an internationally recognised podcast
As a Senior Research Fellow at BCU for the music industries, popular music and digital culture sectors, Simon Barber’s ...
Can Chrissy Teigen’s Reputation Recover from Social Media Bullying Scandal?
The negative side of social media is rarely out of the news these days, with much discussion around the impact of trol...
Inspired Festival: How BCU’s Senior Technician went from broadcasting to book writing
David Massey, Senior Technician in Film, TV and Radio, is well-known in the School of Media for his exemplary career in...
Year one as a Public Relations and Media student
Paige Gilbert is a first year student studying BA (Hons) Public Relations and Media at Birmingham City University's Sch...
Why I chose to study Public Relations
Lindelani Moyo joined Birmingham City University's School of Media in 2018 and is currently in her final year studying ...
A hat-trick of BCU PR graduate employees at spottydog communications reinforces pedigree partnership
Building relationships with key industry players as an undergraduate is the foundation to a promising career, and in t...
What is PR?
Every day our lives are shaped by Public Relations … even if most of us don’t realise this, most of the time.
Record PR Student Success at Leading Midlands Agency
Five former Birmingham City University School of Media students are currently employed at leading Midlands firm, WPR, f...
How I ended up studying BA Media and Communication (Public Relations) at BCU
Emmi Peikola is a final year student and student ambassador of Birmingham City University's School of Media, who studie...
How to cultivate a positive mindset
Vikki Tailor is a final year student at Birmingham City University's School of Media who studies BA (Hons) Media and...
"Provoking casual homophobia" - the importance of 'It's a Sin'
John Mercer, Professor of Gender and Sexuality at Birmingham City University’s School of Media, discusses Channel 4’s ‘...
In today's society, are social media influencers really that significant?
Do you trust influencers on social media? Do you find them relatable or even aspire to become one yourself? Read on to ...