Media and Journalism blog
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 ...
NHS celebrity Covid vaccine campaign: 'choose wisely or the message is undermined'
Media academic, Kelly O’Hanlon questions the NHS plans to feature celebrities in a major campaign persuading people to ...
Welcome to my workspace - Kelly O'Hanlon
Kelly O'Hanlon, Senior lecturer in PR & Media, shows us around her home office.
Why TV and radio are good for your mental health
We know that lockdown can be lonely and self-isolation doesn’t help either. Have you found yourself bored in lockdown...
What can I do with a Media degree?
Wondering what you can do with a media degree? We've debunked all of our courses to show you which industries you can w...
My first year experience in Sports Journalism
Eve Davidson joined Birmingham City University’s School of Media in 2019 and is currently studying BA (Hons) Sports Jou...
BAFTA sustainability class of 2020
Television students from the School of Media have completed their albert carbon calculator training, a pioneering new c...
How to prepare for your media course
Discover some new ways to keep busy and get uni ready at the same time!
Go global with your degree
From global trips to visits to local media institutions, we’re always on the move. Take a look at where we’ve been thi...
The Sky's the limit
Here at the School of Media, we have fantastic connections with industry as illustrated by our Sky Scholarship Sche...
We've partnered with HuffPost!
Find out more about the partnership and what it means for School of Media students.
Volunteering at Birmingham Indian Film Festival
Several Birmingham School of Media students recently volunteered at the annual Birmingham Indian Film Festival, gaining...
Study Abroad: a semester in America
Second year Media and Communications student Priyanka took part in our Study Abroad exchange programme.