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University News
Birmingham celebrates World Craft City status at BCU’s School of Jewellery
Birmingham City University (BCU) welcomed civic and industry leaders to its historic School of Jewellery for a special event celebrating the city’s designation as a World Craft City for Jewellery a...
Sir Lenny Henry Centre begins search for new Director
The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity (LHC) is on the hunt for its next Director following the decision of Professor Diane Kemp to step down after five years in post.
BCU lecturer wins prestigious global teaching award to combat misinformation
Dr Rachel-Ann Charles has been named a recipient of the 2025–26 Global Challenges Teaching Award - a prestigious accolade jointly presented by the US-UK Fulbright Commission and the American Associ...
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