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The legacy of British Bhangra music: How the Black Country movement become a global phenomenon

University News10 Sep

Professor Rajinder Dudrah and Narinder Singh Winnie pictured together at a conference

Birmingham’s legacy as the birthplace of British Bhangra music is being celebrated by a new collaboration involving Birmingham City University (BCU).

Researchers ‘push the parameters’ in arts, design and media

University News26 Jul

PGR student with their artwork at the ADM PGR studio conference 2024

Birmingham City University (BCU) doctoral students explored research entanglements in arts, design, and media at the ninth annual PGR Studio Conference.

BCU professor wins prestigious book award

University News17 Jun

Professor Islam Issa holding the prestigious Anglo-Hellenic League Runciman Award 2024 and his book Alexandria: The City That Changed the World.

Award-winning author and Birmingham City University (BCU) academic Professor Islam Issa has collected another top accolade.