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Ramadan guidance for PE sessions in schools proving a big hit
UNIVERSITY NEWS 27 FEB
Guidance developed by Birmingham City University to support fasting Muslim staff and students taking part in physical education during Ramadan has attracted widespread interest.
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Police promise a more diverse force to support domestic abuse survivor...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 23 FEB
Women from Black and Global Majority backgrounds who have been victims of domestic abuse could soon be pulling on the uniform of the West Midlands Police – and the move has been welcomed by a...
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Sir Lenny to step down as Chancellor of Birmingham City University
UNIVERSITY NEWS 20 FEB
Sir Lenny Henry will step down from his role as Chancellor of Birmingham City University at the end of 2024, eight years after becoming the institution’s figurehead.
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Teachers called to shape the future of Black Studies at BCU
UNIVERSITY NEWS 20 FEB
Teachers are being invited to help shape the future of Black Studies learning at Birmingham City University (BCU) by completing a survey.
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AI research project could help UK construction industry save billions
UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 FEB
Saving the UK construction industry billions of pounds by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence is at the heart of a new £1.2m research project led by Birmingham City University. ...
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Celebrating pioneering women and girls in science at BCU
UNIVERSITY NEWS 11 FEB
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which celebrates females driving scientific advances, who better to profile than Elizabeth Bryan, namesake of our Multiple Births Centre.
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BCU spearheads AI scholarship drive to tackle digital skills crisis
UNIVERSITY NEWS 08 FEB
Black, female and disabled students could receive £10,000 in scholarship money from Birmingham City University as part of a project that seeks to address a growing digital skills crisis in the UK...
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Show some love for local businesses this Valentine's Day
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 FEB
Alumni from Birmingham City University’s (BCU) School of Jewellery highlight their recommended gifts for loved ones in the run up to Valentine's Day.
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Human rights expert fears new method of execution will spread
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 FEB
The controversial execution of Kenneth Smith in Alabama was a “bad day for humanity” according to a human rights expert from Birmingham City University (BCU).
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BCU students explore HS2 site metres away from city campus
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 FEB
Civil Engineering students from Birmingham City University have been given first-hand experience of a HS2 construction site, metres away from their usual classroom.
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World-renowned violinist leads concert celebrating BCU’s unique relati...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 JAN
One of the world's greatest violinists took centre stage when Royal Birmingham Conservatoire played host to a concert celebrating Birmingham City University's links with India.
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Groundbreaking Ramadan guidance will improve inclusivity of physical e...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 JAN
Groundbreaking guidance will help create a more inclusive school environment for Muslim students and staff engaging in physical education during Ramadan.
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West Midlands anti-gun campaigner receives BCU honorary doctorate
UNIVERSITY NEWS 19 JAN
A West Midlands anti-gun campaigner whose daughter was killed in a drive-by shooting, has received Birmingham City University’s (BCU) highest honour at a graduation ceremony held at Birmingham’s...
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The Duke of Edinburgh visits Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
UNIVERSITY NEWS 17 JAN
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh returned to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) this week and met with representatives from leading institutions across the United Kingdom to discuss...
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Birmingham City University is first class for sustainability
UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 JAN
Birmingham City University (BCU) has achieved a first-class ranking in the latest People & Planet University League, an annual report which rates universities by environmental and ethical...