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RBC’s inspirational music project helps St Benedict’s primary school hit the high notes
More than 300 pupils at a Small Heath primary school are now able to read and write music thanks to a joint project with Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Birmingham City University The initiative, which has transformed music education at... -
Honorary doctorate for Birmingham’s Jamaican pattie king
Given 24 hours to live after contracting Covid in April 2020, Wade Lyn CBE bounced back to health by demonstrating the fighting qualities that have made him such a formidable figure in the West Midlands business community. -
Campaigner for visual impairment services awarded honorary doctorate
An advocate and campaigner for vision rehabilitation says comedian Chris McCausland “has been a beacon for what blind people can do” following his success in the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. -
‘Godfather of Black British Photography’ receives honorary doctorate
An award-winning photographer who created one of the most significant archives of Black British life and culture has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Birmingham City University (BCU). -
Engineering careers should be for everyone, says Worcester Bosch CEO
The CEO of Worcester Bosch says he will continue pushing for more women to take up careers in engineering after receiving an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University (BCU). -
Pro Vice-Chancellor honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
Pro Vice-Chancellor Executive Dean of the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment (CEBE), Professor Hanifa Shah, has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to Higher Education, innovation, and inclusion. Faculty of Computing,... -
More than an algorithm: AI art exhibition to challenge stereotypes
An art exhibition, launching at Birmingham City University (BCU) today (Wednesday 8 January), hopes to change attitudes about how AI can be used as an artistic tool. ‘All Watched Over: New Approaches AI Co-creation, Collaboration and Creativity’ , will see submissions from staff, students and alumni from BCU, as well as international artists. -
Keeping the letterpress alive – BCU student showcases his skills on Bill Bailey’s Master Crafters
An appearance on Bill Bailey’s new Masters Crafters show has convinced a Birmingham City University (BCU) student to dedicate himself to revitalising an ancient form of communication. -
Farmers in Bangladesh to benefit from transformative BCU research that promotes a ‘greener and more resilient future’
A £2.6m project that will transform the lives of farmers in rural Bangladesh by advancing clean energy and sustainable agriculture is being led by a team of researchers from Birmingham City University (BCU). -
Benjamin Zephaniah writing competition proves a smash hit
The Benjamin Zephaniah Future Writers Awards, launched by Birmingham City University (BCU), attracted more than 2,500 entries from across the country.