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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. -
Fashion Police on patrol as BCU brings old uniforms to life with ground-breaking collaboration
A Victorian jail in the heart of Birmingham played host to a fashion show with a twist as Birmingham City University and West Midlands Police celebrated the launch of a unique research project. -
Gender equality in Birmingham – what’s changed since the 1980s? New podcast shares six women’s stories
Women from the West Midlands who were involved in addressing inequalities in Birmingham in the 1980s have shared their experiences in a new podcast, which has been created as part of Birmingham City University research into gender equality within the city. -
Army of ethical hackers helps BCU land global cyber security accolade
Training ethical hackers to combat the growing threat of cyber attacks around the globe has earned Birmingham City University (BCU) a top accolade. -
West Midlands to become leader in creative innovation thanks to £6.75 million funding injection from government
Birmingham City University has joined forces with the Royal Shakespeare Company and three other West Midlands universities to lead a £6.75 million project to support the growth of sectors such as gaming and creative content across the region. -
New BCU research project to analyse impact of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone
More than 300 sensors spread across Birmingham will help researchers at Birmingham City University analyse the impact of the city’s Clean Air Zone as part of a new ‘digital twin’ initiative. -
BCU signs MOU with South Korean tech giants to boost research
Birmingham City University (BCU) has signed a landmark agreement with Dtonic, the South Korean tech firm responsible for developing the country’s highly lauded track-and-trace software during the pandemic. -
‘I have to work triple as hard being a deaf staff member’ – report calls for systematic changes in film and television
The film and television industry needs to “move from well-meaning words to tangible change”, according to a Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity (LHC) report which has researched the systematic challenges that deaf and hard of hearing professionals face. Faculty of Arts,...