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Businessman Carl Richardson receives Honorary Doctorate from BCU – 26 years after father Roy
International businessman Carl Richardson has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Birmingham City University (BCU) in recognition of the exceptional contributions he has made to both regional and global business. FACULTY OF BUSINESS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Birmingham City... -
BCU and UAL to ‘supercharge’ creativity in the UK with apprenticeship collaboration
Birmingham City University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Mba, believes a new apprenticeships action plan will “supercharge creative education and the creative industries” following years of Government neglect. -
Former officer who kept London safe in 2012 warns of potential threats to Paris Olympics
The volatile political situation in France could lead to protesters attempting to hijack events when the Olympics get underway in Paris this month, according to a Birmingham City University (BCU) policing expert. -
Students visit House of Lords for Social Impact Summit
Students from Birmingham City University (BCU) have visited the House of Lords to meet with CEOs, politicians and academics to explore opportunities to improve social mobility for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Careers+ Birmingham City University On... -
How can research into accessible tech become life-changing for disabled people?
Birmingham City University (BCU) is leading the way in accessible and inclusive technology – and staged the inaugural Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Europe Summer School at the iconic STEAMhouse from 24-27 June 2024. -
BCU researchers hailed as ‘gamechangers’ at RESCON 2024
Birmingham City University (BCU) celebrated the achievements of its doctoral students at RESCON 2024, which took place at the iconic STEAMhouse on Monday 15 July 2024. -
BCU professor to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence
A BCU Associate Professor will be instrumental in setting the benchmarks for Artificial Intelligence (AI) standards as part of the BridgeAI Standards Working Group (BAI-SWG). -
BCU students to design kit for new Birmingham netball team
Students at Birmingham City University (BCU) have been given the opportunity to design the kit of new Netball Super League (NSL) team Birmingham Panthers. And that means the winning creation will be seen by potentially thousands of people viewing games on Sky Sports for the 2025 season. ... -
Blues Women put to the test at BCU’s new sports science base at Alexander Stadium
Birmingham City Women have been put through their paces at Birmingham City University’s (BCU) new sport and exercise science facilities at Alexander Stadium. Players took part in a number of strength tests conducted by BCU staff and students, who are now based at the iconic Commonwealth... -
A day in the life: commentating on the 2024 General Election
BCU's political economist, Dr Steve McCabe spent more than 12 hours live on air once the polls had closed on the 2024 General Election, commentating on the results. He shares what the experience was like and what kept him going! Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences ...