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ECB funding a ‘watershed’ moment for cricket, says talent development expert
The decision to award around £260,000 of funding to the pioneering South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA) has been called a “watershed moment” by Birmingham City University (BCU) academic and talent development expert Dr Adam Kelly. -
Jewellery, Fashion & Textiles recognised for equality and diversity commitment
Birmingham City University’s (BCU) College of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles has become the first department of its type in the UK to be awarded Athena Swan Bronze Award. -
Famous Twingo smile delights creator 30 years after original launch
Celebrated car designer Patrick l e Quément was among the star attractions at Birmingham City University’s inaugural Alumni Festival, which attracted big names from the world of music, sport, art and business. -
Leading figures call for greater focus on media diversity in new journal issue
Leading figures from British media and culture including the actor Paterson Joseph are among contributors featured in the latest edition of a dedicated journal championing media diversity. -
‘Unheard children’ must not be ignored following worrying rise in speech and language issues
The Government and other key decision-makers must “finally listen to unheard children”, says a leading academic at Birmingham City University (BCU) after a report revealed that the number of pupils with speech and language challenges has grown to its highest level in the United Kingdom. -
Government plan to ban nitrous oxide ignores expert advice
The Government “appears to have no regard for expert opinion” after announcing it intends to ban the use of nitrous oxide in an effort to curb anti-social behaviour, a leading public health academic at Birmingham City University (BCU) has warned. -
Research project set to change face of enamelling
The centuries-old practice of enamelling has been radically reimagined thanks to a PhD researcher at Birmingham City University (BCU) - The project and resulting enamel works will be permanently displayed in the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) collections. -
Research project set to change face of enamelling
The centuries-old practice of enamelling has been radically reimagined thanks to a PhD researcher at Birmingham City University (BCU) - The project and resulting enamel works will be permanently displayed in the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) collections. -
Women’s World Cup can inspire game to new level, says BCU and West Brom coach
The Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will help fuel massive interest in the game back in the United Kingdom, says Birmingham City University (BCU) coach development officer and new West Bromwich Albion manager Siobhan Hodgetts-Still. -
BCU sports journo pens football legend's autobiography
Birmingham City University Sports Journalism Course Director and Lecturer Chris Lepkowski has teamed up with Brendon Batson OBE to pen the football legend’s official auto-biography, The Third Degree, which is released next month.