Research highlights

Research is meant to challenge the way we think, find better ways to succeed and inspire real change; our Research Highlights are a collection projects that have done just that.

Improving menstrual health and endometriosis care in the UK

Health researchers at Birmingham City University are helping address prevalent concerns in menstrual health, from info...

Improving the health and wellbeing of incarcerated drug users

Championing the use of harm reduction strategies and influenced prison policy, thus reducing the spread of drug-relate...

Removing barriers to musical participation in schools: a social justice issue

The Birmingham Music Education Group (BMERG) have conducted a series of influential studies, increasing access to music...

Reducing the impact of flooding on residential properties in the UK

Research from the Water, Environment and Communities Group has been instrumental in the development of policies respons...

Creating a new national park for the West Midlands

Research undertaken by academics of the WMNP Lab shaped responses to the European Landscape Convention, developed the A...

Remembering the iconic Longbridge motor factory

Stuart Whipps’ art project The Kipper and the Corpse has seen him highlight the iconic Longbridge car factory, formerl...

Bringing the Staffordshire Hoard to life

Alongside local partners and museum trusts, BCU researchers have analysed the remnants of the Staffordshire Hoard to as...

Revealing the impact of Muslim soldiers in World War One

Dr Islam Issa, a Senior Lecturer in English Literature at Birmingham City University, has increased knowledge and unde...

Testing and optimising green technologies from early-stage to market

Lynsey Melville’s work with industry leader Doosan Enpure has been vital in perfecting environmentally efficient and pr...

Improving policy and practice regarding anti-Muslim hatred

Professor Imran Awan’s extensive research into anti-Muslim hatred has seen him provide expert advice to members of Par...