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Bestselling author Neil Gaiman throws support behind University’s Sir ...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 29 APR

Fans of bestselling author Neil Gaiman are being invited to take part in a global prize draw to win signed and bound editions of his books to fund research being carried out by Birmingham City...

University partnership with Indian manufacturing giant sees business i...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 28 APR

A ceremonial plaque has been unveiled at a renovated former school building to mark the first phase of the opening of a ground-breaking business innovation centre in India in a partnership...

‘A vicious cycle of vulnerability and victimisation’ – new study revea...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 13 APR

New research from Birmingham City University has documented the feelings of vulnerability and incidents of exploitation that those living on the streets experience, by gathering first-hand...

University's STEAMhouse makes 'inspirational' building shortlist

UNIVERSITY NEWS 13 APR

Birmingham City University’s STEAMhouse has been shortlisted for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors awards.

Report set to reveal gaps in electric vehicle ‘Gigafactory’ plan

UNIVERSITY NEWS 11 APR

Research by Birmingham City University academics shows that proposals to open the UK’s largest electric vehicle battery production facility will expose a ‘marked gap’ in the national supply...

Government welcomes University’s pioneering 5G work in Sherwood Forest

UNIVERSITY NEWS 07 APR

Two years of pioneering work by Birmingham City University to introduce cutting edge digital technology into Sherwood Forest has been recognised by the government.

Researchers and young people develop innovative new boardgame to boost...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 29 MAR

A group of young people have joined forces with researchers at Birmingham City University to create an innovative new boardgame to help raise awareness of key issues surrounding climate change. ...

Birmingham City University and Navitas announce partnership renewal

UNIVERSITY NEWS 29 MAR

Ten-year agreement will diversify Birmingham City University’s international population and prepare new students for academic success.

Birmingham City University ranks highly on social mobility league tabl...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 28 MAR

Birmingham City University has ranked fourth among all English universities in the 2022 English Social Mobility Index.

Marginalised voices to be championed at special cult cinema event

UNIVERSITY NEWS 23 MAR

A special eventwill examine how cult classics and new disruptive visions of cinema can provide an outlet for underrepresented voices and tell stories of marginalised communities.

Thousands expected to flock to University showcase

UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 MAR

Thousands of prospective students from across the country are expected to descend on Birmingham City University this week for an open day taking place almost exactly two years since its...

LGBTQ+ artists challenge metalwork’s macho image in new exhibition

UNIVERSITY NEWS 21 MAR

Artists from Birmingham City University’s renowned School of Jewellery are among the contributors to a new exhibition of metalwork this month, inspired by the lives and experiences of members of...

Design students create costumes for Birmingham 2022 Festival opening

UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 MAR

Talented Birmingham City University design students have created costumes for the opening show of the Birmingham 2022 Festival.

Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity helps shape ITV’s new £80m ...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 MAR

Birmingham City University’s Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity has helped ITV develop plans to improve racial equity and disability equity in its programming content.

Song and video recorded at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire by YouTube p...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 10 MAR

A collaborative recording project starring singer-songwriter and YouTube personality Mary Spender and recorded at Birmingham City University’s Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has been released -...