Birmingham City University : Consultancy and Partnerships

Hartman Outdoor (UK) Design Competition

"The graduate labour market is hugely competitive, but if students can develop their employability skills while they are studying it will help them to stand out and get a clearer idea about their career path when they leave." Paul Facey, Sales Director

Trends 2013

“It’s always good to see students who embrace new technological developments within the design industry as it assists their learning and provides us with insight into the technological developments that they so love to embrace." Carolina Calzada-Oliveira
Marketing Manager, Global Color Research and Mix Publications

3D Virtual Modelling and RFID system

"It is precisely this kind of challenge we are equipped to meet. Our staff, resources, recent graduates, postgraduates and many talented undergraduate students are available to help industry..." Parmjit Chima, Head of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems

Birmingham House

"The Birmingham House process was challenging and daring. There were brave decisions made with no compromises. Working with Birmingham City University enabled us to create extensive research..." Agne Selemonaite, Architect and Urban Designer, Birmingham City Council

Denby Project

"Graham Powell (MA Product Design Course Director) really pushed us to come from a different point of view and so we put together a project which I think has had some fantastic benefits...It’s so nice to see something fresh and different...” Richard Eaton, Design Director, Denby

Grand Designs Live

"We were delighted with the results that Birmingham City University produced and impressed with the innovation and professionalism of the Birmingham City University project team, who we would be delighted to work with again..." Richard Morey, Director Grand Designs Live

International Academy of Enterprise Systems Innovation

"This project is a superb collaboration between SAP University Alliances, the University and Birmingham Council. This will be an invaluable local resource to support the development of our digital economy..." Cllr Paul Tilsey, Birmingham City Council

IT Academy Programme

“Students enrolling onto a Microsoft IT Academy can attain technological knowledge, skills and Microsoft certification, to help them prepare for the 21^st century...” Rehan Bhana, Birmingham City University’s Microsoft IT Academy Manager

Leading UK Training Centre

"By partnering with the faculty at Birmingham City University we have been given the valuable opportunity of being able to impact the learning students are given..."
Sedef M. Buyukataman, University Relations Manager, EMEA, Cisco International Limited

New Product Innovation

The University has been exemplary in its professionalism. It has been an excellent stepping stone exercise for a company of our size to head towards...”  David Marvell, Owner and Director, Marvell's

New Product Innovation

Working with Birmingham City University, we have had the opportunity to work with a new generation of designers to test the range of strengths that our wallcoverings offer..." Angela Paterson, Product Development and Marketing Director, Tektura

Sony supporting Gamer Camp

"By supporting individuals with creative talent, drive and strong work ethics, we believe we create the right access to game development skills and team experiences they’ll need to step confidently into a competitive industry..." Maria Stukoff, Academic Partnership Manager at SCEE

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) agenda

"The University agreement is a key UK ingredient in creating a European higher education delivery source for PTC’s technologies...” John Stuart, PTC Vice-President for Global Partners and Education

Student Design Challenge

The Big Debate

Trends at Interiors

“Our Partnership with Birmingham City University is an essential part of our vision to create provocative, flamboyant, highly visual stimulation for our visitors...” Cathy Oates, International Show Director – Interiors, UBM Live

Skills Funding Agency

To develop pedagogical expertise amongst OLASS tutors, within the five TMC regions (to include TMC and non TMC based tutors) and facilitate production of pedagogically led materials for the teaching of both the vocational and wider curriculum through the Virtual Campus