News from Birmingham School of Media
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Under representation of BAME filmmakers challenged at University event
UNIVERSITY NEWS 04 DEC
Birmingham City University is hosting an event for Black, Asian and Minority (BAME) filmmakers in the West Midlands, which aims to improve diversity within the region’s creative industries.
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Double success at Phoenix Newspaper Awards
UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 DEC
Birmingham City University came away with two accolades at the annual Phoenix Newspaper Awards ceremony which took place on Friday 30 November.
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Most inspirational Brummies announced after public vote
UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 NOV
The founder of Cadbury, actress Dame Julie Walters and activist Malala Yousafzai have been voted as some of the most inspirational Brummies, following a public vote in celebration of Birmingham...
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Knightley has pointed out important issues with the messages in Disney...
OPINIONS 18 OCT
Birmingham School of Media lecturer, Dr Gemma Commane, comments on the news of actress Keira Knightley banning her daughter from watching some Disney films.
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Renowned music festival returns to Birmingham
UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 OCT
A celebrated multi-genre contemporary music festival returns to Birmingham next month.
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TV formats: longevity and obsolescence
OPINIONS 03 OCT
ITV’s ‘This Morning’ celebrates its 30 th anniversary today (3 October) whilst ‘Big Brother’ languishes in its death throes. What does this tell us about the secrets of TV success?
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Birmingham virtual reality expert to address US Freshman ceremony
UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 SEP
A leading Birmingham expert in virtual reality (VR) is to address the Freshman Convocation at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) next month.
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Pac-Man’s influence on capitalism revealed in new book
UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 SEP
New research into one of the most influential videogame characters of all time reveals as much about contemporary capitalism as it does about the history of gaming. From consumption to addiction,...
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School of Media lecturer joins expert panel to discuss future of music...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 SEP
Birmingham School of Media lecturer Matt Grimes will join a special panel looking at music education as part of the Pivotal Music Conference 2018. Birmingham School of Media ...
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University announces list of 175 “Brummies who inspire” to mark instit...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 SEP
Birmingham City University has launched a list of 175 inspirational Brummies as the institution enters a season of celebrations to mark 175 years since its foundation as the Birmingham Government...
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Research on threesomes, Billy Elliot and being ‘camp’ to be presented ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 SEP
Gender, media and sexuality scholars from across the country will gather at Birmingham City University on Wednesday 12 September for a day of discussion and research presentations on masculinity....
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Birmingham academic talks songwriting and ‘Egypt Station’ with Paul Mc...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 SEP
For any music fan, getting to talk songwriting with Paul McCartney sounds like some kind of fantasy, but for one Birmingham City University academic, his dream has become a reality.