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From classroom to netball court: Birmingham Panthers match kit takes pride of place at BCU
A match dress created for Birmingham Panthers by students Zoe Bennett and Rohan Scott has been donated to BCU, where it will go on permanent display as a showcase of creativity and industry collaboration. -
That’s Me! project empowers hundreds of students to pursue PhD
More than 250 university students across the West Midlands are benefitting from a research project to address inequalities faced by Global Majority communities in postgraduate research. -
BCU professor face of new Channel 4 archaeology documentary
The award-winning broadcaster and bestselling author, Professor Islam Issa, is presenting and producing a new two-part documentary on Channel 4. -
BCU academic named among 100 most influential voices shaping the built environment
Dr Saeed Talebi named to The Built List 2026 for his influential work in digital twin technology, recognising his role in advancing practical digital innovation in the built environment sector. -
Birmingham City University launches Black Researchers Network to champion equality in Higher Education
Birmingham City University is launching its own Black Researchers Network to support and celebrate Black researchers, academics and students. -
Podcast festival returns to Birmingham to champion and celebrate diversity
Podcast festival returns for fourth year to promote diversity in the UK podcasting while offering industry insights, panels on trends like video and sports podcasts and hands-on opportunities for creators. -
‘Powering Birmingham’ campaign highlights BCU’s role in city and regional workforce
BCU is playing a vital role in powering the city’s workforce, with new research revealing that nearly a quarter of Birmingham’s graduate-level professionals studied at the institution. -
New Representology issue spotlights culture, identity and the power of Black British music
Trailblazing DJ Trevor Nelson charts his journey from a shy record collector to one of the UK’s most influential champions of Black music in the latest edition of . -
St Giles Hospice and BCU launch podcast breaking taboos around death and dying
We're Dying to Tell You Something , a groundbreaking collaboration between St Giles Hospice and Birmingham City University, launches this May as part of Dying Matters Week. -
BCU and Cal Poly agree global STEAM partnership
Birmingham City University and California Polytechnic State University has formed a new international partnership collaborating on research, enterprise, and STEAM education for students and staff.