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Greatest Paralympic rower receives honorary doctorate in city she grew up in
“Don’t let other people’s expectations define your potential,” is the message to graduates from Lauren Rowles OBE as she accepts her honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University. -
BCU athlete to represent country and University at European Athletics Championships
The summer of sport for Birmingham City University is in its stride after a third athlete from the university received their call up for an international competition. -
Using humour to understand humanity's past, present and future – BCU professor features on BBC radio comedy programme
Islam Issa, Professor of Public Humanities at BCU and multi-award-winning author, broadcaster and curator, is featuring on two new episodes of ‘Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics’. -
Former Deputy Mayor of West Midlands urges graduates to represent Birmingham as she receives honorary doctorate
The former Deputy Mayor of the West Midlands, Sharon Thompson, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University (BCU). -
Sporting pioneer Janie Frampton receives honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University
The President of the Greater Birmingham Global Chamber of Commerce is recognised with an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University. -
Healthcare leader tackling health inequities awarded honorary doctorate
Higher education institutions have a powerful role to play in reducing health inequities, says a healthcare leader awarded with an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University. -
Silver medal for BCU gymnast at Commonwealth Games
A Birmingham City University (BCU) athlete has picked up silver in the men’s gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. -
Two BCU academics appointed to jury for Birmingham Jewellery Biennial flagship exhibition
A new exhibition is due to launch in May 2027 featuring some of the UK’s best jewellery artists which will be selected by two Birmingham City University academics. -
Birmingham partnership secures double awards success for employability excellence
A pioneering partnership bringing together Birmingham's universities, public services and employers wins two major awards recognising its impact on graduate employability. -
BCU-led research transforms transitions into college-based higher education
A Birmingham City University research identifies new ways to improve students' transition into college-based higher education by putting student-staff partnerships at the heart of teaching and learning.