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BCU announces new senior leadership appointments as part of academic structure
BCU is nearing the completion of its senior leadership recruitment, following the announcement of further permanent and interim Heads of Department in preparation for the launch of its new academic structure on 1 August. -
Prestigious Ozzy Osbourne Development Award for BCU graduate
Music Business student Poppy Herbert receives the Ozzy Osbourne Development Award - and finds out just days before the legendary musician passes away. -
BCU students land top award at international racing car competition
BCU earns international recognition at the prestigious Formula Student competition, taking home the coveted MIGSO-PCUBED Project Management Award. -
Young refugees and asylum seekers to benefit from music education in BCU research
BCU is teaming up with Lewisham-based charity,Fairbeats to explore the experiences of young refugees and asylum seekers through music. -
Marginalised groups want to see more ‘joy’ on their screens
A new report from BCU is calling for more real and relatable stories about marginalised communities on television, radio and streaming platforms. -
Air Commodore Sonia Phythian awarded Honorary Doctorate by BCU
Air Commodore Sonia Phythian OBE ARRC KHN receives an Honorary Doctorate from BCU in recognition of her outstanding contribution to public life and exemplary leadership in Defence Healthcare. -
BCU honours Marcus Ryder MBE for trailblazing work in media diversity
Award-winning journalist and diversity advocate Marcus Ryder MBE says his Honorary Doctorate from BCU reinforces the significance of his lifelong work in driving change. -
Engineer with transformational vision for industry receives honorary doctorate
Dr Graham Herries has been awarded an honorary doctorate by BCU for his pioneering work in reshaping how the next generation of engineers are trained. -
RBC tops National Student Survey in landmark year for BCU
RBC is named the top-performing UK conservatoire in the 2025 National Student Survey, marking a positive end to an exceptional academic year for the creative powerhouse and BCU. -
Criminologist awarded prestigious BA Leverhulme research grant
Dr Mohammed Rahman, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at BCU, is awarded a highly prestigious BA Leverhulme research grant to explore the interplay between organised crime and terrorism in Birmingham.