Local Heroes
These BCU Alumni are making a real difference to local communities. From public artwork showcasing the contributions of diverse communities, to getting more girls into cricket, their work is having a huge impact in the local area.
Casey Bailey
Casey studied Education (MA) at BCU, and alongside his role as an Assistant Head Teacher, he is also the founder of Baileys Rap and Poetry, which led the way for him to become Birmingham Poet Laureate. Enjoy Casey's poem, Be Continuously United, which celebrates 180 years of BCU.
Local heroes Podcasts
These BCU Alumni are making a real difference to local communities. From public artwork showcasing the contributions of diverse communities, to getting more girls into cricket, their work is having a huge impact in the local area.
Morgan Grice
We asked Illustration alumna Morgan about her experiences setting up her own stationery business, Odd Orange, and what it’s like to take control of your own career.
Listen nowLuke Perry
Explore how public art can change the face of towns and cities and give a voice to communities. Discover more about Luke’s journey so far and his favourite projects.
Listen nowTom Clarke-Forrest
Tom's charity, Sport 4 Life UK is helping more young people access sport, education and employment opportunities. Hear about Tom's impressive career so far and what it takes to grow and sustain a charity.
Listen nowSalma Bi Bem
Salma is a full-time nurse and an advocate for making sport a more inclusive space for all. We asked what it takes to get women interested and passionate about grassroots sport.
Listen nowSamantha Oxborough
See the graduate who sang the National Anthem at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Alumni stories
James Willetts
Studying Criminology, Policing and Investigation gave James the skills to join West Midlands Police and even win a Pride of Britain Award.
James's careerTom Clarke-Forrest
Tom's charity, Sport 4 Life UK, is helping more young people access sport, education and employment opportunities.
Tom's careerClair Graham
Our Alumna of the Year, Clair, helps and inspires young people across Birmingham as part of her work at Birmingham Children's Trust.
Clair's careerStuart Cain
Meet the graduate who calls the Edgbaston cricket stadium his office thanks to his role as Chief Executive at Warwickshire County Cricket Club.