Alumni news

Alumnus celebrates four decades at BCU

UNIVERSITY NEWS 29 SEP

BCU Alumnus Ivan Wincup completed degrees at both Birmingham Polytechnic and the University of Central England, as well as BCU. The graduate recently attended our Graduate Homecoming event,...

RBC Jazz Alumni: Twenty Years On

UNIVERSITY NEWS 28 SEP

It has been 20 years since the first Jazz graduates emerged from the newly-established BMus Jazz course at the Birmingham Conservatoire. Jeremy Price , Head of Jazz at the Royal Birmingham...

Nicola Coughlan: Her journey since BCU

UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 AUG

Nicola Coughlan, star of Bridgerton and Derry Girls graduated from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s School of Acting in 2011. Originally from Galway in the west of Ireland, Nicola studied at...

BCU Alumni celebrate 10 years in business

UNIVERSITY NEWS 02 AUG

Dan Cooper and Olly Sorsby graduated from BCU’s BA (Hons) Graphic Communication degree course 10 years ago before setting up their own company, Adaptable, a digital product studio. In 10...

University appoints new Vice-Chancellor

UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 JUL

Professor David Mba has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University, pledging to put the student experience at the centre of ambitious plans for 2030 and beyond.

University appoints new Vice-Chancellor

UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 JUL

Professor David Mba has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University, pledging to put the student experience at the centre of ambitious plans for 2030 and beyond.

Meet BCU Alumnus John Cotton: Leader of Birmingham City Council

UNIVERSITY NEWS 11 JUL

Often referred to as the nicest man in local politics, Councillor John Cotton become the leader of Birmingham City Council, the biggest council in Europe, earlier this year after somewhat of a...

BCU Alumna set to open store in Bullring

UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 JUL

BCU Textile Design graduate, Jade Devall, is set to open her store, Design44, in Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre.

BCU Alumna selected for London Design Biennale

UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 JUN

'Decoding Difference' uses Zoe Partington's experience of being partially blind and living with diabetes for 50 years to create a light and sound installation.

Historic graduate performances for the Coronation

UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 MAY

Many RBC alumni played a role in the Coronation of King Charles III.

Embroidery Extraordinaire: The Alumna Stitching Her Way to Success

UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 MAY

A BCU Alumna who went viral thanks to her first ever aerial embroidery is celebrating huge success in her exciting and creative career. Taylor Brooker, who graduated with a BA (Hons) in Visual...

Meet Christine GZ: The BCU Graduate Racing Her Way to Success

UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 APR

Motorsport Technology alumna Christine Giampaoli Zonca, better known as Christine GZ, grew up knowing that a normal 9-5 job wasn’t for her. With a free spirit, a passion for adventure and a love...

From the Conservatoire to TikTok: Meet the graduate transforming class...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 30 MAR

Esther Abrami was just 10 years old when she first started playing the violin, and she soon fell in love with not only the instrument, but also the exciting career her talent could bring her way....

International Women's Day 2023: Our Inspirational Alumni

UNIVERSITY NEWS 07 MAR

We’re delighted to boast an incredible alumni community, including many inspirational women excelling in their chosen industries. This International Women's Day, we’re looking back at some of the...

Photographer to the Stars: Meet the graduate working with everyone fro...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 20 FEB

A Media and Communications graduate has established himself as a photographer to the stars, photographing the likes of Maya Jama, Louis Theroux, Kano, Stormzy, Cardi B and many more.