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Housing Summit paves the way for new homes

Over 100 people from across the building sector attended the Housing Summit at Arup's new office in Birmingham.

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Transforming the landscape for business

When it comes to businesses in the West Midlands, many would not think of themselves as an integral part of the landsca...

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Keeping your business afloat

With more businesses having gone insolvent during the last year than at the height of the financial crisis, Dr Deniz Y...

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As a business is it worth attending the party conferences?

The party conferences are the highlight of the political calendar but for businesses attending them they can be expensi...

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Women make a major contribution to the economy but still face too many challenges

In light of  Innovate UK's decision to fulfil its funding promise to its Women in Innovation awards programme followi...

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Learning the lessons from the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy

The Grenfell Tower fire tragedy claimed the lives of 72 innocent people with  Richard Millett QC,  lead counsel to the...

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The West Midlands National Park - a business opportunity

The West Midlands National Park is the first urban park and unlike traditional national parks has no fixed boundary. In...

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Academics respond to house building challenge

In response to the new house building challenge set by government, academics at Birmingham City University's Centre for...

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Birmingham City University welcomes the publication of the Independent Review of University Spin Outs

Birmingham City University welcomes the publication of the Independent Review of University Spin Outs and substantively...

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Developing the skills of the future

Marker Diagnostics, based in Birmingham’s Biomedical Centre, welcomed 10 students from Birmingham City University as pa...

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Unlocking Potential and Uplifting Emerging Talent

Birmingham City University (BCU) welcomed Katapult X onto campus on Monday 26 February for their event – The Power of M...

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BUILDING SMART HOMES TO MEET THE UK 2050 NET ZERO EMISSION TARGET

There are 29 million homes in the UK which consume 14 percent of the UKs energy consumption. Building new energy effic...

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Building skills through funded projects

Cornell Fox, the founder of Goal-Driven CIC, discusses how accessing funded projects from local universities has suppor...

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STEAMhouse wins Innovation Champion Award

STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University’s collaborative innovation campus, has won the prestigious Technology Innovation...

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Skill Up Day for people aged 50 plus is big hit

Birmingham City University (BCU) has held its first ‘Skill Up Day’ for people over the age of 50 who are seeking work.

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Birmingham-based tech business expands into IP protection

The Birmingham-based business have developed software which will protect businesses from digital threats and data misma...

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Local business leading in sustainable beauty and working with local student talent

Founded by Alix Samuda, Aura Lotus specialises in creating high-quality makeup products made from natural and organic i...

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Skills programme to provide additional support for aspiring entrepreneurs

Senior Lecturer Kelly O’Hanlon from Birmingham City University (BCU) discusses why both programmes such as STEM-Up and ...

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Business Case Study: Finding Gold in Data

This true-life case study tells the story of how a young graduate engineer generated a six-figure uplift in revenue for...

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Birmingham City University appointed to West Midlands Local Policy Innovation Partnership

Birmingham City University (BCU) is delighted to announce its appointment to the newly-formed West Midlands Local Polic...

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Innovation Fest set to celebrate 10-year anniversary

This May, Birmingham City University’s Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment will once again be ...

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New series of informal networking sessions for businesses launches at BCU

Leading and emerging businesses from the region assembled at Birmingham City University (BCU) for the first in an enli...

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University’s STEAMhouse building scoops prestigious conservation award

Birmingham City University (BCU) has been recognised by the Victorian Society for breathing new life into a major hist...

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BCU graduate nominated for young business person award

A Birmingham City University (BCU) graduate and budding businesswoman is celebrating after being nominated for the Youn...

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Project to supercharge opportunities for Black creators in Birmingham announced

Birmingham City University and Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) will partner with the  Southbank Centre and Apple on REFRAM...

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University partners with Barnardo's on new mentoring service

Birmingham City University (BCU) has partnered with children’s charity Barnardo’s and community interest company Our Pl...

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STEAM work makes the dream work in 2023

After a hugely successful 2022 that saw the opening of its breath-taking five-storey innovation centre, Birmingham City...

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Built environment and construction project wins technology award

A Birmingham City University (BCU) project offering research and development, training and services to businesses invo...

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Small business working to connect people in the West Midlands

Digikick,  a community interest company born in 2017, are working to support people in the West Midlands with getting ...

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BCU staff member and entrepreneur launches Kickstarter campaign

Birmingham City University (BCU) alumna, current staff member and design extraordinaire Niky Szabo is on a new missi...

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Award-winning fashion brand raises awareness with campus pop-up

Birmingham City University (BCU) welcomed award-winning fashion brand Lounge Underwear on campus last month for their...

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Engage with the future of business at Christmas showcase

Up-and-coming student and graduate entrepreneurs will be showcasing their fledgling businesses at an exciting Christma...

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Collaborative construction project wins sustainability award

A research development programme, created by Birmingham City University, product manufacturers, industry bodies and co...

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Indian start-ups with an eye on growth visit STEAMhouse

Birmingham City University hosted 20 start-ups from India earlier this month as part of a Confederation of Indian Indu...

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University wins national award for continued excellence in diversity and inclusion

Birmingham City University (BCU) has once again been recognised for its continued mission to offer university educatio...

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Leading regional business showcase coming to STEAMhouse

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) is bringing an exciting business showcase, e...

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BCU Director discusses innovation in leading journal

A Director at Birmingham City University (BCU) has discussed the institution’s role in helping businesses to develop n...

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BCU and Indian university partner for exciting research event

Colleagues from Birmingham City University (BCU) and the BML Munjal University (BMU) in India are hosting a two-hour o...

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Minister praises Midlands tech students as part of AI scholarship drive

A government minister has praised the achievements of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science students and gradua...

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STEAMhouse announces sponsorship deal with global workwear manufacturer

STEAMhouse is delighted to announce its partnership with leading personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer Bees...

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University celebrates new £70 million innovation building

Hundreds of political, business and creative industry leaders came together yesterday to celebrate the launch of Birmi...

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The journey of STEAMhouse

After nine years of international research, building communities and forging exciting collaborations, Birmingham City ...

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Innovation research group launched at exclusive STEAMhouse event

Representatives from some of the world’s most prominent businesses came together for the exciting launch of a new inte...

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Blockchain expert and student builds brand with BCU support

BCU student Laurentiu Nae dreamt of one day developing a business with the help of the University’s STEAMhouse collabo...

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STEAMhouse supports local authority in defining innovation challenges

STEAMhouse has collaborated with Birmingham City Council (BCC) to identify citizen-centred challenges and present them...

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University launches entrepreneurship and enterprise space for students and graduates

The STEAMhouse Pre-Incubator, located on the Ground Floor of Millennium Point, will provide Birmingham City University...

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Birmingham business titans recognised by University for Midlands contribution

Two influential figures from the Midlands business community are to be awarded honorary doctorates from Birmingham Cit...

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BCU graduate’s business acquired by leading US firm

A Birmingham City University (BCU) alumni is celebrating after the virtual co-working business he co-founded was acqui...

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University researching the needs of businesses in Jewellery Quarter

Experts at Birmingham City University (BCU) are conducting research into the possible creation of a business incubatio...

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Winners of new business development programme revealed

Four budding entrepreneurs picked up valuable funding and access to key support after being crowned winners of the STE...

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Business works with student talent to better support local community

A non-profit community interest company has been able to access vital student support from local universities in order...

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Town planning associates and STEAMhouse clients hire BCU graduate

Expert town planning advisors Hyas Associates have benefitted greatly since joining the STEAMhouse Business Incubator ...

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Research partnership develops impactful course for automotive industry

A research and development partnership between Birmingham City University and several leading car manufacturers has re...

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University to discuss Birmingham’s digital offer at Commonwealth Games-themed event

Birmingham City University (BCU)’s Joanna Birch will discuss the city’s digital credentials and plans as part of a Com...

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Birmingham-based fitness business launches innovative health and wellbeing app

Birmingham CEO Dalbir Kaur discusses how the support of the Higher Level Skills Match (HLSM) programme – and its pool ...

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University-led project enhances innovation across Europe

The Birmingham City University-led Urban Manufacturing project, which is concluding after five years of collaborative ...

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University highly commended in community excellence at regional awards

Birmingham City University’s continued commitment to providing regional transformation has been recognised with a High...

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Knowledge exchange activity celebrated at new BCU awards ceremony

University staff engaging in knowledge exchange activity were celebrating after picking up awards for their work at th...

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University student marketing agency celebrates 10 years of support

A marketing agency devised by Birmingham City Business School ’s Marketing Subject Group to provide its stude...

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Birmingham City University named as higher education provider of the year

Birmingham City University (BCU) has won the Higher Education Provider of the Year award at this year’s Education Awar...

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STEAMhouse wins international competition on the future role of universities

STEAMhouse is continuing to make waves globally after beating numerous international stakeholders in a competition in...

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University wins multiple awards for employability partnerships and sustainability

Birmingham City University is celebrating after winning two awards for its commitment to employability and sustainabil...

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Entrepreneurs and BCU clients clinch national startup award

Two entrepreneurs, both of whom work closely with Birmingham City University's business support services, are celebrat...

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Powering the growth of leading UK school supplier

Peters Ltd, a leading school supplier, has been able to ease its workload and grow its business thanks to the help of s...

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New programme launches for next generation of entrepreneurs

60 entrepreneurs began their journey to potentially earning part of a £10,000 prize fund and a chance to turn their bu...

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Fundraising event for local charity and university partner

West Smethwick Enterprise (WSE), partners on the Early Years Career Progression Pathways Project (EYCPP) with Birmingha...

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Researcher to investigate Covid-19’s impact on ethnic minority businesses

A PhD researcher is investigating the challenges and opportunities the Covid-19 pandemic has presented to ethnic minor...

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Equipping businesses with the skills required to rebuild Ukraine

Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses affected by the Russian invasion and ensuing conflict took part in the first of three...

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Businesses access new student talent and support at networking event

Up to 60 businesses came to Birmingham City University’s Business School to meet and engage with students who could ma...

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BCU hosts celebration event for graduate employability programme

Birmingham City University hosted a formal celebration event to highlight their widely celebrated project Graduate Re-...

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Uncover new talent for your business at Innovation Fest

Businesses will have the chance to engage with our creative pool of students at Innovation Fest, an annual event that o...

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Student discusses exciting new business programme

Business Management student Sophie Cleaver tells us why she has signed up to the STEAM Hatchery programme, a new initi...

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First phase of collaborative innovation centre opens

A ceremonial plaque has been unveiled at a renovated former school building to mark the first phase of the opening of ...

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Sports broadcaster wins award for collaborative project with BCU

A global sports production company has won a national award for the collaborative work it has conducted with Birmingha...

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STEAMhouse Incubator clients shortlisted for national startup awards

Two Birmingham-based entrepreneurs have been selected as finalists at this year’s National StartUp Awards, thanks to t...

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Government welcomes University's pioneering 5G work

Two years of pioneering work by Birmingham City University to introduce cutting edge digital technology into Sherwood ...

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Charity discusses benefits of early years careers partnership

When it came to addressing issues in the early years sector, local charity West Smethwick Enterprise jumped at the cha...

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BCU extends partnership with global education provider

Global education provider Navitas and BCU formally extended an existing 10-year partnership by a further decade – mark...

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BCU alumna discusses exciting new graduate business programme

Helena Hunt, Birmingham City University alumna and illustrator, tells why she has signed up to the STEAM Hatchery prog...

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Collaborative project aims to tackle employment issues in East Birmingham

Researchers in Birmingham City University’s School of Social Sciences have partnered with two of the University’s empl...

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How to be successful in an interview

Business and HR experts Kelly Rogers and Harry Allen discuss common interview mistakes, share tips for a successful int...

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Academic co-authors new book on the housing market

A BCU academic has highlighted the challenges currently facing the housing market, including the ever-rising house pri...

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Seven ways you can learn more about our faculty

Find yourself starting yet another TV series? Why not spend your time connecting with us in the Business, Law, and Soc...

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Researcher investigating voice opportunities for female employees

A Birmingham City Business School lecturer is investigating why female voices in the UK’s small-to-medium size enterpr...

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Supporting the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Awards

Professor Julian Beer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Birmingham City University (BCU), tells us about the University’s sup...

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BCU to host international event highlighting the potential of magnesium

Birmingham City University (BCU) is hosting a special collaborative event highlighting the potential contribution of ma...

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Business School academic contributes to good work report

A Birmingham City Business School lecturer is contributing to a national initiative that assesses good work practices ...

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New programme to help students and graduates bring businesses to life

STEAMhouse is launching an exciting new programme offering students and graduates the opportunity to earn part of a £1...

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First UK apprenticeship in fire engineering growing

A fire engineering degree apprenticeship – the first of its kind in the UK – is growing its student and employer base ...

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University to host event showcasing student and graduate startup success

Birmingham City University is hosting a celebration evening to showcase the fantastic student and graduate-led busines...

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New work experience programme for Business Management students

Careers+ have partnered with the Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences to design and deliver a new placement pr...

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BCU graduate launches sustainable stationery business

A Birmingham City University alumna is looking to make a mark with the launch of her new sustainable stationery busine...

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University wins award for excellence in diversity and inclusion

Birmingham City University is celebrating after winning an award for its continued effort to break down barriers and w...

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Businesses discuss BCU's mentoring programme

BCU's Professional Mentoring Programme is back. To celebrate, current mentors on the scheme discuss the benefits that t...

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New event to discuss the benefits of apprenticeships

Birmingham City University has brought together a host of esteemed speakers for an online panel event discussing the b...

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New project investigates SME supply chain challenges

A new research project is investigating challenges within modern manufacturing supply chains, as well as investigating...

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University collaborates with high-profile Indian organisation for business masterclass

BCU is collaborating with The Lala Bahadur Chand Munjal Foundation to host an event offering expert advice on starting ...

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Supporting social media company in growing their brand

Nonsensical – an ever-growing social media agency with an array of successful channels – have provided valuable micro-...

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Chat to our business school students

If you’re wondering what university will be like, when placements might be or just generally interested about student ...

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Building long-lasting partnership with leading lingerie brand

When it came to securing new talent for their business, Lounge Underwear – one of the world’s fastest-growing lingerie...

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Deputy Vice-Chancellor discusses innovation in leading journal

Julian Beer has discussed the important role Birmingham City University plays in driving innovation for the region in ...

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STEAMhouse Incubator client launches charitable footwear brand

Simon Caulton – the very first client of STEAMhouse Incubator – is celebrating the launch of his new venture Ones Trai...

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Business podcast discussing middle management returns

A successful business podcast that invites senior managers from a broad range of leading companies to share their insi...

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Alumni businesses you can support this Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, here are some alumni-owned independents that you can get behind this festive se...

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University welcomes Medilink for life sciences meeting

Birmingham City University welcomed leading figures in the life sciences sector from across the region to its campus l...

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Enhance your data analytics skills with innovative new course

Birmingham City University is hosting an exciting, interactive course offering regional SMEs the opportunity to gain v...

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New book discusses the importance of personal values in business

An Associate Professor in Birmingham City Business School has co-authored an innovative new book discussing the ...

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Boosting local hockey club's social media skills

City of Birmingham Hockey Club  signed up to Higher Level Skills Match – part-funded by the European Social Fund – in...

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What businesses can learn from COP26

The COP26 climate summit raised some important issues – and pledged some ambitious aims – regarding emissions. But how...

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New event to address building a more resilient Birmingham

Birmingham City University’s Beverley Nielsen will discuss making Birmingham a greener, more resilient city for the fu...

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Supporting former postgraduate student with sustainability business

A former Birmingham City University postgraduate student is readying the launch of her new socially conscious lifestyl...

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Helping out-of-work graduates find employment

A collaboration project to tackle unemployment, involving two Birmingham-based universities and West Midlands Police, ...

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Celebrating the official launch of STEAMhouse Incubator

STEAMhouse Incubator recently hosted its official launch event at Birmingham City University’s (BCU) Millennium Point b...

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Improving the growth and potential of micro SMEs

Birmingham City University’s Business School lecturer discusses three exciting research projects her students are curr...

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University becomes Midlands’ first to receive accreditation for innovation

Birmingham City University has been recognised for its commitment to innovation by becoming the first institution in t...

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How Has Birmingham’s Built Environment Accelerated the City?

From the increasing number of employment opportunities, to greater economic output, the city is thriving, and the buil...

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