News and Updates

Here, we'll keep you informed on the news stories and important business updates. Stay tuned for more information around BCU Business Services.

Blockchain expert and student builds brand with BCU support

14/09/22

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

STEAMhouse supports local authority in defining innovation challenges

09/09/22

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

University launches entrepreneurship and enterprise space for students and graduates

05/09/22

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

BCU graduate’s business acquired by leading US firm

24/08/22

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

Winners of new business development programme revealed

18/08/22

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

Business works with student talent to better support local community

11/08/22

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

Birmingham-based fitness business launches innovative health and wellbeing app

20/07/22

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

University highly commended in community excellence at regional awards

12/07/22

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

University student marketing agency celebrates 10 years of support

06/07/22

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

University wins multiple awards for employability partnerships and sustainability

23/06/22

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

Entrepreneurs and BCU clients clinch national startup award

20/06/22

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

Powering the growth of leading UK school supplier

14/06/22

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

New programme launches for next generation of entrepreneurs

08/06/22

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

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

30/05/22

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

Businesses access new student talent and support at networking event

23/05/22

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