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Big bangs, music and £24,000 worth of Lego: University and local schoo...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 DEC
Birmingham City University recently welcomed children from Welford Primary School to promote creativity in education as part of BCU 175 celebrations, which are commemorating the...
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Double success at Phoenix Newspaper Awards
UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 DEC
Birmingham City University came away with two accolades at the annual Phoenix Newspaper Awards ceremony which took place on Friday 30 November.
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Shining bright: university lights up to support Christmas charity camp...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 29 NOV
On Giving Tuesday (27 November), former England cricketer Ashley Giles switched on the lights for Birmingham City University’s Macmillan Tree of Light at a festive event in aid of Macmillan...
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Coventry School shortlisted for top education award after taking part ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 28 NOV
A Coventry school has been shortlisted for a prestigious educational award after taking part in a unique university programme which aims to help professionals better understand the behaviour of...
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Most inspirational Brummies announced after public vote
UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 NOV
The founder of Cadbury, actress Dame Julie Walters and activist Malala Yousafzai have been voted as some of the most inspirational Brummies, following a public vote in celebration of Birmingham...
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Backing the ‘bullies’: why bullying is endemic in schools and what nee...
OPINIONS 12 NOV
To mark Anti-Bullying Week (Nov 12 – 16), Birmingham City University bullying expert Dr Elizabeth Nassem explores how bullying is dealt with in schools, what needs to change and how mentoring...
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Research reveals worrying trends in music education
UNIVERSITY NEWS 29 OCT
A new report from Birmingham City University has found that a record number of people are learning musical instruments thanks to music hubs, but has also revealed gender differences and...
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Pac-Man’s influence on capitalism revealed in new book
UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 SEP
New research into one of the most influential videogame characters of all time reveals as much about contemporary capitalism as it does about the history of gaming. From consumption to addiction,...
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University announces list of 175 “Brummies who inspire” to mark instit...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 SEP
Birmingham City University has launched a list of 175 inspirational Brummies as the institution enters a season of celebrations to mark 175 years since its foundation as the Birmingham Government...
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University high achievers scheme wins national teaching award
UNIVERSITY NEWS 30 AUG
A unique programme at Birmingham City University, designed to support and develop the skills of high achieving students, has won a national teaching award.
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Alumni of the Year for PGCE Student
UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 JUL
Abed Ahmed has been named Alumni of the Year by BCU. He teaches secondary school maths at Holte School in Birmingham, an achievement made all the more impressive by the fact that he has had a...
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New research highlights need for improved sexting education
UNIVERSITY NEWS 20 JUL
A group of Birmingham researchers have conducted an in-depth study on young people’s educational needs surrounding the phenomenon of sexting, with findings suggesting that improved support needs...