European Athletics Championships 2026
Proud to be the Official University Partner 10 - 16 August
Birmingham City University has been announced as the Official University Partner of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, reinforcing its commitment to supporting major sporting events in the West Midlands while showcasing its strengths on a national and international stage.
Powering the Championships
As Official University Partner of Birmingham 2026, BCU is playing a central role in delivering one of the biggest sporting events to ever come to the city, and opening doors for our students in the process.
From volunteering and paid roles to real industry experience in sport, events and media, our students will get to work at the sharp end of a world-class Championships, shaping them to be leaders in the modern sports industry.
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BCU named Official University Partner of the 2026 European Athletics Championships
Birmingham 2026 organisers are pleased to confirm that BCU has been unveiled as the Official University Partner of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships.
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