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University provides craft and making opportunities for young Brummies’

UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 NOV

The Birmingham City University (BCU) College of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles will again host a Craft & Making National Saturday Club (NSC) as young Brummies’ develop their creativity and...
Jewellery, Fashion & Textiles recognised for equality and diversity co...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 SEP

Birmingham City University’s (BCU) College of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles has become the first department of its type in the UK to be awarded Athena Swan Bronze Award.
Research project set to change face of enamelling

UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 AUG

The centuries-old practice of enamelling has been radically reimagined thanks to a PhD researcher at Birmingham City University (BCU) - The project and resulting enamel works will be permanently...
Harvey Nichols puts graduate designers in the shop window

UNIVERSITY NEWS 04 AUG

Visitors to Birmingham’s Mailbox are having their heads turned by Harvey Nichols' latest store window display after its ‘traffic stopping’ re-design by creative graduates from Birmingham City...
Refugee and migrant women inspire new exhibition at School of Jeweller...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 APR

A new exhibition has recently launched at the renowned Birmingham City University (BCU) School of Jewellery celebrating 10 years of ‘Shelanu’, a craft collective that supports women with making...
Students shine at Jewellery Oscars

UNIVERSITY NEWS 08 MAR

Students, staff and alumni from Birmingham City University (BCU)’s renowned School of Jewellery picked up multiple accolades at the annual Craftsmanship & Design Awards, known as the ‘Jewellery...
Young Brummies to craft creative futures

UNIVERSITY NEWS 01 FEB

Birmingham City University (BCU) in partnership with the National Saturday Club (NSC) is launching a Craft & Making Saturday Club - Re:Run - offering young Brummies' opportunities to develop...
Students put a ring on it

UNIVERSITY NEWS 19 JAN

An exhibition of student work featuring the creation of an engagement ring is now on display in Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The exhibition celebrates a 20-year partnership between BCU's...
Student designers sparkle and shine at opera event

UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 DEC 2022

Students from Birmingham City University (BCU)’s Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles showcased their costume and jewellery design skills at a special Voice of Black Opera (VOBO) event...
Savvy student seals Swiss success

UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 OCT 2022

Innovative student watchmaker and designer Marcus Laing is celebrating success after returning from a trip to the historical home of Swiss watchmaking thanks to a university competition prize.
Medal Maverick recognised by The British Museum

UNIVERSITY NEWS 17 OCT 2022

Dauvit Alexander has pushed the envelope when it comes to medal making, using cutting-edge digital technology to design the British Art Society’s [BAMS] new ‘President’s medal,’ in its 40 th ...
Post-1992 institutions play pivotal role in Clearing, says UK universi...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 17 AUG 2022

Birmingham City University is gearing up for its largest ever Clearing operation - with more than 550 members of staff on standby to support and guide prospective students through the process of...