News from Birmingham School of Media

Birmingham-trained talent on TV in 2022

UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 JAN

With the Covid-19 pandemic having wreaked havoc on television production schedules, in 2022 we’re set to see some top-notch new TV shows grace our screens as well as fan-favourites returning. ...

Government must protect our 'national assets' of music and entertainme...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 09 DEC 2021

A UK music industries expert has called on the Government to protect the ‘national assets’ of music and entertainment from further damage as a result of Covid restrictions, by avoiding repeating...

We Gather Exhibition at the Craft Council Gallery from 17 November 2021 to 5 Februray 2022

Researcher commissions diverse artists for flagship Crafts Council Exh...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 02 DEC 2021

Dr Karen Patel’s research into inequalities in UK professional craft has led to the We Gather exhibition, a celebration of diverse craftswomen and the issues they face in a typically white,...

Drag on TV – is it losing its sparkle?

OPINIONS 26 NOV 2021

Professor of Gender and Sexuality at Birmingham City University, John Mercer, discusses the Drag Race format and whether we’re getting a bit tired of it.

UK’s first Race Correspondent lands key university role

UNIVERSITY NEWS 23 NOV 2021

The UK’s only Race Correspondent has secured a new university role, recognising her pioneering work in championing the voices of underrepresented communities.

The Adele hype and why we all want to be part of it

OPINIONS 09 NOV 2021

Stephanie Fremaux, pop music researcher at Birmingham City University, says that singer-songwriter Adele is creating a type of hype that will further add to the herd-like mentality of the public....

'John Lewis has delivered a cracker' - PR expert talks the importance ...

OPINIONS 04 NOV 2021

Kelly O’Hanlon, senior lecturer in PR and Media at Birmingham City University, discusses commercialism traditions and says no advertiser wants a Christmas turkey.

Study calls for entertainment trade unions to better support workers o...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 NOV 2021

Entertainment trade unions need to provide better support for their Black, Asian and minority ethnic members to help tackle discrimination in the industry, new research has found.

Little Mix should avoid a shout out to ex-bandmate, says PR expert on ...

OPINIONS 12 OCT 2021

Senior lecturer in Public Relations and Media at Birmingham City University, Kelly O’Hanlon, questions whether seeking out a social media storm was planned in a bid to raise the profile of Jesy...

University announces new Centre for arts equality

UNIVERSITY NEWS 08 JUL 2021

A new initiative beginning at Birmingham City University next week (12 July) will seek to increase issues of diversity in educational settings and create cultural partnerships to promote equality...

Researcher explores racism in the UK crafts sector

UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 JUN 2021

People of colour working and creating in the UK’s craft sector have been hit by racist behaviour and micro-aggressions, new research has found.

Research to explore sexual activity and male dating experiences during...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 11 JUN 2021

A new academic study will explore the experiences of men who have sex with men (MSM), during the coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom.

BBC transformation ‘a game-changer’, says BCU expert

UNIVERSITY NEWS 31 MAR 2021

Over the next six years, the BBC has announced that it will shift its journalism and creative centre from London to other parts of the country 'to better reflect, represent and serve' the public....

PR academics say Meghan and Harry interview was orchestrated, poorly t...

OPINIONS 31 MAR 2021

Senior media lecturers at Birmingham City University, Philip Young and Kelly O'Hanlon, discuss Prince Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Burger King’s social media stunt is leaving a bad taste in people’s mo...

OPINIONS 08 MAR 2021

PR and Media lecturer at Birmingham City University, Kelly O’Hanlon, discusses the timing of Burger King’s ‘Women belong in the kitchen’ tweet and how intended campaign messaging can sometimes...