News from Birmingham School of Media

School of Media students win big at Midlands Media Awards

UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 APR 2019

Students from the School of Media walked away with three trophies at the Midland Media Student Awards, held in Birmingham earlier this week. The first award went to MA Data Journalism graduate...

Music Industries graduate scoops top music award

UNIVERSITY NEWS 10 APR 2019

Tanyel Gumushan, a former Music Industries student who achieved a First Class degree from the School of Media in 2017, has received the UK Music Outstanding MAP (Music Academic Partnership)...

‘It’s not something that good Asian girls do’ - Research explores expe...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 APR 2019

A Birmingham City University researcher is examining the challenges facing black and minority ethnic (BAME) women makers in the UK, in relation to their online profile and presence.

KT Tunstall set to inspire songwriters at Birmingham City University

UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 MAR 2019

Brit Awards winner KT Tunstall is set to share her songwriting expertise with budding musicians when she visits Birmingham City University this month.

University plans month of celebrations for International Women’s Day

UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 FEB 2019

Staff and students at Birmingham City University are planning a festival of 40 events in March to mark International Women’s Day.

University academics head to Parliament to examine challenges of immer...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 FEB 2019

Leading researchers at Britain’s universities are participating in a parliamentary inquiry to explore whether the UK is equipped to deal with the ethical and practical challenges of immersive...

University shortlisted for national employability award

UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 DEC 2018

Birmingham City University has been shortlisted for a National Undergraduate Employability Award , in recognition of the institution’s initiatives to support students on their career journey.

Under representation of BAME filmmakers challenged at University event

UNIVERSITY NEWS 04 DEC 2018

Birmingham City University is hosting an event for Black, Asian and Minority (BAME) filmmakers in the West Midlands, which aims to improve diversity within the region’s creative industries.

Double success at Phoenix Newspaper Awards

UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 DEC 2018

Birmingham City University came away with two accolades at the annual Phoenix Newspaper Awards ceremony which took place on Friday 30 November.

Most inspirational Brummies announced after public vote

UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 NOV 2018

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...

Knightley has pointed out important issues with the messages in Disney...

OPINIONS 18 OCT 2018

Birmingham School of Media lecturer, Dr Gemma Commane, comments on the news of actress Keira Knightley banning her daughter from watching some Disney films.

Renowned music festival returns to Birmingham

UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 OCT 2018

A celebrated multi-genre contemporary music festival returns to Birmingham next month.

TV formats: longevity and obsolescence

OPINIONS 03 OCT 2018

ITV’s ‘This Morning’ celebrates its 30 th anniversary today (3 October) whilst ‘Big Brother’ languishes in its death throes. What does this tell us about the secrets of TV success?