News from Birmingham School of Media
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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...
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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.
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Renowned music festival returns to Birmingham
UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 OCT 2018
A celebrated multi-genre contemporary music festival returns to Birmingham next month.
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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?
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Birmingham virtual reality expert to address US Freshman ceremony
UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 SEP 2018
A leading Birmingham expert in virtual reality (VR) is to address the Freshman Convocation at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) next month.
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Pac-Man’s influence on capitalism revealed in new book
UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 SEP 2018
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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School of Media lecturer joins expert panel to discuss future of music...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 SEP 2018
Birmingham School of Media lecturer Matt Grimes will join a special panel looking at music education as part of the Pivotal Music Conference 2018. Birmingham School of Media ...
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University announces list of 175 “Brummies who inspire” to mark instit...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 SEP 2018
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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Research on threesomes, Billy Elliot and being ‘camp’ to be presented ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 SEP 2018
Gender, media and sexuality scholars from across the country will gather at Birmingham City University on Wednesday 12 September for a day of discussion and research presentations on masculinity....
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Birmingham academic talks songwriting and ‘Egypt Station’ with Paul Mc...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 SEP 2018
For any music fan, getting to talk songwriting with Paul McCartney sounds like some kind of fantasy, but for one Birmingham City University academic, his dream has become a reality.
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Birmingham academic talks songwriting and ‘Egypt Station’ with Paul Mc...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 SEP 2018
For any music fan, getting to talk songwriting with Paul McCartney sounds like some kind of fantasy, but for one Birmingham City University academic, his dream has become a reality.
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How zombies are tackling social exclusion in Birmingham communities
UNIVERSITY NEWS 13 AUG 2018
A group of Birmingham residents are helping to tackle societal stigmas and urban exclusion in a series of short zombie films that they are producing and starring in.
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University scholar set to study ‘Love Island’
UNIVERSITY NEWS 09 AUG 2018
As millions of reality television fans are mourning the end of this year’s series of ‘Love Island’, a Birmingham City University student is preparing to study the show as part of her...
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New research highlights need for improved sexting education
UNIVERSITY NEWS 20 JUL 2018
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...
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Birmingham lecturer explores the rising mental struggles of black Brit...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 JUL 2018
A Birmingham City University lecturer explores why some black women in the UK are more likely to experience anxiety and depression in a new radio documentary airing this week.