News from Birmingham School of Media

Dozens gather to pay tribute to ‘inspiring’ former BCU student Lyra Mc...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 APR 2019

Dozens of people gathered at Birmingham City University today (Wednesday 24 April) to pay tribute to the ‘inspiring’ former student Lyra McKee who was shot and killed during riots in Northern...

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...