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Chancellor Sir Lenny Henry and Coldplay join forces to fund key resear...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 FEB
Birmingham City University Chancellor Sir Lenny Henry has joined forces with global chart-topping band Coldplay to raise funds to improve diversity and representation across UK media.
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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. ...
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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...
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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,...
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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.
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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.
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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....
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'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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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....
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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.
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