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Athena Swan Silver recognises BCU’s leadership in gender equality

Birmingham City University (BCU) has been awarded the Athena Swan Institutional Silver Award by Advance HE, marking a significant milestone in the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality across higher education.

Professor David Mba gets key OfS role

Professor David Mba, Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University (BCU), has been appointed to the Office for Students’ (OfS) newly established Provider Panel, which will help shape the future of higher education regulation in England.

Birmingham’s youth to benefit as Botanical Gardens and BCU expand partnership

Birmingham City University (BCU) and Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) will work together to provide even more opportunities for children and young people across the city after deciding to renew their strategic partnership.

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