News & Events

There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.

You can discover even more via our Media Centre, on Social Media and in our Events section.

University News

Sports students set to study at iconic Commonwealth Games venue

We are investing £5 million to fit out the Alexander Stadium to serve as a world class home for our sports and exercise-related courses.

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BBC Question Time comes to BCU

Media Production students received unrivalled first-hand experience behind the scenes, as our University hosted BBC Question Time at our city centre campus.

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Calls for greater recognition and commitment to Creative Arts

We are urging policymakers to place greater emphasis on the value of the Creative Arts in higher education and recognise the role universities play in strengthening the sector’s growth and innovation.

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Events

Events Calendar

See what we've got lined up, including our theatrical and musical performances.

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City Talks

City Talks is our FREE public lecture series, featuring high profile speakers like Gok Wan.

Our talks

Media Services

Experts service

A panel of experts available for comment, analysis and opinion.

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Coronavirus experts centre

Our leading experts are available to provide expert commentary on topical issues relating to the economic, societal and health impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Coronavirus experts

Press team

We tell the media about what is happening at the University, providing a multi-service facility for journalists, including traditional press releases, audio soundbites, video footage and a news feed via Twitter.

The team

The Conversation

Read our latest articles at an independent source of news analysis and informed comment written by academic experts, working with professional journalists who help share their knowledge with the world.

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