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
Staff, students and graduates celebrate key roles in Commonwealth Games
From the students who designed the official medals, to the alumni that performed during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Birmingham City University’s community shares its pride in contributing to the Games.
Learn moreWorld renowned artist and BCU alumnus calls for more action to boost diversity in the arts
One of Britain’s top contemporary painters has said that more needs to be done to boost diversity and inclusion in the arts.
Learn moreFashion students' work on display at Harvey Nichols
Retail giant Harvey Nichols creates striking window display showcasing talents of Birmingham City University Fashion Design students.
Learn moreEvents
Events Calendar
See what we've got lined up, including our theatrical and musical performances.
Discover our eventsCity Talks
City Talks is our FREE public lecture series, featuring high profile speakers like Gok Wan.
Our talksMedia Services
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 expertsPress 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 teamThe 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.
Join the conversationCelebrating 100 years of women's suffrage
Trailblazing women who successfully fought for the right to vote have been honoured in a life-size paper tribute handcrafted to mark 100 years of women’s suffrage.
Students on Birmingham City University’s Design for Performance course used 1,600 metres of brown paper and 500 metres of corrugated cardboard to craft an exhibition which features key figures from the Suffragette movement in the run up to the 1918 Representation of the People’s Act - which first handed women the vote.