Jewellery news and events
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Birmingham celebrates Pop art pioneer Peter Phillips in major city exhibition
Birmingham will honour the life and legacy of internationally renowned Pop artist and Birmingham City University alumnus Peter Phillips with a major new public exhibition. -
In the city of a thousand trades, 1000 Threads BCU’s open air fashion event is back
Free to attend, the annual outdoor catwalk event will take over Central Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham on Thursday 18 June. -
On your marks, get set …… Volunteer!
As part of Volunteer Week 2026, Birmingham City University today congratulated 50 students who will play a vital role in the delivery of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships. -
Celebrating the culture and community of Birmingham’s Southside
A new showcase celebrating the creativity, culture, and communities of Birmingham’s Southside opens this June at the National Trust Birmingham Back to Backs. -
Sir Lenny Henry urges media industry to stand together against racism, sexism and inequality
Sir Lenny Henry has called on the UK media industry to confront racism, sexism, ableism and inequality head-on, warning that retreating from conversations about diversity risks weakening both journalism and democracy. -
Birmingham City University backs Birmingham Design Festival 2026
Cold War Steve, Akiko Stehrenberger, Barrie Gower and Led By Donkeys are among the headline speakers confirmed for this year’s BCU-backed Birmingham Design Festival. -
From Fossils to Factories: BCU academic uncovers the Black Country’s hidden histories
Associate Professor in Photography Stuart Whipps is exploring the Black Country’s industrial and geological past during a two-month residency at The New Art Gallery Walsall. -
BCU and JQDT launch Birmingham Jewellery Biennial for 2027
Birmingham City University’s new Director of Creative Partnerships hails the launch of Birmingham Jewellery Biennial as a major moment for the city’s creative future. -
Emerging talent on show across Birmingham this summer
Graduating students from across Birmingham City University’s creative courses will exhibit their work throughout June at venues across the city. -
BCU leads international talks on responsible AI in healthcare
BCU convened leading healthcare professionals, clinicians and AI researchers from across Pakistan and the UK for a major international workshop exploring the future of responsible artificial intelligence in healthcare. -
Student shortlisted for prestigious photo competition with work exploring epilepsy and sisterhood
A Birmingham City University student is turning her story about epilepsy, sisterhood and healing into artwork on the national stage. -
Exhibition and community archive celebrate Birmingham photographer Rhonda Wilson MBE
The work and activism of Birmingham photographer Rhonda Wilson MBE are being celebrated with the launch of a new exhibition and community archive. -
Textile Design students and Birmingham Hospice team up to transform unloved clothing
Birmingham City University and Birmingham Hospice are working together to support the national Mend It May campaign to give clothing a second life and raise money for a local charity. -
UK's first Professor of Public Humanities launched at BCU to strengthen communities and civic life
The UK's first ever Professor of Public Humanities is a landmark role designed to bring the arts and humanities closer to the public and to help tackle growing community divisions. -
STEAMhouse shortlisted for regional RICS UK Awards
STEAMhouse is in contention for the RICS UK Awards 2026, further strengthening its position as a flagship development for BCU and a central anchor within the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter.