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Skills shortage or retention crisis? BCU research reveals deeper challenges facing UK live events industry
The UK's live events industry is struggling to recruit and retain skilled workers because of longstanding issues around working conditions, career progression and workforce retention, according to new BCU research. -
BCU hosts landmark symposium on the transformative power of art in health and healing
Artists, academics, healthcare professionals and researchers have been brought together by Birmingham City University to explore a vital question: can art make us healthier? -
Rooted in Birmingham: BCU announces Mary Savva as first artist in residence at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Dance artist Mary Savva is the recipient of the Research in Dance Award, a pioneering programme that brings together dance, ecology and community at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. -
LHC’s Jaldeep Katwala to help shape future of local journalism
Jaldeep Katwala, Director of the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity, is appointed to a new national board that will help determine how up to £12 million is invested in the future of local journalism. -
BCU's 1000 Threads transforms Brindleyplace with spectacular outdoor catwalk
Hundreds gather at Brindleyplace as BCU's acclaimed 1000 Threads fashion show returned to the heart of the city, showcasing the creativity and ambition of its student fashion designers. -
BCU puts creative health in the spotlight through major city-wide arts programme
BCU is showcasing the growing impact of creativity on health and wellbeing this June as it hosts a major exhibition and symposium as part of the city-wide Healing Arts Birmingham 2026 programme. -
Visiting Professor Mike Leonard awarded British Empire Medal
Visiting Professor Mike Leonard is awarded the British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours List 2026 for services to Policing. -
Professor Wasim Hanif awarded OBE in King's Birthday Honours
Professor Wasim Hanif, Professor and Medical Director at BiCU, is awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours List 2026 for services to Diabetes and Health Inequalities. -
Operatic fairytales characters take over Birmingham New Street station
Commuters at Birmingham New Street Station were treated to an operatic surprise as a fairytale flashmob from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Birmingham Ormiston Academy. -
BCU brings sustainability to life as hundreds attend event at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
More than 750 people visited Birmingham Botanical Gardens for Sketch and Stitch, a BCU community creative event focused on sustainability. -
BCU secures £2.7m to help train the UK's next generation of defence and technology talent
BCU clinches government funding to expand higher-level engineering and computing education, helping to develop the skilled workforce needed to support the UK's future defence and security capabilities. . -
BCU fashion students secure major national success at AFBE Awards
BCU fashion students have achieved standout success at the Association for Fashion Business Employability Awards, taking home four wins after impressing judges in a highly competitive showcase. -
BCU professor wins two prestigious international research awards
Professor Jean-Baptiste Souppez is honoured with two prestigious international research awards for pioneering work helping to shape the future of sustainable shipping and boatbuilding. -
Podcast explores how BCU and St Basils are breaking barriers for homeless students
Birmingham City University is teaming up with local charity St Basils for a powerful new podcast examining how universities can better support students who have experienced homelessness. -
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.