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Dr Melanie Marie-Heywood  becomes Birmingham City University’s new Dean of Students in what is described as a "landmark moment" for the institution .

Award-winning broadcaster and bestselling author Islam Issa is named as the UK’s first Professor of Public Humanities by BCU.

BCU is recognised as one of the UK’s leading institutions for postgraduate student experience, outperforming 90% of other universities.

The West Midlands’ first creative industries cluster has attracted more than 250 grant applications, with over a quarter from entrepreneurs who are under 35, and more than a third from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Researchers at BCU have been awarded nearly £50,000 to develop AI-powered strategies that will make the UK’s transport systems both greener and more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Dr Eileen Schofield, Chair of Birmingham Law Society, is honoured with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the legal profession and the wider Birmingham community.

BCU is nearing the completion of its senior leadership recruitment, following the announcement of further permanent and interim Heads of Department in preparation for the launch of its new academic structure.

Music Business student Poppy Herbert receives the Ozzy Osbourne Development Award - and finds out just days before the legendary musician passes away.

BCU earns international recognition at the prestigious Formula Student competition, taking home the coveted MIGSO-PCUBED Project Management Award.

BCU is teaming up with Lewisham-based charity Fairbeats to explore the experiences of young refugees and asylum seekers through music.

A new report from BCU is calling for more real and relatable stories about marginalised communities on television, radio and streaming platforms.

Air Commodore Sonia Phythian OBE ARRC KHN receives an Honorary Doctorate from BCU in  recognition of her outstanding contribution to public life and exemplary leadership in Defence Healthcare.

Award-winning journalist and diversity advocate Marcus Ryder MBE says his Honorary Doctorate from BCU reinforces the significance of his lifelong work in driving change.

Dr Graham Herries has been awarded an honorary doctorate by BCU for his pioneering work in reshaping how the next generation of engineers are trained. 

Dr Mohammed Rahman, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at BCU, is awarded a highly prestigious BA Leverhulme research grant to explore the interplay between organised crime and terrorism in Birmingham.