Jewellery news and events
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Shaping music education in Birmingham and beyond through BCU research
Funding has been awarded for two continuing partnerships between Birmingham City University (BCU), a Birmingham music ensemble and a national charity. -
Sir Lenny Henry warns diversity ‘under threat’ and need for ‘allyship’ for better representation in media
Former BCU Chancellor Sir Lenny Henry delivered his first inaugural annual lecture for the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity which was launched in 2020. -
Benjamin Zephaniah building named in honour of late poet and activist
Birmingham City University has launched the Benjamin Zephaniah building, home to BCU’s Education and Communities students and staff. -
BCU music education research helping to build government policy
Research from Birmingham City University (BCU) and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) is helping politicians shape music education. Research Birmingham City University In March, the Department of Education announced plans to provide better access to arts education,... -
£30m investment a ‘vote of confidence’ in higher education’s role in driving innovation
BCU Vice-Chancellor Professor David Mba hails £30 million investment in research commercialisation as a “huge vote of confidence in the ability of higher education to fuel growth and innovation.” -
BCU unveils apprenticeship levy share scheme to power business growth across the West Midlands
Birmingham City University (BCU) has launched an ambitious new initiative to help small businesses, charities, and community organisations across the West Midlands access vital funding to upskill their workforce. -
From Goosebumps to gore: BCU exhibition to explore horror genre and its younger audiences
Birmingham City University (BCU) is hosting a new exhibition, recreating a young horror-enthusiast’s bedroom to discuss the influence of the genre. Faculty of Arts, Design and Media Birmingham City University Curated by the Youth & Horror Research Network, in conjunction... -
CreaTech Frontiers launch unlocks first round of £250,000 funding for West Midlands creative trailblazers
Creative Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands are being offered grants of up to £10,000 to bring innovative ideas to life, as part of the newly launched CreaTech Frontiers creative industries cluster. CreaTech Frontiers Birmingham City University With a... -
BCU student athlete gets GB call-up for World Relays
Great Britain athlete Sam Lunt said he “threw a hissy fit” when he was told his sporting future lay in the 400m hurdles. -
BCU conference achieves goal of highlighting importance of nursing associates
Nursing associates and academics gather from across the country for the conference shining light on the development of the nursing associate role and challenges faced on the job. -
Five years on - England’s Deputy Chief Nurse reflects on hope and hardship during Covid-19
The Deputy Chief Nurse for England says there needs to be research into the mental health impact of Covid-19, as he addressed a Birmingham City University (BCU) conference marking five years since the first UK lockdowns. Research Birmingham City University Professor Mark... -
Birmingham bids to become a World Craft City
Judges from around the globe visit the iconic School of Jewellery as Birmingham pitches to become a World Craft City. -
New BCU research aims to improve safety for National Highways workers
Birmingham City University (BCU) and National Highways have teamed up to launch two research projects to enhance road worker and traffic officer safety. -
BCU and Covatic set new benchmark in AI Cybersecurity research
Birmingham City University (BCU), in partnership with Covatic, has unveiled groundbreaking research to protect AI models from cyber threats. -
BCU to host Mini Edition of famed Serendipity Arts Festival
Award-winning stand-up comic Shazia Mirza heads the line-up in her own city as the prestigious Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) comes to Birmingham for the first time in May.