Jewellery news and events

Birmingham Light Festival will transform the city into a dazzling open-air gallery again in 2026 – and BCU is proud to announce that it will be backing the spectacular showpiece, which runs from 12-15 February.

Former BCU professor and leading entrepreneurship scholar Harry Matlay has died following a car collision in Coventry, with colleagues paying tribute to his lasting academic legacy and mentorship.

The Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands is calling for long-standing negative stereotypes of Birmingham to be challenged, urging people to “focus on the magnificence” of the region’s culture, sport and communities. 

A midwife driving life-changing reform for women in India and vulnerable communities worldwide is calling for urgent action to strengthen the global midwifery workforce, as she receives an honorary doctorate.

Award-winning journalist and Birmingham broadcasting icon Marverine Cole is recognised for her contribution to journalism, educaiton and media diversity with an honorary doctorate.

Two Birmingham City University Deafblind researchers are leading conversations in Parliament to improving the lives of those affected and understand more about the condition.

Two BCU alumni are praised for their life-changing work supporting young people and championing inclusion after being recognised in The King’s New Year Honours.

A temporary sculpture by BCU graduate Dion Kitson beside Birmingham’s Banksy mural highlights winter homelessness in support of charity SIFA Fireside.

A cross-party report marks a turning point in making Parliament more accessible and inclusive, says BCU SLT lecturer Gillian Rudd.

Emergency care experts warned that button batteries found in everyday household items can cause severe injury or death within hours if swallowed, urging immediate medical action and greater safety awareness.

Academics, researchers and practitioners are brought together to explore socially engaged crafts in the creative economy through a symposium at Birmingham City University.

A groundbreaking collaboration between Birmingham City University and Ikon Gallery is transforming creative education, developing artistic talent and expanding public access to the arts across the West Midlands.

Birmingham City University is working with Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester Art Gallery and Sure Start to produce a new exhibition for very young children.

Birmingham City University is named a leading university in the People & Planet University League 2025.  

A groundbreaking project to develop new music-making technology for people with complex disabilities is one of 35 from across the West Midlands to win key funding from the game-changing CreaTech Frontiers.