Jewellery news and events
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Does Bollywood have a caste problem?
A groundbreaking new book by a Birmingham City University researcher is calling for Bollywood to rethink its portrayal of certain castes in Indian culture. -
Shabana Mahmood MP tours BCU’s world-renowned School of Jewellery
Shabana Mahmood MP pays a visit to Birmingham City University’s internationally renowned School of Jewellery after Birmingham was given World Craft City status. -
Fashion and nature collide in new BCU exhibition at Botanical Gardens
A bold, new exhibition exploring the themes of climate change, colonisation, and textile waste has opened at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. -
From Love Island to algorithms – men’s bodies becoming objects of display and desire
A provocative new book from BCU and Northumbria University explores how 21st-century masculinity is being reshaped, sexualised, and sold back to us. -
Leading law academics give evidence to Parliament on the UK’s Universal Periodic Review
Professor Jon Yorke and Dr Alice Storey were invited to Parliament to provide insights into the UK's engagement of the Universal Periodic Review. -
Baskerville exhibition to make printer’s legacy more accessible
An iconic Birmingham-born font and the centuries-old craftsmanship behind it are taking centre stage in a new exhibition in the Jewellery Quarter. -
Cisco invests in BCU's STEAMhouse
Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, invests in the West Midlands with a new working environment in STEAMhouse, BCU's flagship £70 million innovation centre. -
BCU lecturer first female chair of British Psychological Society mathematical section
BCU's Dr Jessica Ann Diaz becomes the first female chair of the Mathematical, Statistical and Computing Psychology Section of the British Psychology Society. -
ADM and RBC research celebrated in fourth annual exhibition
The fourth annual research showcase of Arts, Design and Media, and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire goes on display at Parkside. -
BCU student creates historic civic medal for Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are awarded the Freedom of the City - and receive special medals designed by School of Jewellery student Toby Williams. -
Developers of Birmingham’s tallest skyscraper inspire and learn from next generation
A student mentorship scheme between BCU and residential property developer Court Collaboration is extended following a successful pilot. -
BCU and NHS leaders join forces to tackle health challenges through innovation
BCU and Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) sign a landmark agreement to strengthen collaboration in health and care research, innovation, and education. -
New School gets new Dean as Professor Aneiba steps up
Professor Adel Aneiba is appointed Dean of BCU's new School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering. -
BCU debuts AI hologram at flagship UCAS event
BCU turns heads at a flagship UCAS Discovery event by unveiling a life-sized AI-powered hologram to connect with the next generation of students. -
BCU-backed WMHTIA attracts nearly £50m in private co-investment
The West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) exceeds its targets by attracting nearly £50 million in private sector co-investment within just two years of its launch.