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Second BCU Professor selected for Research Excellence Framework panel
Dr Sian Vaughan, Associate Professor in Research Practice, at Birmingham City University has been selected to be part of a Sub-panel for the UK’s Research Excellence Framework 29. -
BCU joins National Clean Maritime hub to help decarbonise the industry
Birmingham City University joins UK-MaRes Hub, advancing maritime decarbonisation through research, policy influence, and collaboration to achieve net-zero shipping emissions. -
Baskerville research project heads to the stage
A theatre show, inspired by a Birmingham City University (BCU) research project will be hitting the stage in September. -
Expert warns DASH questionnaire only offers ‘snapshot’ of risks for domestic abuse victims
The UK’s primary domestic abuse risk assessment tool is under renewed scrutiny after Jess Phillips, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls, said it does not work. -
BCU appoints new Dean of Students in latest senior hire
Dr Melanie Marie-Heywood becomes Birmingham City University’s new Dean of Students in what is described as a "landmark moment" for the institution. -
BCU appoint Islam Issa as UK’s first Professor of Public Humanities
Award-winning broadcaster and bestselling author Islam Issa is named as the UK’s first Professor of Public Humanities by BCU. -
BCU ranks among top 10% of UK universities for postgraduate student satisfaction
BCU is recognised as one of the UK’s leading institutions for postgraduate student experience, outperforming 90% of other universities. -
CreaTech Frontiers funding sparks innovation across West Midlands
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. -
BCU wins funding to help UK transport tackle climate change
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. -
BCU announces new senior leadership appointments as part of academic structure
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. -
Prestigious Ozzy Osbourne Development Award for BCU graduate
Music Business student Poppy Herbert receives the Ozzy Osbourne Development Award - and finds out just days before the legendary musician passes away. -
BCU students land top award at international racing car competition
BCU earns international recognition at the prestigious Formula Student competition, taking home the coveted MIGSO-PCUBED Project Management Award. -
Young refugees and asylum seekers to benefit from music education in BCU research
BCU is teaming up with Lewisham-based charity Fairbeats to explore the experiences of young refugees and asylum seekers through music. -
Marginalised groups want to see more ‘joy’ on their screens
A new report from BCU is calling for more real and relatable stories about marginalised communities on television, radio and streaming platforms. -
Criminologist awarded prestigious BA Leverhulme research grant
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.